Greek Life has become a large part of campus culture.
Recruitment numbers, specifically for sororities, have been consistent throughout the years.
“As of today we have 501 women registered, whereas last year at this time we had 527 and in 2014 at this time we were at 462,” said Kari Murphy, associate director of student life.
Because the Class of 2020 is one of the biggest Ball State has ever seen, some might expect a spike in recruitment numbers.
But every year is different.
“I think recruitment numbers just vary in general and we kind of see this every year. A lot of times when we come into school, we don’t have as many girls signed up,” said Samantha Coppedge, Sigma Kappa president. “At the end of the day, numbers aren’t the most important thing. We want great sisters, great opportunities and I think this recruitment is going to be just as big and as exciting as the past few years.”
It does take time for students to learn about Greek Life and register, and because of this, the number of students interested in joining is expected to increase before registration.
“We always see our number grow steadily as the deadline nears,” Murphy said.
Greek Life is for everyone, Kaylee Kissing, a Gamma Rho Lambda member explains.
“There is no 'type' for Greek Life,” Keesling said. “Someone who belongs in Greek Life is someone who wants to be in Greek Life and at the end of the day, you will find that you click with and you will find a place that feels like home.”
Ball State is home to both traditional and non-traditional chapters.
“I joined a multicultural sorority, so they don’t rush,” said Monica Appel, a Gamma Phi Omega member. “They do something different and what drew me was that it was multicultural and being a Latina woman, that was something I wanted to do instead. It felt more catered to me rather than the mainstream sororities.”
While Greek Life has been proven to have many benefits, different members experience different benefits.
“I think the biggest positive of Greek Life is just that idea of chosen family,” Keesling said. “I know personally, our biological family relationships are sometimes a little bit more rocky than maybe what is considered average or what’s considered typical. [Being a part of a] sorority or fraternity, is a place where you can find your chosen family and your people and crowd.”
Potential New Membership Orientation will be held on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom.
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