1. Priority Index Chart A Proposal
Managing the deluge of s and increasing overall effective communication and morale among campus leaders (FCDC)
By Michael P McNellis Department Chair & Professor of Philosophy

2. The Priority Chart 4 Levels of Priority
Urgent – Needs immediate attention Expect reply within hrs Recommend 24 hours Priority 1 – Needs attention Expect reply within 72 hours Priority 2 – Needs attention, but not right away. Expect reply within 7-10 days Priority 3 – FYI purposes No reply expected
The Priority Chart
4 Levels of Priority
By Michael P McNellis Department Chair & Professor of Philosophy

3. Additional Points, Part I
Place priority label in subject line before the subject topic
If no reply within expected time-frame, second request is added: e.g., Priority 1: Second Request
If no reply to Second Request, sender can next-level up on the chain of command and cc original recipient, and so on
By Michael P McNellis Department Chair & Professor of Philosophy

4. Additional Points, Part II
Designed to be easily searchable and provides clear visual
Designed to be constructive, not punitive – yet carries element of accountability
Expectation of use to protect private life:
Used during contractual business hours (may have to define these)
Not used during non-extra days or with employees on Breaks
No expectation if sender receives “auto-reply” of , e.g., “out-of-office”. Sender can include next level up for Urgent and Priority 1.
By Michael P McNellis Department Chair & Professor of Philosophy

5. RESULTS: ALL Yes, with one abstention. Zero No’s.
Vote
YES
I see a value and a need for such prioritization of s.
I agree with details as stated or
I agree this is good idea but we need a discussion to modify details of proposal, e.g., days of expected replies, etc. NO
I do not see a value or need for such prioritization of s
I do not see a need to “norm” prioritization
By Michael P McNellis Department Chair & Professor of Philosophy
RESULTS: ALL Yes, with one abstention. Zero No’s.