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BY CARLA SOLORZANO The Shorthorn staff Fraternity and Sorority Life has been making changes to reshape the perception and presence of Greek life on campus. Johnny Robinson, Fraternity and Sorority Life assistant director, said they have implemented new... More

BY CARLA SOLORZANO The Shorthorn staff Fraternity and Sorority Life has been making changes to reshape the perception and presence of Greek life on campus. Johnny Robinson, Fraternity and Sorority Life assistant director, said they have implemented new ideas after hearing from members that there is difficulty in recruiting. Fraternity and Sorority Life recently held the first recruitment workshop. The fraternities and sororities used the skills they learned during the first Open House on Monday. About 175 students attended the event, Robinson said. “I think no matter what campus you go to, there’s certain things all Greek communities are going to value,” Robinson said. “They’re going to value brotherhood and sisterhood, philanthropy, community service, leadership and scholarship. ” In fall 2008, 543 students were involved in Fraternity and Sorority Life on campus. In spring 2013, there were 929 students in fraternities and sororities at UTA. “We want students who also value tho Less