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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Reminds me of one of my classes. None of the questions in the tests matched what was covered in the lectures or textbook. It was the most interesting class but grade wise it was the worst. To this day I remember her lectures, she was brilliant. And a terrible test writer. [/quote]

This guy literally wrote the textbook and had always received good reviews before. I think he was targeted became we he refused to try to make the students feel better about their lack of effort. From the article:

In the field of organic chemistry, Maitland Jones Jr. has a storied reputation. He taught the subject for decades, first at Princeton and then at New York University, and wrote an influential textbook. He received awards for his teaching, as well as recognition as one of N.Y.U.’s coolest professors.[/quote]

Jones was teaching at Princeton when I went there.  He was revered and, yes, his class was tough.  I think he was also involved with one of the residential colleges as a faculty member.

I don't doubt the same thing could have happened today at other schools besides NYU, and perhaps even at Princeton, although I'd like to think that wouldn't be the case.  Too many administrators badgering faculty members to treat students like consumers - "the customer is always right."

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