Alpha Chi Omega - University of Missouri

page 7 | University of Missouri a barrier to access to the second round for potential new members who do not have the privilege of knowing any alumnae from a sorority or how to navigate the Panhellenic recruitment process. Further, this decision creates a more equitable process, allowing our chapters further autonomy to make membership selection decisions. l Can potential new members still indicate that they are a legacy on recruitment registration forms? Yes! We encourage potential new members to indicate they are a legacy on recruitment registration forms. Alumnae are also encouraged to indicate a legacy relationship when filling out a recommendation form. l Are other NPC groups also eliminating preferential treatment in legacy policies? How does Alpha Chi Omega compare with other sororities? Alpha Chi Omega is not the first NPC group to eliminate preferential treatment in our legacy policy. As of January 2021, the vast majority of the 26 NPC women's organizations have eliminated or altered preferential treatment in their legacy policies. The remaining few report they are studying the topic. This decision came after much reflection as to how Alpha Chi Omega will continue to thrive. We firmly believe that this change aligns with our vision of Alpha Chi Omega: to shape the future through the powerful, transformative and everlasting connections of Real. Strong. Women. l I have been a lifetime member and volunteer and looked forward to my legacy being afforded preferential treatment. Why should I continue to stay engaged in this experience without this benefit? Alumnae membership offers women in our sisterhood lifetime benefits extending far beyond the preferential treatment formerly given to legacies. Our alumnae members are the sustaining strength of our sisterhood, and many find participation in alumnae chapters and in volunteer roles to be just as, if not more, rewarding than their collegiate experience. To learn more about the Real. Strong. Women.® Experience that alumnae can have, check out these opportunities that are available to you. l Why was discussion on this topic a priority for the organization? Eliminating barriers to entry for potential new members in recruitment supports our commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all women who meet our membership standards. l How does eliminating the preferential treatment of legacies promote equity in recruitment? The elimination of preferential treatment of legacies during recruitment provides every potential new member who meets our membership standards the same opportunity to join the sisterhood of Alpha Chi Omega. That opportunity extends to women whose families have been historically excluded from higher education or sorority membership that could have made them legacies. Eliminating the legacy policy creates a more equitable experience for potential new members and acknowledges that Alpha Chi Omega is committed to removing barriers as we strive to build a more accessible and inclusive membership experience. Further questions regarding the legacy policy can be directed to collegiateexperience@ alphachiomega.org. 2021 Chapter Executive Board Chapter President Maggie Meyr '19 Essex, Illinois Vice President Chapter Relations & Standards Alexandria Eskijian '19 Kansas City, Missouri Vice President Finance Lindsay Moesta '19 Scottsdale, Arizona Vice President Risk Management Zoe Hughes '19 St. Louis, Missouri Vice President Ritual & Fraternity Appreciation Gillian Sanford '19 O'Fallon, Missouri Vice President Recruitment Emily Andersen '18 Geneva, Illinois Vice President New Member Education Jenna Jadlot '19 Georgetown, Texas Vice President Public Relations & Marketing Brooklynn Arment '19 Leawood, Kansas Vice President Membership Programming Jimena Benavides '19 Coppell, Texas Panhellenic Delegate Kourtney Hay '19 St. Louis, Missouri Vice President Intellectual Development Kate Michael '19 Fishers, Indiana Vice President Facility Operations Lana Cristiani '20 Creve Coeur, Missouri Vice President Philanthropy Rachel Malin '19 Chesterfield, Missouri Vice President Recruitment Information Meghan Hertling '19 Dardenne Prairie, Missouri Vice President Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ruth Chi '19 Liberty Township, Ohio

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