Greeks recruit
Michael Penor
Issue date: 9/29/08 Section: News
The first month of school has passed, and the greek open bids have come to a close for the fall semester. This fall will mark the second year for the deferred rush process at Henderson.
Prior to last fall, students entering Henderson could go through rush their first semester. They could then sign a bid providing that an organization extended them one, according to assistant dean of students Jordan O'Roark.
Under the deferred rush policy, however, a student must complete 12 hours at Henderson with a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher before taking part in rush and accepting a bid. Students transferring to Henderson must also have 30 hours completed at another institution.
According to O'Roark, Henderson changed the greek rush process to a deferred rush because it gives the students interested in greek life a chance to get accustomed to the college atmosphere. It allows them a semester to prove they can balance their academics, work and social life.
"It's important for these new students to get accustomed to college classes first," he said.
"Deferred rush gives both the individual interested in going greek and the greek organizations a chance to get to know each other," said Chad Fielding, dean of student students. Rush week will begin at the start of the spring semester. Rush week gives students interested in going greek the opportunity to socialize with every group, according to O'Roark.
During the fall semester the greek organizations can extend a bid to an individual that did not have the chance to go through rush week in the spring, or an upperclassman that has decide to take part in greek life, according to Fielding.
"We discourage open bids because we would rather the individual get to know every group a little before going through the rush process," said O'Roark.
A bid that is extended to an individual but is not accepted is good for one calendar year, given that the individual does not accept an invitation to another fraternity or sorority.
"If anybody has any questions about going greek, please feel free to e-mail me. My address is oroarkj@hsu.edu," said O'Roark.
"Deferred rush is a controversial subject," senior communications major and Sigma Phi Epsilon former president Jeremy Byrd said. "The major difference I see is a reversal in the numbers. The pledge classes are now larger in the spring instead of in the fall," Byrd said. "I believe it is a good thing; it really gives everyone a chance to get know one another," he said.
Prior to last fall, students entering Henderson could go through rush their first semester. They could then sign a bid providing that an organization extended them one, according to assistant dean of students Jordan O'Roark.
Under the deferred rush policy, however, a student must complete 12 hours at Henderson with a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher before taking part in rush and accepting a bid. Students transferring to Henderson must also have 30 hours completed at another institution.
According to O'Roark, Henderson changed the greek rush process to a deferred rush because it gives the students interested in greek life a chance to get accustomed to the college atmosphere. It allows them a semester to prove they can balance their academics, work and social life.
"It's important for these new students to get accustomed to college classes first," he said.
"Deferred rush gives both the individual interested in going greek and the greek organizations a chance to get to know each other," said Chad Fielding, dean of student students. Rush week will begin at the start of the spring semester. Rush week gives students interested in going greek the opportunity to socialize with every group, according to O'Roark.
During the fall semester the greek organizations can extend a bid to an individual that did not have the chance to go through rush week in the spring, or an upperclassman that has decide to take part in greek life, according to Fielding.
"We discourage open bids because we would rather the individual get to know every group a little before going through the rush process," said O'Roark.
A bid that is extended to an individual but is not accepted is good for one calendar year, given that the individual does not accept an invitation to another fraternity or sorority.
"If anybody has any questions about going greek, please feel free to e-mail me. My address is oroarkj@hsu.edu," said O'Roark.
"Deferred rush is a controversial subject," senior communications major and Sigma Phi Epsilon former president Jeremy Byrd said. "The major difference I see is a reversal in the numbers. The pledge classes are now larger in the spring instead of in the fall," Byrd said. "I believe it is a good thing; it really gives everyone a chance to get know one another," he said.
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