This post is part vent and part asking for advice. But, please don't beat me up - even after 4 college kids I still find I'm walking in the dark sometimes.....
My daughter transferred to a large Out-of-state college this past fall. This is her first experience with classes of 300 or more and she's pretty discouraged. The biggest issue is that the professors are very unwilling to offer any guidance or help. She has gone to at least two of her professors to ask for help or ideas because she's studying hard but not doing well. Both prof. said "That's your problem, not mine." :confused: Seriously, they couldn't even take a moment to direct her to a good tutor or services? I understand that with 300 students per class she's not going to get one-on-one attention, but their lack of concern is disappointing. She says that all her tenured professors have this attitude. They really don't care if there are problems.
The latest problem is a professor who gives them 10 min. to take a test. Now my dd needs to have more time for tests- we're working on that issue - but she says that when the prof. says "You have 2 more mins left" just about everyone in the room complains. This has got to be more than just my daughter's learning problems. I encouraged her to get a group together to go talk with the professor. I don't know that it will do much good, but at least she will be proactive about her education.
So, should I just continue to offer ideas and support from afar when dd calls me? Or, should I step in and call the college? I am paying the bills after all.