If I Ran The Zoo

In the poem,"If I Ran The Zoo" by John Leo, I read a few great modifications that Leo proposes would greatly help with the cost of tuition, deal with professors that hand out easy A's, and have professors dedicated to teaching undergrads. Leo points out things wrong with the the college school system and proposes solutions poetically. His main idea of cutting the cost of tuition was by removing classes that hold no academic value, like classes on movies, tv, or music. This would definitely help fund more important academic classes. Classes on movies, tv, and music have no real academic value and take attention away from the more important classes. Another issue Leo talks about that needs to be dealt with is the issue of certain teachers handing out easy A's. Teachers that hand out easy A's need to learn that by giving the student an A when they do not deserve it is hurting the student. A students work should directly reflect his or her grade (give or take a curve). Leo also makes a point of how some professors only teach undergrad students. I think this would be very beneficial because it would helps students find their own academic path. Most students are uncertain what academic feild to go into, so professors that teach undergrad students would be able to help with those dificult decisions.