COVID-19, the global public health crisis, has created unprecedented difficulties for CSUF students who have had access to the university and academic success hampered due to inequities in resources, failure to comply with disability accommodations, increased joblessness, the need to support their families, and a continuous battle with virtual learning.

Given the current situation, it is not reasonable to expect students to produce adequate work or perform at their optimum, when they are fearing for their lives, battling what could be toxic home lives, and managing with mental strain and stress.

We need As now! We have students who are being faced with withdrawing from the school or classes, faced financial cripplement, and faced with the possibility of having to take additional semesters to get off of academic probation or fulfill graduation and professional school requirements.

We advocate for the modified grading system, with the first 30% of the class to receive an A+, the middle 30% an A, the bottom 30% an A-, and the last 10 percent B+. We stand by the decision as to the best decision to prioritize student wellness and commitment to academics.