“Overall, I say it’s OK for them to contest their grades. I have a strong belief in student responsibility, so if a student isn’t happy with their grade, they should have some kind of recourse. (But) they should not be doing it for frivolous reasons with no basis because that is just a waste of thier time.”
Laurie Houske, political science professor

“I don’t think students can take advantage in a negative way of this opportunity. A lot of people are in the process of grade changing, so it makes it more difficult on the administration. I think it’s a great process and if there is a need for a grade change then students should be informed of it.”
Nancy Currey, ESL professor

“Students who think they have received a grade in error should definitely contact the instructor first to discuss the grade. I think the new Board Policy lays out a very specific and fair process. It allows for input by the student and the faculty member, protecting the rights and responsibilities of each.”
Sara Blake, English professor

“Yes, if it is within reason and if there was a mistake with the grade the professor posted. But I think that students should not contest their grades just because they do not like what they received in the course. I think students should contest their grade if there is a genuine mistake that occurred with the grade.”
Sam Russo, philosophy professor