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GLT 019: Greek Life at Small Colleges: Where Fraternities and Sororities Thrive
What are the characteristics of a great fraternity and sorority experience? Does it require having a house? Are huge parties a must? What about big-dollar philanthropies or epic tailgates? Greek Life at small colleges might not have any of these things, but it does shine in one aspect: Community. And, after all, community might be what matters most.
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the differences between Greek Life at small colleges compared to Greek Life at big state schools. Most of the campuses I’ve visited have been larger institutions, which, coincidentally, also seem to be where many of the headline-grabbing tragedies have occurred. Conversely, it seems like more and more chapters from smaller schools are winning national awards. To understand more about these campuses, I interviewed two FSL pros who combine for more than 30 years in the industry: Scott Irlbacher from Robert Morris University and Dr. Carolyn Whittier from Valparaiso University. In two different conversations, a number of themes overlapped and were weaved together to make this episode.
Image of Scott Irlbacher from Robert Morris University and Dr. Carolyn Whittier from Valparaiso University.
In this episode, we discuss…
* the differences between small college students and those that attend larger state schools* why these communities seem less likely to experience tragedies* how the student-athlete experience overlaps with Greek Life* challenges that endure for these communities* and more!
Listen here. ⬇
Selected links from episode 19 about Greek Life at Small Colleges
Learn more about Robert Morris Greek Life through this link.
Learn more about Valparaiso Greek Life here.
Connect with Scott Irlbacher and RMU Greek Life on Twitter. #GreekLifeDoneRight
Connect with Dr. Carrie Whittier and Valpo Greek Life on Twitter.
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Greek Life Today aims to elevate the fraternity & sorority community by sharing inspiring stories from chapters across North America. If you know of a story that could make a good episode, nominate it on this page.
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By Jon Moore: Fraternity Advisor, Speaker, Workshop FacilitatorWhat are the characteristics of a great fraternity and sorority experience? Does it require having a house? Are huge parties a must? What about big-dollar philanthropies or epic tailgates? Greek Life at small colleges might not have any of these things, but it does shine in one aspect: Community. And, after all, community might be what matters most.
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the differences between Greek Life at small colleges compared to Greek Life at big state schools. Most of the campuses I’ve visited have been larger institutions, which, coincidentally, also seem to be where many of the headline-grabbing tragedies have occurred. Conversely, it seems like more and more chapters from smaller schools are winning national awards. To understand more about these campuses, I interviewed two FSL pros who combine for more than 30 years in the industry: Scott Irlbacher from Robert Morris University and Dr. Carolyn Whittier from Valparaiso University. In two different conversations, a number of themes overlapped and were weaved together to make this episode.
Image of Scott Irlbacher from Robert Morris University and Dr. Carolyn Whittier from Valparaiso University.
In this episode, we discuss…
* the differences between small college students and those that attend larger state schools* why these communities seem less likely to experience tragedies* how the student-athlete experience overlaps with Greek Life* challenges that endure for these communities* and more!
Listen here. ⬇
Selected links from episode 19 about Greek Life at Small Colleges
Learn more about Robert Morris Greek Life through this link.
Learn more about Valparaiso Greek Life here.
Connect with Scott Irlbacher and RMU Greek Life on Twitter. #GreekLifeDoneRight
Connect with Dr. Carrie Whittier and Valpo Greek Life on Twitter.
—
Greek Life Today aims to elevate the fraternity & sorority community by sharing inspiring stories from chapters across North America. If you know of a story that could make a good episode, nominate it on this page.