Engagement Steering Committee Andrea Gager Associate Director of IR, Analysis & Planning Office of Institutional Research Darryl Uy Director of Admission Admission Gwen Lexow AVP for Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator President’s Office Krystie Wilfong Associate College Librarian, Collections/Scholarly Communications Information & Library Services Lauren Danie-Briggs Director of Employee Experience Human Resources Lindsey…

Good Afternoon, Colleagues! We are excited to share an important update to the institutional staff engagement work. After our call for committee volunteers from the campus community, we are happy to report that we received over 70 nominations from across every division! Taking into account individual preferences and trying to balance the various working groups, the rosters are now complete…

Hi everyone, Please check out our Fall 2024 HR Newsletter attached. This edition features articles and resources dedicated to wellbeing, including Bates B Well partnership with Physiology First, a Call to Action for engagement working groups, and more! Enjoy your day, Lauren  —Lauren Danie-Briggs, SHRM-CPDirector of Employee Experience

Dear Campus Colleagues, As President Jenkins shared earlier this month, it’s been a busy summer. Here’s a quick recap: Over the last several weeks, members of senior leadership have been reviewing their divisional engagement survey results with team leaders and are now developing action plans based on that survey feedback. These key goals and initiatives…

Good Morning, everyone,  Attached is the July edition of the employee newsletter. This edition features information about the Staff Engagement Survey, preventative care, a B-Well announcement, an Enrichment Week photos recap, anniversaries, new hires, and more! If you have any questions, please reach out to Human Resources at 207-786-6140 or hrdept@bates.edu.  Hope your Wednesday goes swimmingly! Take care,  Rebecca (Becs)…

Good Afternoon Staff Colleagues- Thank you to everyone who attended the Staff Engagement and Well-being Survey presentations held this past Tuesday in Commons. We are excited to share that between the two in-person sessions and zoom attendees, we had over 180 staff members participate in the discussion!  This show of interest and support truly reflects our mission…

The health and well-being of staff at Bates College shapes the lives of all members of the Bates College community — students, staff, and faculty. Understanding deeply the varied experiences of our staff community is a critical part of continuing to improve how we work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable campus environment.

Good Morning Staff Colleagues- We wanted to remind you that representatives from Rankin Climate will be on campus next Tuesday, May 21st, to present the results of the Staff Engagement and Wellness Survey. While we are hopeful that many of you will attend in person, we have also created Zoom links for those who cannot make it…

To All Bates Staff– We are excited to share that the final survey participation numbers are in, and they are FANTASTIC!! 457 staff completed the survey, which means68.1% of eligible participants took the time to share their experiences, offering meaningful feedback, insights, and recommendations to the college. We are grateful for your honest input and clear commitment to…

Dear colleagues, I want to thank you for taking the time to complete the employee engagement survey. Nearly two-thirds of our core staff responded, a rate that compares quite favorably with institutions of similar size. The collected data is now being analyzed, and the results will be shared with employees in late May. After receiving…

Good Afternoon Everyone! The Employee Engagement Working Group is happy to share the latest participation rates for the Staff Engagement and Well-being Survey. We are pleased to report that we have seen significant upticks in all areas except for our per diem (on call) and seasonal groups, despite additional outreach. We will continue our efforts…

Hello Everyone! The Employee Engagement Working Group is excited to share our latest survey participation rates with you. After only two weeks, we are closing in on a 50% completion rate!  Thank you to all who have completed the process and to those colleagues who continue to encourage other staff to share their thoughts and experiences by taking…

To All Bates Staff– On the heels of President Jenkin’s invitation yesterday, the Climate Survey Working Group would like to thank you in advance for participating in the Employee Engagement and Well-being Survey! As of this afternoon, over 23% of staff have taken the time to share their feedback and start the process of building a Better…

Dear Staff Colleagues, I write to follow up on my message of February 6 and invite you to complete the Bates campus climate survey. You may find the survey here at bates.edu/survey.  It should take about 20 minutes to complete the survey, and I encourage you to answer all questions as frankly and thoroughly as possible.…

Dear Staff Colleagues, As you know, Bates is in the midst of a process of working to better understand the sense of well-being and engagement among the members of our staff. An Employee Engagement Working Group has been active since last fall, and the next step in its work will be a survey designed to…

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of the Employee Engagement Working Group, we are thrilled to announce a collaboration between Bates and Rankin Climate, a renowned leader in campus climate assessments. Recognizing the importance of prioritizing our community’s engagement, health, and happiness, our work with Ranking Climate will provide valuable insights into the…

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Employee Engagement Working Group, I am pleased to share an update about our work. The Working Group came together this August and meets bi-weekly. The group began by establishing meeting norms and has met four times. We determined our work’s scope, focus, and timeline, reviewed data, and performed a…

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Employee Engagement Working Group, I am pleased to share an update about our work. The Working Group came together this August and meets bi-weekly. The group began by establishing meeting norms and has met four times. We determined our work’s scope, focus, and timeline, reviewed data, and performed a…