Goldsmiths, shame on you...
Today, I received one of the most threatening letters I have for a while. It read thus...
Dear Mr Farnsworth,
Following your recent examinations I am sorry to have to inform you that you have not, on this occasion, passed sufficient examinations to permit you to proceed to the next year of your programme of study, or if appropriate to graduate. Notification of your results are enclosed. For any fail recorded on your transcript you must abide by the Examiners instructions shown and re-sit next year. If your failure is due to absence or non-submission you should be aware that you have not completed your programme of study and therefore will not be able to graduate until all elements have been attempted.
You can redeem your failure this academic session by re-entering your examinations. In considering your results the Examiners agreed that it would be in your interests to attend College as a part-time student this session. You may also retake your examinationswithout attending College, although this would be against the advice of the Examiners. Tuition fees for this session can be obtained from the Fees and Awards Office on 020 7919 7528. An examination re-entry fee would be payable of £80 per unit entered up to a maximum of £400. Overseas students should be aware that
registering to retake examinations without attending College may affect your right to reside in this country as immigration rules normally require that you are registered as a full-time student. You are advised to check your position very carefully. Should you feel you need any further guidance or advice please make an appointment to see your Head of Department.
You should be aware that you will receive an Assessment Confirmation Form/Misconduct Form via your department later this term. This is to confirm your examination assessments and failure to return this form by the date given will result in a late penalty fee of at least £15.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Pamela Beevers
I shudder to think of the reaction of one (possibly a foreign student) who receives this letter, but unlike me, did not know they were to fail. Not only are they to cope with the reality that despite the horrendous amounts of money that Goldsmiths' charge not only for fees, but accommodation, food, books and anything else they can force hard-up students to pay for, but they also have to deal with this rude and threatening letter. Misconduct form? Is failure misconduct now? Shameless.
Nice one, Ms Beevers and Goldsmiths. No, really. Well done.
Dear Mr Farnsworth,
Following your recent examinations I am sorry to have to inform you that you have not, on this occasion, passed sufficient examinations to permit you to proceed to the next year of your programme of study, or if appropriate to graduate. Notification of your results are enclosed. For any fail recorded on your transcript you must abide by the Examiners instructions shown and re-sit next year. If your failure is due to absence or non-submission you should be aware that you have not completed your programme of study and therefore will not be able to graduate until all elements have been attempted.
You can redeem your failure this academic session by re-entering your examinations. In considering your results the Examiners agreed that it would be in your interests to attend College as a part-time student this session. You may also retake your examinationswithout attending College, although this would be against the advice of the Examiners. Tuition fees for this session can be obtained from the Fees and Awards Office on 020 7919 7528. An examination re-entry fee would be payable of £80 per unit entered up to a maximum of £400. Overseas students should be aware that
registering to retake examinations without attending College may affect your right to reside in this country as immigration rules normally require that you are registered as a full-time student. You are advised to check your position very carefully. Should you feel you need any further guidance or advice please make an appointment to see your Head of Department.
You should be aware that you will receive an Assessment Confirmation Form/Misconduct Form via your department later this term. This is to confirm your examination assessments and failure to return this form by the date given will result in a late penalty fee of at least £15.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Pamela Beevers
I shudder to think of the reaction of one (possibly a foreign student) who receives this letter, but unlike me, did not know they were to fail. Not only are they to cope with the reality that despite the horrendous amounts of money that Goldsmiths' charge not only for fees, but accommodation, food, books and anything else they can force hard-up students to pay for, but they also have to deal with this rude and threatening letter. Misconduct form? Is failure misconduct now? Shameless.
Nice one, Ms Beevers and Goldsmiths. No, really. Well done.
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