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Calling for Leniency towards Students Missing Clas

Calling for Leniency towards Students Missing Clas

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 10 months ago
We, as students at Xavier University, recognize the importance of this presidential election on November 4, 2008. Thus, we are asking for leniency from professors if students miss class on that day. If a professor has an exam scheduled or a major assignment due, we ask that this professor consider moving the respective exam or assignment to another date. Without the threat of being penalized for missing classes, students will be able to go to the polls in Cincinnati or drive home to cast their votes. By expressing an understanding of the studentsâ

Updates

October 16, 2008

I am currently reaching out to individual department heads to discuss these policies. Send an email to your professors today to ask for flexibility on that day.

October 16, 2008

The administration is finally feeling the pressure because of the traction this petition has gained. Post this link on your Facebook wall today and email your department head to demand they respect our right to vote.

6 Comments

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David Chapman
17 years ago Featured

My commute home is 3 hours one way. I cant do that and take a final on the same day. This is a huge deal.

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Sarah Coleman
17 years ago Featured

PLEASE. My professor scheduled a midterm for election day and i am literally stressing out trying to figure out how to get to the polls.

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Rachel Ellis
17 years ago Featured

voting matters more than one lecture. professors need to see that.

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Jessica Rivera
17 years ago Featured

If schools actually want us to be engaged they need to stop making it impossible to vote. Common sense!!

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Chris Crawford
17 years ago Featured

it makes no sense to punish us for wanting to participate in our democracy. move the tests!

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Mike Whitaker
17 years ago Featured

Voting is a basic right. Nobody should have to choose between a good grade and doing their civic duty.

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