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Communications from the Chair

Teaching Guidance for the Fall 2026 Semester

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome back—I hope your summer was productive and restorative. As we begin Fall 2026: thank you for teaching and supporting our students. This message offers reminders of best practices, key policies, and teaching resources. Our practices and policies aim to blend excellence and empathy, setting rigorous academic standards and providing support for students in meeting them. Clarity about our expectations may not be glamorous, but it serves both those aims. Please welcome all of our students and support them in doing their best. ... The rest of this and other communications can be found on the Communications from the Chair page.