Word: gradinger
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According to some, such a belief leaves grading at the prerogative of the individual professor.
The issue resurfaced again last spring as part of the EPC’s periodic review of grading procedures.
The EPC then hopes to bring a recommendation for grading reform to a vote before the full Faculty by the end of the academic year.
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Jeffrey Wolcowitz notes that there is a split between those Faculty members who want to maintain their autonomy in grading and those who are requesting guidance.
“Even department chairs never get involved [in grading]—no one wants to be a policeman,” says Richard A. Wrangham, Moore professor of biological anthropology and head tutor of the anthropology department.