is this fair?

[Keberson]

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I was supposed to turn in this CD issued for my neuro class. I lost it somewhere along the semester and even though I offered to pay for it I will be recieving a "letter of misconduct" in my file. Is this fair?? One simple mistake and my record is blemished??

 

[redd]

no it isnt fair

 

[chintu]

That sucks...I doubt it will have any effect in your residency letter but I would try and talk with the dean about it just in case.

 

[synapse lapse]

That's some absurd $hit. What is going on over there at UTHouston?! So many bad things I hear.

 

[USCMed08]

That's ridiculous. At my school, if you lose software/keys/etc you just pay a fine. If they were to put that letter in your file, they should tell you before issuing the CD so that you know the consequences. I would try to raise as much ruckus as possible and, if you don't mind burning bridges, threaten to sue (although the benefit vs risk of this action is questionable).

 

[Flopotomist]

Hmm... a computer, a CD burner, another copy of the CD, a laser printer at Kinkos with CD labels... I see a solution in the works here... find a computer dweeb to help you out (or if this is a published CD, consider amazon).

 

[Keberson]

Don't think I haven't thought of this. The problem is that most everybody else has turned in their CD and it is nonpublished and has its own unique CD label.

Hmm... a computer, a CD burner, another copy of the CD, a laser printer at Kinkos with CD labels... I see a solution in the works here... find a computer dweeb to help you out (or if this is a published CD, consider amazon).

 

[stoic]

dude, that is crazy.

was this punishment spelled out at some point?

what exactly are they alleging is the "misconduct."?

 

[PoorMD]

That's ridiculous. At my school, if you lose software/keys/etc you just pay a fine. If they were to put that letter in your file, they should tell you before issuing the CD so that you know the consequences. I would try to raise as much ruckus as possible and, if you don't mind burning bridges, threaten to sue (although the benefit vs risk of this action is questionable).

threaten to sue? that is the most outrageous and ridiculous idea I've heard so far. The OP isn't being kicked out, this is a minor issue dealing with permanent record.. If the OP was being kicked out, a lawsuit might be viable.

 

[Callogician]

threaten to sue? that is the most outrageous and ridiculous idea I've heard so far.

I disagree. Sometimes, when you are clearly in the right, the best strategy is to adamantly demand that you get your way.

To the OP:

Just arrange an appointment with the dean to discuss the issue. If you are a coward and/or afraid of confrontation, send an e-mail with this quotation:

"In my opinion, this punishment is completely unwarranted. I will not allow my reputation to be tarnished. If necessary, I will seek outside assistance to challenge this decision, and if this problem is not solved, I will publicly criticize the administration of this institution on the Student Doctor Network."

 

[Paws]

"In my opinion, this punishment is completely unwarranted. I will not allow my reputation to be tarnished. If necessary, I will seek outside assistance to challenge this decision, and if this problem is not solved, I will publicly criticize the administration of this institution on the Student Doctor Network."

good one Callo! I think I might borrow this for my own personal use.

I might try and ask politely about the implications, repercussions, and any possible way to have the letter removed? in the dean's office (or whoever handles this). Sometimes you can get a nice person to help you out or at least hear what you have to say. Ussually not, of course, but it can be worth a try.