Schools that need to open for NPC expansion

[carnation]

Always a good thread!

[ComradesTrue]

My understanding is that Phi Mu will colonize at TCU in Fall of 2016, bringing the total number of sororities to 13. There had been some discussion at one point about them coming on this fall, but the campus panhellenic wants to give the most recent sorority one more year before a new group arrives.

The day after Phi Mu colonizes we will be on watch for when the campus opens again. It will take several more chapters to get quota to a number appropriate for that campus. Last year there were 1000 PNMs for a campus with only ~1800 freshmen. Quota was in the high 60s.

After Phi Mu colonizes my money will be on one of our 3 closed chapters returning: KD, APhi or AGD. Hopefully all 3 can eventually make it back, however we would be honored to have any group join our Greek system.

[Happy Alum]

Originally Posted by ComradesTrue

My understanding is that Phi Mu will colonize at TCU in Fall of 2016, bringing the total number of sororities to 13. There had been some discussion at one point about them coming on this fall, but the campus panhellenic wants to give the most recent sorority one more year before a new group arrives.

The day after Phi Mu colonizes we will be on watch for when the campus opens again. It will take several more chapters to get quota to a number appropriate for that campus. Last year there were 1000 PNMs for a campus with only ~1800 freshmen. Quota was in the high 60s.

After Phi Mu colonizes my money will be on one of our 3 closed chapters returning: KD, APhi or AGD. Hopefully all 3 can eventually make it back, however we would be honored to have any group join our Greek system.

I want to share my dear Phi Mu and see more groups come on campus.

[clemsongirl]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

My top 25 candidates for expansion:
1. University of Alabama 17 NPCs, Total 360, 2013 Quota 117. They were open, but nothing ever happened. Groups that aren't already there may be scared of the commitment, but if the numbers ever supported it, it's here.
2. University of Arizona 12 NPCs, Total 220, 2013 Quota 94. Yes, Alpha Chi Omega just recolonized, but let's be honest, that's a drop in the bucket.
3. University of Arkansas 10 NPCs, 2013 Quota 130. Despite 2 recent colonizations, this school needs more than 10 NPCs.
4. Louisiana State University 11 NPCs, 2013 Quota 99. Alpha Phi's current recolonization won't do enough to diminish the need for further expansion.
5. University of North Florida 5 NPCs, 2013 Quota 74
6. University of Oklahoma 11 NPCs, Total 263, 2013 Quota 81
7. Florida International University 7 NPCs, 2013 Quota 69
8. Cal State Fullerton 6 NPCs, 2013 Quota 69
9. University of Colorado 9 NPCs, Total 208, 2013 Quota 82
10. Baylor University 8 NPCs, 2014 Quota 79
11. Colgate University 3 NPCs, 2013 Quota 65
12. Florida Gulf Coast University 5 NPCs, Total 180, 2013 Quota between 56-72
13. Belmont University 4 NPCs, 2013 Quota between 61-69
14. Texas State University 7 NPCs, 2013 Quota 70
15. University of Kentucky 13 NPCs, 2013 Quota 82
16. University of Delaware 11 NPCs, 2014 Quota between 71-78
17. University of Missouri 15 NPCs, Total 288, 2013 Quota 80
18. University of Minnesota - Duluth 1 NPC, 2013-2014 New members = 71
19. Cal State San Marcos 3 NPCs, 2014 Quota 59
20. Samford University 5 NPCs, 2013 Quota between 62-65
21. Troy University 5 NPCs, 2013 Quota between 49-64
22. Texas Tech University 11 NPCs, 2013 Quota 68
23. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 9 NPCs, Total 190, 2013 Quota 67
24. University of Texas 14 NPCs, 2013 Quota 70
25. University of Florida 16 NPCs, Total 185, 2013 Quota 70

Honorable Mentions:
Auburn
Northern Arizona
Central Arkansas
San Diego State
Yale
University of Georgia
North Georgia
Tarleton State
Texas A&M
Virginia Tech (although Kappa Alpha Theta is scheduled to recolonize at a date TBA)

I bolded all the groups for which an official colonization has been announced, and italicized the ones where the school has been open for expansion but presentations haven't been announced or made yet or nothing came of the presentation. I also didn't know what to do for Texas A&M, since the local Jewish sorority there was colonized by AEPhi but they didn't do a full-scale colonization and I don't know if they're participating in formal recruitment. I'm impressed with your predictions, irishpipes!

[Griffins&Quills]

Supposedly Auburn's decision is supposed to be in the end of August. Just a rumor though. Not sure if the chosen group would then do a spring colonization or wait until after FR in Fall 2016.

I love this thread though. Can't wait til it gets updated with new predictions.

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by clemsongirl

I bolded all the groups for which an official colonization has been announced, and italicized the ones where the school has been open for expansion but presentations haven't been announced or made yet or nothing came of the presentation. I also didn't know what to do for Texas A&M, since the local Jewish sorority there was colonized by AEPhi but they didn't do a full-scale colonization and I don't know if they're participating in formal recruitment. I'm impressed with your predictions, irishpipes!

Alpha Delta Pi has a Fall 2016 colony at LSU. Since housing is at a premium, and economic times are changing, quota numbers may naturally reduce before another group beyond theirs is needed.

[HQWest]

Originally Posted by Griffins&Quills

Supposedly Auburn's decision is supposed to be in the end of August. Just a rumor though. Not sure if the chosen group would then do a spring colonization or wait until after FR in Fall 2016.

Not a rumor - presentations and meetings at Auburn are scheduled for after recruitment

[AUAZD2001]

Originally Posted by Griffins&Quills

Supposedly Auburn's decision is supposed to be in the end of August. Just a rumor though. Not sure if the chosen group would then do a spring colonization or wait until after FR in Fall 2016.

I love this thread though. Can't wait til it gets updated with new predictions.

Delta Gamma recolonized while I was in school at Auburn and it was a spring recolonization. And if I am remembering correctly, Theta was a spring recolonization as well in 2009.

Can't wait to see who is selected as the 18th sorority at Auburn. War Damn Eagle!

[Griffins&Quills]

Thinking we should update this thread for this year as recruitment results come in!

[gogoaphi]

Could someone please pay the administration at the University of Kansas to open for expansion? PRETTY PLEASE!!!!

[Griffins&Quills]

Kansas has SDT coming back in 2016. I think it might be a while before they invite another group

https://twitter.com/sdtsorority/stat...51580084539393

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by gogoaphi

Could someone please pay the administration at the University of Kansas to open for expansion? PRETTY PLEASE!!!!

KU has been in a pretty stagnant growth pattern compared to other schools. (I'm just referring to NPC stats.)

[Happy Alum]

I hope Avila University opens for expansion because it is in a metropolitan area that would have alumnae support for several NPC member groups.

[rockwallgreek]

Does Avila have any NPC chapters that are active?

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by rockwallgreek

Does Avila have any NPC chapters that are active?

Nope