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Fighting the good fight

Boster’s method of defense did not set a good example for the students he attempted to protect, and created an environment not conducive to healthy debate.


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Don’t assess with tests

To assess programs based on their graduates’ employment and satisfaction would be an effective way of identifying weaknesses, but examining new teachers’ students’ test scores would likely not give an accurate picture.


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BERGER: Overworked, overstuffed

If cumulative final exams are something universities simply cannot get rid of, then I propose changing the schedule and perhaps staggering the ends of classes and the final exams, so that students can dedicate a sufficient amount of time to each and not feel as if their minds are forced to focus on too many topics at once.


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Until proven guilty

I would hope that from my example, that there would be a thorough investigation on the University’s part to look at the facts before jumping to a decision that could potentially impact a student’s life in negative ways.


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Of body and mind

As human beings, there is no reason to treat people with mental health disorders differently than we treat people with physical disorders. Universities, when thinking about the services they provide, need to be in accordance with this mindset.


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AHMED: ADAPTing to college life

The most worthy part of ADAPT’s mission, in my eyes, is one of social norms. We have the ability to present our peers with data and show them how the majority of the people around them are behaving.


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LEONARD: Comprehensive understanding

Part of what PHEs do is spread awareness and understanding to the student body — we are trying to start a dialogue, one that can help students feel empowered to make their own health decisions.


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