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I went to university in the UK 20 years ago. A few of our lecturers had "office hours". It was a new phrase, and invariably they were younger and had worked in
by pbowyer 6y ago
I went to university in the UK 20 years ago.
A few of our lecturers had "office hours". It was a new phrase, and invariably they were younger and had worked in US universities. We could drop in between 3 and 5 one day a week to ask questions.
We thought them snooty.
The other faculty staff had an open door policy.
Now I'm their age, I appreciate how sticking to office hours helped these researchers to be productive. But as a student, open door flet more friendly.
- c17r 6y agoIn my experience, US professors generally were open door as well but it was about catching them being in their office. They could be lecturing, faculty meeting, lunch, etc, etc, etc. Office Hours is a way of saying I will DEFINITELY be in my office at my desk during this block of time.