Indiana University 2014 Recruitment

[Rhomom]

Originally Posted by pinksequins

RhoMom -- they do. If as many women as you allege are unhappy with the process they can make it known to their Panhellenic delegates and alumnae. So, either the degree of dissatisfaction is overstated or it's another rationalization for not doing anything. I just keep reading lame excuses.

I "allege" nothing. This is simply the way it is. Actives HAVE expressed their concerns--to panhel, to nationals and they have worked with NPC. IU has opened up for expansion, many houses are allowing live outs and there are some small strides being made. It is however Panhel with direction from Nationals and alums who make the process decisions, not current members. If you are affiliated with an organization that allows current actives to drive the recruitment process, that is terrific, however it is not that simple. This is a complex system issue requiring a major shift in culture. The actives who feel this way today must continue to pursue change when they do have the power to impact things--as alumna.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Rhomom

It is however Panhel with direction from Nationals and alums who make the process decisions, not current members.

As gatordeltapgh stated above, Panhel (I don't know whether you mean the campus chapter or Panhel the national entity) doesn't have that kind of power. Panhel is like the company that owns the mall and the sororities are like stores in the mall. Just as the mall can't make Forever 21 stop selling skanky clothing, Panhel can't make the sororities vote for anything. Unless of course the reps from the chapters "go rogue" and just vote however they feel, and then, well, you get this.

[IndianaSigKap]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Just as the mall can't make Forever 21 stop selling skanky clothing, Panhel can't make the sororities vote for anything.

Hands down, my favorite quote of the past few days!! Amen.

[midwesterner1]

My daughter told me that bids are announced at 7 p.m. tonight Eastern time??

She is a sophomore who did not get a bid when she rushed as a freshman.
We are both nervous for tonight!! Fortunately she says she will be "Ok" without a bid (as long as we pay for a super-nice apartment next year ), but she would "love" her 2nd choice sorority and it would be "amazing amazing" if she got her #1. (She only listed two of her three houses from 3 party).

[midwesterner1]

Never mind, my D just texted me that you all are right, it's 5:30, not 7 p.m. The B'ton time zone is an hour ahead of me, so this means I will be ducking out of a work meeting to take her call!