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Originally Posted by HelpPlease
This is not just another post about starting a sorority!
I have started researching and I am well aware of the time and commitment needed to start an NPC sorority. After seeing the detailed steps for expansion on the NPC website, I still have questions because my university does not currently have any NPC sororities.
Currently, there are only 2 sororities (both national), 1 national fraternity, and 2 national fraternity colonies. Greek life is still fairly new and there is no Panhellenic or formal 'Greek Council'.
How would I receive approval for expansion if there is no Panhellenic? Has anybody been in a similar situation before? For those who have started an NPC sorority, how long did it take to become a chapter?
Any advice or general help is very appreciated! I'd love to hear your experiences!
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Originally Posted by HelpPlease
My apologies, I haven't read each PDF document thoroughly yet! I was trying to say that I have seen their website, so I didn't need a simple redirect link. But yes you're correct, I overlooked that section. Thank you for pointing out that specific agreement! I'll be looking into that section in more detail. You seem like you know your stuff! Have you had an experience dealing with expansion? If you have, I'm sure I'll be asking you a lot more stupid questions.
I'm guessing the "Proper Authority" varies with different schools. I am not sure who I should approach to request permission. My school does not have a Dean of Students. Would this "authority" have to be a faculty member type of person or could it be a student representative? My school has a committee made up of elected student representatives (representing different faculties - arts, science, commerce). So far, I haven't found any one individual who is responsible for student clubs.
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Thanks so much! We do have an office of student involvement that deals with student clubs and school-wide events, but the main officials dealing with these affairs are students. I'll have to do some more digging to find the people in administration.
Just warning you...I'm a newbie so I'll be asking some stupid questions! Hahah I hope it doesn't bother you too much  What was your experience like? What was the most difficult part? |
OP: your enthusiasm is wonderful! Now, please "go back to the drawing board" and keep researching and gathering information. There are threads on GC about introduction of an NPC sorority to a campus, as well as NPC extension.
It's not a rapid process by any means. Yes I have had experience with it. Many of your questions need to be answered at your own campus. Someone is supervising the students who are dealing with student clubs and school-wide events. Your administration may not want an NPC sorority at all. That's a crucial point to discover.
ETA: the most difficult part of expansion was dealing with the University itself. And I am at an established system (since 1917 for NPC sororities).
ETA PS: I see that you are at a Canadian school, from your other thread. CinC can help you. Although my NPC sorority has chapters in Canada, I am not familiar with those chapters or schools.
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