To the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,

We, the undergraduate students of the NC State Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, would like to respectfully express our concerns regarding the recent decision to remove instructor information from the class registration process. While we understand that the department’s intent is rooted in fairness, inclusivity, and student success, we believe this decision has unintended consequences that may hinder, rather than help, many members of our community.

Knowledge of instructor information is critical to students’ ability to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. The following considerations illustrate how this information supports equitable access and academic success for all students:

Neurodivergent and diverse learners: Many students depend on understanding an instructor’s teaching style—such as the use of reverse classrooms, structured timelines, or conceptual lectures—to align with how they learn best (visual, auditory, reading/writing, or kinesthetic). Matching learning and teaching styles can dramatically influence student outcomes and confidence in the program.
Working students: Many of us work full or part-time to support ourselves financially through college. The ability to anticipate a professor’s flexibility, attendance structure, or course pacing directly affects our capacity to plan schedules responsibly without compromising academic performance.
Equity in access and inclusion: Transparency regarding instructor assignments helps students predict which teaching environments best support their individual needs, creating the very inclusive and success-oriented community the department seeks to foster.
Connection to research and career development: For students pursuing academic research or specific career paths, knowing which faculty members teach certain subjects allows us to engage more meaningfully with mentors whose expertise aligns with our goals.
We deeply appreciate the department’s ongoing efforts to create a supportive and equitable environment. In that same spirit, we respectfully urge the department to reconsider this policy—or to explore a solution that maintains fairness while preserving transparency in instructor information, such as reserving a limited number of seats for students needing to progress their degree program. 

With gratitude for your attention and continued support,

The Undergraduate Students of NC State’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering