It's like how in college you might have days where your professor just doesn't even show up. Come to think of it, I don't think I ever had a substitute in college, just cancelled classes, is this the same for everyone?
The myths. My favorite ones.
High School Teachers: "Your professors will never accept late work". College Professor: "So everyone has lives, crazy, and shit just happens. If you are missing something, or somethings happens, come talk to me after/before class, or email me and we will see what we can work out."
High School teachers: "Your professors will never give extra credit." College Professor: "Anyone need to raise their grade? I'm sure I can find something for you to do."
High School Teachers: "Your professors are going to be strict about being to class on time every time." College Professor: "So if you are commuting and you are running late or something happens, send me an email. If you are sick, please don't come to class and get everyone else sick. Stay home, email me, and we'll work something out."
High School Teachers: "Every single college professor will expect to be called "Professor."" College Professor: "Hello class, now we are all adults here so call me by my name."
Bottom line, College Professors realize that life, shit, and crazy happens and they are more than willing to adapt and help. Mostly because they also have lives.
That last bit there in your first bit @atreinero, is the key: "We are all adults..." and human too.
That said, were I to attend a course relating to Astronomy and/or Physics taught by a professor who is published in the literature, made a signifigant discovery or even is a Nobel Lauriate... rest asured I would conduct myself to a much higher standard.
High School Teachers: "Your professors will never accept late work". College Professor: "So everyone has lives, crazy, and shit just happens. If you are missing something, or somethings happens, come talk to me after/before class, or email me and we will see what we can work out."
High School teachers: "Your professors will never give extra credit." College Professor: "Anyone need to raise their grade? I'm sure I can find something for you to do."
High School Teachers: "Your professors are going to be strict about being to class on time every time." College Professor: "So if you are commuting and you are running late or something happens, send me an email. If you are sick, please don't come to class and get everyone else sick. Stay home, email me, and we'll work something out."
High School Teachers: "Every single college professor will expect to be called "Professor."" College Professor: "Hello class, now we are all adults here so call me by my name."
That said, were I to attend a course relating to Astronomy and/or Physics taught by a professor who is published in the literature, made a signifigant discovery or even is a Nobel Lauriate... rest asured I would conduct myself to a much higher standard.