Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the attendance of non-enrolled individuals at college seminars and colloquiums. Participants explore the policies, practices, and experiences related to this topic across different colleges.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that attendance may be permitted at seminars and colloquiums, depending on the discretion of the responsible professor.
- One participant notes that while there may not be official policies, members of the general public sometimes attend colloquia without issue, unless they disrupt the proceedings.
- Another participant mentions that if a seminar is not a course and is publicly advertised, attendance is generally allowed.
- A suggestion is made to contact the faculty member listed on promotional materials to request permission to attend.
- One participant shares a personal experience of attending classes at other universities but advises against it.
- Another participant humorously warns about the potential backlash from graduate students if one arrives early and consumes snacks intended for them.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the policies regarding attendance, indicating that practices may vary widely between institutions and depend on individual professors' preferences.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the lack of formalized policies across different colleges and the variability in individual experiences and interpretations of attendance rules.
