Sometimes I get tied up & the best-laid plans go astray: It is always to our mutual benefit if you're planning to visit, for you to e-mail me in advance―that way if I've been called away for any reason then I can alert you with as much notice as I've received.

Messages left in my 405 White Mailbox get priority for a return call (330.672.2928, Voicemail attached). The fastest response always will be for messages left at <caven@kent.edu> since these messages are most frequently accessed. 

Typically, I return routine 'phone calls inside 24 hours; calls identified as 'emergencies' are always returned immediately I get the message. My personal 507c White Hall office FAX number is 330.672.2675; it is confidential. Messages sent to the EFSS departmental Fax number are 'public' and typically do NOT reach my mailbox for several days―so always use the personal Fax number. Keep in mind that I can only access this fax machine while I'm physically in the White Hall office. 

'By appointment' meetings may be possible at times other than those indicated here; however, there are very few times other than those indicated above when I am able to schedule a meeting. Like most people I work in the day and have family obligations in the evening. Typically I have child care obligations every evening. With an array of alternative times to meet and various ways for contacting me (and except for emergencies) I will avoid having 'office-meetings' for routine matters at times other than those scheduled & indicated above. Emergency meetings will, of course, always be arranged to cope with specific unforeseen circumstances. A failure-to-plan does not normally constitute an 'Emergency.'

Consequently, it is crucial that arrangements be made in advance particularly for class scheduling and other reasonably-anticipated routine purposes.  All meetings, unless arranged previously, will be in my office at Room 507c White Hall.

 

A message to my e-mail ALWAYS receives the fastest response --  caven@kent.edu