Would you have handled this differently?
 

In my program in college we are on the block schedule with 3-4 hours classes all at once.

Last Tuesday, we take our first break and half the students go outside for some fresh air, cigarettes, or just to shoot the bull.

The other half of the students and the Professor "Ms. D" stayed in the class.

About half way through the break I decided to return to the class.

As I am coming down the hall, I heard one of the students say my name in a conversation. This was followed by "Ms. D" making a derogatory gay comment about me. I turned the corner and glared at her and her jaw dropped. I guess she did not expect me to be back from break that early or whatever.

You could have heard a pin drop in that class. I walked over to my table picked up my books and turned to leave the class.

I then turned back to "Ms. D" and calmly said, "I expect an apology written on the college letter head; signed by you, and witnessed by the Head of the Department, the Dean of Student Affairs, and The President of the college, upon my return next week. Do I make myself clear?"

She about choked spitting out a soft "Yes."

Yesterday morning I arrived early and "Mr. W" the Department Head was waiting with my sealed letter.

He said that all of my objective works for the courses are to be turned into him for proper grading. I will have to attend an Academic/Discipline Review for "Ms. D" in January.


Big Steve [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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You handled this absolutely perfectly.

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It's always to see someone sticking it to the man,,,,errrr,,,,woman in this case.

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You handled this absolutely perfectly.

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I agree because I did not lose my cool and I put it on her to explain to the Head, Dean, and Pres, what she had done to royally screw up. Hence, probably recieving 3 major ass chewings as opposed to only the one I was prepared to give her.

Also I don't think Backwoods Redneck Community College really would want an ACLU/HRC protest on thier campus, to go along with the Murder, and Suicide they have already had this semester.


Big Steve [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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Nice Work.

Unless Ms. D is hot, then you coulda done it much better [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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Dude, how are you so freaking level-headed?

You handled this perfectly.

Your read of the comment will determine how you approach the review meeting. Don't be vindictive, there is a place for forgiveness.

Was it a fairly innocent joke comment (Steve's really badly dressed for a gay man) or indicative of genuine prejudice (God hates Steve and it disgusts me having him in my class)?

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I call BS. But I am happy to see your visions of a gay hero movie coming to fruition. Keep it going.

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This does seem a little too perfect. But, I'll take your word for it. Nice play.

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I am Level-Headed because I quit smoking and took up buddhist meditation and relaxation techniques. Honestly!

It was definately the second type comment.

I am not going to be vindictive, because now I have one of these in the big game!
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Big Steve [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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I think you dealt with this one perfectly Steve. Was this MCC? I couldn't give that much leeway to those clowns. That school needs to be bulldozed.