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I know it's not the same as a national expansion model. But, there's a lot that can be learned from it. In particular, I'm trying to highlight some of the recruiting blitz tactics and goals they use to grab a foundation group real fast. I do think that's applicable.
Of course any number less than 20 is more realistic than 20. It also doesn't matter.
As counter-intuitive as it may at first seem, you can't set the goal on how hard it is to accomplish. The objective is survival, what's it take to achieve that, therefore the goal is X and we have to do whatever it takes to reach it or we fail.
From my experience, that's 20ish. Without an established org and a significant training pgm (new member process) to build strong dedication under a functional leadership hierarchy, you're going to lose 30-50% of whatever you recruit, especially with summer in the way. Anything less than around 20 & they're probably DOA when Fall semester starts. Even at 20, they have a fight to stay alive through Christmas. Until they can reestablish a sustainable base, which is probably above 20, than it'll always be a survival struggle.
I know at a 3000 campus that seems daunting. Just blind guessing, say it's 1k girls not otherwise affiliated, that's still a whole lot. If they move beyond traditional methods, treat it like they're restarting a new group from scratch, and cast a wide net... I really do think it's doable.
What's the worst that can happen by aiming too high anyway? They end up with less? Fine. Some of yall think that's adequate anyway. So, what's the problem? I'd rather aim high and settle for a little less than aim low and only try hard enough to get my goal.
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