Out of the Office, Into the Mai Tai: Amusing Out of Office Tips For Higher Ed Admin Staff

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Dancing and singing is all good, but the ultimate gift is to change people's minds. What else is there? - Tina Turner

 I'm flying solo in this episode and diving into tips for scheduling out of office time for higher education staff. Sassiness level activated!

Listen in as I share my semi-serious thoughts on flipping that OOO sign to 'on', along with some considerations to keep in mind as you schedule that much deserved time away.

Here are three key takeaways from the episode:

• Communication is key! If you're planning time off, make sure to communicate your plans with colleagues who may be affected.
• For many campus departments, summer months bring fewer students, faculty and staff. These quieter times may provide an ideal opportunity for longer vacations lasting a week or more.
• Utilizing the out-of-office email message to the max! This is especially crucial in a college campus setting, where students and members of the campus community may rely on information only you can provide,

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