How to keep the freshman interested???

[33girl]

Originally Posted by AlphaXi_Husky

I know I've said it before and I'll say it again - read I <3 Recruitment. A lot of what they discuss plays directly into the issues it sounds like you're having. (I would tell you about some of their ideas here, but I feel that would probably verge on copyright issues).

I guess this is what's making me a tad befuddled....the OP brought up the phiredup website and shared ideas from it before. Isn't that the same people??

[AlphaXi_Husky]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I guess this is what's making me a tad befuddled....the OP brought up the phiredup website and shared ideas from it before. Isn't that the same people??

Hmmm - I hadn't realized that.

AST - have you (and the chapter you advise) read that book? And if so, have you guys tried some of their tactics? I realize some of them may be a bit intimidating (introducing yourself to people you don't know, for one), but it sounds like on your campus that is what's needed.

Also, have you spoken with regional or national officers about ways to improve your recruiting efforts?

[BabyPiNK_FL]

Someone said it before. Have panhellenic get involved.

They should be presenting at orientation, keeping a list of interested women and their contact info (and emailing/phoning them!), hosting events for the sororities all first semester that women can attend without things seeming shady (ice cream, informationals, GPA events, etc.)

These things aren't expensive, but it will give women things to go to, should provide a way to keep women interested and also bring their friends (or if they are shy, get them out there)!

Another thing would be to begin a relaxed formal recruitment during the spring semester. Each chapter has an adviser who can provide them info and an opinion on this and the Panhellenic has an area adviser who can help make it happen.