Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor,
As of late, the students of Southern University have received a memo to evaluate the teachers under whom they were instructed this fall semester. On this evaluation, 15 questions were asked about each course and teacher, and it also gave students an opportunity to comment on each individual course. I am one of thousands of students who participated in this evaluation, but I want to speak assertively on a few things I’ve noticed this semester with a few teachers and faculty members.
One thing I’ve noticed about some of the teachers here at Southern University is the excessive abuse of authority and putrid attitude shown toward some of the students. Correct me if I’m wrong, but teachers are supposed to work with a student, help a student or maybe even care for a student. I will not justify some of the students’ actions because I’ve seen some of the students, and they can be characters also. If there were an evaluation for students being passed around, I would respond accordingly.
I’m speaking for students who are trying to prosper, and are being cast down by teachers who show no concern for the students of their constant struggle to excel. I’ve listened to the conversations in the hall, and I’ve spoken to a few of the students that feel like the treatment in the classroom is unsatisfactory. I’ve had to speak to a few of the students and convince them that dropping out of school, or even dropping a class needed toward their major is not the way to go. Some students are very cumbersome and need specific attention. And no I’m not speaking of babysitting. Some of the students are uncomfortable with the teachers because of the type of person they portray. If the student feels like the teacher would take five minutes to listen to the students, and not cut them off by a gesture, or telling them to be quiet, then maybe they might be able to identify and address that student’s concerns.
I want to commend those teachers who are going that extra mile with these student students and won’t settle for anything less than for their students to pass as well as learn the material taught. One teacher in particular I want to commend is Mrs. Robbins, instructor of College Algebra I, for her consistent concern of her students. She shows her concern for the student when he/she is absent, tardy, fatigue, ill, or not doing so well with the material. One thing I want to commend her for is her passion for God. She’s not one of those brainwashed Christians who speaks of God but show something else. May God continue to strengthen her and bless her for the person she is, and not trying to be.
Adrian J. Butler
Freshman