In other words, grades say as much about academic departments and faculty members as they do about students. This trend is not unique to Miami. This has brought up a growing concern that American universities, while making their students feel good about their academic achievements, are not really preparing them for the global job market and post-graduation life. Many explanations have been given for this, ranging from decreasing attention spans to a feeling of consumerism among college students that grew out of the student unrest in the late-sixties. On the other side of the debate, many students feel that they are being challenged more than adequately.
Some students feel that good grades are necessary to get good jobs.
Also, some disciplines still have relatively low GPAs, such as the Economics department with a 2.59. Grade inflation is an issue that we as the academic community of Miami University should be very interested in. If you are interested in what your Miami diploma, and four years of your life, will really be worth, this forum is for you. Please consider attending and bringing your unique experiences and beliefs about grade inflation to this forum.