Harvard University's faculty has decided to cap 'A' grades at approximately 20%. This move is intended to increase professors' authority and student anxiety, rather than enhance the learning environment.

<p>The Harvard University faculty has now decided to limit the share of “A” grades given to students to about 20%. But, as the move's defenders freely admit, the intent is to increase professors' power and students' stress, not to generate excitement in the classroom.</p>