Dear colleagues,
Thank you. You've enabled the college to keep running this semester with caring and dedication that is humbling to see. I understand how hard you are working, simply trying to hold it together half the time. You've worries for you students, yes, but probably even larger fears for yourselves, families and loved-ones. We all know someone who has died from this crisis, or lost a job, or lost their health - it's frightening and shocking.
I just wanted to send you a short note to let you know that your Faculty Association has been and is continuing to negotiate for the relief and support you need to do your job, for acknowledgement of the work you've already done, and for clarity as the college extends its online mode of teaching through the fall. I have nothing to report back yet from those discussions with the district, but as soon as I have specifics, I will share them with you.
When you were asked to step up, you did. I haven't forgotten you - and I see the strain you're working under, keeping the college afloat. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me - and I'll keep you up-to-date more regularly as this semester stumbles to an end.
Keep well,
Peter
