Baker outlines recruiting plansThe Daily Collegian (Penn State)By Sarah Williams
Roy Baker thought he was satisfied with the number of students involved in greek life when he came to Penn State last year. “I thought our numbers were pretty good,” said Baker, the director of greek life and advancement. “Until I saw them.”
Now, Baker hopes to [...]
Summer freshmen banned from fratsBy Adam Clark and Sara Williams
In an effort to boost fraternity recruitment, Director of Greek Life and Advancement Roy Baker and the IFC have developed a new policy aimed at keeping all non-greek freshmen from partaking in social events at fraternities this summer.
In an e-mail sent Wednesday, Baker instructed [...]
Bob Kerr has sent in another article for your consideration. As usual it is excellent and thoughtful material.
In a critical examination of the sustainability of the North American Fraternal Movement, it might be helpful to ascertain some basic facts about the Movement. For me, long have I wondered about the debate between [...]
We found this recent post in a forum about, oddly enough, recruiting. Most of the posts are looking at the corporate variety, but this fraternity (SigEp) related one slipped in somehow. It has good stuff. Here are the first 3 points:
1. RECRUITMENT STANDARDS. Set high standards for joining. Keep standards articulate and quantifiable. Strong chapters [...]
Cloak and dagger time, for real…
We received a copy of a rather pointed exchange between two people who are well known to the brotherhood. The substance revolves around the year-end report that was recently released. There is a fundamental disagreement over the strategic direction of the Fraternity. Do we build Chapter Quality by increasing [...]
Social skills can nurture grade-A students of lifeDr. Timothy Quinn • Special to The Clarion-Ledger • June 10, 2008
Social skills are important. This is what I told a patient’s mom when she asked me to persuade her son not to join a fraternity.
She felt it would affect his grades. The mother was surprised when I [...]
Bob Kerr is away this week, but he sent his post in ahead of time. More good food for thought.
Elitism or Egalitarianism ….
…seems to be one of the central debates in the North American Fraternal Movement. In board rooms, bar rooms and conference rooms can be heard the debate on this topic decade after decade. [...]
A small “view from the other side.” The writer is deciding whether and why to join a fraternity. Which one? well, if you have to ask…
I’m not in yet, but i hope to be soon. I still have to go through all the formalities. but just from hanging out at the house for a short [...]
This is one of the best chapter-produced videos I have seen. I believe it is from Drake - someone will surely leave a comment if I am mistaken!
Sure there are some pics of people holding (Gasp!) drinks, but they end up on a serious note. It would get my interest if I were looking [...]
More than 1,500 ‘ASK HER’ signs were part of a fraternity campaignAn unusual informal recruitment tactic proves to be successful for the men of Kappa Sigma fraternity.Megan VigusThe Daily Evergreen
Two simple words were typed on more than 1,500 pieces of paper and posted all around campus last week: “ASK HER” left students wondering, ask who [...]
