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LEAD STORY from the December 1997, Advocate
Let's Organize!
Graduate teaching and research assistants
at Florida State University and the University of Minnesota, like their grad
student colleagues across the nation, are discovering collective bargaining.
They're seeking better wages, health insurance coverage, a right to bargain over
their working conditions, and a voice in shaping their workplace.
full story
Florida
State University grad student
Ed Lessor, talking union on campus.
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Yes,
grade inflation is a corruption of academic excellence. says,
John Pekich, an arts and humanities professor at Atlantic Community College in
Mays Landing, New Jersey.
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Join the Dialogue!!!
A recurring criticism of higher education is that
standards are too low and faculty too easy on their students. The Advocate put
this criticism to two NEA higher education members: Is grade inflation really a
serious problem?
- Yes
Read John Pekich's position
- No
Jean Evens takes a different viewpoint
Read the full debate |
No, grade inflation is not really a
problem for the future states, Jean I. Evens, a sociology and geography
instructor at Rainy River Community College in International Falls, Minnesota.
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