No one likes sending an email and never receiving a response, but it's not uncommon. Lightcome/iStock/Getty Images Plus As a challenging academic year drew to a close in May 2026, I sent an email to 12 administrators at the college where I teach, thanking them for their work during the year. Several years ago, when I served as part of the administration, I would have taken special note of such an email. So, I was a bit taken aback when only a fe…