Here is what you can expect from me as we communicate with each other this semester. If for any reason these expectations change on my end, I will notify you in writing through both your Landmark email and in a Canvas Announcement. We are responsible to each other for maintaining consistent, clear communication through the duration of the course.

I am always open to feedback about how this process can improve – if you have concerns or suggestions, the best way to relay those is by sending me an email (LishaHunter@landmark.edu).

COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS

For important course information that pertains to everyone, I will send a message to the entire class through your Canvas inbox. I typically send at least one Canvas inbox message per week on Fridays with reminders about the upcoming week’s assignments, expectations, etc. Occasionally I will send messages that contain relevant upcoming campus events.

EMAIL

You are welcome to email me at any time with questions, concerns, or feedback about the course at LishaHunter@landmark.eduI typically check my email several times per day between 8:00AM and 5:00PM EST and can usually get a response to you within 24 hours (but it’s often in less than 12 hours). I do check my email sporadically on the weekends, but if the question or message is not urgent I’ll typically wait until Monday to respond.

OFFICE HOURS

This semester, my office hours are:

Mondays 10am-11am
Tuesdays 2pm-4pm
by appointment if none of those times work for you (email me).

I will do my best to make time within a reasonable time frame (within 1-2 days of the request).

DISCUSSION BOARDS

You will find in the Welcome module a discussion board titled Recommendations. Throughout the semester, I’ll be adding recommendations for course resources as well as books and other media that I’ve read or seen that might be powerful and inspiring. I encourage you to post there as well – do you have a book, movie, or artist who has influenced you in your field or in matters of character/citizenship? Please pay it forward and let us know!

ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK AND GRADING

ALL assignments and assessments will be submitted through Canvas this semester. I will not accept paper copies of any assignments.

Acceptable file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .jpg, or .png. Please note that .HEIC (many phones save their photos with this file type) cannot be opened on my computer. Convert your .HEIC files to .JPG, or copy/paste your .HEIC files onto a Word or Google doc and submit that way.

For homework assignments, you are welcome to do your work in a notebook, take a photo of the assignment, and submit the photo, if that makes it easier for you!

I use the Canvas Gradebook to record all points for assignments and assessments. You can expect me to post points to your Gradebook within 48-72 hours of every due date that is listed on Canvas. I will make suggestions and give feedback about errors through Canvas, right on the assignment (so please check each assignment in the Gradebook for the comments icon). Assignments submitted after the due date will take longer for me to post in the Gradebook.

Each assignment (Homework, R&Rs, etc) will be eligible for one resubmission if you would like to increase your point total. Each Check-In is eligible for one retake.

Late/resubmitted/missing assignments and Check-In retakes will not be graded after the Friday of Week 15 (12/12/25).

I look forward to working with you this semester to help you as you improve your decision-making and problem-solving skills and help you think more and more like a mathematician!

Mathematically yours,

Lisha