executive mba follow note response recent request status update sandra dial desire pursue executive mba program rice university follow discussion held sandra dial sally beck april 21 2000 sally indicated sandra strongly supported decision made regarding executive mba program agreed review proposal options presented sally indicated would need couple days review materials office present time sally continued follow sandra progress following day continued follow sandra provide status update monday may 8 th bryce baxter sandra supervisor received letter resignation without prior discussion sandra resignation intent result process stopped