Hello All,

For the first time I see the words "institutional identities" in the
argument. While I would hope my alma mater, RPI, is not solely
identified by hockey  . . . perhaps engineering/science AND hockey?
:-),  any argument  has my backing as long as it helps defeat this
ill-conceived (i.e. stupid) resolution.

Let's hope the vote goes this way.

Tony Buffa
RPI '64

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>That's good to see.  Guess the fact that it would not fixing anything is a
>compelling arguement to defeat this legislation to SOMEbody!
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>   These institutions have developed identities
>   through the success of their Division I sport that greatly impact
>   recruitment among the general student population as well as alumni
>   relations and gift-giving.  Elimination of this waiver may create
>   an undue burden on these member institutions.
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>    Recommendation:  Oppose Eliminating the waiver will impose a
>    burden on the affected institutions in terms of potential damage
>    to their institutional identities, while no significant benefit
>    will accrue to other membership institutions.
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