I want to finish with what I consider to be the most important piece of information—
I'm excited about the semester and look forward to working with you on your writing. I enjoy teaching and I love my job. I have a good time working with my students, and I find it rewarding to see you learn and grow as writers and thinkers.
Just because we don’t meet face-to-face does not mean that you are on your own. It means only that you must take the initiative to ask questions. I am very much available to help you, either via email or by phone:
- Be sure to use the right email address: 102q at danbutcher dot com.
- Provide a useful and specific subject line: question about essay 2 sources is much more helpful than something like help or question.
- Include your name (first and last) in the message body. Don't expect me to remember that you are dolphingirl@waterworld.com or prtyboi@nitelife.org.
- Treat your email communication with me as professional correspondence.
Phone
- office—934-8578—on MWF mornings only
- home—822-5041, between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- If you get an answering machine at either number—or my wife at home—please leave not only your name and phone number but also which class you are in (“online 102” or something like that). This lets me know what information I need to be prepared with when I contact you.
Or, if you're on campus, don't hesitate to come by my office—207D in the Humanities Building. I have office hours from 8–9 a.m. MWF, and other times are available by appointment.
Please get in touch if you have any questions.