"I am currently taking Organic Chemistry I with Professor Malikayil.  I do
not know if you were notified but the professor had to leave mid-semester.
An interim professor has come in but will only have us for 2-3 weeks before
another interim professor finishes out the semester with the class.

 

I am concerned about my science course evaluation.  I do not feel that there
is enough time for the interim professors to get to know and accurately
assess my work ethic but obviously I do not have a final grade in the course
yet.  What is the appropriate course of action in a situation such as this?"

 

 

I've had several inquiries about this situation and below is what I
suggested to other students.  All of you need to be able to swing with the
change (I know that is easier said than done).  It is a good opportunity for
anyone in this situation to learn how to manage a different style of
teaching, how to manage to still be the best possible student you can be,
and still get a grade you are pleased with.  I know this is not an ideal
situation but if you are going to medical school you should be prepared to
face adversity with confidence and good cheer and NOT with panic.  If you
want to discuss this with me you can.  

 

"Dr. Quigley informed the Dean about this situation yesterday.  Evaluations
should be based on class grade and participation.  I would discuss your
concerns with the instructors who are going to be teaching.  Many classes
have multiple instructors and students are still able to garner good grades
and evaluations.  You should continue to show you are a strong student,
answer questions in class, participate in group sessions, etc.  There is not
much else you can do.  The instructor quit for some reason (I am not privy
as to why) and thus you guys are in a unique situation.  My concern, if I
were you, would be learning how to now take an exam from someone else.  I
would ask the instructor about how their testing might differ from the
previous instructor and find out what their grading policy will be-it does
not have to match that of the instructor who quit!  If you are completely
uncomfortable with the situation I would speak to the department about
whether or not they'd be willing to offer withdrawals at this late date-they
would have to get permission from Dean Greenberg but if you are truly
worried at this point I would explore this option (if it is one that might
even be possible).  Hope this helps."  



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