Students okay higher grading standards

STUDENTS are not mad about this new grading system.

            Instead, like how Accountancy student Ramon Hizon finds it, it’s rather “harsh,” but would be the only way to enjoin students to do their responsibilities and study harder.

            College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Carmela Dizon said students need to exert more effort in their studies. Dizon said, the purpose of this change is to encourage students to study harder and persevere more in their academic standing, and to raise the academic standards of the university.

            Hizon agreed and said that “[the change on the grading system is] a great move for the betterment of educational quality in AUF.”

            Meanwhile, Electronics and Communication Engineering student Paolo Infante finds the change I the grading scheme “okay,” but only at first. Infante said he realized that the increase in the passing rate was a big thing when their preliminary grades were issued to them.

            Infante said there’s a “big possibility” for the scholars to lose their scholarships because they’re having a hard time reaching the new rate. Infante however accepted the change saying all they need is to exert more effort. But he remained with his earlier statement though when he said he’s sure that “hindi magiging madali ‘yon.”

           

            “Panibagong adjustment nanaman ‘to,” Infante ended.

           

            On the other hand, Dizon said, “kung hasa talaga sila, when they graduate they can face almost anything.”

            Dizon explained the change on the grading system was decided upon during the meeting of the academic council which is comprised of the deans of the different colleges, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs Archimedes David.

            “Napag-usapan ‘yan from top management tapos nag-cascade sa mga different offices,” according to Dizon.

            David said this is part of realizing the mission, vision, and goals of the university.

            “If you are going to visit the quality policy of the university, it calls for the continual improvement of programs, structure, and education system,” said the vice president.

            The idea of changing the grading scheme started during last year’s second semester. The new scheme is now effective this academic year and recognizes 60%, 65%, and 75% passing rates for general education, professional, and board subjects, respectively.

* My article published in the News Page of our university paper, The Pioneer, in its June – July 2011Tabloid issue.