On August 2, 2020, the AAUP chapter sent the faculty chair an Equity Letter with a request that it be presented to the college president and her cabinet. The letter reflected on the administration’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and associated budgetary concerns. It asserted the principles of shared governance and that consultation with the faculty on measures that affect the college’s mission is essential. The letter contained specific recommendations on how to make any budgetary adjustments equitable to minimize disparities and protect the Whitman student experience. The Equity Letter was circulated to the faculty at large.