We are told there is no right way to grieve. When a Counseling Department loses a beloved faculty member, rarely is there even time to spend dealing with the loss before moving forward with filling the open faculty line or finding adjuncts to cover classes. The absence of the former faculty can feel like the proverbial "elephant in the room" for both faculty and students. Faculty need time to process the loss and help students adapt to changes in their programs and faculty relationships. Challenges and experiences will be discussed and general strategies for effectiveness will be proposed.
