Line Caps?

[Eclipse]

To answer DG's question about lines over 30 prior to 1990 the answer is yes. I attended a HBCU in the mid-late 80s and it was not uncommon to see lines of 30, 40, 50 plus. Over 50 was consider to be a 'huge' line and 20 - 30 was 'average'. Teas (which is what we called rushes back then) typically had 200 - 300 people.

There was a discussion about line caps/legacy 'slots' (which I am not EVEN trying to touch) in another forum and I repeated what a friend said to me when I was complaining about a company recuiting for 2 positions and the number of candidates they had. She said how many jobs do you want? I said of course I only wanted 1 and she replied, "Then why are you complaining? They have 2 jobs and you only want 1!" It was at that moment that I stopped focusing on those things that I had no control over (the number of jobs, the number of candidates) and started focusing on those things that I did have control over (my resume, interview, etc.) I say the same thing for prospectives...doesn't matter if the sorority can or will bring in only a limited number of candidates. Make it your business to be the top candidate so that if they only bring in 1 you will be that one!

[1Babygirl2000]

PositivelyAKA that was very well said!!

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[AKAtude]

Well said, Eclipse.

[LadyAKA]

I agree Very Well said Eclipse.

Market yourself and control what 'YOU' can and the rest is left up to the powers that be! There should not be too many more questions about 'Line Caps' after that.

[Poplife]

Ok ok. As curious/paranoid as I am, I have to calm down and agree with Eclipse.

[exquizit]

I know this one is really old but how do you guys feel about this issue a year later?

[lilbittyprettyone]

at my school, the university stipulates that any fraternity or sorority cannot take more than 40 members at a time. i don't know why but that's the way it is

[justmyo]

Go for it.Everybody I have talked to would have loved to make a line of one hundred or more.Imagine the financial gain for a chapter that makes this many people every year.I applaud them and wish I had been able to be a part of taking in this amount of new members at one time.People talk about the bond that you develope with your line brother or sisiters,well the bonds that I developed was with the brothers in the chapter who were made before and after me,as wall as my line brothers.I know that I'm the kind of brother who would have made it my business to get to know all members of the fraternity.Especially today in this atmophere of non-pledging,non hazing every chapter should be making line in the twenties and thirties.Remember membership means money,money means everything.Get off your high horses and quit lying about how many you wouldn't make at one time.I would rather see a line of 100 than to go on some of these chapters where there are only three or four brothers.I would love to hear from some brothers with double digit numbers on their shirts,instead of the anchor being number three.
And as far as that closed thread,there are some sororities who will never have the opportunity to make very large lines.If your sorority is that popular and attractive that you can make a line of three hundred "Go for it".

[songstress21]

It has its advantages and disadvantages. First of all, most chapters I know don't know 300 girls well enough to put them all on one line. 50 is more realistic especially if you go to a large black school like me. On my campus we have a cap of 40 and as of recent years it has caused some controversy. It makes chapters more selective but then again it makes it hard for "certain" interested girls to get a spot especially as far as Alpha Kappa Alpha is concerned.

[PlainJane]

I don't want to offend anybody, but I thought Sororities are supposed to be exclusive and highly selective. Having a line of 100+ does not sound selective to me. Even if you have over 100 applications, I thought the purpose was to have a bond with your linesisters and overall chapter. How could one bond with 99 other women on campus? Like I said I don't want to offend anybody, but it doesnt make sense to me.

[Wonderful1908]

I can reply finally reply to this topic now
I was on a line with over 55 people 57 to be excact and I love all my linesisters like it was just 3 of us!!! My university has recently placed a cap of 50 on all future lines for all organizations. To be honest this only effect us and the Deltas, so it has not receieved a big uproar on campus. I think that 50 is a decent number considering I attend a very large HBCU. What I have found true to be in my short time as an Alpha Kappa Alpha womane is those who work hard, and are around have NO PROBLEM feeling the love and connection to their sorors and their line sisters.

[sphinxpoet1]

As long as a university does not discriminate on the basis of race or gender (ECT)they can set policies for membership into organizaitons above and beyond what the national office can set. For example you just can start a chapter but it is up to the university to accept your application and they can reject you.

[Steeltrap]

Jackson State University puts line cap at 50.

http://www.blackcollegewire.org/stud...-state-greeks/

[WenD08]

they're not the only ones. FAMU has a cap and i've heard other HBCUs. don't agree w/the rational, though...

[Venus1908]

I read the article about JSU line cap I believe that if 365 girls appliy and all are deserving then that next line should be called 365 D.A.Y.S. in a year, because they all should be whatever they applied for. Furthermore i did not like what frat had to say about the cap

"Bennie Crayton, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, said the membership limit would not impact fraternities, but is a good idea for some sororities known for their large numbers.

"From a male standpoint, the cap has no bearing on us. It is good for females -- it will help them narrow things down," Crayton said. "It's not good to have large numbers. A group loses its luster with large numbers." - JSU Blue and White Flash.


I want to know where he gets the right to say this!!!!!