How to Contact Prof. Slaby

Office hours are the best time to ask detailed questions. However, given the pandemic, I am using zoom and phone calls for many meetings. Send me an email and we can schedule something that works for you--or check my Google calendar to schedule an appointment.

I’m also available in emergencies for phone calls, texts, or zoom: 336-337-8435. Don't forget to tell me who you are if texting, and be considerate of the time you text (I'm old). 

Faculty get a lot of emails. To get the best response from your professors: 

1. Put "Honors" in the subject heading. 

2. Include an appropriate greeting, like “Hi Professor,” or "Dear Professor Hayton" instead of “hey.” At Guilford, most people are on a first-name basis. But remember that those with doctorate degrees prefer “Dr.” over “Mrs.” or “Ms"--and "Professor" is always a safe way to show your respect for the decades of experience, and the mentoring relationship, your instructors have with you. Heather's preferred pronouns are "Dr./Professor."

3. I respond to email as quickly as possible, but I’m unlikely to respond instantly, especially at night and on weekends. When classes are not in session, I am doing research or spending time with my family and do not check email as regularly. Professors are only paid for 9-10 months--we do not have regular campus work in the summer.

4. I get hundreds of emails a day--so if you haven't heard back in 72 hours, or it is particularly time-sensitive, please re-send it with URGENT in the heading and/or make an appt. to come see me.

I love having a cup of tea and catching up with my students! Gather a few Honors colleagues and invite me to tea if you are struggling with something, are in need of discernment, or have ideas for how to make our community better. Honors Program has a budget for such small-group meetings, so suggest a Wednesday or Friday afternoon for Tea & Talk this year!