[nabs-l] inaccessibility in the class may end up costing me apassing grade!

[Abby Bolling]

the prof gave me a chance to re-do the first paper, but he never gave me 
a deadline for it. I did email him a final draft of both papers, and he 
rejected them both b ecause I didn't listen to "his comments." well, if 
I couldn't read them, how the heck was I supposed to follow them!
Anyway. I was going to email the supervisor today anyway, but my prof's 
email this morning made me take more action (going to ODS/requesting a 
meeting with the superviser, etc)

Thanks,
Abby

On 11/23/2015 7:20 PM, Ashley Bramlett via nabs-l wrote:
> Abby,
>
> I don't have much advice for inaccessible technology. If its possible 
> to work with another classmate, that is an option. Also, using a 
> reader can do the job too. I know most students cannot afford readers, 
> I was lucky in that area. But vr should pay if you cannot. And, there 
> is always volunteer readers if you trade something; like you buy them 
> lunch for every time they read or you could do something for them like 
> tutor them in a subject in exchange for reading.
>
> As for your english class, yes, I'd push further. Go to the supervisor 
> and have a meeting. Remember to keep print  outs of your emails. I'm 
> wondering though that if final drafts were due, why didn't you say 
> something sooner? Why didn't you go to his office hours and go over 
> papers? I know some adjunct professors do not have office hours or 
> will not make appointments for those people who have conflicts with 
> office hours. Maybe this professor is one of them.
>
> I've also struggled with getting access to comments in papers, so I 
> understand the frustration. I usually end up using a reader or seeing 
> the professor in office hours or even if its something small they 
> wrote, I'd see them a few minutes after class.
>
> Someone on list said go to the dean. Actually, you need to go up the 
> chain of command. Going to the dean is not the best idea since the 
> next in command is usually not a dean. It varies from college to 
> college but usually the next in command is the department chair or an 
> assistant dean. However, maybe the supervisor can help you. Seems like 
> you have a lot to do at the end of the semester to play catch up.
> If the supervisor is understanding, he will get the prof to comply and 
> also give you a due date for your missing work.
>
> I hope things work out and sorry to learn of yet another inaccessible 
> online platform.
>
> Ashley
>
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