Rules
True or False: The social media rules have always been in affect but never enforced
Why do these new rules threaten team dynamics?
Because teammates get so close during the season, they take lots of photos and tend to post throughout the season. They will no longer be on each other private stories, which can be awkward due to the amount of time they spend together.
What is the rush chairs biggest concerns about these new rules?
How it will be enforced and how it will affect team dynamics
True or False: Rush chairs would ask girls to comment on posts to show interest
True
Who do these social media rules apply to?
Everyone, this includes team members, friends from home and more. The only relationship that can stay the same via social media is sisters.
Are these new rules more of a threat to athletes, regular PNMs or both?
Athletes
True or False: Rush chairs are actively working with Panel to make these rules as equal as possible
True, rush chairs are in discussion with panhel to make sure that all rules are going to continue to show that W&L is an inclusive and welcoming community
What is a counter productive part of the rules?
Sororities have more opportunities to report each other, pinning them against each other and creating a more competitive environment
Are there any non social media rules?
Yes, there are rules about tarping and decorations on bid day. They need to stay inside the house.
What percentage of Washington and Lee are athletes?
34%
Will the rush rules eliminate or just help PNM expectations from the perspective of the rush chairs?
Just help, it cannot be eliminated, the rush chairs believe
True or False: rush chairs and sororities did not use social media to see where girls were rushing?
True, rush chairs and sororities would look at who commented on posts to get an idea on where they were rushing and what sororities were interested in them
What are the consequences for breaking these rules?
The consequences are unclear which is stressful to rush chairs and chapters
Do rush chairs feel that PNMs feel that athletes have an advantage over them?
No - team dynamics are separate from rush. PNMs do not think there is an advantage when teammates post with each other or comment.
What new strategies will be implemented this fall?
Being more natural and authentic through only in person relations
Will "bid promising" still be an issue?
Yes, bid promising can still occur even if it is against the rules because it is private and mostly verbal
What is now considered "gift giving" that was once a great way to show love and support for a PNM?
Letter writing - girls would write letters at the end of informal rush to share how much they loved girls.
How do rush chairs feel that teams will be affected?
They feel that it will pose an awkward dynamic and divide on the team between freshmen and upperclassmen and this has not been an issue in the past. It makes sports teams more about rush when it is completely separate.
What is an added responsibility for rush chairs and recruitment teams this year?
They need to make sure that everyone is following the social media rules so they need to pay close attention to everyone's accounts and comments
In the past, has posting with a girl been seen as a promise bid?
Yes, although the sorority girls are not seeing it like this, PNMs see it this way