New Member Process Changes in the last 50 years?

[MysticCat]

I think for many organizations, it's not the process (along the lines of what you outline) that has changed. It's the terminology and the underlying assumptions that have changed.

Rush ---> Recruitment
Pledge ----> New Member/Associate Member/Probationary Member/etc.

The newer terms often reflect a newer understanding that a "new member" is just like an initiated member except for the "initiated" part -- the new members are treated in most respects like initiated members. (Along with this in some orgs, there would be nothing like what you call a "bid to initiate." It is assumed that all new members will initiate.)

The one exception in the fraternity world I can think of is Sig Ep with its Balanced Man program.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

The one exception in the fraternity world I can think of is Sig Ep with its Balanced Man program.

That made for some interesting threads.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

The one exception in the fraternity world I can think of is Sig Ep with its Balanced Man program.

Aren't there a couple of other organizations that implemented something similar?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Aren't there a couple of other organizations that implemented something similar?

There may be, but I can't think who.