To: students@cob. edu from: gracekc@cob. edu subject: apology for delayed responses greetings cob students: everyone is exceedinging busy and full of questions at the beginning of terms. balancing new schedules, planning for what's coming, etc. requires available faculty is what's required at this time. i therefore apologize for not responding in a timely manner to each of your emails. this lack of responsiveness is on me i'm fully responsible. however, give me compassion and understanding as i share a little about why the delay occurred. during the first 26 weeks of classes, i have been in class from 8-5 every day with few breaks. after putting my children to bed each night i spend hours answering emails. unfortunately, the volume of emails coming in is too great for the number of available hours in a day. sorry i haven't responded, if you haven't heard from me. i will continue to work through my inbox and respond to every message. while i work through the messages, know that you are welcome to text or call me if you have a question or concern that requires immediate attention accept my apology for these two because i'm truly sorry regards dr. grace kate c. grace, associate professor cob university office: 740-555-5551| cell: 740-555-5554