UC-Davis: Co-ed Group Request to Associate with Panhellenic

[OPhiAGinger]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

Thank you for the explanation OPhiAGinger. It makes sense that other non-NPC sororities may benefit from being part of the CPC.


But the question is why would a co-ed group want to join the CPC?

How many male members do they actually have? They may welcome male members, but still identify with the sorority experience and having a small number of mister sisters doesn't change that. I can't find any evidence that they have male members at all, just that they are open to it! If the university is mandating that they be part of a council for oversight reasons, the local Panhellenic council may be best fit.

This is how they define themselves on the UC Davis website:

Originally Posted by Lambda Delta Lambda"

Lambda Delta Lambda is a local sorority, comprised of a fun-loving, queer friendly, sisterhood with open minds. We regard ourselves as not being the typical sorority and are open to students of all sexualities and gender identities. While we are a Greek organization our message to the campus and community is one of acceptance and hope for equality.

I think it comes down to whether the term "sorority" mandates single sex. I don't think it does. Your mileage may vary.

But I also have to wonder…. If the acceptance of LDL into the local Panhellenic council does not have any implications over how NPC sororities recruit or operate their own chapters, why would the existing Panhellenic members oppose it?