u/FlyLikeAnEarworm

Yes, I know you want to keep your paycheck and your job. But passing students who should fail only gives negative forces more power and influence. Actions have consequences.

Universities are supposed to educate so when we pass students that are not educated we damage our credibility.

There is plenty of evidence to suggest society is catching on that universities are no longer holding up their end of the deal.

If academia doesn’t educate, it doesn’t have a role in society and will go away. So you will still lose your job, but also your integrity.

I’m sure you’ve got your reasons, but it’s really dishonest and it foists the student on other faculty at the applied to institution.

I wish faculty didn’t do this.

Inappropriate email? Question covered by the syllabus? Rude email? Letter of rec request you know you shouldn’t say yes to?

Just don’t respond. If it is important, somebody will follow up with you in person. Works great for me.

First of all, not blaming or shaming anybody. If you are giving students extra chances, attempts, extended deadlines I’m sure you have a reason for it.

What I am interested in is your reasoning for doing it. I personally don’t because I don’t feel like making my life more difficult.

Care to share why you offer extra chances?