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warrrreagl · 05-28-2003, 05:32 AM

I am a college administrator.

My first idea would be to drop the section and add a different one with a different instructor. Even if it costs you money, it would be worth it.

If that's not possible or practical, my next advice is to write down everything you just posted (and anything else you can think of), and make an appointment to meet with his department head. DON'T meet with the dept. head using a belligerent tone; merely express your concerns that you are being given some information that you know to be incorrect, and you are fearful for your grade.

What will likely happen is nothing...at first. The dept. head may speak to the instructor (do not fear reprisals from the instructor, because that would be libelous), or he may file it in a large folder he already has concerning complaints about that instructor. Either way, if your grade comes back screwed at the end of the semester, you will already have a documented case for appealing and overturning your grade.

Save all of your exams and graded work to use in your defense. And a follow-up appointment with the department head at mid-term would help your case nicely.

As a former professor, I am deeply incensed by those who tarnish the profession.

Good luck.

05-28-2003, 05:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
warrrreagl pinche vato Location: backwater, Third World, land of cotton	I am a college administrator. My first idea would be to drop the section and add a different one with a different instructor. Even if it costs you money, it would be worth it. If that's not possible or practical, my next advice is to write down everything you just posted (and anything else you can think of), and make an appointment to meet with his department head. DON'T meet with the dept. head using a belligerent tone; merely express your concerns that you are being given some information that you know to be incorrect, and you are fearful for your grade. What will likely happen is nothing...at first. The dept. head may speak to the instructor (do not fear reprisals from the instructor, because that would be libelous), or he may file it in a large folder he already has concerning complaints about that instructor. Either way, if your grade comes back screwed at the end of the semester, you will already have a documented case for appealing and overturning your grade. Save all of your exams and graded work to use in your defense. And a follow-up appointment with the department head at mid-term would help your case nicely. As a former professor, I am deeply incensed by those who tarnish the profession. Good luck. __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed. Last edited by warrrreagl; 05-28-2003 at 05:35 AM..