Recruitment
Values-Based Recruitment
The Primary Recruitment process at the University of Tennessee is an exciting time that gives you the opportunity to not only learn more about the Panhellenic chapters, but also about yourself. We all have things in our lives that are important to us, otherwise known as our personal values. Alpha Chi Omega prides ourselves on our chapter values. Those values are leadership ability, personal development, academic interest, character, and financial responsibility.
During the first round of recruitment, the PNM will be introduced to each of the 14 active chapters and begin to learn more about the organizations and their members via a video that they will watch online at their own time. They will also view a video from the chapter joining this Fall. These will be viewed prior to move-in.
After viewing all chapter videos PNMs will meet virtually with their Gamma Chi who will walk them through the preferencing process. They will list their first 10 preferences and rank their remaining 3. It's important to note that ranking certain preferences does not guarantee that they will or will not be invited back to a specific organization.
PNMs will be required to submit a 1 minute video that will be shared with chapters. These videos will allow chapters to learn more about each PNM for our Go Greek round.
GO GREEK ROUND:
PHILANTHROPY ROUND:
The Philanthropy Round will span three days, during which Potential New Members (PNMs) will gain insight into the philanthropic organizations supported by each of the chapters on both national and local levels. They will learn about causes that are significant to the members and explore opportunities for involvement in raising awareness and fundraising for these organizations.
This round offers PNMs the possibility of being invited back to up to 10 chapters. However, it's important to note that not all PNMs will receive a full schedule, so it's perfectly normal for a PNM to receive fewer than 10 invitations.
After meeting with up to 10 chapters, PNMs will once again indicate their preferences. However, this time they will list their first 6 preferences and rank their remaining 4. It's important to note that ranking certain preferences does not guarantee that they will or will not be invited back to a specific organization.
Sisterhood Round will take place over the course of two days. PNMs will learn what it is like to be a member of that particular chapter during these days. She will learn about their chapter values such as scholarship, leadership, involvement, and sisterhood. She will get to talk to members about commitments such as financial costs, housing requirements, and time obligations. This is the opportunity for PNMs to see what it is really like to be a member of that chapter, and it is a great time for her to ask more specific questions.
During this phase, PNMs may receive invitations back to up to 6 chapters. However, it's important to understand that not receiving invitations from all 6 chapters is normal.
At the end of the round, PNMs will list their first 2 preferences and rank their remaining 4. It's important to note that ranking certain preferences does not guarantee that they will or will not be invited back to a specific organization.
SISTERHOOD ROUND:
Preference Round is the final and most formal round of recruitment. During this round, PNMs could be invited back to up to 2 chapters. It is not uncommon to be invited back to only 1 organization during this round. Chapters will show a more serious side of their organization, including revealing some ritual and having conversations about what the chapter means to them personally.
