Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU) just dropped a bombshell move—one of their lecturers got the boot after students gave him some pretty harsh reviews. Yep, you read that right: students rated their professors in an anonymous survey, and this guy scored so low that AMU decided it was game over. But here’s the twist—he’s not taking it lying down and has taken the whole thing to court.
Now, let’s be real: student feedback is important, but should it really be powerful enough to get a prof fired? We’re talking about a system where a few low scores might just end careers. Is this legit feedback, or are we setting up some kind of popularity contest?
Professor Bogumiła Kaniewska, AMU’s rector, stands by the system, saying low ratings in these surveys can lead to contract termination. For her, it’s all about keeping the teaching standards up to scratch. But it raises the big question: Are students equipped to decide if a professor stays or goes?
So here’s the dilemma. Some say students deserve a say in the quality of their education—they’re the ones showing up, after all. But others are wondering if this will make it harder for lecturers to teach tough stuff or unpopular opinions. The court’s ruling might clear things up, but let’s face it, this case opens a whole new can of worms: is it good or bad to give students the power to vote their profs out?
