Yeah this is why I’m kind of worried.
I know generally it will be biased but his is just I don’t even know.
See what their response is first. Make sense?
Yeah I get it now, if he responds. Ugh. Like I know not everyone is near their computer 24/7 but like, you know?
So give him to 1:00 pm tomorrow. If no response then use that device called the cell phone. Talk to his office to get a call back. If you can set up an appointment to go in person that is always better but I agree a W is better then failing the class.
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Okay Tysm, I’ll update you guys
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He didn’t reply yet. Should I somehow bump the email?
No. Just let him respond. Annoying him by “bumping” the email isn’t going to help. People are busy and there is no requirement that you need an instant response. Your professor probably isn’t responding to emails on his phone.
I highly doubt the professor based your grade on a failure to address him as doctor. I want to address your earlier comment.
Your professor is almost certainly not automatically giving you an 80 if your current grade is 50. He has a rubric. He is giving you the grade you have earned. If there is indeed some extenuating circumstance, you need to document everything and be able to present your information without making accusations. If you haven’t seen an advisor or guidance counselor at school, do so immediately.
You’ll be headed to college soon. It is your responsibility to ensure you are meeting the course requirements on time. Understand that the professor may not “fix” something he didn’t break.
I understand it wouldn’t be immediately but it’s been a few days. He also isn’t clear on what he expects. He tells us you’re wrong and leaves it at that. I submitted the assignment on time around 10:30 the night it was due and it’s time stamps. I sent him document editing receipts too. If I was irresponsible I would get over it and move on with my life, but I genuinely put in the effort. In my emails I’ve never accused him of anything at all either. Also my current grades a 50 due to how things are weighted differently, my historical grades have been 80 and I’ve received one 90. I’ve done college work before and I’m always on top of my work. Yes this is a more challenging class but I’m also putting in effort. I do not mind if he’s a hard grader he just as shown zero communication, even in student forums .
When I first started teaching a CC class 12 years ago, in my first semester I was called to the Dean’s Office. Apparently a student filed a complaint against me because my class was too hard (it’s not and I brought in notes and tests to show the Dean who taught the very class years before).
What I learned from that experience is that schools (esp Deans) are very receptive to student complaints. Assuming everything you said is true, I would suggest heading down to Student Affairs Office and ask to make an appointment with the Dean of Students or the Division and explain your case. It appears you are not making head ways with the professor for whatever reason. You need a higher power to intervene.
Like you noticed, college professors especially ones in social sciences and humanities are very particular to their views. I wish I knew that before starting college.
Even withdraws have deadlines and if you miss that, you are stuck. But if you can show you were not at fault and tried reasonably to work out the problem, then the Dean should be able to help you.
W or even a P is definitely better than a C/D/F.
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If you have a 50 average in the class you are likely failing it. My advice is drop immediately and take the W. Since this is a college class (even if online) you will have to send transcripts to all colleges you ever apply to in the future; this means all grad programs too. A lot better for them to see a W than a non-passing grade.
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Yeah my mom found out and she thinks it’s racism or something which is partly why I was afraid to tell her. I didn’t want it to spiral. She wants to go to the dean because he keeps ignoring me and I’ve sent proof. She thinks he deleted it or something, or I’m psychotic and just didn’t. She also told me I’m too nice in my emails and I gave him room to push me around
My moms going to make me go to the dean or something I’m not really sure right now. Worst comes to worse I’ll get the W.
My advice: don’t go there. You don’t need to open a can of worms.
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First- this. Take the class (es) because you are interested in them. Not to be “competitive” for college.
Second, while its hopeful you are complaining about the professor here, do NOT use that approach with the Dean. Speak in “I” terms (e.g. “I have reached out several times but have been unable to get a response”; “Apparently the report I submitted must not have gone through, but I sent confirmation of the time stamp and would be happy to resubmit”… etc. ) And the “he gives an 80 if he doesn’t agree with your philosophy” has little foundation in fact, even if other students claim that. Be mature, and ask for the Dean’s assistance to address the submission and communication issue. Offer to W if that is the best option, but indicate that you want to complete the class if you can get the report issue resolved (if that is what you want). Do NOT play the race card. Please. Good luck.
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Yeah I doubt I’ll be taking more classes. I had a 4.0 before this but idek now
Im only taking classes I care abt. That’s why im taking abnormal psych, medical term, philosphy, instead of say chemistry or physics or a math, I thought being competitive would just be a plus. My high school doesn’t offer a lot of the classes I’m interested in.
Yeah no I try and come across as agreeable but my on got mad and said I sounded like a pushover. I don’t really know what I’m doing and I wish I didn’t have to do all of this. My mom is forcing me to be confrontational by saying why is this person denying me of a grade but it’s either they get mad or she doesn’t speak to me and I feel stuck.
Have you reached out to the head of the department yet? IMHO that should be done before the Dean. Or the Dean could very well ask “have you communicated this to the department chair?”
Im honestly so lost right now. I emailed the high school advisor for the college program thing I’m doing like just now because my mom told me to. Where would I even find what department philosphy falls under. Is that humanities?
We’re saying don’t play the race card because you don’t know the professor and that person can be for all we know, super engaged in community services towards ethnic issues and well loved by everyone. You will just be poking a hornet’s nest.
The problem here is we have what sounds like an unresponsive prof which is why I suggested going to the Dean for help. Like jym626 said, you have to be the one in charge. Do not bring your mom. College doesn’t work that way.
The main issue I see is the on-time turn in of assignment which that is the crux of your argument. Do not even bring up professor’s biased opinion – that will get you nowhere because that’s the nature of college classes. American history for example, can be taught in at least 4 different view points. The professors select books and reading material for their viewpoint and if you failed to catch on to THAT specific view, you get a bad grade and no one can do anything about it. Racism works all different ways. Again, do not go there.
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