Comments on: Gallaudet Athlete Program on Probation

By: CyanSquirrel

CyanSquirrel — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:50:30 +0000

Blues:
Fair enough. I accept your credentials and agree you probably know more about the administrative perspective than most of us. Thank you for sharing.

By: CyanSquirrel

CyanSquirrel — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:48:11 +0000

Apologies to MZ for going off topic here and hijacking your comment thread…

Rob G., to answer your question, I’m in the graduate program at GMU for public administration, with a focus on non-profit management. I won’t be enrolled in the fall but will be back in the spring

I’ve heard of, but not seen, many deaf at GMU. I suppose you know Lloyd Carrera, then? My GMU email is jkeener1 if you’d like to discuss this more off this website.

By: DeafSpook

DeafSpook — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:43:34 +0000

I might be wrong but I think it is current procedure in some cases that conferences (such as Capital Athletic Conference) only handle infractions before NCAA takes any further action if necessary. Why? It’s a matter of delegation by NCAA to CAC. If you dare look up the NCAA database its not the first time for Gallaudet. Back in the late 1970′s the then college’s baseball team got their wrists slapped for what I believe is usage of an ineligible player. It was self-reported.

By: The blues

The blues — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:11:07 +0000

To: Name Withheld Upon Request Says

At most colleges/universities, the AD is NOT the compliance person. The AD has a lot on his/her plate. The job of a compliance person is a full time job. The rules are so complex and confusion – that is why lawyers are hired when there are investigations by the NCAA.

By: mishkazena

mishkazena — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:10:15 +0000

Cy, unfortunately with tenure, Jordan and even Fernandes can teach if they desire. I personally feel to promote healing and goodwill at Gallaudet, they should leave, but if they want to teach, it is their prerogative.

Dianrez, that’s what I am wondering. It seems the corruption is so insidious.

Whether the IKJ administration is responsible for the actions of the athletic director, the buck stops at the IKJ administration. Had they done better job monitoring, perhaps this wouldn’t have happened. We will never know. However since this isn’t the first time they have been accused of corruption, it seems to be not unusual in that administration… I hope Davila administration will do a thorough clean up and install a strong code of ethics among the stakeholders.

By: Dianrez

Dianrez — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:52:21 +0000

This is a black eye in more ways than one. If this is an example of what happens at Gallaudet, were there similar examples of dodging the standards elsewhere?

The one about grade fixing to pass students
mentioned in the Washington Post comes to mind.

In an institution, there may be proliferation of such underhanded dealings and this may be the top of the iceberg.

By: White Ghost

White Ghost — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:06:26 +0000

Name Withheld Upon Request Says–

If Jimmy’s role as a compliance director, is to ensure that everything is in compliance with the existing rules and regulations AND the role as Athletic Director, is to operate the sports, could be the conflict of interest.

IKJ administration already made the HUGE mess!

White Ghost

By: Richard Roehm

Richard Roehm — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 05:20:48 +0000

Gallaudet University continues to encounter new challenges that soon will be paving the way to making the university a brave new world for their future students.

By: Name Withheld Upon Request

Name Withheld Upon Request — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:04:51 +0000

Guys—think about this for a minute. Who was violating the rules? The IKJ administration or Jimmy DeStefano?

Jimmy’s role as AD is to ensure that everything is in compliance with the existing rules and regulations since there is no compliance officer.

To blame IKJ’s administration for this is kind of misleading. We are quick to defend one of our own against IKJ, aren’t we?

My point is… Jimmy damn well knew that he was violating but he did not do anything. In fact, he conspired with his wife to admit some students so they can play basketball? Do you think that’s right?

Frankly, if IKJ is to be held at fault for this, it would be because he did not fire Jimmy sooner.

By: Rob G.

Rob G. — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:10:46 +0000

Cyan Squirrel, I see you attend GMU also? I just finished my first two semesters and am registered for the Fall semester. What’s your major?

Shame on the Gally sports probation. Cleaning up what IKJ and JKF left behind ain’t going to be easy.