• During the Spring 2024 semester, I will hold office hours on Tuesdays, 11:45-12:35 and Thursdays, 10:40-12:35 EST. These office hours are conducted in person. 

• I also am willing to meet with you through appointments. These appointments can be made weeks in advance or on very short notice. Generally speaking, I am available (outside of class and office hours) Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST. When e-mailing or messaging me on Canvas to make an appointment, provide me three options for meeting times. I will select the one that best works for me or suggest alternatives.

Outside of meetings during office hours and appointments, I offer other ways of getting in touch with me.

• You can e-mail me at my UF e-mail account (jr.garner@ufl.edu)

• You can message me through the Canvas messaging system

Below are just a few policies I have regarding communication outside of my office hours:

• While I am generally available during the day Monday through Friday, I do have other appointments and professional and personal responsibilities. So, if you know you need to meet with me outside of my office hours, make an appointment as soon as possible so that I can get you on my schedule.

• I try to be speedy with my responses to students and answer e-mails or message within 24 hours. If, however, I have not responded to you within 48 hours, do not hesitate to follow-up with me.

• The exceptions to this "speedy as possible" rule are:

  • I typically turn off my laptop, log out of my e-mail, and don't respond to text messages after 5:00 pm EST. If you send me something after that time, do not expect me to reply until the next morning.

  • I do not check e-mail or Canvas on weekends. Weekends are my time to devote solely to my hobbies, my friends, and my family. If you message me late Friday night or Saturday, do not expect a response from me until Monday.