Why Are Indian Students Protesting At Algoma University, Canada?
Last week, around 132 students - mostly Indians - held a protest in Canada when all of them failed in one subject of IT graduation course at Algoma University, Canada.?
The protest continues as international students from three other classes at Algoma University have joined the rally on campus.?
It may seem obnoxious to hear - you get poor marks and you are protesting? However, the students allege unfair exam assessment.?
What do the students at Algoma University, Canada say??
Algoma University students have said that isn't the first time that Indian students have received a failing grade in one specific subject taught by one specific professor.?
But, why are they receiving a failing grade at all??
Its a money-making technique, alleges Mandeep, convenor of Montreal Youth Students Organisation (MYSO).?
"They know that students will get scared and will have to reappear for that subject, which means they will have to pay an additional exam or semester fee. They are generating money by such petty tricks," says Mandeep, as quoted by Indian Express.?
The students want an outside investigation into the college's enrolment and grading practices.?
What is Algoma University saying??
In a written statement obtained by Indian University, Algoma University has said: "In a class of 230 students, 32 have a failing grade. Those students have been offered an opportunity to write an aptitude competency exam at no cost to them, composed and graded by a different faculty member. The University will also continue its review, which will include reviewing students¡¯ previous tests and assignments. We will continue to communicate with the impacted students."?
"As a public university, Algoma University deeply values academic integrity. While we provide all students a range of resources to support their success, it is up to them to do the work and pass their exam," the university said in a statement to the a Canadian news organisation last week.?
After making a statement, around 100 of the protesting students were suddenly marked 'pass'. However, there is no confirmation on it till they receive their transcripts.?
A student said, "We are not forcing this university to randomly pass us overnight. We just demand a transparent, a fair grading system."?
Students claim they have been mailing the college authorities to ensure they have a clear picture of their situation, since all of them are on a student visa.? ?
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