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I'm in a college class towards my major, and it's probably my least favorite class of the semester. Because the teacher is too lazy to grade 12 assignments at a time (this is the actual reason they gave us), we have to work in groups. Mind you, these assignments are ridiculous to have as group assignments (write a paragraph to answer this question, write one sentence answers to 5 questions, etc.).

I got assigned to be in a 2-person group with the laziest, most uncooperative student in the class, and it's unbearable. I wish I was exaggerating, but this guy complains about every little thing, wants to put in the least amount of effort possible, is so overweight he shakes all the computers in the lab when he walks, and doesn't even understand simple concepts he should have learned four semesters ago. Instead of studying, he goes back to his dorm to play XBox all day.

Right now I am considering only going to class once a week (the class is twice a week). I cannot drop the class due to financial aid, I cannot speak to the teacher (I've complained about him before in another class; he ditched 80% of the semester where I was in a group with him and two other students and he tried to shoehorn his way into the project once we were completely finished with it), and I cannot complain to my student advisor (she is also the teacher and is about as helpful as a complete stranger).

I could use some advice. I have so many things on my plate at the moment that I cannot do the assignments all by myself. I've tried asking the guy, but he danced around the question and implied he doesn't care. I'm trying to finish school so I don't have to deal with this anymore. What should I do, F!S?

OP, that sucks. I think you need to speak to the department chair. It's one thing to tell the class to do ridiculous busywork, but it's another all together to say that it's because you're too lazy to grade things. He'll, I'm a college instructor, and even though I don't be paid for it directly (because I'm a part timer) I grade the assignments I assign because it's part of the job. Any professor who tells you that they're too lazy to do something needs an attitude check from their boss IMHO.

That's pretty horrible, anon. At this point, I think your best bet is to escalate. Try and note down, as best you can remember, what your complaint to your teacher was, and her response. May also be worth bringing up your issues with this particular student as well, maybe couching it in terms of worry for your own grade.

Stick to relevant facts - for instance, when you complained about your partner, you mentioned he's overweight, which... has nothing to do with your problems, it's just a way for you to insult him. Don't do that sort of thing.

Once you've got that, go to someone higher up on the chain and bring this to their attention. If you're not comfortable putting your name on a complaint, look into whether there's a way you can anonymously report at least the teacher? If they don't take you seriously, push/escalate till you find someone who will.

Of course, this will take some mental energy, especially if you have to fight to be heard. If you don't feel you can spare that energy, focus on your partner instead. Don't let him get away without pinning down a time to meet and work on your assignment. Maybe see if you can both spare some time after your shared class, so he has less of a chance to duck out on you. Keep after him until you get him to do his share of the work. If you're concerned he'll put in a lacklustre effort, look into whether you can divvy up the work and specifically indicate who did what - even if your teacher doesn't care and grades you equally, that gives you a basis to protest the grade later, if necessary.

Good luck!

"I wish I was exaggerating, but this guy complains about every little thing, wants to put in the least amount of effort possible, is so overweight he shakes all the computers in the lab when he walks, and doesn't even understand simple concepts he should have learned four semesters ago. Instead of studying, he goes back to his dorm to play XBox all day."

The rest of that sucks and I sympathize. But just because someone is fat doesn't make them an awful person or a bad work partner and when you throw that bit of snark in there, you lose a great deal of sympathy because now you sound very petty... which is a signal to people that maybe you're wrong about everything else, too. If you want to sound credible when you make your complaint to your prof or the dean, leave out the personal stuff. It's not relevant.

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