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Phired Up Recruitment Survey for Culturally-Based Greek Organizations
Thanks so much for taking the important step to evaluate your organization's process of adding members to your group. We appreciate your time and look forward to learning more about you. This survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete.
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1.
Please provide some basic information.
(Required.)
Name:
School:
Organization:
Email:
Phone:
2.
What is the total undergraduate population at your school?
Number of men:
Number of women:
3.
Estimate the percentage of ethnic/ racial demographics on your campus...
%African American
%Hispanic/ Latino
%Asian American
% South Asian/ Indian
% Eastern European
% Middle Eastern
4.
Tell us more about your campus and chapter. Please give us your best/ most educated guess if you do not have access to this information...
How many (an actual number, not percent) of men are in a fraternal organization on your campus?
How many (an actual number, not percent) of women are in a fraternal organization on your campus?
What is the average size of the fraternities/sororities in your council?
How many councils serve culturally-based groups on your campus?
Please name the councils listed above:
How many member groups are in each of the councils listed above?
On average, what percentage of men become inactive in fraternities in your community each year for reasons other than graduation?
On average, what percentage of women become inactive in sororities in your community each year for reasons other than graduation?
What is the most common reason people leave multicultural organizations on your campus?
On average, what percentage of interests you wish to accept each year are not eligible for membership?
What are the reasons for their ineligibility?
How many interests do you have each year?
On average, what percentage of your interests were accepted into the process over the last three years?
What percentage of your interests that are accepted into the process each year actually become members?
On average, what percentage of members become inactive in your organization each year for reasons other than graduation?
What is the most common reason members become inactive in your organization each year other than graduation?
If your chapter marketed really well, how many people on campus do you think would possibly be interested in joining?
How many members are active in your chapter currently?
5.
How often does the chapter offer invitations to join to interests?
Once/ year
Once/semester or term
Mostly during programs and events
Monthly
Weekly
Whenever we find people who are worthy and willing
During a formal process only
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Once/ year
Once/semester or term
Mostly during programs and events
Monthly
Weekly
Whenever we find people who are worthy and willing
During a formal process only
6.
Which of the following best describes the manner in which your chapter selects members?
A few people decide for the whole chapter
Anyone is welcome
We talk about it using phrases like “they’re cool,” or “they seem like they’ll benefit the chapter.”
We use a written, official criteria for membership
We conduct a formal interview process where every member interviews the potentials and we all decide
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A few people decide for the whole chapter
Anyone is welcome
We talk about it using phrases like “they’re cool,” or “they seem like they’ll benefit the chapter.”
We use a written, official criteria for membership
We conduct a formal interview process where every member interviews the potentials and we all decide
7.
Currently, what would most members of your chapter believe is the most important part of the process to get new members?
Events
Marketing
Interviews
Informational sessions
One-on-one meetings
Small activities
Parties
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Events
Marketing
Interviews
Informational sessions
One-on-one meetings
Small activities
Parties
Other (please specify)
8.
Does your chapter have a single list in a specific place with names and contact information of potential interests?
Yes
No
Sort of
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Yes
No
Sort of
9.
How many names are on this list?
Not applicable- we have no list
1-50 names
50-100 names
100-200
More than 200
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Not applicable- we have no list
1-50 names
50-100 names
100-200
More than 200
10.
Does your chapter have a written marketing plan to gain interest for the next 6-18 months?
yes
sort of
no
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yes
sort of
no
11.
Does your chapter have an intake/recruitment planning calendar that all members of the chapter regularly access?
We do not have a calendar
We have one, but no one ever uses it
We have one, but only for the intake process itself
We have one, and some people use it
We have one that is a central part of our chapter’s interest efforts, a lot of people access it often
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We do not have a calendar
We have one, but no one ever uses it
We have one, but only for the intake process itself
We have one, and some people use it
We have one that is a central part of our chapter’s interest efforts, a lot of people access it often
12.
We use the following methods to market our organization currently
yes
no
Facebook
yes
no
Website
yes
no
Informationals
yes
no
Faculty communications/ referrals
yes
no
Other organization communications/ referrals
yes
no
Tabling
yes
no
T-shirts
yes
no
Posters/ flyers/ newspaper ads
yes
no
Formalized recruitment process
yes
no
Other (please specify)
13.
What percentage of your chapter is actively involved in other organizations on campus?
0-10
10-25
25-50
50-75
over 75
we require 100% involvement
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0-10
10-25
25-50
50-75
over 75
we require 100% involvement
14.
To what extent are your newly initiated/crossed members prepared to be representatives for your chapter?
Not at all. We do not train them on this during the process.
A little.We mention this during intake and orientation.
Somewhat. We do some level of training with them during the process.
Completely. They learn all about how to represent the chapter and do it well.
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Not at all. We do not train them on this during the process.
A little.We mention this during intake and orientation.
Somewhat. We do some level of training with them during the process.
Completely. They learn all about how to represent the chapter and do it well.
15.
Which best describes your relationship with the alumni/graduate advisor of your chapter…
We have no relationship/ no advisor
They are out to get us
We find them to be of little or no help to us
We occasionally call them with questions
We have a good relationship with them
We have a strong, meaningful relationship with them
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We have no relationship/ no advisor
They are out to get us
We find them to be of little or no help to us
We occasionally call them with questions
We have a good relationship with them
We have a strong, meaningful relationship with them
16.
Which best describes your relationship with the campus-based professional advisor who over-sees fraternity and sorority life on your campus….
We have no relationship
They are out to get us
We find them to be of little or no help to us
We occasionally call them with questions
We have a good relationship with at least one staff member in the fraternity and sorority life department
We have a strong, meaningful relationship with at least one staff member in the fraternity and sorority life department
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We have no relationship
They are out to get us
We find them to be of little or no help to us
We occasionally call them with questions
We have a good relationship with at least one staff member in the fraternity and sorority life department
We have a strong, meaningful relationship with at least one staff member in the fraternity and sorority life department
17.
Which best describes your relationship with Area/Regional Boards and Alumni/Graduate Chapter or Alumni Advisory Boards.
We have no relationship
They are out to get us
We find them to be of little or no help to us
We occasionally call them with questions
We have a good relationship with at least one
We have a strong, meaningful relationship with at least one
We do not have these
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We have no relationship
They are out to get us
We find them to be of little or no help to us
We occasionally call them with questions
We have a good relationship with at least one
We have a strong, meaningful relationship with at least one
We do not have these
18.
Please answer the following
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
I have strong meaningful relationships with many of my brothers/sisters
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
The majority of my brothers/sisters share very tight bonds of brotherhood with each other.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Our fraternity/sorority does not currently have major conflicts or arguments.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
The overall morale of the chapter is high.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
I have the desire to build meaningful relationships with most of my brothers/sisters
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
I often feel pride about being a member of my organization
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
19.
How ready is your chapter to...
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Spend 10-20 hours working on ways to bring people into your group?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Learn unpleasant things about yourself ?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Remove destructive members from the chapter?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Focus on growth related results?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Build deep, heartfelt relationships with others?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Spend significant time with one another?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Spend at least an hour/ day making new friends?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Engage in activity with strangers?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Learn about making friends?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Make public declarations about change?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Involve others in helping you change?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
Become better at conversation skills?
We have problems with this. I don’t think we can do this.
We need help with this. I don’t think we would manage very well.
We are okay at this. I believe we could manage.
We are good at this. I believe we can manage.
We are excellent at this. I am confident we would succeed.
20.
What percentage of your chapter attends...
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Programs in the Community?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Regional/Area Meetings?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Social events?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Chapter meetings?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Community service?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Brotherhood/ sisterhood events?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Committee meetings?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Campus-wide events?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Academic speakers?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Big/ little events?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Unofficial parties or events?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Events of other fraternal organizations?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Recruitment Events/ Interest Socials/ Informationals?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Move-in day?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Graduation?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Intake/ New Member Process Meetings?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
Ritual?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Over 75%
N/A
21.
How many of the following would you say the average member of your chapter has...
none
1-10
10-20
20-50
more than 50
People I can name walking around campus
none
1-10
10-20
20-50
more than 50
Acquaintances
none
1-10
10-20
20-50
more than 50
Friends (non-members)
none
1-10
10-20
20-50
more than 50
Close friends (non-members)
none
1-10
10-20
20-50
more than 50
Individuals I know that I would consider potential members
none
1-10
10-20
20-50
more than 50
22.
Please list and describe three values of your organization. For instance, faith-religious faith is very important to our chapter; socializing- our chapter likes to go out and be seen all the time; involvement- we have a lot of members that are really active outside of our organization on campus.
One
Two
Three
23.
How many people in your chapter exhibit the above qualities?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
over 75%
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0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
over 75%
24.
In your opinion, which of the following areas does your chapter most need help with (mark all that apply)?
Quantity (we need more members)
Quality (we need better members)
Motivation (we need to know how to motivate our members)
Social Skills (we need to be better with people)
Reputation (we need our campus to understand us better)
Organization (we need to be more organized)
Retention (we need to keep the members we get)
25.
What else should we know about your group?
26.
I am interested in services to help improve my organization
YES, I am ready!
Maybe
Not now
27.
In order to maximize the support available to my chapter, I give full permission to Phired Up Productions to share the results of this assessment with professional and/or volunteer representatives from my campus student life office (if applicable), local advisors, and my inter/national fraternity/sorority (if applicable).
Yes, I agree (strongly recommended)
No, I do not agree
28.
Name & E-mail Address for Campus Fraternity/Sorority Professional
Name
E-Mail
29.
Name & E-Mail Address for Regional/Board Area Advisor
Name
E-Mail
30.
Name & E-Mail Address of Chapter/Alumni Advisor
Name
E-Mail