> > 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 > HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.