Not to mention that a cut type of program can breed a competitive atmosphere, rather than a nurturing, collaborative one. It also can breed fear in general and make students less apt to take risks. Students are there (and paid to be there) to get an education. If they are flunking, not doing work, not showing up to class, etc., they deserve to have to leave. Otherwise, they deserve to see it through. College is no guarantee of a successful career in any field and if the faculty think the student might not succeed,they can guide them, but the student has the right to obtain the education if they are making the grade.