Baylor University Gamma Chi Application 2016
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
(last)
(first)
(preferred)
Email: ___________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________
Baylor ID: ______________________ Classification: ________________________
Greek Affiliation: _________________ MM/YY of New Member Period: __________
Have you been a Gamma Chi before? YES or NO T-Shirt Size: __ Fleece Size: __
Thank you for your interest in being a Gamma Chi! Recruitment Counselors
serve a vital role during recruitment and are an integral part of a successful
recruitment. Recruitment Counselors provide support, friendship, and guidance
to potential new members going through Panhellenic recruitment. The newly
established Graduated Neutralization Standards serve a necessary role in making
recruitment the best experience it can be for both Recruitment Counselors and
potential new members. Please take time to read over the new standards and
realize the purpose they serve in helping new members find their Panhellenic
home at Baylor.
Though the requirements seem lengthy, the Graduated Neutralization
Standards have been established with the goal of enhancing the experience of
Recruitment Counselors, while promoting an unbiased experience for potential
new members. Please read over the requirements and standards with care and
consideration. When considering your application to this position, please
recognize what a privilege and honor it is to serve PNMs in an objective manner
and help young women find a home in Greek Life, just as you have. Your
willingness to give and serve potential new members is an incredible opportunity
to change the lives of the wonderful girls you will meet!
Graduated Neutralization Standards:
1. Participation in Chapter Recruitment of the 2016 New Member Class is
strictly prohibited throughout complete term of the Gamma Chi role and
commitment
2. Letters may NOT be displayed on a vehicle after October 16th, 2015
3. Before October 16th, sorority apparel may be worn EXCEPT for the following:
a. Apparel may not display Greek letters (you could wear a shirt that
says “Alpha Chi” but not a shirt that says “AXΩ” either on the front or
back)
b. You may not wear event shirts on campus the day of the event, or
whenever the majority of the sorority will be wearing the shirt.
However, they may be worn to the actual event. Also, you may wear
all-university event shirts put on by your sorority only if it is the same
color and design as what it is sold to the rest of the university (ex. ChiO Chili Cook-Off)
4. Symbols (ex. arrows, crowns, etc.) may be worn, as long as they are things
anyone could wear. However, NO letters on necklaces.
5. Participation in intramurals is permitted following these guidelines:
a. No playing on A team or C team
b. No participation in any recruitment gathering/meetings associated
with flag football, dodge ball, or volleyball (NO “meet the teams,”
etc.)
6. Facebook profiles MUST be set to “private” upon arrival at Baylor in the Fall.
All photos must be hidden and letters must not be displayed (including
statuses, etc.)
7. On October 16th, all of these provisions will no longer be valid and
complete neutralization (disaffiliation) will be required to fulfill Gamma Chi
responsibilities. (NO sorority clothing can be worn, NO letters on car, etc.)
Requirements for Selection:
1. Be an initiated and active junior or senior member of a Panhellenic sorority
2. NOT be attending a Study Abroad program in the Fall of 2015 or Spring of
2016 (or at least not leave until after formal recruitment is over)
3. Have participated in at least one Formal Recruitment for your chapter
4. Maintain good academic standing and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
throughout the Recruitment process
5. Uphold the stated Graduated Neutralization Standards
6. Attend all training sessions in the Fall of 2015
7. Be dependable, responsible, impartial, and enthusiastic
8. Return the day before Formal Recruitment begins (Monday, January 4th,
opening meeting at 5pm) and stay for the whole formal recruitment week!
Please answer the following questions carefully on a separate, typed sheet of
paper:
1. Why did you want to join a sorority?
2. What have you gained from your chapter experience? In what ways have you
contributed to your chapter?
3. List what qualities make a successful recruitment counselor and how you
exemplify these qualities.
4. What do you hope to contribute to the experiences of potential new
members?
5. Reflecting on your Greek life experience, what have you learned about
yourself that you feel has significantly influenced you?
6. As a recruitment counselor, how would you deal with any chapter stereotypes
a potential new member may have?
7. Below are two instances with a PNM you might encounter as a Gamma Chi.
Please respond with how you would handle the situations to the best of your
ability.
A girl in your Gamma Chi group comes up to you on Skit Day and is very upset
with the list that she has. Though she has 3 sororities to go to today, she says she
was “dropped” by the one she wanted the most and is talking of withdrawing
from recruitment because of it. Throughout the week, you’ve heard her speaking
with some of her other friends about how they only want that one sorority. She
also says the rest of her friends were invited back to that one, even though she
wasn’t. How might you respond to her? What are some understanding,
encouraging, and helpful ways you can talk her through it?
On the first day of recruitment, Open House Day, you overhear one of the girls in
your group talking about how a current member of a sorority told her to be rude
to girls in other sororities so they’ll automatically “cut” her. After some
deliberation, you decide to address her saying what she did. 1) How would you
handle it? 2) What are some ways you could effectively communicate to hear
that this is not the right way to go through recruitment?
In completing this application:
1. Please make sure you have ALL questions on this application answered.
2. Turn your application in to the Panhellenic Office by Friday, March 6th at
5pm
3. Number the following days #1-#3 that would be best for your schedule
(they will be held in the evening, most likely 6-8pm)
Sun Mar 22
Tues Apr 7
Mon Mar 23
Wed Apr 8
Tues Mar 24
Thu Apr 9
Fri Apr 10
By submitting this application, I agree to adhere to the following expectations if
selected:
1. Support Panhellenic unity through my words and actions as a
representative of Collegiate Panhellenic women at all times
2. Attend all Recruitment Counselor meetings, training sessions, and
recruitment events
3. Uphold and reinforce all recruitment rules and guidelines
4. Act as a dependable and impartial contributor to the recruitment efforts
for the enrichment of all chapters and potential new members
5. Be present for all of Formal Recruitment (Monday, January 4th through
Saturday, January 9th)
I have read all of the requirements and am willing to meet these expectations.
Signature: __________________________________ Date: _____________________
Thank you so much for taking time to apply! I can hardly express my excitement for this
upcoming year when I hope to see you form relationships with one another and mentor
your wonderful PNM’s when recruitment rolls around. We have such a unique
opportunity to impact the lives of each other and the lives of these girls who hope to
become a part of something bigger than themselves. I pray that we will serve them well
and end with great success! Please contact Tam Dunn or me if you have any questions.
We look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Brianna Childs
2015-2016 Recruitment Counselor Coordinator
Brianna_Childs@baylor.edu
(325) 642-5165
Tam Dunn
Associate Director of Student Activities for Greek Life
Tam_Dunn@baylor.edu
(254) 710-6456