Have you spoken to the department head of your program or the dean of your college? They'd be the best ones to help resolve the situation. Assuming you complete the requirements of the course, a prof shouldn't be able to fuck around with your academic progress just because he doesn't like you.

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If you do set up a meeting with the department head or dean, don't go in with the attitude of "this prof is trying to fuck around with me" even if it's true. Just let them know the facts (not conjecture or opinion) of the problem, explain your concerns about graduation, and ask what needs to be done to resolve the situation.

How were you able to advance into upper-level studios without having a grade for the earlier studio?

It's commonplace to recieve an 'incomplete' or 'I' in one of this professors studios, as well as others, but it has been much more prevalent in his. I think it's kind of lame and would rather get a 'C' than an 'I' because he thinks we didnt do the presentation correctly.

This has been an ongoing issue with this person for years, long before me. I have gone to the dept head. They told me flat out that they'd like to remove him, problem is he's tenured and pretty much started the program.

IMO, it doesnt matter too much who you are, in the acedmic world the student has not just the right, but the responsibility to question nearly everything. It's frustrating because nearly all of my colleagues are totally complascent.

I just don't see how you can grade a class if there are essentially no requirements in writing, except a very subjective body of talkitecture verbal and utter garbage. I'm sick of school.

There's alot more to the issue, if you prod me I may go on..

So, what do you think? Is there typically a university wide policy of sorts mandating the requirements for grading? If not, that's kind of scary..I dont think everything needs to be so black and white and its certainly hard to be objective in such a subjective environment (design studios), but I think there should be some guidelines or more clear expectations. Did I mention this class typically lasts all of 5 minutes...??

If the department head isn't able to help, go to the dean of the college.

Most universities should have some sort of a formal grading policy... I'd make a point to look it up and see if it applies. Check the course bulletin, or do a search on your university's website. There should also be a clearly-defined appeals process.

Even tenured professors have rules to follow. In many schools, an Incomplete automatically becomes an "F" if the prof hasn't submitted an actual letter grade within a certain time period (usually one term).

It has, in fact, turned to an 'F' as you stated. I'm not sure if this complicates things.

I will look further into college policies. I'm just going out of my mind trying to finish incomplete work, while wondering if it is all in vein.

Can't wait to get out of this academic world..

I've been years out of school, but I'd suggest:

See if school has an "omnibudsman" position, empowered to advocate and represent a student's interests in situations such as yours. Many universities provide such services.

Compose an accurate written history regarding situation with this professor, a timeline of sorts. If a personal dispute, be ready to address facts as well.

Compose an accurate written listing that demonstrates you have met original requirements of class.

Department Head has authority over this professor, particularly to enforce grading and student services policies. But deam may be deflecting responsibility. Document discussion with Dept Head, and go see Dean. I suspect you have a tight timeline to get issue resolved. Dean is required to administer school policy re: such disputes. Professor doesn't have "last word".

In your discussions, remain calm and non-argumentative. Don't argue or loss your temper; doing so will only empower professor. Be reasonable and accurate. Confirm you meet original class requirements. Note your otherwise strong student profile.

When I was in school, we didn't contest grades. We wouldn't self-advocate, and professorial misbehavior regularly occurred.