Last April, I was a month out from the end of the spring semester when I read in The Chronicle about the “stunning’ level of student disconnection.” At the time, I was teaching three in-person courses ...

The Undergraduate Catalogue policy on attendance states, "UAB recognizes that the academic success of individual students is related to their class attendance and participation. Each course instructor ...

Every student is expected to participate in academically related activities and attend every class session for which the student is registered. It is the prerogative of the instructional staff member ...

While class attendance is very important for academic success and progress in one’s college career, it shouldn’t be a requirement. The mental health issues college students face have only been ...

Attending class is essential for academic success. The University expects students to fulfill their academic requirements through attendance and/or participation. Class attendance is required of all ...

In fairness to students, professors shouldn’t factor class attendance, participation in class and extra credit into their final grades, argues Jay Sterling Silver. As professors are consistently ...

Many colleges pay people to make sure athletes show up at each scheduled class. Critics say the programs drive another academic wedge between players and the rest of the student body. It’s a common ...

Data reveals attendance is plummeting and comes on the heels of Education Minister Paul Calandra announcing sweeping changes to English school boards that includes tying class attendance to final high ...