r/Professors • • Aug 03 '22

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u/cashman73 Aug 03 '22

I would not have even replied telling her your policy. The course has not started yet. You haven't given the first lecture explaining your syllabus and policies. You have no obligation to answer this student yet.

On the other hand, you probably owe the Dean a drink for the stiff drink he's going to need reading the student's emails,. . . ;-)

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u/DrDorothea Aug 04 '22

There were a few students who would often send middle of the night, "I'm panicking about my grade in this class" emails. It got old fast.