The relationship between a college student and their professors, in addition to the formal teaching done in the classroom, is often an important mentoring opportunity. Of course, having a good relationship doesn’t necessarily mean that each professor will be on your student’s list of favorite people, but hopefully, ...
Your student needs to take charge, take ownership, and advocate for themselves. Remember that academic freedom means that a professor can determine their own grading system and scale.
Classroom lessons are, obviously, an important aspect of the college experience. However, in addition to the subject matter lessons learned, your student will be learning important lessons at college about interpersonal relationships, handling conflict and uncomfortable situations, and self-advocacy. Experiences such as dealing with college ...
First of all, realize that this type of very difficult situation is rare. Although not every student/professor relationship is ideal, and some are quite far from ideal, most students and their instructors work through difficulties, or simply wait them out and move on.
Most problems between students and professors can be worked out at this level. If your student feels there is a problem that can’t be worked out, or that is too serious to bring directly to the professor, don’t suggest that they go immediately to the top person at the college.