Rice must review academic support systems: an appetizer

As seniors who have been both Peer Academic Advisors and Academic Fellows, we have developed some critical opinions of these programs. Both are highly regarded at Rice, and we would like to preface this op-ed by expressing our gratitude and admiration for the leadership and members of these organizations and for the noble work they do for our community. However, there are serious problems that need to be addressed. Communication is low, progress is slow, and accountability is nonexistent. Insofar as we have not yet been able to have a meaningfully productive dialogue with the people in the position to change the system, we resort to publicly airing our grievances, concerns, and suggestions to the Thresher and the Rice community.