The Panhellenic recruitment director said Delta Zeta could be a dicey choice to join campus this fall.”It will be a concern because if you bring on a sorority with nationwide conflict,” said Rachel Knapp, Panhellenic director of recruitment, “that’s taking a big liability.”

DZ was accused of asking women to accept alumna status at DePauw University by two national representatives because they did not promote a desirable chapter image. Every overweight, black, Korean and Vietnamese member was included in the request and was asked to vacate the sorority house, according to a Feb. 25 New York Times article.

DZ national headquarters forwarded all questions to Cynthia Menges, who did not respond to multiple e-mails and phone calls for the second consecutive day.

At today’s meeting, each of the sororities on campus will rank Alpha Phi, Delta Zeta and Gamma Phi Beta in preferential order.

The finalist with the highest votes will be recommended to the university. Then, the university will make the decision to extend or withhold an invitation.

Hannah Munsch, Panhellenic president, said DZ will still be in the vote, but the recent events at DePauw will be considered.

Susan Adams, associate vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of campus life, said she thinks it will be difficult not to discuss the national attention.

Despite recent events, Kate Holloway, a former DZ member at DePauw, said she thinks the organization is not bad and could potentially serve TCU well, but it made poor judgment decisions specifically related to the Delta chapter at DePauw.

Knapp, a junior advertising and public relations major, said quite a few of the sororities at TCU were impressed with DZ’s presentation last week and were shocked at the negativity now surrounding them.

“They had an amazing presentation,” Knapp said. “It was very dynamic.”

Three of the six remaining members of Delta Zeta at DePauw did not reply to multiple e-mails seeking comment.

Adams said TCU is looking for an organization that highlights student success as an overall goal.

Concerning the university reaction to how the negative spotlight on DZ will affect TCU if selected, Adams said that will not be an issue unless it happens.

“It will be considered by every chapter that will vote,” said Munsch, a junior finance major. “I think there’s a good chance it will influence the vote.