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Dear Faculty Relations: I try to show my appreciation for my colleagues, both faculty and staff. But I’ve noticed that while some of my colleagues seem to love a warm thank you, others can’t seem to care less. Am I doing something wrong? —Hesitant in Hellems

Dear Faculty Relations: Several colleagues have suggested that I could improve my approach to giving feedback. I appreciate their candor, and I’d like to do better. What can you suggest? — Fumbling with Feedback

Dear Faculty Relations: Our unit bylaws are a bit of mess, to put it politely. Any suggestions for rewriting, revising, and—perhaps most importantly—getting everyone on board? —Worried Chair

Dear Faculty Relations: Last month, I was approached by multiple colleagues with requests for leave. I confess, I'm confused. What is the difference between FMLA and FAMLI? And where do I go to get this right? –Stressed Supervisor

Dear Faculty Relations: I have a pretty good handle on yearly evaluations of staff, but I confess I’m a bit confused about how to talk about performance issues as they come up. Any thoughts? —Confused Supervisor

Dear Faculty Relations: As a new leader in my unit, I want to cultivate psychological safety to encourage faculty to communicate more candidly, with me and with each other. What practices can I implement in my leadership? —Culture Cultivator

Dear Faculty Relations: I’ve worked hard to establish common sense expectations for my staff, but people aren't following them. What am I doing wrong? —Fumbling in the Foothills

Dear Faculty Relations: One of my colleagues studies and writes on a topic that’s the subject of political controversy. I’m worried that they might be trolled, doxxed, bullied, or harassed in other ways by individuals outside the Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô community. What should my colleague do if this happens, and how does our campus support them and their research, creative work, and teaching? —Concerned about a Colleague

Dear Faculty Relations: I’m probably not supposed to say this out loud, but I want to become a dean. I also want to be good at my job. Any tried and tested advice about leadership as I hone my skills? —Up and Coming

Dear Faculty Relations: Is it really true that the Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô Open Records Act allows anyone to look at my emails? What about my right to privacy? Should my department use an encrypted app to communicate? —Worried Ä¢¹½Ó°Òô Records