{"id":9697,"date":"2019-07-22T09:21:01","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T13:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/?page_id=9697"},"modified":"2026-08-31T13:51:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T17:51:51","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:44.45%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bates College is a national leader in delivering an exceptional liberal arts education to a diverse and talented community of students. Our faculty are consequential and accomplished scholars and artists producing transformative educational experiences that help shape the world. A Bates education balances building broad knowledge across distinct modes of inquiry with a depth of understanding within a specific field of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our goal is to create an environment that fosters the collaborative and respectful development of critical and independent thinking and learning \u2013 skills necessary for meaningful&nbsp;contributions to ongoing and sustainable development of humanity. These web pages offer a portal to Bates\u2019 academic world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:22.22%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2025\/06\/JoanneNarrow.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"202\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2025\/06\/JoanneNarrow.webp\" alt=\"Photo Joanne Roberts\" class=\"wp-image-18809\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Joanne Roberts, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-garnet-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/new-faculty-resources\/\">New Faculty Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/welcome\/hiring-and-personnel\/current-faculty-job-postings\/\">Faculty Positions Currently Available<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/academics\/\">Academics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/faculty\/\">Faculty Profiles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/relevant-calendars\/\">DOF Calendars<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/governance\/the-faculty-handbook\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/governance\/the-faculty-handbook\/\">The Faculty Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/chairs\/division-department-program-chairs\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/chairs\/division-department-program-chairs\/\">Chairs and Division Chairs roster<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome New Faculty<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are so glad you are joining the Bates professoriate. We&#8217;re looking forward to working with you and seeing you on campus. As you begin your work we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/new-faculty-resources\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof-2\/new-faculty-resources\/\">resources and support<\/a>. Don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us at 207-786-6066, deanoffaculty@bates.edu, or drop by the first floor Lane Hall anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Openings &#8211; Faculty Employment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the next step in your academic career. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/welcome\/hiring-and-personnel\/current-faculty-job-postings\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/welcome\/hiring-and-personnel\/current-faculty-job-postings\/\">Discover Career Opportunities at Bates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-18981 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2025\/07\/250522_Commencement_Chairs_Setup_0237-900x600.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2025\/07\/250522_Commencement_Chairs_Setup_0237-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2025\/07\/250522_Commencement_Chairs_Setup_0237-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2025\/07\/250522_Commencement_Chairs_Setup_0237-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2025\/07\/250522_Commencement_Chairs_Setup_0237-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2025\/07\/250522_Commencement_Chairs_Setup_0237-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2025\/07\/250522_Commencement_Chairs_Setup_0237.webp 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#6e6d58\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>ACADEMICS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Majors<br>Minors<br>Concentrations<br>Curriculum<br>Study Abroad<br>Academic Information<br>Degree Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-garnet-button with-arrow with-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/academics\/\">Discover all Bates has to offer <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-boards hover-boards\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2026\/06\/171201_Neuroscience_EEG_0272.webp)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>What does excellence in the classroom look like?<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/teaching-and-pedagogical-innovation\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Pedagogical Innovation<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Teaching and Pedagogical Innovation<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>What does excellence in the classroom look like?<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/teaching-and-pedagogical-innovation\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Pedagogical Innovation<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Teaching and Pedagogical Innovation<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2026\/08\/260325_Baltasar_Fra-Molinero_HISP_LALS-340_8713.webp)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>The exceptional Bates faculty<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/faculty\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover outstanding teacher-scholars<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Faculty Profiles<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>The exceptional Bates faculty<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/faculty\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover outstanding teacher-scholars<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Faculty Profiles<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-boards hover-boards\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2026\/08\/260323_Myron_Beasley_Intro_AMST_3337.jpg)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Supporting outstanding scholarship<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/research-and-creative-work\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Resources and Support<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Research and Creative Work <br>Support<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Supporting outstanding scholarship<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/research-and-creative-work\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Resources and Support<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Research and Creative Work <br>Support<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2026\/08\/260323_Rebecca_-Herzig_GSS400A_Seminar_3664.jpg)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Guidance for Faculty<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/reappointment-tenure-and-promotion\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Career Progress<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Guidance for Faculty<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/reappointment-tenure-and-promotion\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Career Progress<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-boards hover-boards\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof-2\/files\/2026\/07\/240326_Religious_Studies_Dinner_0548-edit.webp)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Student support and guidance throughout their Bates career<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/academic-advising-and-student-support\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Resources to Support Outstanding Advising<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Academic Advising &amp; Student Support<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Student support and guidance throughout their Bates career<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/academic-advising-and-student-support\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Resources to Support Outstanding Advising<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Academic Advising &amp; Student Support<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2026\/08\/260324_Samurai_McGaughey_0114.jpg)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Find the next step in your academic career<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/hiring-and-recruitment\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Resources for Effective Searches<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Hiring and Recruitment<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Find the next step in your academic career<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/hiring-and-recruitment\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Resources for Effective Searches<\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Hiring and Recruitment<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-boards hover-boards\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/files\/2026\/06\/Calendar-screenshot-edit.webp)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>Faculty support and resources<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/about\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover the Dean of Faculty&#8217;s Office <\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Dean&#8217;s Office and Administration<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>Faculty support and resources<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/about\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover the Dean of Faculty&#8217;s Office <\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Dean&#8217;s Office and Administration<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-framework-hover-board hover-board\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof-2\/files\/2026\/07\/Hathorn-Bell.webp)\"><div class=\"_height\"><div class=\"_initially-hidden\"><p>The backbone of the college <\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/shared-governance-chairs-committees\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Shared Governance <\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><h2>Shared Governance<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"_height _utility-clone\"><p>The backbone of the college <\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/shared-governance-chairs-committees\/\" class=\"sitewide-cta _secondary _outline \"><span>Discover Shared Governance <\/span><svg class=\"arrow\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"><path d=\"M67.34,15.9a3.55,3.55,0,1,0-5,5L87.85,46.44H3.53a3.56,3.56,0,0,0,0,7.11H87.85L62.3,79.06a3.62,3.62,0,0,0,0,5,3.53,3.53,0,0,0,5,0l31.6-31.6a3.47,3.47,0,0,0,0-5Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><h2>Shared Governance<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offices Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/academics\/\">Academic Departments and Programs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/center-inclusive-teaching-learning\/\">Center for Inclusive Teaching (CITL)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/museum\/\">Museum <br>of Art<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/student-academic-support-center\/\">Student Academic Support Center<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/bates-morse-mountain-shortridge\/\">Bates Morse Mountain and Shortridge<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/fellowships\/\">Graduate <br>Fellowships<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/registrar\/\">Office of <br>the Registrar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/student-writing-language-center\/\">Student Writing and Language Center<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.batesdancefestival.org\/\">Bates Dance <br>Festival (BDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/harward\/\">The Harward <br>Center<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/grants\/\">Office of Research and Sponsored Programs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-garnet-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/science-resource-support-services\/\">Science Resources Support Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill large-button large-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/dof\/about\/\">About the Dean of Faculty&#8217;s Office<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-blue wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notes from the Dean:<\/strong> The Dean sends periodic updates to the faculty and staff. They are <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1lK-we-kBIpCR2iqXtbEge28YrABXz0y0?usp=drive_link\">linked here<\/a> as a helpful archive for the community. Note these are available to the Bates community only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship in Action<\/h4>\n\n\n<section class=\"faculty-aggregator-container\">\n\t<div class=\"faculty-aggregator\" style=\"--story-count:3\">\t<a class=\"_story\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2026\/09\/17\/reentry-sisters-join-bates-classes\/\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260812_Campus_4808-400x267.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260812_Campus_4808-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260812_Campus_4808-900x600.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260812_Campus_4808-942x628.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260812_Campus_4808-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260812_Campus_4808-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260812_Campus_4808.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"_text-section\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"_story-date\">Sep 17, 2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"_story-title\">Reentry Sisters join Bates courses<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"_faculty-link-list\">Featuring: <span class=\"_faculty-tag\">Amy Bradfield Douglass<\/span> <span class=\"_faculty-tag\">Laura C. Balladur<\/span> <span class=\"_faculty-tag\">Stephanie Kelley-Romano<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\t<a class=\"_story\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2026\/09\/17\/bates-welcomes-the-last-of-this-years-new-faculty\/\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/08\/260722_ADM_Ian_Tour_6107-400x267.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/08\/260722_ADM_Ian_Tour_6107-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/08\/260722_ADM_Ian_Tour_6107-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/08\/260722_ADM_Ian_Tour_6107.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"_text-section\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"_story-date\">Sep 17, 2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"_story-title\">Bates welcomes the last of this year&#8217;s new faculty<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"_faculty-link-list\">Featuring: <span class=\"_faculty-tag\">Camille A. Borders<\/span> <span class=\"_faculty-tag\">P. Khalil Saucier<\/span> <span class=\"_faculty-tag\">Curtis S. Morrill<\/span> <span class=\"_faculty-tag\">Leonardo dos Anjos Cunha<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\t<a class=\"_story\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/2026\/09\/04\/opening-convocation-at-bates-welcomes-class-of-2030-encouraging-evolution-positive-social-influence\/\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260901_Convocation_9098-1-e1788550018121-400x140.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260901_Convocation_9098-1-e1788550018121-400x140.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260901_Convocation_9098-1-e1788550018121-900x315.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260901_Convocation_9098-1-e1788550018121-1200x421.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260901_Convocation_9098-1-e1788550018121-1536x538.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260901_Convocation_9098-1-e1788550018121-200x70.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/174\/files\/2026\/09\/260901_Convocation_9098-1-e1788550018121.webp 1940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"_text-section\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"_story-date\">Sep 4, 2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"_story-title\">Opening Convocation at Bates welcomes Class of 2030, encouraging evolution, positive social influence<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"_faculty-link-list\">Featuring: <span class=\"_faculty-tag\">Myronn E. 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