non-Greek campus--can that be changed?

[Tom Earp]

aopirose, Does this include NPH and NIC?

Please PM Me!

[aopirose]

Originally posted by Tom Earp
aopirose, Does this include NPH and NIC?

Please PM Me!

I will say this. If a campus is opening to (inter)national GL for the first time and is administratively driven, it would behoove the administration to get in touch with the appropriate umbrella associations like NPC, NPHC, NIC, etc. These associations provide a good foundation and offer useful programming and ideas for the promotion of GL.

If a campus is opening to (inter)national GL for the first time and is student driven, it is still beneficial for the administration to contact the appropriate umbrella association.

Now, the selection of a particular group or groups is dependant upon the precepts of the umbrella organization. NPC groups have step-by-step procedures that must be followed. The NIC, from reading its constitution, has an open expansion approach. As long as the host institution is OK with it, everything is fine. (I know that there are exceptions like Santa Clara but generally speaking...) The NPHC, as far as I can tell, works similarly to the NIC in this regard. However, the best source of information regarding NIC or NPHC expansion is to contact NIC and NPHC directly.

[EPTriSigma]

Hey I go to MSU, Mankato....

I know my friend who used to be a Kappa Sigma here and is going to grad school there is looking to start a chapter (of Kappa Sigma) there (as in Southwest State) as well.

I believe a greek community, on that campus, if it ever got started, would do very well. I have been to Marshal.... growing community with not much to do. Greek life would definitly add a spark.

BTW: Congrats on getting initiated

[AnonAlumna]

How funny you should post this question now! The town that I'm thinking of relocating to has the same issue. It is a small state school with no NPC. There is representation by all of the NPHC, and I've been in contact with the Student Life Director trying to get more information. Right now I'm waiting to get demographic/population information from him to see if it's even worth a go. He has been very friendly, and he has said that the campus is open to student groups of any and all kinds. The prospect, however, is very exciting.

[AlumInitiateLiz]

Some interesting news! Evidently, in the 70s, there WAS a GLO on the SMSU campus. It was a local (whose letters escape memory right now) which joined with Tau Kappa Epsilon. According to the woman with whom I spoke, the chapter folded in just a few years--evidently not much interest, as I gather.

So I think this is promising! The lady, who was really nice, gave me the name of the orgs./activities director, and he's someone I know.

This could get interesting. . .

[GeekyPenguin]

I really feel like if the students wanted Greek organizations on a campus, they'd do something to make it happen. Greek Life is pretty active at a lot of other state schools in MN (the U, St. Cloud...) so I'm sure these students are aware of it.

After all, all of our organizations got started because our founders sensed a need.

[gpb1874]

definitely get the support of Student Activities. Greeks started at my campues when i was a junior/senior. they formed an expansion council and worked with the umbrella orgs and student activities for all the presentations and to decide on who to bring. it was quite a bit of work as they colonied NPC, NIC and NPHC chapters all at once.

good luck! it sounds very exciting!

[Tom Earp]

Originally posted by gpb1874
definitely get the support of Student Activities. Greeks started at my campues when i was a junior/senior. they formed an expansion council and worked with the umbrella orgs and student activities for all the presentations and to decide on who to bring. it was quite a bit of work as they colonied NPC, NIC and NPHC chapters all at once.

good luck! it sounds very exciting!

Yes, GeekP is correct up to a certain extent.

But, a College, that had nothing But Locals decided to go with Nationals. Yea Us!

There is "Almost" Never a nay except for a few Schools. Of course, there are many disclaimers as they are! Oh, We dont Recognize Greeks, "But, They are here"!

But Remember, Greek Adisors if there are any (?) pass this on. Do any of You think that Schools dont keep in touch with each other?

While I can only speak for Greeks Who have posted on GC, LXA did Colonize at a Certain HSB School, they are now Chartered, and had help from the Local HSB GLOs.

Does that seem anti Greek or Greeks working toghether?

[Deke4life]

Trust me... you dont necesarilly need the aproval of the college to start up a greek organization. At Maryville College in Tennessee DKE started an underground chapter there under very harsh circumstances thrown at them by their administration. DKE has always been a very secretive elitist Fraternity, and for that reason, they were not detered by policies threatening expulsion from the college. In fact, the mystique of secrecy we have held has made our prestige and influece on campus even greater. For example, in the past five years our chapter has won the SGA presidency 4 out of 5 times.
Now five years later, I am proud to say that the Deke chapter at Maryville is alive and well and already pumping out some very influencial local political campaign managers and businessmen. Not too shabby after just 5 years.

www.mxdke.org

[gpb1874]

Originally posted by Deke4life
Trust me... you dont necesarilly need the aproval of the college to start up a greek organization. At Maryville College in Tennessee DKE started an underground chapter there under very harsh circumstances thrown at them by their administration. DKE has always been a very secretive elitist Fraternity, and for that reason, they were not detered by policies threatening expulsion from the college. In fact, the mystique of secrecy we have held has made our prestige and influece on campus even greater. For example, in the past five years our chapter has won the SGA presidency 4 out of 5 times.
Now five years later, I am proud to say that the Deke chapter at Maryville is alive and well and already pumping out some very influencial local political campaign managers and businessmen. Not too shabby after just 5 years.

www.mxdke.org

not a good way to start out if you hope to have positive relations with the university. in some cirmcumstances, this may be good. in most, i would say not. greeks should want to have the support of the administration, not be looked at as that fraternity who could care less about university policy. get the university on your side - it can help you down the road.

I believe most of us are assuming liz wants to start looking at bringing NPC chapters to campus and NPC has very detailed guidelines at how to go about that. no undergrounds would be tolerated by NPC.

[Little E]

I think SMSU was one of the schools I looked at...Or it was some public lib arts school in Min. (I'm from WI)

Anyhow, what I remembered was that the school was very commuter orientated and that could create an obstacle because of the communting times in that region. I mean I know people who commute an hour to UW-Stout and that in the middle of winter. Not the point, but if you are able to help bring a system onto campus, keep your meetings and events commuter friendly, but then I might be thinking of a different school...Sorry work is crazy busy.
Good Luck!

[Deke4life]

Actually, greek life in all forms is strictly forbiden at Maryville College. Starting our chapter this way was our only option. Its very Remaniscent of what fraternities were in the late 1800s.


www.mxde.org - go to the history section for more info

[Deke4life]

sorry... its actually - www.mxdke.org