POPSURFING.COM: Oxford Students Forced To Sign Contracts Saying They'll Attend Lectures

Monday, January 30, 2006

Good Lord. All I can say is thank God they didn't have these when I went to college for seven lovely, unproductive years.

Michael in New York said...: Some kid sued successfully in the UK claiming the classes weren't up to snuff. I don't quite see how pledging to go to class changes that. I can see clarifying what services you are providing, but since it's the student's choice whether to go to class or not, why should the school care as long as he/she pays? I thought it was a nanny state sort of measure but apparently it's just to make sure students can't expect any more than the school provides. I guess it is odd you go to college, spend thousands of dollars and there's really no point at which they make clear exactly what you're purchasing.; 11:27 AM
Michael in New York said...: Really? That's really interesting. I had no idea. Does your syllabus mention extra points for being handsome?; 3:50 PM

Monday, January 30, 2006