Critical Students

At Trinity University, a few weeks ago, the student council released an evaluation of the faculty by students. Among other frank observations, the Trinity students generally remarked that many of their professors were dull and unimaginative; and that they asked too little of students in intellectual performance.

Trinity is not peculiar. At several colleges I know about, student groups—often the official student government —have asked the college administrators to set higher standards, take action against cheating, and restrict the enrollment of indifferent or improperly prepared freshmen. Though colleges are in a bad way when the students themselves find the going too easy, still this criticism promises a healthier future.

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At Trinity University, a few weeks ago, the student council released an evaluation of the faculty by students. Among other frank observations, the Trinity students generally remarked that many of their professors were dull and unimaginative; and that they asked too little of students in intellectual performance.

Trinity is not peculiar. At several colleges I know about, student groups—often the official student government —have asked the college administrators to set higher standards, take action against cheating, and restrict the enrollment of indifferent or improperly prepared freshmen. Though colleges are in a bad way when the students themselves find the going too easy, still this criticism promises a healthier future.