Arkansas Tech University sorority recruitment guide Sorority... · Recruitment, much like sorority membership itself, is a process that requires a reasonable commitment of time and

sorority recruitment guideArkansas Tech University

2017

1 | Recruitment Guide

Recruitment ScheduleSeptember 7 Recruitment Orientation

5:00 pm.....................check-in, Young Ballroom5:30 pm.....................OrientationTours of Caraway Hall to follow

September 8Open House Round

5:30 pm.....................small group meeting, Doc Bryan Lecture Hall6:30 – 9:15 pm.........Event Rounds9:15 pm......................PNM Selections, Doc Bryan 242

September 9Philanthropy Round

5:00 pm.....................small group meeting, Doc Bryan Lecture Hall6:00 – 9:20 pm........Event Rounds9:20 pm.....................PNM Selections, Doc Bryan 242

September 10Preference Round

4:00 pm.....................small group meeting, Doc Bryan Lecture Hall5:00 – 8:40 pm........Event Rounds8:40 pm.....................PNM Selections, Doc Bryan 242

September 11Bid Day

4:45 pm.....................check-in, Caraway Lobby5:15 pm......................Bid Day Celebration, Caraway Lawn

table of contentsRecruitment Schedulepg. 1

Welcome Letterpg. 2

Standards & Valuespg. 3 - 4

Panhellenicpg. 5

Panhellenic Executive Boardpg. 6

Policiespg. 7 - 8

Week at a Glacepg. 9

Caraway Hallpg. 10

Chapter Profilespg. 11 - 14

Terms to Knowpg. 15

FAQspg. 16

Membership Agreementpg. 17

Notespg. 18 attendance

Recruitment, much like sorority membership itself, is a process that requires a reasonable commitment of time and effort. The College Panhellenic Council has adopted a no-tolerance policy regarding missed days or events. Women participating in recruitment must be available to attend all scheduled invitational rounds and evening events; exceptions will be made only for university- related actives (i.e. ATU Band or ATU Athletics). Potential new members are expected to be present at every chapter event they are scheduled to attend on any given day. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from recruitment.

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dear potential new members , Welcome to Arkansas Tech University! We are so happy you have chosen Tech as your new home and have also decided to participate in sorority recruitment!

The Greek community is special here at Arkansas Tech. We strive to be leaders on campus and in our community. Greek members work diligently to excel academically and also participate in numerous service projects. As a whole, the Greek community works together to try and make Arkansas Tech a better place.

Greek life opens up so many more opportunities to get involved while at Arkansas Tech. Arkansas Tech has over 100 registered student organizations available for students to join. Members of Greek Life are not only involved in many of these organizations, but also hold leadership positions.

Keep in mind that a sorority, just like any other organization, requires time and commitment. The more time you dedicate to your sorority, the more you will get out of it. During these next few days, you will learn about each of the four sorority’s philanthropies, community service projects, and their amazing sisterhoods. Be ready to learn as much information as you can to help ensure you make the right decision for yourself. Don’t forget to ask questions!

As Director of Recruitment, I encourage each of you to stay positive and keep an open mind during this recruitment process. Try not to judge sororities based on stereotypes, but on the individual experiences you encounter. Each sorority is unique and brings something amazing to the Greek Life realm at Arkansas Tech. Just as choosing a college affects the next four years of your life, the sorority you join does so as well, so do not let someone else make this big of a decision for you! Base your decisions on your personal values and always listen to your heart. Always be yourself and you will find the home that is right for you! Most importantly, have fun and get ready to be a part of something great!

Best of luck,

molllieMollieCollege Panhellenic CouncilDirector of Recruitment

arkansas tech universityoffice of greek lifeDoc Bryan, Suite 2331605 Coliseum DriveRussellville, AR [email protected]/greeks

@atugreeks@atucpc


Financial Commitment

The financial requirements of joining a sorority vary widely from chapter to chapter. The main costs associated with becoming a member of a sorority at Arkansas Tech University consist of membership fees each semester, one-time new member fees, the cost of living in Caraway Hall (if applicable) and miscellaneous fees specific to each chapter.

In addition to mandatory expenses, there may also be additional, optional expenses such as T-shirts. Students are encouraged to determine how much they will allocate for these expenses at the beginning of each semester.

Payment options, such as forms of payment and payment due dates, vary from chapter to chapter, as well. Some chapters require full payment at the beginning of each semester while others have implemented payment plans that allow payments throughout the semester. Specific financial information for each chapter is available on the chapter websites and should be discussed on Bid Day.

It is important to consider all of the financial obligations associated with joining a sorority. We encourage you to ask any questions you might have regarding the potential costs of membership. Members of the ATU sorority community are more than willing to answer your questions at any point during the process.

academic standardsThe College Panhellenic Council does not set specific academic requirements/standards for potential new members to participate in recruitment. However, it is important to understand each chapter has grade point average requirements set by its inter/national organization and the local members.

It is possible, but extremely rare, for exceptions to be made to these guidelines. These individual requirements are listed on the sorority profile pages later in the booklet. If your high school or college GPA is below a below a 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale), you may have significantly fewer opportunities than participants with higher GPAs.

After accepting membership in a chapter, there are academic requirements for women to stay active in the chapter during their time at Arkansas Tech. The GPA requirements differ from chapter to chapter. Inquiring about academic standards is a wonderful idea for conversations during recruitment. Additionally, each woman must be a full-time ATU student to be considered an active member of one of our sorority chapters.

mutual selection processRecruitment is a mutual selection process that balances the preferences of each potential new member with those of the existing sorority chapters. The College Panhellenic Council strives to allow every young woman an opportunity to find a sorority that best suits her personality, interests and future goals, while providing an organized and unbiased membership selection process for the chapters.

Invitations are only guaranteed to PNMs for the Open House Round on Friday. There is no guarantee that a PNM will be invited to attend the second (Saturday) or third (Sunday) event rounds. Invitations to subsequent rounds are made based on the selections of the chapters and the preferences of the potential new members. PNM schedules will be maximized so they are able to meet with as many chapters as possible during their recruitment experience.

There is no guarantee that a woman will receive a bid to any sorority. However, if a PNM progresses through the weekend and attends all the events she is invited to during the Preference Event Round and lists each of those chapters on her Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement sheet that night, she will receive a bid to one of those chapters.

There is no formula that explains why a woman is released from a particular chapter, or why a woman prefers one chapter more than another. The College Panhellenic Council makes every effort to allow each PNM the best opportunity to join the sorority of her choice, but there are no guarantees a woman will be placed within that specific sorority. It is important to keep an open mind during recruitment and to use the time to meet and make new friends!

Recruitment Guide | 4 leadershipSorority women and fraternity men hold many leadership positions across Arkansas Tech University’s campus. Fraternity and sorority members serve as officers and members of the Student Government Association, the Student Activities Board, President’s Leadership Cabinet, as Orientation Leaders, and within a large number of other student organizations on campus.

Not only do sorority women seek out leadership positions on campus, but they also assume leadership roles within the individual chapters and in the Panhellenic community as a whole.

Sororities encourage active involvement in campus organizations and foster the skills necessary for their members to become strong leaders. Additional leadership development programming within the chapters promotes interaction with fraternity and sorority alumni and other community leaders who can help build a foundation for success after graduation.

Values Quiz

It worries you most knowing…A. You missed a question on an examB. You forgot a friend’s birthdayC. You’re not doing enough to change the worldD. People aren’t understanding your instructions

You win the lottery. You donate a portion of the money to…A. A scholarship fundB. A friend in needC. A local charityD. A campaign

You’re headed to the movies. You would prefer to see…A. A mystery – something that makes you thinkB. A chick flick about good girl friendsC. A Cinderella story – someone overcoming an obstacleD. A strong female role

The person in history you would most like to meet is…A. Marie CurieB. Martin Luther King, Jr.C. Mother TeresaD. George Washington

You prefer friends who…A. You can talk to about the book you’re currently readingB. You can talk to when you’re having a problemC. You can do a service project withD. You can talk to about current events and getting involved in the community

You value…Mostly A’s – ScholarshipMostly B’s – Social ConnectionMostly C’s – Philanthropy & ServiceMostly D’s - Leadership

communityEach sorority offers a healthy balance of social activi-ties that focus on sisterhood, friendship, tradition and fun! Individual chapters organize date parties, formals, dual-chapter functions, dinner exchanges, parents’ weekends and membership retreats. They also compete in intramural sports, participate in Campus Life, and attend ATU athletic events together.

The College Panhellenic Council promotes safety and discretion at all chapter-sponsored activities. Arkansas state law and university policies regarding hazing and alcohol consumption are strictly enforced. Additionally, all chapters utilize their own risk management proce-dures to decrease the likelihood of accident or injury at fraternity and sorority social events. Further, all social activities are required to be registered through the ATU Office of Greek Life.

consider your quiz resultsConsider how your values align with the values of the chapters you visit during sorority recruitment.


panhellenic creedWe, as Undergraduate Members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities.

We as Fraternity women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness is the tenet by which we strive to live.

What does Panhellenic do?The College Panhellenic Council (CPC) of Arkansas Tech University exists to develop and maintain sorority life and interfraternal relations. The sorority community at Arkansas Tech is governed by the CPC and each chapter has a designated person (Panhellenic Delegate) that attends weekly Panhellenic Council meetings. They take part in all-sorority programming efforts, often promote superior scholarship, leadership development, and dissemination of information important to women in general.

as panhellenic we believeFraternity - Fraternity is a social experience based on the fundamental right of a free people to form voluntary associations. It is one of the enrichments of college life.

Mutual Choice - The young woman who wants a fraternity experience will find it possible to belong on most campuses today. Fraternity membership is a social experience arrived at by mutual choice and selection. Fraternity membership is by invitation.

Fraternities exist because they: • Provide a good democratic social experience. • Give values beyond college years. • Create, through their ideals, an ever-widening

circle of service beyond the membership. • Develop the individual’s potential through

leadership opportunities and group effort. • Fill the need of belonging.

Fraternities continue because: • Young women feel a continued need to belong. • Parents appreciate fraternity values and

standards and cooperate to make membership possible.

• College administrators, recognizing the values of fraternities, continue to welcome them on their campuses and to invite them to establish new chapters.


panhellenic executive board

courtneyPresident

jordieTreasurer

lakynDirector of

Public Relations

lydiaVice President

mollieDirector of

Recruitment

nikalaSecretary


recruitment rules & policy • A potential new member (PNM) shall consult

her Gamma Chi (recruitment counselor) before withdrawing from recruitment.

• PNMs must attend every event for which she has been invited to in order to be invited to the subsequent rounds of recruitment.

• If a PNM is unable to attend a round of recruitment, notify your Gamma Chi immediately.

• PNMs should not go to sorority member’s place of residence or invite a sorority member to your place of residence until after Bid Day.

• No potential new member should invite a sorority member to interact outside of recruitment events during recruitment week.

• A potential new member shall not give a promise (oral or written) to join a certain sorority before formal bids are given though the CPC.

• At the completion of the Preference round a potential new member shall fill out the Membership Recruitment Accepting Binding Agreement (MRABA) only if she wishes to join a sorority chapter at that time. By filling out this form, the potential new member agrees to accept a bid (an invitation of membership) from any sorority for which she has listed (maximum of 2 options). A potential new member may only list the sororities for which she attended a Preference event on her MRABA.

• By receiving a bid at the end of recruitment, a potential new member shall be bound for one calendar year and may not pledge to join another NPC sorority for one calendar year while at Arkansas Tech University.

PNM Bill of RightsA potential new member has: • The right to be

treated as an individual;

• The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process;

• The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers from recruitment counselors and members;

• The right to be treated with respect;

• The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized;

• The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers;

• The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors;

• The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with recruitment counselors;

• The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others;

• The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the membership acceptance signing;

• The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision; and

• The right to have a positive, safe and enriching recruitment experience.

Recruitment Guide | 8 alcohol policy • The possession, use and/or consumption of

alcoholic beverages is absolutely prohibited while on Arkansas Tech University premises. During an official fraternity event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, alcohol consumption must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, county, city and university.

• No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury nor may the purchase of alcohol for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any person in the name of or on behalf of the chapter. The purchase and/or use of bulk quantities of such alcoholic beverages (i.e. kegs, party balls, etc.) by any chapter’s members or new members, or the purchase of bulk quantity of alcoholic beverages by an individual for a chapter, is prohibited.

• No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.

• No chapter members/new members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to or sell alcoholic beverages (to include 3.2 beer or stronger) to anyone under the age of 21 years.

• No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization or tavern (where tavern is defined as an establishment generating more than one half of annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present.

• All recruitment activities associated with any chapter, without regard to location, will be dry recruitment functions.

• Open parties where alcohol is present, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity, without specific invitation, shall be prohibited.

• No “drinking games” in any form shall be permitted, tolerated or encouraged.

• No alcohol shall be present at any new member program activity of the chapter.

hazing codeArkansas Tech University has a zero-tolerance policy for hazing rituals and activities by any student, student organization, campus program, or athletic team. Students involved in, encouraging, aiding, and/or assisting in hazing or hazing related activities are subject to a conduct review resulting in possible suspension or expulsion from the University. Additionally, knowledge of involvement in any such activities will be reported to local authorities. Failure to report known hazing incidents to the Dean of Students, an advisor or coach of the organization or team, the National Anti-Hazing Hotline, or the police may result in disciplinary action.

9 | Recruitment Guide Recruitment Orientation Thursday, September 7

This is your formal introduction to recruitment and what to expect during each round/day of recruitment. You will meet your recruitment counselor tonight as well as the rest of the women in your recruitment group. After orientation, we will all go visit Caraway Hall, where the sororities are housed, and tour each of the floors.

For Recruitment Orientation wear a Tech shirt or nice shirt/blouse; jeans, shorts, or a skirt; flats or sandals.

DO…be comfortable.DON’T…wear shorts that are “too” short or uncomfortable or high-heeled shoes.

Open House RoundFriday, September 8

With your recruitment group, you will have the opportunity to visit all 4 chapters. Spending 30 minutes with each sorority will give you the opportunity to meet and speak with women from every chapter.

For Open House Round wear the T-shirt that we provide; jeans, shorts, or a skirt; flats or sandals.

DO … Be comfortable.DON’T … Wear shorts that are “too” short or uncomfortable shoes.

Philanthropy RoundSaturday, September 9

In this round you’ll learn about each chapter's philanthropy. When you arrive at Doc Bryan Lecture Hall you will receive your schedule and events will last 35 minutes.

For Philanthropy Round wear a nice sundress or skirt and blouse; wedges, heels, or sandals.

week at a glance Wondering what to wear during recruitment? Each event round gets progressively dressier than the last. To help you “Dress for the Occasion,” our Gamma Chis have modeled the appropriate dress for each day.

DO … Pay attention to the chapter presentations because they tell you a lot!DON’T … Forget to smile and have fun.

Preference RoundSunday, September 10

This round will last one hour and you will receiveyour schedule when you arrive at Doc Bryan Lecture Hall. This is a serious day because the chapters will be expressing to you what their sisterhood means to them. You will have an opportunity to have a serious conversation with someone you have possibly already talked with during the week.

For Preference Round we recommend wearing a dress. Be tasteful, and wear something in which you feel confident. If possible, please refrain from wearing black or light pink dresses.

DO … Think carefully about where you are the mostcomfortable.DON’T … Get stressed out.

Bid DayMonday, September 11

Congratulations, you made it! You will receive your bid on this day and be given a T-shirt from the chapter that you join.

Each chapter will have events planned for its new members.For Bid Day wear shorts and a tshirt or tank top. You will receive a Bid Day shirt from the sorority you join.

DO … Be excited about your new family and have ablast!DON’T … Forget to have the time of your life meeting your new sisters!


Caraway Hall Caraway Hall represents an exciting opportunity for Greek Life at Arkansas Tech University. In the spring of 2014, it was chosen to serve as housing for all four sororities.

Caraway was built in 1934. The building possesses the old architecture found in sorority houses across the nation, making it the perfect fit for sorority housing at ATU. 1992, Caraway was added to the National Registry of Historic Buildings. It is a source of pride for Arkansas Tech, with a supportive group of alumnae affectionately referred to as the “Caraway Hall Girls.”

Phi Mu resides on the first floor, Delta Zeta and Zeta Tau Alpha share the second floor, and Alpha Sigma Tau is located on the third floor. Each sorority has a private lounge and community bathrooms for their sisters. The fourth floor has a large common area that is maintained by the College Panhellenic Council and allows each chapter the opportunity to host events in their residence hall.

recruitment orientationopen house round

philanthropy round

preference round bid day

ΑΣΤNational Founding Date: November 4, 1899Local Founding Date: November 23, 2013 Colors: Emerald Green and Gold Flower: Yellow Rose Symbol: AnchorMascot: Giraffe National Philanthropy: Women’s Wellness Initiative Local Philanthropy: American Heart AssociationNational Website: www.alphasigmatau.orgLocal Website: atu.alphasigmatau.org


the women ofalpha sigma tau

Length of New Member Program ...6 weeksHigh School GPA Required ...............3.0College GPA Required .......................2.75New Member Dues .............................$675 Initiated Member Dues .....................$375 per semester

Note: The monetary ranges listed above were correct at the time this publication was printed. Material is subject to change without notification. Updated fees will be discussed during recruitment and on bid day.


National Founding Date: October 24, 1902 Local Founding Date: January 24, 1977 Colors: Rose and GreenFlower: Killarney RoseMascot: TurtleNational Philanthropy: Speech and Hearing, Starkey Hearing Foundation Local Philanthropy: Arkansas School for the Deaf and BlindNational Website: www.deltazeta.orgLocal Website: atudeltazeta.wix.com/atudeltazeta

ΔΖthe women ofdelta zeta

Length of New Member Program ...8 weeksHigh School GPA Required ...............3.0College GPA Required .......................2.7New Member Dues .............................$770 Initiated Member Dues ..................................$92.40 - $107.40 monthly



ΦΜNational Founding Date: March 4, 1852 Local Founding Date: January 26, 2008 Colors: Rose and WhiteFlower: CarnationMascot: LionNational Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Local Philanthropy: Boys and Girls ClubNational Website: www.phimu.orgLocal Website: atu.phimu.org

the women ofphi mu

Length of New Member Program ...8 weeksHigh School GPA Required ...............2.75College GPA Required .......................2.75New Member Dues .............................$647 Initiated Member Dues .....................$95 monthly + fees



National Founding Date: October 15, 1898 Local Founding Date: January 21, 1977 Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel GrayFlower: White VioletMascot: Five-point CrownNational Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Education and AwarenessNational Website: www.zetataualpha.org Local Website: atu.zetataualpha.org

ZTAthe women ofzeta tau alpha

Length of New Member Program ...6 weeksHigh School GPA Required ...............3.0 or an ACT of 21College GPA Required .......................3.0New Member Dues .............................$670Initiated Member Dues ..................................$194 monthly + fees


15 | Recruitment Guide terms to knowActive – A sorority woman or a fraternity man who has been formally initiated by his or her chapter.

Alumna (Plural: Alumnae) – An initiated sorority member who is no longer in college.

Bid – A formal invitation to join a sorority or fraternity.

Chapter – The women comprising each local collegiate group of an inter/national sorority.

College Panhellenic Council (CPC) – The governing council of all sororities on campus.

Colony – A new fraternity or sorority that is working to receive a charter from the inter/national organization to which it is affiliated.

Continuous Open Bidding (COB) – The period other than formal recruitment when sororities acquire new members.

Formal Recruitment – The formal process of mutual selection by which chapters invite potential new members to join their sorority.

Initiation – The formal ceremonies by which new members complete membership into a chapter and receive full membership privileges.

Interfraternity Council (IFC) – The governing council of all fraternities on campus.

Legacy – A woman whose mother, sister or, in some cases, grandmother or half-sister is an alumna or active member of a sorority. A sorority is not obligated to offer a bid to a legacy, and a potential new member is completely free to choose the sorority of her individual preference.

Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA) – Is the document you sign to make your final selections during recruitment. The MRABA is broken into six sections, all of

which someone will go over with you before you submit your final selections or preferences.

New Member – A PNM who has accepted the bid of a sorority and has taken the first step toward full membership but has not yet been initiated.

Philanthropy – A national and/or local charity that a sorority sponsors, by donating time and money through service in order to promote humane welfare.

Potential New Member (PNM) - An unaffiliated woman who attends formal recruitment or participates in Continuous Open Bidding.

Quota - The number of new members that each Panhellenic sorority may select during formal recruitment.

Recruitment Counselor (Gamma Chi) - A Panhellenic representative who assists PNMs during the recruitment process. This woman completely disaffiliates from her sorority to provide objective advice and support.

Recruitment Group - A small group of PNMs led by 2-4 Recruitment Counselors. This group will attend all of the Open House events together and will meet together daily before each round of recruitment.

Rec Letter - A recommendation letter written by an alumna. These letters are not required for participation in recruitment.

Sorority (Women’s Fraternity) - A values based, social experience based on the fundamental right of a free people to form voluntary associations.

Total - The allowable chapter size as determined by CPC that includes both new and active members. Chapter total is the total number of members that a chapter may recruit to during COB. If a chapter has less than total, they may participate in COB.

greek alphabetΑ

ALPHA Β

BETA Γ

GAMMA Δ

DELTA Ε

EPSILON Ζ

ZETAΗ

ETA Θ

THETA I

IOTA Κ

KAPPA Λ

LAMBDA Μ

MU Ν

NUΞ XI

Ο OMICRON

Π PI

Ρ RHO

Σ SIGMA

Τ TAU

Υ UPSILON

Φ PHI

Χ CHI

Ψ PSI

Ω OMEGA

frequently asked questionsWill I get to talk to my family and friends during recruitment?During the recruitment events you will not be allowed to talk on your cell phone. Gamma Chi’s will take your cell phone in exchange for your event schedule. This is to ensure you focus on the recruitment events as well as meeting new people. Before and after recruitment events you will be able to call your family and friends, but please remember this is a special week — you should be focusing on finding the right fit and making new friends.

What if I don’t visit the maximum number of chapters during each round?During the recruitment process, the number of chapters a PNM will visit each day will vary from one woman to the next. The majority of women who go through recruitment at Arkansas Tech do not have full schedules of events to attend. The number of events is not important; it is the conversations and people you are interacting with that are important.

If I am going through recruitment as a sophomore, upper classman, or going through again, am I at a disadvantage?Many women choose to go through recruitment as a sophomore or junior for various reasons. As long as your high school and/or college GPA is at least a 2.7 and you have been involved in campus and community activities, you should not have a problem. For those going through recruitment a second time, there is a chance that chapters that released you the first time through will release you again. You should keep an open mind and discuss all the activities in which you have been involved over the past year as well as let the sororities know why you are going through a second time.

Am I guaranteed to receive a bid from a chapter?Invitations are only guaranteed to PNMs for the Open House round. There is no guarantee that you will be invited to attend the Philanthropy or Preference rounds. There is no specific formula that defines why a woman is not invited back. Therefore, there is no guarantee you will receive a bid to any sorority. However, if you progress through the week and attend all the events you are invited to during the Preference round and list each of those chapters on your MRABA that night, you will receive a bid to ONE of those chapters.

Will I be able to work in addition to being in a sorority?Many chapter members at ATU have jobs in addition to being in a fraternity or sorority.


17 | Recruitment Guide Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA)

CPC wants every PNM to be informed about her options when choosing to join a sorority.

At the end of recruitment, PNMs who have persisted to the end of the Preference round are given the option to sign the MRABA.

Only those PNMs who list all chapters for which they attend a Preference event are ensured to receive a bid. PNMs who only list one chapter are NOT guaranteed to receive a bid.

All PNMs will be given a presentation by the Coordinator of Greek Life prior to signing the MRABA to ensure understanding.

By signing the MRABA a PNM is agreeing to abide by 6 tenets: • Willingness to accept an invitation of

membership from any sorority that she lists on the agreement.

• A PNM should only list those chapters she is willing to join.

• A PNM may limit her choices to just one women’s sorority whose preference-round event she attended, and from which she is willing to accept membership. The PNM realizes that by not listing the maximum number of events she attended, she may be limiting her potential to join a sorority during formal recruitment should she not be placed with her only choice.

• Once a PNM submits this agreement to the College Panhellenic Council, she cannot change the order of her preferences or add or delete a preference.

• If a PNM does not receive an invitation to membership from a group that she has listed, she is eligible for continuous open bidding.

• PNMs have the option of not submitting an agreement at this time (after preference round).

• Once a PNM submits this agreement, she is bound by the National Panhellenic Conference Unanimous Agreements, which state that if she receives an invitation to membership from a group that she has listed and then does not accept it, she is ineligible to be pledged until the beginning of the next primary membership recruitment period on the same campus.

notes

arkansas tech universityoffice of greek lifeDoc Bryan, Suite 2331605 Coliseum DriveRussellville, AR [email protected]/greeks

@atugreeks@atucpc

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Arkansas Tech University sorority recruitment guide Sorority... · Recruitment, much like sorority membership itself, is a process that requires a reasonable commitment of time and