Specific financial numbers, due Dec. 1, will remain confidential. The poll includes questions about pledge numbers, dues amounts and whether the fraternity has eliminated any functions because of revenue losses. Inter-Fraternity Council leaders argued last spring that moving rush to the spring would cause serious financial burdens on fraternity houses. Dignan said he hopes the survey proves to be an objective analysis of the situation. IFC President Al Park said he supports the poll and looks forward to seeing the results.
Houses are on a tight, difficult budget as it is.
The rush move has resulted in a 15 to 25 percent loss in revenue for houses this semester, he said. The estimate is broad because it includes both lost dues and potential losses in rent income, he added. Park said lost revenues will force fraternities to cut spending or raise dues to remain financially stable. However, he said he does not know of any specific fraternities that are in serious financial danger. But Park said individual fraternities are dealing with their financial woes.