I agree with #3Anonymous 3 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2019 12:21 pm I'm a professor, I'd have to see the exact policy in the syllabi. But I would likely let him re-take the exam:
1) it is not my moral or ethical responsibility to punish him for his illegal activity, it sounds as though the legal system is doing this, so his DWI, plays no role in my decision.
2) there was truly no way he could have notified me; it was out of his control.
3) he's obviously high risk for attrition based on his high risk behaviors, so I actually would want to encourage him to stay in school and continue his education, that bodes better for society and really my goal for all students. I want them to succeed -- learn critical thinking and make better lives for themselves AND all of society.
Good point