RC 101
What is an RC's most important consideration
The PNM's experience
What does PNM stand for?
Potential New Member.
Which sorority's motto is “We Live for Each Other”?
ADPI
True or False: RCs can share their personal chapter opinions as long as they say, “But that's just my opinion.”
FALSE.
What is Panhellenic's minimum GPA for a PNM participating in primary recruitment?
2.5.
What is the difference between counseling and coaching?
Counseling helps someone recognize and solve problems, while coaching helps someone set and achieve goals.
What does COB stand for?
Continuous Open Bidding.
Which sorority uses the Quill as its badge/symbol and has light blue, dark blue, and gold as its colors?
Alpha Xi Delta
What is bid promising?
Making statements or promises that suggest or guarantee a PNM will receive an invitation/bid from a chapter.
Name TWO reasons open-ended questions are powerful when counseling PNMs.
Any two: understand what she's actually feeling, uncover the reason behind a concern, avoid assumptions, allow her to process thoughts aloud, keep the conversation PNM-centered, or help her reach her own conclusions.
Name FOUR qualities of an effective RC.
Any four of: organization, knowledge, availability/approachability, awareness, self-reflection, positive mindset, empathy, intentionality, enthusiasm/energy.
What is an Intentional Single Preference?
When a PNM attends more than one Preference event but only lists one chapter on her MRABA.
Which sorority's motto is “Do Good” and uses the anchor as its best-known symbol?
DG
A PNM asks you what you think about a specific chapter. What should you NOT do?
Share personal opinions, stereotypes, rankings, or information that could influence her perception.
True or False: A PNM who withdraws from primary recruitment is automatically ineligible for Snap Bidding.
Withdrawn or released PNMs may still be eligible.
What should an RC do when she doesn't know the answer to a PNM's question?
Ask for help/get the correct information rather than guessing.
What is a Snap Bid?
A bid extended during the snap bidding process before Bid Day to an eligible PNM.
Which sorority's official colors are turquoise blue and steel gray?
Answer: Zeta Tau Alpha.
Zeta Tau Alpha.
Name THREE ways an RC can unintentionally influence a PNM without explicitly telling her what to do.
Facial expressions, tone, excitement, body language, personal stories, chapter stereotypes/opinions, leading questions, reactions to chapter names, etc.
A PNM asks if XYZ will participate in COB. You think they probably will. Can you tell her that?
No. RCs should educate PNMs about COB without promising that a particular chapter will participate.
Name THREE things an RC should pay attention to when “reading the room.”
Body language, behavior changes, and language.
A PNM must have attended at least which round to be eligible for Snap Bidding?
Philanthropy Round.
This sorority was the first organization to be called a “sorority,”
Gamma Phi Beta.
A PNM tells you something that makes you concerned about her mental well-being. Should you keep it between the two of you because she trusted you?
No. Concerns about her well-being need to be brought to the appropriate leadership.
True or False: An RC saying, “I think you'd fit in really well there!” is okay because she isn't explicitly telling the PNM how to rank.
False. That's still influencing.