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Redjake · 08-24-2005, 02:47 PM

My semester has started here at college (I'm a senior) and I am currently taking the "capstone" or "final" Computer Information Systems course at my university. My instructor, while being an awesome guy, informed me today in front of the class that my hair (it's down to my shoulders) is too long and will have to be cut to make presentations in the class and that it was unprofessional. Cut my hair? What the fuck?

I'm paying to go here. I'm not cutting my hair for a class. That is completely absurd. Women don't have to cut their hair for the workplace, or for this class. What's the difference? Do I have to cut my hair simply because most other guys have short hair? I don't think that would be fair.

Do you think the instructor should be allowed to reserve the right to force a student to cut his hair to be more professional?

I guess I would be pretty content with pulling it into a grungy man-ponytail or slick it back with gel. But he didn't act like that was an option. I'll have to stop by his office.

What's ya'll's take on the situation? If he allows me to slick it back or put it in a ponytail, should I do that and just drop the argument? Or should I be allowed to wear it how I want?

How about in the work place?

08-24-2005, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	Business Men with Long Hair at the Work Place My semester has started here at college (I'm a senior) and I am currently taking the "capstone" or "final" Computer Information Systems course at my university. My instructor, while being an awesome guy, informed me today in front of the class that my hair (it's down to my shoulders) is too long and will have to be cut to make presentations in the class and that it was unprofessional. Cut my hair? What the fuck? I'm paying to go here. I'm not cutting my hair for a class. That is completely absurd. Women don't have to cut their hair for the workplace, or for this class. What's the difference? Do I have to cut my hair simply because most other guys have short hair? I don't think that would be fair. Do you think the instructor should be allowed to reserve the right to force a student to cut his hair to be more professional? I guess I would be pretty content with pulling it into a grungy man-ponytail or slick it back with gel. But he didn't act like that was an option. I'll have to stop by his office. What's ya'll's take on the situation? If he allows me to slick it back or put it in a ponytail, should I do that and just drop the argument? Or should I be allowed to wear it how I want? How about in the work place? __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.