playing music

Hi ECOs

I want to address an issue that has come up several times and is, I'm sure, difficult for all of you. Colette has asked that you not play music while she is working. I do not necessarily agree with her and believe that we need to work out how to share the space. She does need quiet to concentrate on her work, but the Resource Center should be an upbeat, busy space that makes students want to come in and use it. Since these are two opposing needs, I plan to talk to Byron about it. I don't have the authority to resolve this on my own. In the meantime, I am asking you all to not play music when Colette is in the office. Playing quietly is not sufficient, because it apparently still disturbs her concentration. So, at least until the end of the semester, let's try to accommodate Colette's needs.

On a related issue: Byron is considering having the Resource Center share space with UPC (with Colette moving out, of coruse). This is only a thought right now, but I wanted to have you start thinking about it because Erin has talked to UPC, so I imagine you may be hearing about it. Your thoughts on this are welcome, although the decision is up to Byron.

Have a nice day and keep up the good work! Phee