Edward, You make a very good point about the students being there by choice. They have chosen to enroll college and have selected a program of study for themselves. As a result we should not have to worry about attendance, effort or student success but we do. I am amazed that I have to encourage students to attend class, be on time, complete homework and meet project deadlines. Many of them miss the fact it is their future at stake so they need to be successful in order to able to enter into and growth in their chosen career area. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.