So, according to this Deseret News article, the sports department knows of a little trick to get their athletes around Honor Code violations:
In past situations dealing with honor code issues, some BYU students, including athletes, in connection with counsel from an LDS Bishop, have withdrawn from school before the university's honor code office officially deals with their case and makes a determination on their standing as a student. In this regard, if that person receives a required ecclesiastical endorsement after one or two semesters, they can return to school without a university ruling on a non-academic issue.
BYU operates on a three-semester system. Missing spring and summer sessions is equal to a full fall or winter semester.
Just thought I'd pass the information along. It's not fair that the athletic department keeps their secret from everyone else.
Athletes get away with everything in real life. I don't see how it would be different in a BYU setting. So, I'm not as outraged, just let down.
ReplyDeleteThis doesnt surprise me unfortunately. What does surprise me is that they even have that ridiculous office to begin with.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, that's more respectable than what they do when they come into academic issues. If an athlete has subpar grades, they go into the system after grades have been posted and change the grade.
ReplyDeleteThis is actually exactly what happened to me. Because I told my bishop I wasn't expelled but rather just left and lost my ecclesiastical endorsement. The one thing about Gays that is different from Athletes is that the bishop who pulls the recommendation has the final say on letting you back in... for 3 years! regardless of whether he is a bishop still or not.
ReplyDeleteAre you guys doing OK? It looks like Third Wave Mormon and Finding 42 have been deleted.
ReplyDeleteI asked the same thing yesterday, Sophrosyne, but my question either didn't post or was deleted. I hope all is well with the Curies.
ReplyDeleteWe are OK - Mr. C and I were just going through a rough patch. Rather than be tempted into broadcasting those difficulties and my frustrations to the world, I have deleted my blogs for the non-foreseeable future. MoHo blogging and publicly dealing with homosexual issues is more than my emotional state can manage. It was also causing a serious strain on my relationship with my husband. He will probably continue blogging to some extent, although not about things pertaining to our relationship, which is not up for discussion.
ReplyDeleteTo answer the question on everyone's mind - we are still happily married, and just celebrated our 6-year anniversary last week with a very special vacation for just the two of us. Thanks for all of your love and concern.
Thank you. I was worried so you've allayed those worries. Hang in there, gf.
ReplyDeleteI can understand that! I feel like the bloggers I read are 'friends', and I like hearing what is going on with my friends. But I agree that it's probably best to stop blogging -- I can only imagine how stressful it must be to have your relationship up for discussion!
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