Thanks, Lexi ,Jan and everybody,

One of the other reasons I got as upset as I did yesterday, b/c the advisor there on the weekend said to be very, very understanding with the students about deadlines, b/c the software system had been down so much during the week. This was the first time I had been told that! This information had not been shared with all the teachers by my coordinator friend. Here I am sending out progress reports and notes reminding all the students that their assignments are due next Tue., w/o realizing they may have had a great deal of difficulty getting online. Also, I think the volume of assignments is excessive for a summer course, but that is another issue. I did get permission from the Dean yesterday to make adjustments as I deem necessary.

Wow, I just realized while I was out in the kitchen, adding ice cream and whipped cream to my coffee, what other button her behavior has triggered. Growing up my mother wouldn't allow me to become independent from her. This woman gives me so little information, in bits and pieces, that at this rate she will be my mother forever --- Yikes!!!!!!!!!! LOL!! No wonder all my bells and whistles are going off!!!!!!!!

At least I know now why I'm so upset.

Thanks everybody for writing and listening and helping me figure this thing out. It has helped a lot. Anybody else who has any thoughts, please share too.

EJ