[Art-instructors] Checking-in post Helene

[Jeff Beekman]

Hi All,

I'm so greatly relieved that it appears that Tallahassee managed to avoid the worst of what was predicted with Hurricane Helene. Still, it is very likely that many of those who stayed are without power and at least a few of you are contending with more serious issues.

Please keep me in the loop regarding what you are dealing with, and what you might need in order to get back on your feet. Collectively, we have things like tarps, solar powered lights, power banks, and even perhaps a generator or two.

For those with families more deeply impacted by the storm, please let me know that as well. It is likely we can find someone to cover a class or classes, should you need to go to them to help out.

Also, as you are able, please check in with your students to see how they are doing. Given the flooding throughout Florida's West Coast and Big Bend regions, I'm sure quite a few have family homes that have been lost. Please be understanding, extend deadlines, and perhaps be open to alternative ways affected students can address required learning outcomes. FSU has provided Canvas resources that are a great start in determining what your initial outreach might look like (you should have all received an email about this), and your Area Heads, Directors, and I can all be consulted should you need help in thinking through what accommodations could look like.

Again, I hope you and yours are all doing as well as possible, and my number's below.

Jeff


Jeff Beekman
Associate Professor, Department Chair
Department of Art
Florida State University
405.650.9276 (cell)

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