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Date Posted: 11:04:50 07/21/04 Wed
Author: Breezy
Subject: Re: Why Charde Floyd Isn't Going to Holy Cross
In reply to: Rick 's message, "Re: Why Charde Floyd Isn't Going to Holy Cross" on 10:07:13 07/21/04 Wed

Some time ago, I had a conversation with Bill Gibbons about Charde Floyd. He was very interested in having her come to Holy Cross and was hoping she would gain admission. In that same conversation, we discussed the issue of diversity and he was very open to the concept. For those who have posted about the current lack of diversity, I accept Bill's word that he is sensitive to this issue and will continue to recruit on an open basis.

Based solely on the article, I have no real problem with Admissions on this one. (I am also aware of the other PL student-athlete, mentioned in NTK's post above, who wanted to go to HC but was not accepted by Admissions due to a grade slump that occurred during a time of family health problems; that athlete has been instrumental in leading that PL team to victory over HC.) The article relates that Admissions worked with Charde with respect to course selection that would enhance her ability to gain admission to HC. The decision seems to have been based on NCAA eligibility rules, which are beyond control. Charde has made her choice, and I wish her well.

To me, however, both Bill Gibbons and Admissions were properly open to having Charde come to HC, and "it just didn't work out."

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[> [> [> Re: Why Charde Floyd Isn't Going to Holy Cross -- NTKHC64, 11:23:04 07/21/04 Wed

Accepting the facts as related in the article,the key point seems to have been reached when the financial aid problem arose at Suffield. There was a decision to enroll at Quinsigamond. Thereafter it became known that two years would have to be spent at Q in order to be eligible to transfer to HC with no guaranty of admission. What isn't known is whether the knowledge of the graduation requirement would have altered the course. It seems that it would have, based upon the rejection of spending a second year at Q. Those advising her should've made her aware of the consequences of enrolling at Q, assuming of course that they had the opportunity to do so.

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