Susan wrote:
> Now he's asked if he may turn in that email to use as the letter, and
> promised not to change it. But I think that he'll forge
> something, put my
> name on it. So - to avoid this- I find myself considering
> writing a letter
> saying that he rarely showed up for class, claimed he had work schedule
> conflicts, and I suggested withdrawing for the semester. I'm already
> rationalising to myself -
Susan, if you suspect he will forge your email, then it's at least as
likely that he will do so and submit it rather you give him permission to
use it or not!
If it were me in that position, I'd write a brief memo essentially stating
the facts (he did NOT attend many classes, he elected not to withdraw from
classes at the time despite your recommendation that he do so, that in your
opinion he did NOT demonstrate enough serious commitment to the class to
justify receiving a "delayed withdrawal," etc. and send that directly to the
committee/academic department involved. You can then tell him that you have
responded to his request in a manner you felt appropriate (which will keep
him from forging your email) and you will have informed the institution as
to the actual facts as you perceived them at the time.
Hope it helps,
Rick
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Rick Adams
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Department of Social Sciences
Jackson Community College
Jackson, Michigan
