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euphoriatheory · 02-08-2008, 04:48 PM

...it's not really my place to comment here, but I'm gonna do it anyway, because I can't mind my own business.

An individual professor has the right to fail you, but certainly NOT kick you out of class. I had some medical issues myself when I was a full-time student a few years back, and I found that meeting with the Dean was really helpful; my Dean did everything within his power to help me out when I had difficulties getting to all my classes.

I must agree with lookout and everyone else who has said that it sounds like your professor has gotten attached to you, but it's absolutely 100% true that his attachment to you should in no way affect your education. There are a lot of issues at work here, but that one should be pretty clear--or else his professional reputation is at stake. I think everyone's right. Petition with him one more time and explain your desire to remain in the class. If he still insists that you withdraw, take it to the Dean. I wouldn't even mention the "coffee" comment, since that isn't ultimately the issue, and it will only get your Professor in trouble.

Best of luck to you. I've been lurking here for quite a while, and I just want to tell you that my thoughts are with you.

02-08-2008, 04:48 PM	#30
euphoriatheory Sealed for your protection. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire. (It's a real state. It's north of Boston.) Posts: 71	...it's not really my place to comment here, but I'm gonna do it anyway, because I can't mind my own business. An individual professor has the right to fail you, but certainly NOT kick you out of class. I had some medical issues myself when I was a full-time student a few years back, and I found that meeting with the Dean was really helpful; my Dean did everything within his power to help me out when I had difficulties getting to all my classes. I must agree with lookout and everyone else who has said that it sounds like your professor has gotten attached to you, but it's absolutely 100% true that his attachment to you should in no way affect your education. There are a lot of issues at work here, but that one should be pretty clear--or else his professional reputation is at stake. I think everyone's right. Petition with him one more time and explain your desire to remain in the class. If he still insists that you withdraw, take it to the Dean. I wouldn't even mention the "coffee" comment, since that isn't ultimately the issue, and it will only get your Professor in trouble. Best of luck to you. I've been lurking here for quite a while, and I just want to tell you that my thoughts are with you.