The class was dreamed up by Matt Yeazel, the head of the psychology department. He said introductory courses have been overflowing in recent semesters, so he settled on the new time slot as a way to reach more students. Paul Vinette will be teaching the class. He said it's a bold and innovative move for a "brick-and-mortar institution."

　　对此，心理系主任解释说，近几个学期基础课程总是满员，如此安排是为方便更多学生选课。“学生太多，让我们绞尽脑汁。”将担纲“午夜课堂”的老师无奈地称，“这所‘木头脑袋’的学校已经把事情做到极端了”。