Dean Jones says:

"What you say makes sense...Tell you what:  I'll 'ease you' the role of supervising research assistants.  After all, I want to promote undergraduate research -- but not overwhelm you.  How does this proposal sound?

Year 1:  One graduate research assistant and no undergraduate research projects.

Year 2:  One graduate research assistant and two undergraduate research projects.

Year 3:  Two graduate research assistants and four undergraduate research projects.

Sound good?

Your response:

1.  "I accept your kind and generous offer."

2.  "No...I think I will forgo having any research assistants.  I will also forgo supervising any undergraduate research projects while I get my own research established."