Ask the Right Person: A Faculty Tool for Building Student Accountability and Agency

Scripts, Structures, and Energy-Savers for College Faculty Navigating a Changing Student Culture

Set boundaries, protect your time, and teach with care—without burning out.

If you’ve ever received a 2 a.m. email that says “I’m confused,” the night before an assignment is due, this is for you. Many students today are learning—sometimes for the first time—how to ask for help, communicate respectfully, and take ownership of their learning.

This free two-part resource gives you:

A faculty mini guide to help you introduce and reinforce boundaries with clarity and compassion.

A printable student handout—“Getting the Right Help, Right Away”—that teaches students where to go (and who to ask) when they need help.

Created especially for Black women and women of color faculty navigating complex classroom dynamics, this guide helps you model care while protecting your energy.

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