During the period from 1960 to 2014 the average GPA of students increased from 2.4 to 3.0. This change is known as grade inflation, the idea that grades continue to rise compared to the past without evidence of increased intelligence. Inflation is a word that is typically followed by a negative statement. With these two words together we can see how this could be viewed negatively. However, most of today's society is unaware of how relevant inflation is in our society. Students have become accustomed to the idea that a B is an average grade. However, in the past this was considered a good grade while a C was considered average. This inflation has led to students becoming dissatisfied with receiving a B or C in a course, which has only furthered the development of grade inflation. These high student expectations eventually spread to professors and the university causing a very negative impact. Grade inflation will eventually destroy the value of a higher education degree without some adjustments and is a serious concern for universities, students and professors. (Rojstaczer) There are many aspects related to the degree of inflation that must be fully addressed and understood before a solution can be proposed. For example, the comparison between today's education and that received by past generations. Current education has shown an increase in average, but evidence demonstrating an increase in inelegance is lacking. Since the GPA has increased, the professor or student must have an impact and their link to inflation must also be taken into consideration. If both the student and the professor have been analyzed, then one should carefully examine the institution as a whole and the possible motivations behind grade inflation. (Lawler 134) Contrary to what many believe, Dana Auguin, a computer science professor at Yale, suggests that grade inflation is actually a good thing. He states: “The desire for approval is a primary and crucial motivation for children. By the time they reach higher education, most students have developed extraordinary sensitivity to grades and evaluation and are well towards the anxiety end of the spectrum. But their task here is to move away from that regime, towards intrinsic motivation, critically examined values ​​and real thinking.” (Jost 8) Within this quote he presents the idea that grades should not be the main focus. Grades are little more than something to reward students for their work. According to her, the University's job is to prepare students for life and teach them valuable life lessons that they can use to succeed.