After the past year of remote teaching and learning, the often-blurred boundaries between work and life have become even fuzzier. Many faculty have experienced an uptick in emails and fear that students have begun to expect near-instantaneous responses to their questions. One way to prevent email overload and manage student expectations is by being proactive and communicating our availability up-front and often. When done with the right tone and intention, the process can reassure students that a response to their question is imminent.
