Schools that don't recognize GLOs

[Little E]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
the Carleton I referred to is the one in Minnesota, I believe,
and not the Canadian one. I always thought none of the Greeks
were 'recognized' in Canada, but could be wrong on this, too.
Sorry for the confusion, there are several schools who have
the same or similar names.

Yes, the one you are refering to, if it is the highly selective and very liberal school, is in Northfield, MN. Its a wonderful college, beautiful campus, great faculty.

[ThetokenCanuck]

I knew that you were referring to the Carleton in the States. I already knew about Carleton College. I was responding to AGDEE because it was talking about U OF T which is a Canadian School. I was using my school as an example of how we are successfuly coping and working together without recognition. Wilfred Laurier however has a recognized Greek system in Canada.

Thanks

[kappaloo]

Originally posted by ThetokenCanuck
I knew that you were referring to the Carleton in the States. I already knew about Carleton College. I was responding to AGDEE because it was talking about U OF T which is a Canadian School. I was using my school as an example of how we are successfuly coping and working together without recognition. Wilfred Laurier however has a recognized Greek system in Canada.

Thanks

Doesn't UBC have a recognized system as well?

[Tom Earp]

While we can all discuss it, and E C is pretty much a Historian for GLOs from experience. it all changes not only over time but for the GLOs just plain screwing up!

Yes, there are Private Schools that do not want National GLOs, but, there are others Who Want Us as they feel, that Yes, there is a need and a desire for GLOs.

Is there a Need, Yes there is and Those Who do not do an injustice for the workings of GLOS and The people working so hard to Make it right!

[ThetokenCanuck]

Hey Kappaloo:

Nice talking to you again!

yeah, I heard UBC is building Rez's for their Greeks..anyone have any confirmed info on this?...

[ThetokenCanuck]

Another Note:

UBC as quoted as saying that, " The Greek System refers to the organization of fraternities and sororities in North America. Fraternities and sororities are another great way to meet people and get involved. At UBC there are nine fraternities and seven sororities. While providing many social opportunities for students, the Greeks also contribute to the community by taking part in many local events and charity fundraisers. "


This is on their student services pages as a question and answer page for parents.

Go BC for always being more progressive...Grrr Carleton..LOL

[Taualumna]

You know what I find funny? There are schools that don't recognize GLOs because they exclude one gender, but yet allow a local Link (Girl Guides of Canada) unit to meet on campus. Some schools even allow Guides to set up a booth on their clubs info nights.

[LilStarAngelOne]

Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss
Successful recruitment doesn't involve advertising.

I have to agree ... no matter how many posters you put up word of mouth is something entirely different and can help people form opinions before they even have been exposed to the group or its advertising

[Contessima]

Originally posted by Taualumna
You know what I find funny? There are schools that don't recognize GLOs because they exclude one gender, but yet allow a local Link (Girl Guides of Canada) unit to meet on campus. Some schools even allow Guides to set up a booth on their clubs info nights.

Okay, I don't know exactly what kind of "unit" you're referring to - but Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are connected through WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts) and I would assume their policies to be similar.

As President of the Campus Girl Scouts at my school, and after 15 years of membership in Girl Scouts, I guess I consider myself somewhat of an authority on GS policies.

Once a girl turns eighteen or graduates from high school, she is no longer eligible for Girl Scouts - as a girl member. After eighteen, one wishing to be involved with Girl Scouts is considered an ADULT Girl Scout. That means that you volunteer in various ways. You can lead a troop, organize programs, or just lend a hand when needed. Most Campus Girl Scouts are not troop leaders or advisors because no one has time with a full academic workload. Instead, we put on programs for Girl Scouts, for the campus, and for the community.

Here's where it sounds like you're confused - adult Girl Scouts CAN BE MALE. In fact, my very own fiance is a Girl Scout. And if I didn't go to a women's college, we would certainly recruit males to be in Campus Girl Scouts.

Perhaps Girl Guides in Canada don't have similar policies (because there are differences between Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, but I don't know them very well), but I suspect that men are reluctant to join Girl Guides when it carries such a stigma (at least, that's how guys are here). Maybe you are believing a campus group of Girl Guides to be exclusively female when it in fact only suffers from lack of male interest.

[Taualumna]

Girl Guides of Canada is a part of WAGGGS, and will be the host country for the Western Hemisphere Conference in 2007. Link is for women who are between 18-30 who would prefer to work as a group over being a leader in a unit (troop). In Canada, adult members, just like non-adult members, are all female.

Girl Guides of Canada website: http://girlguides.ca/

[kappaloo]

Heh, not that sexism is the real reason GLOs are not recognized on campus .....

The University of Waterloo does not recognize Link due to its single-gender policy.

[Taualumna]

Originally posted by kappaloo
Heh, not that sexism is the real reason GLOs are not recognized on campus .....

The University of Waterloo does not recognize Link due to its single-gender policy.

Doe Waterloo have single-gendered student residences?

[Little E]

is it because of the one gender or because of the one gender and private membership policies? I mean, we don't openly discuss the basis on which we choose members, girl guides is open to all women. That selection process is private. Girl guides does not do the private selection does it?

[Taualumna]

Originally posted by Little E
is it because of the one gender or because of the one gender and private membership policies? I mean, we don't openly discuss the basis on which we choose members, girl guides is open to all women. That selection process is private. Girl guides does not do the private selection does it?

I have a feeling that is the reason why Queen's University in Kingston recognizes Link (heck, we even had a club photo in the yearbook!), but won't allow GLOs on campus. There is a co-ed philanthropy group affiliated with med students that used to be a medical school GLO back in the day.

[kappaloo]

Originally posted by Taualumna
Doe Waterloo have single-gendered student residences?

Nope - all residences are co-ed.