I am curious as to how many tipsters subbscribe to the idea of academic nullification. Simply this is the notion that states that profs should be cognizant that there may be students in a class who may have been deprived of opportunities for academic excellence because of racial,ethnic,poverty,and other class factors. Hence the assignment of grades should take those variables as pre-existing conditions affecting performance. I personally have made it a rule of not flunking black students enrolled in my courses.
Michael (omnicentric) Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
