Mandatory class attendance in college has been debated for years. Students and professors are found on both sides of the argument. According to the California
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Con: Absentee slips
Every year around the end of the semester there are always students who knock on a professor’s door during office hours with an excuse on
Pro: Absentee slips
It’s a scene all too familiar in any given Pierce classroom when a semester begins. You show up 10 minutes early to grab that seat
Con: Math as a GE
Unless a student chooses a STEM career, requiring an Engineering, Math or Science major , the question becomes, “what are the odds the average person
Pro: Math as a GE
We use mathematics in our everyday lives more than we think we do. That is why math should be a mandatory part of students’ general
Con: Math as a GE
On entering college, students should be allowed the freedom to focus on their strengths. Opting-out of math, with the knowledge that it will not be
General education an option
After 12 years of education on a broad range of topics, students are usually able to determine their academic strengths and weaknesses. Ideally, students would
Lower the units for full-time status
To obtain 12 units to be considered a full-time student is arguably the most frustrating part about registering for classes. The units required to be