Thursday, May 6, 2010

Dear Students- A Prerequisite Is....

Dear Students,

It has come to my attention in the years that I have worked on campus that many of you have difficulty defining the term "Prerequisite" based on your utter lack of understanding when I utter this word. Allow me to define it for you and please take note:


pre·req·ui·site
–adjective
1.required beforehand
—Synonyms
2. requirement, requisite, essential, precondition.

Therefore, if class A is a prerequisite for class B then you MUST complete class A before you are eligible to take class B. There is no exception, no examinations and no override that can eliminate this requirement. Even if you feel that you are special and an exception to every rule, the policy stands. Your personal desire to establish your schedule in such a way will not change any of this.

From now on when I explain that it is a prerequisite, please understand the term I am using and do not drag on the conversation into a nonsensical argument. I have already answered your question and there is nothing more to discuss on the matter.

Sincerely,

Pat

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