Bribing my students . . . is that bad?

In spite of the fact that I'm a fascinating and scintillating professor (naturally!) and that I start taking off points for missing more than three classes without a really good excuse (and yes, that's covered in the syllabus and emphasized in class), I've noticed a much thinner attendance pattern just lately in my NT Intro. class this Fall.

Besides doing what I can to up the interest and energy level of the class meetings and shake things up a little, I'm also sinking to the depths of bribing those who actually attend class with yummy homemade baked goods.

Should I feel cheap about that?

( Two kinds of fruity, gooey cupcakes for the students virtuous enough to show up )

MEGA-CHOCOLATE CHERRY CUPCAKES( Read more... )

POOR WOMAN'S LEMON MERINGUE CUPCAKES( Read more... )

We'll see if surprise treats semi-homemade by yours truly will improve the morale and attendance pattern of my New Testament students!