Baylor University Gamma Chi Application 2015 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/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 in an incredible opportunity to change the lives of the wonderful girls you will meet! Graduated Neutralization Standards: 1. Participation in Chapter Recruitment of the 2015 New-Member Class is strictly prohibited throughout complete term of the Gamma Chi Program 2. Letters may NOT be displayed on a vehicle after October 15th, 2014 3. Before October 15th, 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”) 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 (ex. Chi-O Chili Cook-Off) c. After October 15th, NO wearing of sorority clothes is permitted 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 15th, all of these provisions will no longer be valid and complete neutralization (disaffiliation) will be required to fulfill Gamma Chi responsibilities. 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 2014 or Spring of 2015 (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 2014 7. Be dependable, responsible, impartial, and enthusiastic 8. Return the day before Formal Recruitment begins 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. What qualities make a successful recruitment counselor? 4. What strengths do you possess or what experiences have you had that will make you an asset to the Recruitment Counselor Team? 5. What do you hope to contribute to the experiences of potential new members? 6. Reflecting on your Greek life experience, what have you learned about yourself that you feel has significantly influenced you? 7. As a recruitment counselor, how would you deal with any chapter stereotypes a potential new member may have? 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 Monday through Thursday from 12pm to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 12pm by Wednesday March 5th 3. Circle one of the days in which an interview would be best for your schedule (they will be held in the evening) Mon Mar 31 Tues Apr 1 Wed Apr 2 Thurs Apr 3 Fri Apr 4 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 5th through Saturday January 11th) 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! Please contact me or Tam Dunn if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you! Sincerely, Hayley Shacklett 2014-2015 Recruitment Counselor Coordinator Hayley_Shacklett@baylor.edu (858) 735-7872 Tam Dunn Associate Director of Student Activities for Greek Life Tam_Dunn@baylor.edu (254) 710-6456