A group of students transferred from Colon’s section to Gita’s section mid-semester, citing "inflexible deadlines." Colon allegedly filed a formal complaint with the Department Chair arguing that Gita’s "grade inflation" and "relaxed attendance policy" violated UPD’s uniform academic standards.
| Metric | Tatyana Namen Gita | Racquel Colon | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 120-150 pages | 40-60 pages | | Workload Consistency | Erratic (big spikes) | Steady (daily small tasks) | | Fear of Recitation | High (cold calling) | Low (volunteer only) | | Request for Extensions | Often granted | Never granted | | Final Exam Difficulty | Abstract/Essay | Factual/MCQ | tatyana namen gita vs racquel colon upd
The admin reportedly ruled in favor of academic freedom, allowing both styles to coexist but requiring a standard syllabus disclosure at the start of each semester. Using data from the UPD Student Mental Health Task Force (2025 survey on faculty-induced stress): A group of students transferred from Colon’s section