- When class is over, the teaching is complete.
Actually, faculty at Stanford like teaching here because the classroom is only one place where learning occurs. We are not here simply to convey information, we are here to engage in meaningful conversations with you about our shared academic interests. Office hours can be lonely without visitors, so come by! - We’ve seen and heard every idea already.
We count on students to bring your unique viewpoints and ideas into the academic dialogue. Discussion around these ideas yields tomorrow’s new sociological applications, scientific discoveries, political solutions, etc. As we’re sure you’ve heard before, teachers often learn more than their students when leading a class. - When a student asks a question, we know it means they haven’t been listening to our lectures.
Au contraire! Student questions mean you’re thinking beyond the lecture. We like that. And it means you’re awake. - After class, all we want to do is get back to our research.
Nothing makes us feel better than an enthusiastic student who is inspired to seek us out after a lecture to clarify something, try out an idea, or just pay a compliment about the great class we just had together (and how it forever altered your life). - My friendly demeanor grants you permission to put your feet on my desk without asking.
We deserve and expect your respect. Sign up for appointments ahead of time if possible. Come with specific questions and be thinking about what you want to talk about. If you’re just coming to make contact, think about what it is you want to get from our time together. We’re here to help you succeed through learning, but not just as stepping stones.
