Dear Carol, The circumstances here seem to be exceptional, so it seems justifiable to me to provide an accommodation either in terms of extra work or a cumulative final - but - because the course instructor has worked exceptionally hard with this student, only if he or she agrees.
Another thought: In fairness to others who may be close to borderlines, perhaps they should be offered the same opportunity to change their classification. There would probably not be many cases like this. And finally: I do not know if this would apply, but at our university, a student can graduate in two ways: with a major or honours specialization or with two or more minors. If this rule applies at your institution, perhaps this student has satisfied the requirements for a minor in psychology and a minor in another discipline. Sincerely, Stuart McKelvie ___________________________________________________________________ Stuart J. McKelvie, Ph.D., Phone: (819)822-9600, Extension 2402 Department of Psychology, Fax: (819)822-9661 Bishop's University, 2600 College Street, Sherbrooke, Québec J1M 1Z7, Canada. E-mail: [email protected] Bishop's University Psychology Department Web Page: http://www.ubishops.ca/ccc/div/soc/psy --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
