The Past Speaks

Should universities offer classes in the middle of the night? Bunker Hill Community College in Boston appears to think so. Last night they offered their first night-time class: it started at 23:45 and ended at 02:45.  The instructor blogged about it here. Midnight classes were introduced as a way of dealing with a shortage of classroom space caused by a sudden surge in the student population. Some students prefer the late night classes because they are in shift work.

For press commentary, see here, here, and here.  To listen to an interview with the profs involved, click here.