They actually folded and agreed to let every single cadet walk at commencement so I am sitting here honestly just stunned at the result. It feels like such a long time since we started this but seeing the administration finally recognize that everyone deserves to participate in the tradition after …
April 5, 2014
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The Maritime College mission, “…educates leaders to excel in the global maritime environment…” Entering the regiment, cadets are lead to believe, “The college sets high standards for conduct, leadership, teamwork and personal appearance that are in keeping with the demands of the profession and the finest traditions of the sea going services.” As the end of the academic year approaches, it is disappointing to believe that Maritime is not supporting all of their cadets in the pursuit of graduation. Over the last four years, the Class of 2014 cadets have worked together and supported each other throughout their pursuit of their maritime education programs. Unfortunately, not all the cadets will be able to walk in the time-honored traditional May Commencement Ceremony along with their fellow cadets. Cadets within 6 credits of graduating or those waiting to complete their licensing exams are not being permitted to walk in May with their fellow cadets.
By signing this petition I believe cadets within 6 credits of graduating or those waiting to complete their licensing exams deserve to be included in this time-honored tradition of the May Commencement Ceremony.
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March 24, 2014
I really never expected this to take off like it has when I was just sitting there feeling frustrated and looking at the rules for graduation. It is honestly heartening to watch so many people agree that everyone deserves to walk together after all that shared work because that whole tradition is about the group finishing the journey.
Reached 100 supporters
March 24, 2014
40 Comments
While the college is not truly affected in any way whether the students walk or not, it WILL be something the students will remember for the rest of their lives. It should be a wonderful memory of a momentous occasion. Please let them walk with their class-----the cadets they've toiled alongside for 4 years.
Need to revert back to previous policy. "Walking" through graduation with your Regimental classmates builds esprit de corps.
this was a terrible idea instituted by Admiral Carpenter as a way of raising standards instead it just leaves people out of what should be one of the happiest moments of their life. Becuase many students ship out or serve in the military after graduation denying them the oppurtunity to walk because they may need one more class or license means these students will NEVER get the chance to participate in a right of commencement !
All I need to do is pass license. But because of finals I can not sit for license before the ceremony. So now I choose. Pass my classes and not walk. Or try to pass my finals and pass license and potentially fail both cuz
It is just wrong. By not letting them walk is saying their work together and support of each other means nothing, Maritime is sending the wrong message.
I gues I could be called a 4 ¼ year student? Back in 1971, when my class was graduating, I was 3 credits short. Thinking back on it, I can't believe I actually attended the ceremony, but as a volunteer usher. Once everyone was seated and the ceremony began, I wound up sitting and talking with Buzz Ricordan. Not in the gym where the graduation was going on, in his office. Over the years this has been a source of resentment at SUNY and the college administration.
I gues I could be called a 4 ¼ year student? Back in 1971, when my class was graduating, I was 3 credits short. Thinking back on it, I can't believe I actually attended the ceremony, but as a volunteer usher. Once everyone was seated and the ceremony began, I wound up sitting and talking with Buzz Ricordan. Not in the gym where the graduation was going on, in his office. Over the years this has been a source of resentment at SUNY and the college administration.
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They actually folded and agreed to let every single cadet walk at commencement so I am sitting here honestly just stunned at the result. It feels like such a long time since we started this but seeing the administration finally recognize that everyone deserves to participate in the tradition after …
April 5, 2014
Final supporters
The Maritime College mission, “…educates leaders to excel in the global maritime environment…” Entering the regiment, cadets are lead to believe, “The college sets high standards for conduct, leadership, teamwork and personal appearance that are in keeping with the demands of the profession and the finest traditions of the sea going services.” As the end of the academic year approaches, it is disappointing to believe that Maritime is not supporting all of their cadets in the pursuit of graduation. Over the last four years, the Class of 2014 cadets have worked together and supported each other throughout their pursuit of their maritime education programs. Unfortunately, not all the cadets will be able to walk in the time-honored traditional May Commencement Ceremony along with their fellow cadets. Cadets within 6 credits of graduating or those waiting to complete their licensing exams are not being permitted to walk in May with their fellow cadets.
By signing this petition I believe cadets within 6 credits of graduating or those waiting to complete their licensing exams deserve to be included in this time-honored tradition of the May Commencement Ceremony.
Updates
March 24, 2014
I really never expected this to take off like it has when I was just sitting there feeling frustrated and looking at the rules for graduation. It is honestly heartening to watch so many people agree that everyone deserves to walk together after all that shared work because that whole tradition is about the group finishing the journey.
Reached 100 supporters
March 24, 2014
40 Comments
I am the parent of a five year student. She has worked so hard to attain this goal. She would be the first generation ever to graduate from college. Her family was looking forward to her walking and is extremely disappointed to not be able to experience the joy and pride that comes with such a monumental event in our family. I understand not receiving her diploma until she passes license but this is such an injustice to all the hard work these kids have had to endure. I respectfully ask Maritime to reconsider these terrible injustice.
While the college is not truly affected in any way whether the students walk or not, it WILL be something the students will remember for the rest of their lives. It should be a wonderful memory of a momentous occasion. Please let them walk with their class-----the cadets they've toiled alongside for 4 years.
Need to revert back to previous policy. "Walking" through graduation with your Regimental classmates builds esprit de corps.
this was a terrible idea instituted by Admiral Carpenter as a way of raising standards instead it just leaves people out of what should be one of the happiest moments of their life. Becuase many students ship out or serve in the military after graduation denying them the oppurtunity to walk because they may need one more class or license means these students will NEVER get the chance to participate in a right of commencement !
All I need to do is pass license. But because of finals I can not sit for license before the ceremony. So now I choose. Pass my classes and not walk. Or try to pass my finals and pass license and potentially fail both cuz
It is just wrong. By not letting them walk is saying their work together and support of each other means nothing, Maritime is sending the wrong message.
I gues I could be called a 4 ¼ year student? Back in 1971, when my class was graduating, I was 3 credits short. Thinking back on it, I can't believe I actually attended the ceremony, but as a volunteer usher. Once everyone was seated and the ceremony began, I wound up sitting and talking with Buzz Ricordan. Not in the gym where the graduation was going on, in his office. Over the years this has been a source of resentment at SUNY and the college administration.
I gues I could be called a 4 ¼ year student? Back in 1971, when my class was graduating, I was 3 credits short. Thinking back on it, I can't believe I actually attended the ceremony, but as a volunteer usher. Once everyone was seated and the ceremony began, I wound up sitting and talking with Buzz Ricordan. Not in the gym where the graduation was going on, in his office. Over the years this has been a source of resentment at SUNY and the college administration.
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I am the parent of a five year student. She has worked so hard to attain this goal. She would be the first generation ever to graduate from college. Her family was looking forward to her walking and is extremely disappointed to not be able to experience the joy and pride that comes with such a monumental event in our family. I understand not receiving her diploma until she passes license but this is such an injustice to all the hard work these kids have had to endure. I respectfully ask Maritime to reconsider these terrible injustice.