Roberta
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>I may be alone on this subject, but I do not like the idea of having an
>attendence policy. Our students are adults. They should be treated as
>such. This does not mean that I beleive in a hands off policy of
>attendance, only that students should not be automatically withdrawn from
>a course for abscences/tardies. I do beleive in taking a very proactive
>roll in confronting the student on their imminent failure. "you have
>missed 4 classes and 3 quizzes, failed all of the tests..." Most
>importantly though, I am sure to ask the student what they are going to
>do to improve their performance. If they are not willing to change,
>then their failure rests upon their shoulders. If they want to change,
>I do everything in my power to assure that it happens.
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Roberta S. Lacefield (912) 285-6027 Fax: (912) 287-4909
Waycross College email: RSL094@fox.way.peachnet.edu
2001 S. Georgia Pkwy
Waycross, GA 31503
http://members.tripod.com/~Roberta/index.html
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