2024 ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators

In post-pandemic classrooms, instructors strive to respond to demands for increased flexibility for student needs while keeping their students on track. Meeting these expectations in large introductory courses comes with the potential for hundreds of email responses and mentally taxing decisions about making allowances for students while maintaining fairness to others. This balancing act can lead to educator burnout and negatively impact student retention and curriculum development as one collapses under the burden. We have designed a system that encourages inclusivity, is well received by students, and reduces the workload on instructors by using student feedback and evidence-based practices.