Another course at UNC is being scrutinized for the amount of student athletes enrolled and the level of difficulty; this time, according to The (Raleigh) News & Observer, it is a naval sciences course.
Officials should be cautious during the ongoing investigation to avoid the implication that crowding the same classes is prevalent only among student athletes.
“Clustering,” or the enrollment of one demographic or group in certain classes, is common to many student groups.
Obviously, the academic scandal that rocked the Department of African and Afro-American Studies is disappointing. All academic dishonesty at UNC should be rooted out and condemned.
But it is important to remember that most athletes, while juggling practice and games, earn their degrees honestly. Their classes are taught by engaging and caring professors.
A few rogue actors have tarnished the reputation of the University. While investigating misconduct, administrators should also combat generalizations about student athletes.
Do some classes at UNC have a large number of student athletes? Yes.
Because of team practices and workouts that have to fit into their schedule, student athletes register before the rest of the student body.
Playing, practicing, eating and living together, teammates become best friends. Students often take classes with their best friends.
