> > From: TERRENCE TOY  <[log in to unmask]>
> > Subject: Re: There is a way
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Date: Wed, 27 Dec 1995 12:54:55 -0700 (MST)
> >
> > Charlie:
> >
> >     As I recall the central issue concerning "what can you do" rests
> > with the concept of "special benefits" to the student athlete as a result
> > of their participation on an intercollegiate team. The NCAA is very
> > sensitive to this because of past abuses - some of which have been
> > outrageous. The NCAA expects the institution to control the alums and
> > that is quite a challenge; there probably isn't any alternative, however.
> > Perhaps the institution has the best chance of controlling the alums.
> >
> >     It is often possible to do things for student athletes as long as
> > the same opportunity is available to the larger student body. So, as I
> > recall, it was ok to have a few athletes to dinner as long as there are
> > other non-athletes there as well. Then, it's not a "special benefit."
> > Consequently, "the way" is to organize the event or action in such a way
> > that it is not a "special benefit." It's probably not a bad idea to do
> > things for the other students anyway.
> >
> >     Interestingly, the "special benefit" philosophy does not seem to
> > include "academic benefits" such as study halls, special tutors,
> > preferential registration and so forth that may not be available to
> > the student body at large.
 
> > Take care and happy holidays,
> > Terry Toy
> > Fac. Rep. Emeritus
>
 
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