Former Penn State Coach Arrested

[33girl]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I do wonder if Paterno, as a state employee at a college, had a similar responsibility. Like Kevin, I don't know enough PA law to say one way or the other.

Penn State is not state-owned; rather it is state-related.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State-related

Its employees are not state employees.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I agree, and I am not saying that Paterno didn't do what he was obligated to do. This is more of a comment towards others saying you can't just report things if you didn't see them happen. You actually should. Children rely on people reporting sketchy things. The system is set up in such a way that people aren't immediately arrested. Look at this case, Sandusky was investigated for 3 years before he was arrested. The important thing is to let someone check to make sure that the kid involved is not being victimized.
Honestly, could you really live with yourself if you didn't do something and it turned out to be true?

I think Paterno may have done what he was legally obligated to do, but failed on a moral front (to borrow DrPhil's comparison)

Originally Posted by 33girl

Penn State is not state-owned; rather it is state-
related.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State-related

Its employees are not state employees.

Thanks, I wasn't sure of the employees' status. That may affect his responsibility as far as reporting it.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Penn State is not state-owned; rather it is state-related.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State-related

Its employees are not state employees.

EXACTLY. People outside of PA. make this mistake all the time. Although Penn is in the name, Penn State and UPenn are NOT state universities. They are not part of the 14 state university system of PA. which are public and offer a great education that's very affordable compared to the many other colleges and universities in PA.

[33girl]

Since you brought up U Penn, I'll mention that it's not state related at all - kind of the same deal, I believe, as USC (a private school that just happens to have the state's name in its name).

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Since you brought up U Penn, I'll mention that it's not state related at all - kind of the same deal, I believe, as USC (a private school that just happens to have the state's name in its name).

Exactly. I am a huge advocate of the PA state school system; they are governed really well. I am a graduate of one and attended two. In PA., these schools are very popular and known for offering a great education that's affordable.

http://www.passhe.edu/

[*winter*]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

Exactly. I am a huge advocate of the PA state school system; they are governed really well. I am a graduate of one and attended two. In PA., these schools are very popular and known for offering a great education that's affordable.

http://www.passhe.edu/

Oh, hi! OT, but I can't believe how much tuition and room and board jumped up at Slippery Rock! YIKES!

[ASTalumna06]

Sandusky may face charges in Texas:

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/452559...me_and_courts/

[exlurker]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

Exactly. I am a huge advocate of the PA state school system; they are governed really well. I am a graduate of one and attended two. In PA., these schools are very popular and known for offering a great education that's affordable.

http://www.passhe.edu/

Well said, rhoyaltempest. I'd just add that Penn State, while not inexpensive, is -- on paper at least -- much lower-cost than Penn. Actual costs for an individual / family of course may vary wildly depending on scholarships, Pell grants, and so on.

[honeychile]

Somewhat off topic, but there was an article recently stating that PSU is the most expensive of any state related school: http://www.usnews.com/education/best...state-students The article I read was based on this.