Simple Protocol

I was a little disappointed few days ago because a graduate school failed in simple protocol.  I almost got embarrassed if I have not checked their office. hehehe...

A few months ago, I received an email asking whether I will be attending graduation rites or not.  So, I replied, "Yes, will be there because I good friend is graduating."  Afterwards, I have not received any communications.  A few days before graduation, I decided to call up the office and inquire what is the call time.  And to my surprise, I was informed that only faculty who have taught two courses and above will be allowed to march with the graduates.  Of course, with modesty, I said, "Oh, ok, no worries!"  I taught my first course only this term.

I thought, this is graduate school and yet they failed in simple protocol especially on treatment with their graduate school professors.  They should have not asked me in the first place whether I would attend graduation or not; or they should have replied to my email that I am not yet allowed to march with the graduates for the following reasons.  Better, if they could have just sent the policies about that matter to all faculty.  At first, I really felt embarrassed when I asked what was the call time and I would get such a reply.  And it would even be a greater embarrassment if I went there in my toga and would be asked to step aside.  Good thing, God moved me to ask and save me from all of those embarrassment.

It was not really a big deal for me. I attended the graduation by the way.  I did not boycott it... hehehe

But isn't it incredible for a graduate school who teaches graduate studies to miss out simple protocol!!! Maybe it is simple, that is why such simple things are oftentimes neglected.  Anyway, past is past.  I just want to blog this for my personal record purposes only... hehehe