Diversity Decisions in GLO's

[Senusret I]

KC, I would like to add that in my experience, NPHC organizations have a great deal of required off campus meetings which may give the appearance that a chapter wasn't interested in a particular campus-wide event.

I know in any given spring semester in my region, a collegiate chapter might have to give up several weekends for the intake process, regional convention, district convention, required leadership training, and other required events.

Also, socially speaking, the life of NPHC members is often filled with road trips to other campuses. It's part of the appeal, but it's also a tough choice when you want to also have a presence on campus.

I think it's worth discussing and comparing (or contrasting, whatever) the two types of organizations. Just wanted to put out a reason why it might "seem" like the orgs aren't invested in the campus.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I know in any given spring semester in my region, a collegiate chapter might have to give up several weekends for the intake process, regional convention, district convention, required leadership training, and other required events.

"Meetings and paperwork and compliance, oh my!"

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Also, socially speaking, the life of NPHC members is often filled with road trips to other campuses. It's part of the appeal, but it's also a tough choice when you want to also have a presence on campus.

Exactly. If you haven't built relationships with frat or sorors from other chapters, you have alienated yourself from the overall sisterhood or brotherhood.

And a lot of us do off campus parties as much as, and even more than, we do on campus parties.

[Kansas City]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I think it's worth discussing and comparing (or contrasting, whatever) the two types of organizations. Just wanted to put out a reason why it might "seem" like the orgs aren't invested in the campus.

Totally agree and of course, what I mentioned in the OP was just my impression based on my experiences at a small rural state school. I fully expect someone's experience at a larger, more diverse school to be totally different. I would like to learn a little more about the experiences of others and what factors PNMs might consider if having to choose between membership in the different councils.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Kansas City

I fully expect someone's experience at a larger, more diverse school to be totally different.

And at other small nondiverse/homogenous schools.

[PANTHERTEKE]

I think it has a lot to do with how you were raised and the amount of cultural indoctrination you experienced.

My school has about 37,000 students and 50%+ are Hispanic. Thus, the Greek population reflects those numbers. Even at bigger like UF and FSU, "Whiter" schools, I would say the majority of hispanic Greeks join IFC and NPC groups.

I just never thought about joining a latin fraternity because it didn't appeal to me and I would never fit in as a brother of an LGLO.