The question of Academic Rigor was then discussed. Amy Ferdinandt raised a concern that there is an increase in course work not grading criteria. More work reduces students success with projects. Kevin Mazur was concerned because all he receives on papers are grades, no comments. There does not seem to be time spent on grading, critiquing, and providing input.
Professors have too much work to grade.
Tracie VanGheem asked if Juniors and Seniors see rigor implications. Doug Mancosky said his freshman yr. The courses were more centered around discussion, but his junior yr. Too much work causes students to have to fall back in extra curricular involvement and, therefore, they may not be getting the whole college experience. Jason Schreiber mentioned that he had a professor this year who didn't know if the course load was enough work.