Hi, David, cris, et al,


Let me echo cris's thanks and appreciation for all of David's many
contributions.  It's been a long and serpentine road.  David, as I'm sure
you remember drove me to, or perhaps from, the airport when I flew in to
interview.  So there from the very beginning of my time here...

And yes, it's certain that Cathy will be not be teaching in Lux, since
Susan was asked months ago to replace her. One of the many reasons that
I'm happy to have received an ARA for next fall, is that it makes it
possible for me to accompany her.

Lots to think about and plan for, perhaps over poker or bowling this month
and next?

By the way, our meeting on Wednesday morning at 10 am, will occur in BAC
358, our home off the mailboxes.

Eric

On 1/13/12 9:41 PM, "Cheek, Christopher F. Dr." <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Hi David,
>
>well it's been an interesting day: proving if we needed further proof
>that we do indeed live in interesting times. Thanks for letting us know
>and for laying out the likely options so clearly.
>As far as I know Cathy no onger intends to teach in Lux. I hope I'm not
>jumping her into any awkward admission on that front. So, that's NOT
>going to be the problem we might face.
>We'll miss your important contribution to the poetry and literature and
>film programs David. But I can write that knowing that we'll have the
>pleasure of your company during the  coming three years. Perhaps not as
>fullsome as it often is. But the older and wiser compensate for that.
>
>cris
>
>
>
>On Jan 13, 2012, at 8:51 PM, Schloss, David Mr. wrote:
>
>> Dear Colleagues,
>> 
>> In light of Kerry's recent email, I thought I'd better let you know now
>>that I will be doing the same thing as him: retire with rehire in June,
>>2012. I was going to wait till the meeting, but the consequences for
>>next year's scheduling may now be anticipated and maybe save time at the
>>meeting.
>> 
>> IF I teach Summer T (if my course "makes") I can't teach until 2nd
>>semester (Winter 2013) without losing a full month of full pension. If I
>>can't teach next summer, I can retire sooner and teach in the Fall of
>>2012, which I had originally planned to do, esp. for 651. On the verge
>>of retirement, on permanently fixed income, I'd rather not sacrifice ANY
>>funds before I retire, however. After that I'll be teaching one semester
>>during the next three years, preferably in the Fall of the last two
>>years. Probably 3 CW courses, so it may not significantly impact the
>>program until the 2015-6 academic year. (IF they will even replace this
>>line...) But poetry should be sufficiently "covered" till then. I often
>>teach one or two lit courses a year, anyway. I don't remember which
>>semester Cathy will be on leave in Lux, so I worry about the "rotation"
>>in 651 next year.
>> 
>> Clearly this retirement decision is validated by others, those who can
>>choose to do the same--at least two other colleagues in English... For
>>some, waiting till 2015 is more advantageous. But, either way, I
>>intended to retire by 2015, anyway, when the rehire ends.
>> 
>> All Best,
>> 
>> David