I'm sure I'm in the same boat with most on this one. I'm shocked at the things some students ask for - either directly or indirectly - not only about grades but the expectations for extra credit and make-up exams are really out of hand.
What's implied in this article is that students are consumers and thus, deserve a good grade since they've paid for the product. I believe in the consumer movement in education very strongly; students should expect a good education. However, let's not confuse this with expecting good grades. I've met many faculty members who denounce the consumer movement precisely because they believe it's about purchasing good grades. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- <<News article about a recent study of "academic entitlement" among college students. http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/story.html?id=376cc625-e38f-491b-b6f6-40926f124d02>> --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
