Academic National Probation- Seeking Reinstatement

[ComradesTrue]

My organization doesn't operate this way, so I have no personal experience in this area.

I do want to commend you for working hard these past few semesters and turning it around. I have no idea how the vote will turn out, but I wish you the best in everything.

Do you have an opportunity to speak or plead your case prior to the vote? If so, I would start with the facts, as you did here. Include study habits that have changed, etc., that show that the past 3 semesters are more indicative of the student that you will continue to be. Be clear, concise, confident, and professional in your delivery. After you outline the facts, conclude with a few sentences about your heartfelt love for the chapter and your desire to be a contributing sister again.

In other words, make sure the chapter sees that you "own" the mistakes that you made, that you have taken steps to improve your study habits and academic performance, and that moving forward you are very committed to academic success. They will need to see that they can count on you to not get into academic trouble again.

But again, my organization doesn't have this system for academic probation, so please take everything with a grain of salt. I defer to any member of your own organization on the best course of action.

[JenniferMKD68]

Originally Posted by ComradesTrue

My organization doesn't operate this way, so I have no personal experience in this area.

I do want to commend you for working hard these past few semesters and turning it around. I have no idea how the vote will turn out, but I wish you the best in everything.

Do you have an opportunity to speak or plead your case prior to the vote? If so, I would start with the facts, as you did here. Include study habits that have changed, etc., that show that the past 3 semesters are more indicative of the student that you will continue to be. Be clear, concise, confident, and professional in your delivery. After you outline the facts, conclude with a few sentences about your heartfelt love for the chapter and your desire to be a contributing sister again.

In other words, make sure the chapter sees that you "own" the mistakes that you made, that you have taken steps to improve your study habits and academic performance, and that moving forward you are very committed to academic success. They will need to see that they can count on you to not get into academic trouble again.

But again, my organization doesn't have this system for academic probation, so please take everything with a grain of salt. I defer to any member of your own organization on the best course of action.

Thank you! I know many girls who tried to get reinstated for other reasons( posing for racy pictures that got posted online) and did not get back in, but obviously my case is much different. It is just worrisome that I have to get 200+ girls to vote yes.