moksha wrote:I have been curious since viewing one of John Dehlin's Mormon Stories podcasts of Dr. Ted Lyons, late of BYU and current Temple President in Chile, that the children and grandchildren of General Authorities are granted automatic admission to BYU, thus sidestepping the rigorous academic requirements applied to the rest of the students. They also apparently receive this education free of charge, while other students must fork over money.
My question is why this policy of disparity exists?
Perhaps this disparity exists because:
1. It is not known about by the members
2. It has been been okayed by inspiration
3. Since these kids are likely to be future General Authorities themselves, it is beneficial that they not be
turned away from Brigham Young University
4. Other answers that have not been thought of till you help fill in the blank ____________________.
I suspect these are difficult questions. Why does anyone deserve special treatment? However, we all appreciate it when we get it. Just because these offspring are exempt from the same entrance requirements or tuition, are any members really hurt by it in the long run?
Scottie wrote:Children of employees of BYU get the same treatment.
My friend's mom was employed at WSU and he received free tuition as a result.
One moment in annihilation's waste, one moment, of the well of life to taste- The stars are setting and the caravan starts for the dawn of nothing; Oh, make haste! -Omar Khayaam
Scottie wrote:Children of employees of BYU get the same treatment.
My friend's mom was employed at WSU and he received free tuition as a result.
Just to be clear, I wasn't saying this as a bad thing. Just a statement of fact.
I believe this is common practice.
I'm not sure, as the GA's aren't necessarily employed by the University. However, perhaps those who do not receive a living stipend or something receive this benefit to help out?
One moment in annihilation's waste, one moment, of the well of life to taste- The stars are setting and the caravan starts for the dawn of nothing; Oh, make haste! -Omar Khayaam
LifeOnaPlate wrote:I'm not sure, as the GA's aren't necessarily employed by the University. However, perhaps those who do not receive a living stipend or something receive this benefit to help out?
GAs are employed by the owner of the university, so it would be natural to extend the benefit to them and their offspring.
I'm with cinepro on this one - it just ain't that big of a deal.
I may be going to hell in a bucket, babe / But at least I'm enjoying the ride.
-Grateful Dead (lyrics by John Perry Barlow)
LifeOnaPlate wrote:I'm not sure, as the GA's aren't necessarily employed by the University. However, perhaps those who do not receive a living stipend or something receive this benefit to help out?
GAs are employed by the owner of the university, so it would be natural to extend the benefit to them and their offspring.
I'm with cinepro on this one - it just ain't that big of a deal.
What about unequal admission requirements for GAs Offspring?
The GA's are all considered part of the BYU Board of Trustees. Therefore, they are technically employees of BYU. Therefore, the privilege that is extended to employees of BYU (i.e. free tuition and admission for spouses and immediate family to the university) would extend to them based on this factor.
Most universities work this way. All full-time faculty and staff at the community college I teach for have the benefit of their spouse and/or children given free tuition to any State university or State community college of their choice.