In light of some of the recent examples of ridiculous excuses provided by students I thought I would share an interaction I had with a student this morning, reminding me that there are still students who are truly dedicated to acquiring an education for the sake of learning and following the academic policies we (as faculty) dictate in our syllabi.
A student called me this morning just to let me know that there was a possibility that she would miss the first exam today or that her cell phone might ring during the class. She is expecting a very important call from her lawyer. She continued to explain to me that a few days ago she was in an automobile accident in which an X-boyfriend purposefully hit her and that the continued (my interpretation) harassment requires that she go to court today to file a restraining order. She indicated that these recent occurrences have made it difficult for her to concentrate, but she never asked for an extension/make-up exam and was completely willing to come to class to take the test as long as she didn't have to be in court this morning and as long as it was ok with me that her cell phone be on during the exam. I told her I thought it would be better for her to wait for the call at home and to schedule a make-up exam when she had written information from her attorney indicating that she was in court today. She was a bit surprised by my offer, but very pleased that I was sympathetic to her situation. She plans to stop by tomorrow with the written proof of her recent problems. Just thought I'd share! Cheers, Rob Flint ------------------------------------------------------------- Robert W. Flint, Jr., Ph.D. The College of Saint Rose Department of Psychology 432 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203-1490 Office: 518-458-5379 Lab: 518-454-2102 Fax: 518-458-5446 Behavioral Neuroscience Homepage: http://academic.strose.edu/academic/flintr/ Department of Psychology Homepage: http://academic.strose.edu/academic/psychology/index.htm --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
