Celebrating Clayton Spencer Archives
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…
Bates Community Letter: Fall 2021
Dear Members of the Bates Community, As we settle into the rhythms of the academic year, I wanted to be…
Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism Work at Bates: Report on Progress and Planning
Introduction The work of equity, inclusion, and antiracism is central to achieving our core mission of providing an education that…
‘The Project of Truth-Seeking’: Remarks at Convocation, Aug. 31, 2021
I would like to think with you this morning about a project that is central to everything we do at…
Spring 2021 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its spring meeting virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Every standing committee of the…
May 2021 Financial Update for Faculty & Staff
Dear Colleagues, As we approach the end of the academic and fiscal years, I write to share an update on…
Statement on Chauvin Verdict
The verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin is in, and in this one, singular case, a measure of justice…
Standing with Our Asian and Asian-American Community Members
Dear Members of the Bates Community, As the world struggles with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see an…