Fordham University in NYC announced earlier this afternoon that classes will resume tomorrow despite massive transportation disruptions and post-Hurricane Sandy outages and clean-up. The administration explained its decision to move forward:
@jesspolins The University decided to resume classes to benefit the greatest # of students, minimizing disruption to the academic calendar.
— Fordham University (@FordhamNYC) October 31, 2012
@jesspolins We're aware that many commuters will find it difficult to reach their campus, given the phased-in recovery of mass transit.
— Fordham University (@FordhamNYC) October 31, 2012
Many students, especially those who commute, were unhappy and vented their displeasure on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/CrisGee_/status/263723227866611713
Fordham's bad idea robot at it again: All classes open starting 8AM tomorrow despite hindrance to commuter students and implicit unfair…
— the paper (@fupaper) October 31, 2012
https://twitter.com/yeahitskim/status/263707565886681088
https://twitter.com/acardiello94/status/263752599034015744
https://twitter.com/CLRana9017/status/263719407128293376
Update: Fordham’s Law Center will be closed.
#FordhamLaw alert: All classes/events now cancelled, Thurs-Sun, Nov. 1-4. Law library open limited hours. Details: http://t.co/MbljNC8x
— Fordham Law (@FordhamLawNYC) October 31, 2012
But it’s not clear whether the rest of the school will proceed with classes.
Backtracking?
Staff in McShane's office tell students over phone that classes are cancelled. Fordham's official page denies it. Get it together, Fordham!
— the paper (@fupaper) October 31, 2012
Seriously, could Fordham be more indecisive? Glad they finally decided to just cancel, but seriously.
— Canton Winer (@CantonWiner) October 31, 2012
Fordham LC dean's email re: closing LC creates more student confusion. If there is already confusion, why not send one clear official email?
— the paper (@fupaper) October 31, 2012
Good advice:
Internet is fast. Students respond. Rumors spread. Plan accordingly. #fordham
— the paper (@fupaper) October 31, 2012
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