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I'm experiencing instructor retaliation and looking for advice, resources, and general support.

I noticed a grading error and gently mentioned it to my instructor. She increased my grade by a few points. Then later increased it to 100, which it isn't a 100 paper. Then dropped the grade below the initial grading. Bizarre, right?

I asked her about it and she threatened me with conduct violations due to my "tone". My read is she doesn't like being questioned. She blamed me. At this point, I realize she's blaming me for her error. It's ok that she made a mistake, it's not ok to lash out at me. I immediately came back and let her know that wouldn't be tolerated.

Now prior to this, my grades with her were consistently in the 90s, as with every other class I'm in. She graded the next assignment even lower. I let her know I feel like this is retaliation and have put in a complaint with my advisor with screenshots. I'm sure that pissed her off, but her actions led to this.

She came back and told me to refrain for calling it retaliation. I'm other words, keep my mouth shut. She also made a threat towards future grades. I immediately notified my advisor again and added all the admin emails I can find. My current advisor has been the best one I've had so far, but I wanted more eyes on this situation.

More backstory, I skipped multiple grades in grade school. I tend to do well academically. I know if I turn in a good paper or if it's junk. The lower grades I'm getting since speaking up are clearly different from the prior grades in her class and not within my average for all of my other classes. It's not a difficult class either. The 2 papers she has graded since the problem occurred fall within my average grade, not well below it as she claims. I currently have a 4.0 with well over 100 credits, so clearly this is the instructor that is the issue.

What else can I do? How can I get her investigated? I know I can do a grade appeal at the end of the term. But I also don't want her to do this to any other student. I also want the behavior to stop since there is still time left in the term. I feel pretty uncomfortable with her behavior. Any other suggestions?

Thanks 🙂

Hello,

I haven't started yet, I'm working on transfer credits.

I have seen a lot of negative posts from frustrated students. I noticed that almost all of them are getting their BS in CS.

I haven't seen anything about the bachelor's in health science degree.

I'm just wondering about the pros and cons of getting that degree at this school.

I really want this degree and UoPeople is the only way I can afford it and with it now being regionally accredited I don't see why not.

I guess I'm just wondering if the students getting this degree have the same complaints as the ones taking CS

Like the title says, I found it interesting my Unit 5 reading assignment has a URL that was used from chatgpt.

The assigned reading link:

https://preview.redd.it/a2y6oxwxeath1.png?width=692&format=png&auto=webp&s=4c122e6b40c60d8faed6fd510e4011376b267438

When the link is opened in a new tab:

https://preview.redd.it/6y3joiv2fath1.png?width=805&format=png&auto=webp&s=60f39d8bf0f72b26bdb967e5ebc955f182c81dc1

I don't really care that chatgpt was used to find the article, just was a little surprised.

I’ve been doing some research for a Master’s degree program after completing my Bachelors in Computer Science from UoPeople. I know I can go directly into their MSIT but I wanted to diversify my resume by going to a different university. Any good options that you guys would like to recommend. I’d definitely prefer an online and affordable university that is credible.

My options so far is Georgia Tech Masters in Computer Science or Cybersecurity track but I’ve heard it can be very demanding and rigorous. Also it would be difficult to keep up since I’m also working full time.

Western Governors University also sounds great but they are not open for International students.

I’ve also seen a few that have been heavily marketed but I’m doubtful since they are for profit university that just want to pump out degrees such as MIU City, TECH Global**, and Structuralia**

If you guys have any more options I can look into please feel free to share or maybe if you’re an alumni you can share your experience or pathway that can also be of great assistance.