LORI'S UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

Dr. Latham made the comment, "severing ties means severing ties"  However, just what does that really mean?  LPS has relationships with numerous organizations that still have ties to Gordon.  In fact, I am pretty sure some of these organizations, such as, Operation Bootstrap, Lynn Arts, and Family and Children Services of Greater Lynn have Val Buchanan as a board member.  She is, or at least was, also on Harrington's school council.  In addition, several organizations, including some of those mentioned, have current or former Gordon students, faculty and staff working for them.  All of whom signed the very same statement for life and conduct which members like Patti and Charlie placed so much emphasis on at the meeting and based their decision to sever ties on. 

Why is it OK to have a relationship with current or former Gordon students, faculty and staff through these organizations, but not through Gordon College itself?  Does this make sense?  Is this really considered severing all ties with Gordon?  What about organizations that may not have current or former Gordon students, faculty and staff working for them, but that do support and continue to have a relationship with Gordon College?  Will LPS be severing ties with these organizations too?

The CEO of Catholic Charities also signed the letter to the president.  Contrary to what Charlie Gallo posted on his facebook page, LPS actually did have and possible still does have ties to Catholic Charities.  Two of the committee members on LPS' Family Engagement Alignment Team were Virginia Doocy, Director of Catholic Charities North and Diane Perez, Basic Needs Intake Coordinator/Case Manager for Catholic Charities North.  

And perhaps the biggest mystery of all is why LPS suddenly has an issue with Gordon's principles, policies, behavioral standards and beliefs now, when they have not had an issue with them during the past decade LPS has been working with Gordon.  It's not like Gordon has suddenly changed their principles, policies, behavioral standards and beliefs.  They are and have been clearly publicized on their website.  

Few more questions about the Gordon decision.......What about hiring individuals who got their degree or attended Gordon College? Will LPS not hire them? What about current LPS employees who wish to pursue their education at Gordon for either an undergrad or graduate degree? Will they lose their jobs if they do?