Perception of sororities nationally

[SWTXBelle]

And here's food for thought - with the exception of some moribund southern schools, the tiers are not inflexible. It is possible for a chapter that was once "bottom tier" to turn it around- I've seen it happen. It's also possible for the end all, be all chapter to take a dive and see its standing fall. At my alma mater a chapter which struggled during my time there has now blossomed and is highly regarded - and one of the "top tier" chapters is now struggling.

What NPC members should be working for is not only their chapters to do well, but for campuses to reach a point where ALL the chapters are solid. I don't know that collegians necessarily get that - heck, I know alumnae who don't "get it". But a campus where all the chapters are solid - where there are a variety of sisterhoods in which pnms can find a home - is going to be the most beneficial for Greeks as a whole. All the NPC member GLOs have incredible histories, noble ideals, worthwhile philanthropies, innovative programming, leadership training, and close sisterhoods. The more you get to know members from various groups the more you realize that we all have a great deal in common. If we could dispense with negative competition - ( Not the "good" type - competition can be positive and healthy) - and really, really come together, I think we would be unstoppable.

AND THAT is why I hate the discussion of tiers on individual campuses. It allows some NPC members to feel that they are somehow superior to others, which draws their focus from the good of the NPC groups as a whole. It also can force some NPC members to feel that they are somehow inferior - when the fact is that if you are a member of ANY NPC group you should take pride in that fact. It reinforces the negative stereotypes some non-Greeks have about us, and does not in any way, shape or form support the aims and aspirations our founders had in mind when they founded our GLOs.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

What NPC members should be working for is not only their chapters to do well, but for campuses to reach a point where ALL the chapters are solid. I don't know that collegians necessarily get that - heck, I know alumnae who don't "get it". But a campus where all the chapters are solid - where there are a variety of sisterhoods in which pnms can find a home - is going to be the most beneficial for Greeks as a whole. All the NPC member GLOs have incredible histories, noble ideals, worthwhile philanthropies, innovative programming, leadership training, and close sisterhoods. The more you get to know members from various groups the more you realize that we all have a great deal in common. If we could dispense with negative competition - ( Not the "good" type - competition can be positive and healthy) - and really, really come together, I think we would be unstoppable.

AND THAT is why I hate the discussion of tiers on individual campuses. It allows some NPC members to feel that they are somehow superior to others, which draws their focus from the good of the NPC groups as a whole. It also can force some NPC members to feel that they are somehow inferior - when the fact is that if you are a member of ANY NPC group you should take pride in that fact. It reinforces the negative stereotypes some non-Greeks have about us, and does not in any way, shape or form support the aims and aspirations our founders had in mind when they founded our GLOs.

Bravo...one size does not fit all. Top Tier may be hell on earth for some women. I never cared what tier (if you can have tiers in a 4 chapter system) my chapter was, only that the group of women there were normal women with whom I could relate. (Sorry if I misused "whom"...that is one grammar pet peeve I've never bothered to master!)

[kapsigcub]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

AND THAT is why I hate the discussion of tiers on individual campuses. It allows some NPC members to feel that they are somehow superior to others, which draws their focus from the good of the NPC groups as a whole. It also can force some NPC members to feel that they are somehow inferior - when the fact is that if you are a member of ANY NPC group you should take pride in that fact.

It is human nature to categorize things/groups/ideas.

I'm not picking on you, SWTXBelle, but why waste time worrying about other people's superiority/inferiority complexes? This is a NPC "panhellenicism" that I just don't understand.

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by kapsigcub

It is human nature to categorize things/groups/ideas.

I'm not picking on you, SWTXBelle, but why waste time worrying about other people's superiority/inferiority complexes? This is a NPC "panhellenicism" that I just don't understand.

Pick all you want - I'm a big girl.

I don't "waste time", but I also don't have much patience for stupid jr. high-type antics which negatively impact all of us. All of the NPC groups have statements of purpose which include the idea that one reason they exist is to enable their members to live their lives to their fullest potential - so anything that gets in the way of that is, imho, something which we need to eliminate. ( or at the very least, seek to NOT contribute to . . . )

eta - the new release figure method is an example of the good that can come of all of us seeking to advance our common goals.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I don't "waste time", but I also don't have much patience for stupid jr. high-type antics which negatively impact all of us. All of the NPC groups have statements of purpose which include the idea that one reason they exist is to enable their members to live their lives to their fullest potential - so anything that gets in the way of that is, imho, something which we need to eliminate. ( or at the very least, seek to NOT contribute to . . .)

A-freakin-men.

I've said it before, it's international tent talk. What purpose does talking about "international tiers" serve? Does it do any good?