Schools that need to open for NPC expansion

[snowflakemom]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

Sometimes groups don't publicize where they are presenting, but I haven't heard of anyone keeping it under wraps once they are selected. They usually want all the publicity they can get at that point!

I only know that the group has been selected, I do not know for 100% if the group has accepted the invite--maybe that could be the hold up?

[Griffins&Quills]

Ahhhh I wish we would pursue LSU. Maybe someday.

My opinion, I think University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are ripe for expansion.

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by gatordeltapgh

I'd ask the original poster to kindly edit her post. I'd love to be able to delete my clarifying post as well. We all know several audiences read these boards and spreading misinformation is irresponsible.

I stand corrected. My usually solid sources evidently were misinformed.

[pinksequins]

Snowflakemom, if the school on the list that you are referencing is Colgate, Theta left with an understanding that it could return at an appropriate time in the future. If it is UK, I believe that Sigma Kappa departed with an opportunity to return that it is exercising.

Re UGa and GT: housing, housing, housing .....

[Xidelt]

I don't think Georgia will open while the current Greek life director is there. And housing for sororities is such a problem. You really need to be on or very near Milledgeville for recruitment. Since the fraternities recruit individually, they can be more spread out. And they have been very creative with housing! One fraternity turned an apartment complex into a house, another turned an old restaurant into a house, a few are in university owned houses, and I believe Sigma Chi purchased an old building in downtown Athens to turn into a house.

[carnation]

Originally Posted by Xidelt

And housing for sororities is such a problem. You really need to be on or very near Milledgeville for recruitment. .

I hope you mean Milledge, haha.

[Xidelt]

Ah!!! Damn auto correct on my phone! Totally meant Milledge.

[LaneSig]

On your Honorable Mention list, I would add Missouri State University. Three years ago (2010), the sororities at MSU were a range of 129-188, with a quota of 60ish. This year, 4 of the 7 orgs have 200+ members, 1 is close to 200, and the other two are making strides. Quota this year was in the 80s. My observation.

Keep an eye on Kent State University(OH). Their quota jumped to the 70s and Phi Mu had a very successful colonization.

[pinksequins]

Two other nominees to watch in Tennesee:
Rhodes
Vanderbilt

In the spirit of the season of Cinderella teams (you may not be thinking of them, but they merit watching):
- Coastal Carolina (no spikes or ramps, but steady growth)

-- Nicholls State
-- San Francisco State
-- Loyola -Chicago

[clemsongirl]

I'd also love to see expansion come to Clemson, somewhat selfishly-the pledge class numbers have leveled out in the mid-60s the past couple of years but our chapters are getting a little large to comfortably host at a school with no houses. My chapter has 226 girls and rooms that can hold that many people are in limited supply, plus the general sentiment is that it's hard to get to know everyone in your pledge class when they're that large (how schools with 100+ pledge classes handle it is beyond me!). I know that the interest is here for a new chapter, and with university-provided housing a colonization here wouldn't be that expensive. Sigma Kappa and Alpha Phi were both incredibly successful in their recent colonizations. Okay, I'm done stumping for my own school now

[pinksequins]

Clemsongirl, what is the timeline for the proposed Greek Village?

[misscherrypie]

Someone mentioned my school, Nevada at Reno up thread .....and I agree. Hopefully we'll open for expansion soon.

[wildcatfan]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

I also wonder what the inner workings are that lead some to schools to open when there doesn't appear to be a demonstrated need. I know there can be other compelling reasons, I just wish I knew what they were in each case!

I totally wonder about this question as well. Kansas State had increased total total by about 20 over the past couple years, while at the same time opening for extension. TriSigma was supposed to colonize last month, but has pulled back. Seven of 12 existing chapters are under total this spring, and 6 are doing COB (which I am sure opened after the decision to postpone colonization.) I feel badly for TriSigma; it doesn't seem to me that the demand was there to extend at this time.

[pinksequins]

Virginia Commonwealth also seems to be a bit aggressive on expansion.

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by pinksequins

Virginia Commonwealth also seems to be a bit aggressive on expansion.

Yep - they're my #1, and NC State isn't too far behind them. It makes me wonder if these stacked groups will really choose to colonize. It seems like some stacked colonizations are firmer than others.