She is in favor of lab designation on transcripts. The concern was also raised that current policy states a student can only take 5 courses per semester. This policy may affect people who need to take 5 courses per semester including lab classes out of necessity. 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.