ITUE: January 2005 Institute Fellows

Deflating Grady
Part IV - Who Cares?

As an individual, match the statements below with the following stakeholders. Then compare with other in your group and come to consensus.

___		Chairman Marks
___		Dean Nolira
___		Student Newspaper Reporter
___		Faculty Union Representative
___		Parent of a Student
___		Alumnus who hires Graduates

A. "This is a complex problem. We need to create a culture where learning not grades is the focus."

B. "This is an academic freedom issue. They can't tell Grady what to do."

C. "In addition to grades, the transcript should include a score from a nationally standardized exam in the discipline."

D. "Why is Prof. Rizeng being harassed by his department when he's a great teacher."

E. "What are Joe's chances of getting into medical school if they limit the number of "A's"?

F. "Without uniform and demanding standards, grades aren't worth a thing."

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A.		"This is a complex problem. We need to create a culture where learning not grades is the focus."
B.		"This is an academic freedom issue. They can't tell Grady what to do."
C.		"In addition to grades, the transcript should include a score from a nationally standardized exam in the discipline."
D.		"Why is Prof. Rizeng being harassed by his department when he's a great teacher."
E.		"What are Joe's chances of getting into medical school if they limit the number of "A's"?
F.		"Without uniform and demanding standards, grades aren't worth a thing."