An update from GRACE regarding their report on Bob Jones University. Now expected to be ready for publication in mid-December.
Of particular interest to me is a modification in their process. "The report will be delivered to a small group of Bob Jones University officials for the purpose of identifying alleged errors of fact." Perhaps this addresses one of the objections I have heard from NTMers about the way GRACE handled the release of their report on Fanda. It shows me that GRACE is open to modifying their process, and makes me wish, once again, that NTM had not lost trust in GRACE to investigate other abuse situations in NTM boarding schools. I wish we could turn back the clock and do this differently. With GRACE.
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Bob Jones University Investigation – October 2014
The GRACE team has been working for the past 3 ½ months drafting the Final Report and
Recommendations of this independent investigation. The collaborative effort of the team in
compiling and synthesizing the data collected during this investigation has been both
challenging and very rewarding. We are confident that the final product will be thorough,
honest and fair.
The Final Report and Recommendations will be completed by the end of November. Shortly
thereafter, the report will be delivered to a small group of Bob Jones University officials for
the purpose of identifying alleged errors of fact. BJU has committed to maintaining strict
confidentiality during this process. GRACE will have complete autonomy to accept or reject
any alleged errors of fact identified by BJU. The sole purpose of this initial review is to
increase accuracy and minimize any minor factual errors within the report. After completion
of this short review period, the Final Report and Recommendations will be published on the
GRACE website. We anticipate publication no later than mid-December.
As we come to the end of this historic journey, GRACE wants to express our deepest thanks
and gratitude to the many individuals who have provided us support through your
encouragement and prayers. We are also thankful for the cooperation of Bob Jones
University. Though there were certainly some challenges along the way, we appreciate and
respect the institution’s commitment to complete what was started in January, 2013.
Though we anticipate varying reactions to the Final Report and Recommendations, it is our
prayer that it will fuel healing in the lives of many and positive and constructive changes in
the life of Bob Jones University. To that end, we look forward to watching God at work.
The GRACE Team
