Friday, February 6, 2009

Against Course Cutting Solutions

My previous argument in course cutting listed some reasons in favor for it. However, this time I have some solutions for those reasons.
The number one reason I listed, was that it wasn't worth the money. If high priced classes aren't getting the attendance they need, why pay for it at all? But I disagree. I think that every class subject deserves to be taught. Instead of cutting them completely, have less classes with less supplies. The less money they spend, the less they'll need to continue the class. Maybe they could have students share the supplies they need in class. They could also have a special fee for the class. Students who really want the class will probably want to pay the little extra to take it.
The second reason I listed was that it might be hard to find teachers for random subjects here in SLC, like Marine Biology. However, I'm sure there is a way around that. There has got to be someone somewhere in this country specialized in that subject looking for a teaching job. Maybe they could post an ad online. Maybe someone even in Iowa would like to move here and get a new job. It wouldn't be out of SLCC's way, they would just have to set up the interview.
I think course cutting will be hard on a lot of students. I think we should look for as many options as we can to avoid that.

1 comment:

  1. Yes, money is always a big issue when it comes to being in a class to teach, and to be in a class to be taught. There are many who try to get their name sent out online who are trying to find a place they can teach at

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