Tipsfolk, I can't help but read the responses and shudder a bit. I know it's hard to consider, but students have lives outside of the classroom which sometimes clash with instruction. How about a little compassion?
Our job is not to teach students about deadlines and accountability. First, is that really a course you want to teach? And second, as much as we'd like to think the university is the "real world"--it isn't. We have control over the expectations on a student and workload. This student has been forthright with the problems he or she has been having. It costs far less to be humane and grant an exception for any student--regardless of excuse. I wouldn't bend over backwards, but I'd grant a reasonable extension. If our goal is to teach students, then the inconvenience is ours in giving a make up exam. My 2 cents, Rob Rob Weisskirch, MSW. Ph.D. Associate Professor of Human Development Certified Family Life Educator Liberal Studies Department California State University, Monterey Bay 100 Campus Center, Building 82C Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 582-5079 [EMAIL PROTECTED] This message is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential, privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
