Dr. Hartwell requested clearer rubrics. Dr. Lyr requested everyone breathe before weaponizing punctuation.
This week’s faculty senate meeting considered whether a disappointed sigh may be entered as formative feedback. Dr. Clara Hartwell argued for actionable language, measurable goals, and fewer comments that merely say ‘hm.’ Several professors appeared startled to learn ‘hm’ was not already a department.
Dr. Seraphine Lyr then guided the room through a breathing exercise after someone proposed a subcommittee on subcommittees. Professor Nadia Hayashi was seen making notes with the calm of a person who has survived worse grammar and better coffee.
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