Student Sues University after Failing Course Twice

Pundit Press ^ | 5/13/15 | Aurelius

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A Misericordia University nursing student has filed a federal lawsuit after failing the same class twice. The course is Functional Health Patterns of Adults IV, which is required for nursing students at Misericordia.

Jennifer Burbella took action after she did not pass her final exam, claiming the professor did not help her enough. According to Burbella, during the course of the final exam, she cried “more than once” because she was not being helped by the professor.

She was allowed extra time, however, in a “distraction-free environment.” But, according to Burbella, that was not sufficient. During the course of the test, Burbella repeatedly called her professor on a cell phone, but the professor did not answer. She blames her failure on the exam on that.

Burbella states that she suffers from anxiety because of “social and academic challenges.” Her lawyer, Harry P. McGrath, argues that his client “suffers from anxiety, depression, and poor concentration.” For this reason, Burbella was twice not able to obtain the required “C” to pass the class.

[Political Junkie Too]

never recalled being able to call the professor for help during the exam... Is this something new?

It's a new feature that comes standard on Obamaphones.

-PJ