Celebrating Clayton Spencer Archives
VPEI Search Update
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I write to thank you for your very helpful engagement throughout this spring’s search…
Welcome and Remarks at Class of 2020 Commencement Celebration, June 4, 2022
President Clayton Spencers welcome and remarks at the Class of 2020’s graduation celebration on June 4, 2022.
Spring 2022 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees returned to campus for its spring meeting from Thursday, May 5, through Saturday, May 7,…
Update on a Pending Union Issue
Dear Colleagues, This afternoon, we received word from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Washington, D.C. that they have…
Bates Sustainability Roadmap
Dear Members of the Bates Community, We are very pleased to share with you the final version of our Sustainability Roadmap,…
Winter 2022 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 4, 2022. Most standing committees of the…
Information on a Pending Union Issue
Dear Colleagues, In response to questions from faculty and staff, I write to address the union election and the college’s…
Update on Union Election
I write to provide an update on the union election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from January 6 through January 28. Ballots have been received by the regional office of the NLRB, but it was confirmed this afternoon that they will not be counted today as originally scheduled because a request for review of the appropriateness of the bargaining unit is pending before the NLRB and remains unresolved.
Equity and Inclusion: Call for VPEI Search Committee Nominations
Dear Colleagues, I write today with an update on the consultation process regarding the work of equity and inclusion at…
Fall 2021 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its fall meeting virtually on Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30, 2021. Every…