2006-10-16 04:49:14 · 14 answers · asked by kandi gurl 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think that if the student is able to demonstrate the required skill/knowledge, it shouldn't matter how many classes he/she does or doesn't attend. Of course, in the case of classes where demonstration of skill/knowledge occurs within the context of the class (like in a science lab, for example), the student will "pay for" his absence with a zero for that day's work. But still, that's a zero for not demonstrating skill/knowledge, NOT purely for lack of attendance.
2006-10-16 04:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I teach for a Community College and we are funded to a great degree by the state. The state gets to make the rules this way and have decreed that if you miss 12 1/2 percent of the total number of hours in the class, you are automatically dropped. Thus, the state feels you didn't learn enough to be allowed to pass the class, and the professors must comply. That amounts to two weeks of class since MWF and TT have differing daily hours for class. Depending on the teacher or the efforts of the student, there are times when you can ask for a contract to extend your semester in order to finish the class. Be sure you are willing to do the required work before you sign one because if you don't finish the required papers and reading, you will have a problem when you try to do something else next time. We have had storms, hurricanes, and automobile accidents that have closed the school, too. You must have some sort of proof of why you didn't attend during the period you were absent. Do not come tell us that your grandmother died more than one time per semester; bring the newspaper write-up. Your "significant other" being in the hospital or sick does not meet the criteria either. Go after class. Each school that is privately run can make its own rules and it will be in the school's catalog along with all the other rules.
2016-03-28 11:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is my opinion that NO, colleges should NOT have attendance policies. People pay GOOD money to go to college! By the time they get there, if they don't want to show up, fine. They are paying a lot of money to make that choice.
2006-10-16 04:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Cassie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but attendance should be considered when grading. College students should be treated like the adults they are. As one of my professors stated many years back, "you are paying thousands of dollars for the privilege of being here to listen to me lecture. If you choose not to attend class, so be it; you will merely get less out of your investment." College, in this fashion, can be considered an introduction to the workplace: you cannot be forced to go to work, but rest assured that your attendance impacts whether you have a job or whether you are promoted within that job..
2006-10-16 04:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by PosseComitatus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe, but usually teachers have their own a attendace policies to keep their students in check. colleges are have more freedoms then high school so it depends on the student if he/she wants to attend class, i mean you are in college so you must have some sort of responsiblity. and another important thing is that students pay a lot of money for college, if you dont show up everyday not only do you get a bad grade, but also you wasted a lot of money.
2006-10-16 04:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by kolie_rocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. By the time you reach college you should have reached a level of maturity and responsibility to be able to manage your affairs. If not, you don't belong in college until you have attained these attributes. It's very simple. Attend class, learn graduate. Don't attend class, remain ignorant, don't graduate and will have wasted a lot of time and money.
2006-10-16 05:03:17 · answer #6 · answered by Brite Tiger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i dont think college should have attendance policy because we're paying a lot of money to go to school, it's optional, and they shouldn't grade you for how many times you go to class but if you know the material or not. if people who go to college are adults than they should be treated like adults. and if the students miss out on important material because they didn't show for class then it's their fault not the professors.
2006-10-16 04:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You're a grown person and should take responsibilities for your actions. If you don't go to class then you're wasting your money. Sadly parents complaining have caused colleges to have attendance policies.
2006-10-16 04:51:35 · answer #8 · answered by camus0281 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many individual classes have attendance policies in my experience. Skip enough class and you're out.
I don't see what's wrong with that...
2006-10-16 04:50:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think each professor should have their own policies per each class.
2006-10-16 04:56:34 · answer #10 · answered by Sharp Marble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋