The week of the exam my father, who is also a professor and was visiting UMass on sabbatical, and I went to Target and Wal-Mart to purchase as many...

The week of the exam my father, who is also a professor and was visiting UMass on sabbatical, and I went to Target and Wal-Mart to purchase as many clipboards as they had. The students managed the best they could and persevered. I think we owe it to our students to provide physical surroundings that enhance learning not encumber it. Can I extend my tenure decision year (TDY)?