Provost, Professors Respond to Growing Grade Inflation Concerns On Monday, Provost and Dean of Faculty Martha Umphrey spoke to the Association of Amherst Students regarding the state of grade inflation at Amherst, noting that the increasing prevalence of A’s means that grades no longer accurately reflect students’ standings.
Faculty Adopt Historic Democracy Resolution On Oct. 24, the college faculty voted in support of adopting a resolution that speaks out in defense of democracy and individual liberties. The resolution affirms the belief that ongoing threats to democracy pose a significant risk to the values and educational mission of the college.
Custodial Services Removed and Reinstated in Jenkins and Residence Hall A In September, residents of Jenkins and Residence Hall A received an email outlining a shift to an independent living system, resulting in these dorms no longer receiving custodial services. The policy was revoked on Thursday.
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