[Kevin]

Study hours can be tough for an academic chair to handle. I have to give it up to anyone that is successful in that role because I wouldn't personally touch it with a 10 foot pole. Really though, if your GPA is bad and hasn't improved it may be time to accept that someone who has a 3.8 knows something about what it takes to get decent grades. On the other hand this individual should sit down with each person to determine what is best for them. There is (or should be) within any organization the means to work within the system to an end that at least attempts to accomodate everyone. Good luck with this one and if you find the magic bullet that solves this one, let me know!