Savannah Ballard
English 101
August 26, 2014
After reading the Gordon Adams’ petition, I agree that a math
credit will not better this man in any way. As an accomplished adult, he knows
what his job does and does not require. College algebra is not one of the
those requirements working in the field of tribal law. Generally, a math credit, for any
degree, is to give a student a well-rounded education, but in this case, it
will set back a student attempting to enter law school. Instead of benefiting
Gordon, this general education requirement will be a hindrance on gaining his law degree.
I understand that universities have
policies to enforce, but some specific situations require bending of those rules. I agree
with the university that students, under normal circumstances, should be
required to take a general education math class. In our society, a job can be
changed in an instant. When things go wrong and you need to switch majors or
careers, you need to have some math in your background for a back up plan. In this
instance, the student has his career lined up and will receive no benefit from
taking this math course required by the University. The gap in his education
should be filled with a course useful to him. College is about gaining an
education; this requirement will slow this particular student down instead of
broadening his knowledge and skill set. Mr. Adams’ should be allowed to replace
his math credit for the good of his education.
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