Recently, the incident of an associate professor of Peking University "crossing the fence" into the school gate has caused widespread discussion on the Internet. According to reports, the reason why the associate professor chose to "cross the fence" to enter the campus was because he was dissatisfied with the access control system at the school gate. Peking University's access control system uses facial recognition technology, and although it is fast, it still produces long queues during peak hours. In addition, not all faculty and staff have facial recognition permissions, and additional work ID cards are required, increasing the time required to go through entry and exit procedures. As a result, the associate professor repeatedly chose to jump directly over the railing to enter the campus, triggering a series of ridiculous chase scenes.
As soon as this incident was a**, it immediately aroused heated discussions among many netizens. Some of these students have voiced their hope that colleges and universities will be able to reopen to the same level as before, so that teachers and students can enter and exit the campus more easily.
A professor at Tsinghua University also published an article this week about Peking University's access control system, revealing some of the latest news. According to a Tsinghua professor, he learned from a teacher at Peking University that some minor changes have been made to the university's access control system. At present, Peking University teachers do not need to undergo facial recognition verification if they drive into the school. Similarly, you no longer need to brush your face when walking out of the school. However, walking to campus still requires facial recognition verification. This shows the slight adjustment of the access control system of Peking University. Although the adjustment is smaller, it is better than no change and can also be seen as a positive response.
In the article, Tsinghua professor also commented on the results, arguing that although this change did not cause much discussion, compared with the previous practice, such a small change is also an improvement, which is better than inaction. He hopes that Peking University can maintain a free, open, inclusive, and leading atmosphere, instead of closing itself in a fixed space.
There has been controversy in recent years about whether university campuses should be closed, and what the advantages and disadvantages of closure will entail. On the one hand, some people think that university campuses were also open to the outside world in the past, and there were no major problems. However, it is undeniable that in recent years, some people have entered college campuses for more than a simple purpose. In the past, many people entered college campuses to experience the academic atmosphere, but now, some people use college campuses as a stage for themselves to get traffic, which brings some interference to the learning environment of students. Therefore, maintaining the closed nature of the campus can maintain the learning atmosphere, reduce the entry and exit of outsiders, and ensure the order and safety of students' learning.
However, while remaining closed, the closure of university campuses has also brought certain inconveniences to the entry and exit of teachers and students. However, the question of whether university campuses should be closed or not is ultimately decided on a case-by-case basis. Keeping it closed and strictly managing the entry and exit of outsiders is also a responsible measure for internal teachers and students. In fact, there have been incidents in the past where outsiders have entered the school grounds and beaten students. Closed management can keep students safe to a certain extent, allowing them to focus more on their studies. At the same time, it is also important to maintain order and academic atmosphere on campus.
The debate between closed and open university campuses has long been a highly controversial topic. From my personal experience, I attended a university that was gated and managed, and the entire campus was surrounded by high walls, with only students, faculty, staff, and specific visitors allowed to enter and exit. The closed management does give me a certain sense of security, and the learning atmosphere on campus is relatively good. However, I also realized the inconvenience of closed campus management, which required ID every time I left the campus, making it cumbersome to enter and exit the campus. Therefore, in my opinion, there are various factors that need to be taken into account whether the university is closed or not.
I understand the dissatisfaction and impatience of the associate professor of Peking University who "crossed the fence" to enter the school. The access control system is indeed set up for added security and ease of management, but it also needs to take into account the experience of teachers and students. I agree with Professor Tsinghua's view that small changes are better than nothing, and I hope that Peking University will continue to move in a freer and more open direction.
To sum up, whether university campuses are closed or open has always been a hotly debated topic. Closed management can maintain the learning atmosphere and the safety of students, but it also inevitably brings certain inconvenience to teachers and students. Each school should make decisions based on its own circumstances and needs, and strive to find a balance between closed and open to create a better learning environment and conditions.