Schools that need to open for NPC expansion

[xibair]

And what happened to the two that presented at University of Arkansas? Did they withdraw or was it not a good fit? I have never seen that happen.

[ChioLu]

From Irishpipes initial post, how many in the top 25 and honorable mentions have expanded?
I think many from that list added sororities.
Maybe we should start a new list and get the ball rolling again!

[DubaiSis]

Originally Posted by xibair

And what happened to the two that presented at University of Arkansas? Did they withdraw or was it not a good fit? I have never seen that happen.

Now I'm remembering that the issue was dropped. I'm not sure if they declined an offer or an offer was not given. Having absolutely nothing to do with the school, I would guess housing was the hiccup. They better have a housing plan as part of the proposal or it's going to be a non-starter. And if the school isn't ponying up space a sorority is not going to be able to get it done. At least that's what I've gathered from here. And why I'm asking if there has been a change in what's been going on on the ground in real life.

[clemsongirl]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

My top 25 candidates for expansion:
1. University of Alabama 17 NPCs, Total 355, 2015 Quota 120+7. They were open, but nothing ever happened. Groups that aren't already there may be scared of the commitment, but if the numbers ever supported it, it's here.
2. University of Arizona 12 NPCs, Total 293, 2015 Quota 103. Yes, Alpha Chi Omega just recolonized, but let's be honest, that's a drop in the bucket.
3. University of Arkansas 10 NPCs, 2015 Quota varied. Despite 2 recent colonizations, this school needs more than 10 NPCs.
4. Louisiana State University 11 NPCs, 2014 Quota 100. Alpha Phi's current recolonization won't do enough to diminish the need for further expansion.
5. University of North Florida 5 NPCs, 2014 Quota 73?
6. University of Oklahoma 11 NPCs, Total 263, 2013 Quota 81
7. Florida International University 7 NPCs, 2014 Quota 73
8. Cal State Fullerton 6 NPCs, 2014 Quota 71
9. University of Colorado 9 NPCs, Total 235, 2014 Quota 80
10. Baylor University 8 NPCs, 2015 Quota 78+6=84
11. Colgate University 3 NPCs, 2013 Quota 65
12. Florida Gulf Coast University 5 NPCs, Total 180, 2014 Quota 65
13. Belmont University 4 NPCs, 2014 Quota 72
14. Texas State University 7 NPCs, 2014 Quota 75
15. University of Kentucky 13 NPCs, Total 249, 2015 Quota 90
16. University of Delaware 11 NPCs, Total 208, 2015 Quota 90
17. University of Missouri 15 NPCs, Total 315, 2015 Quota 83
18. University of Minnesota - Duluth 1 NPC, 2013-2014 New members = 71
19. Cal State San Marcos 3 NPCs, 2014 Quota 59
20. Samford University 5 NPCs, 2014 Quota 67
21. Troy University 5 NPCs, 2015 Quota 62+8=70
22. Texas Tech University 11 NPCs, Total 247, 2015 Quota 77
23. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 9 NPCs, Total 230, 2014 Quota 81
24. University of Texas 14 NPCs, Total 247, 2015 Quota 48+13=61
25. University of Florida 16 NPCs, 2015 Quota 65+17=82

Honorable Mentions:
Auburn
Northern Arizona
Central Arkansas
San Diego State
Yale
University of Georgia
North Georgia
Tarleton State
Texas A&M
Virginia Tech (although Kappa Alpha Theta is scheduled to recolonize at a date TBA)

I bolded all the groups for which an official colonization has been announced, and underlined the ones where the school has been open for expansion but presentations haven't been announced or made yet or nothing came of the presentation.

Bringing this back up to agree that we should make a new list. I don't think UT-Austin should be on it anymore given that quota went down this year. I've also edited in updated quotas and totals.

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

We've all seen the boom in NPC extension lately, but there are lots of schools that are not open, or do not have a future colonization planned, but have numbers that seem to support the need. I'm not talking about quotas in the 30s. I mean seriously bursting at the seams numbers.

Some of these may have barriers to expansion or may be "special" places with undesirable circumstances, but they sure have solid numbers, or too few groups to sustain the high numbers.

My top 25 candidates for expansion:
1. University of Alabama 17 NPCs, Total 360, 2013 Quota 117. They were open, but nothing ever happened. Groups that aren't already there may be scared of the commitment, but if the numbers ever supported it, it's here.
2. University of Arizona 12 NPCs, Total 220, 2013 Quota 94. Yes, Alpha Chi Omega just recolonized, but let's be honest, that's a drop in the bucket.
3. University of Arkansas 10 NPCs, 2013 Quota 130. Despite 2 recent colonizations, this school needs more than 10 NPCs.
4. Louisiana State University 11 NPCs, 2013 Quota 99. Alpha Phi's current recolonization won't do enough to diminish the need for further expansion.
5. University of North Florida 5 NPCs, 2013 Quota 74
6. University of Oklahoma 11 NPCs, Total 263, 2013 Quota 81
7. Florida International University 7 NPCs, 2013 Quota 69
8. Cal State Fullerton 6 NPCs, 2013 Quota 69
9. University of Colorado 9 NPCs, Total 208, 2013 Quota 82
10. Baylor University 8 NPCs, 2014 Quota 79
11. Colgate University 3 NPCs, 2013 Quota 65
12. Florida Gulf Coast University 5 NPCs, Total 180, 2013 Quota between 56-72
13. Belmont University 4 NPCs, 2013 Quota between 61-69
14. Texas State University 7 NPCs, 2013 Quota 70
15. University of Kentucky 13 NPCs, 2013 Quota 82
16. University of Delaware 11 NPCs, 2014 Quota between 71-78
17. University of Missouri 15 NPCs, Total 288, 2013 Quota 80
18. University of Minnesota - Duluth 1 NPC, 2013-2014 New members = 71
19. Cal State San Marcos 3 NPCs, 2014 Quota 59
20. Samford University 5 NPCs, 2013 Quota between 62-65
21. Troy University 5 NPCs, 2013 Quota between 49-64
22. Texas Tech University 11 NPCs, 2013 Quota 68
23. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 9 NPCs, Total 190, 2013 Quota 67
24. University of Texas 14 NPCs, 2013 Quota 70
25. University of Florida 16 NPCs, Total 185, 2013 Quota 70

Honorable Mentions:
Auburn
Northern Arizona
Central Arkansas
San Diego State
Yale
University of Georgia
North Georgia
Tarleton State
Texas A&M
Virginia Tech (although Kappa Alpha Theta is scheduled to recolonize at a date TBA)


What schools do you think demonstrate a real need for more NPC groups?

Originally Posted by clemsongirl

Bringing this back up to agree that we should make a new list. I don't think UT-Austin should be on it anymore given that quota went down this year. I've also edited in updated quotas and totals.

Yes, a new list would be prudent as much has changed over eighteen months. Would irishpipes and clemsongirl like to flip a coin toward new thread authorship?

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

Yes, a new list would be prudent as much has changed over eighteen months. Would irishpipes and clemsongirl like to flip a coin toward new thread authorship?

I was planning to start the new one after fall formal.

[clemsongirl]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

I was planning to start the new one after fall formal.

I will defer to my elders and better informed-ers on this one

[irishpipes]

The sequel to this thread is here.