Finance and Administration Archives

August 27, 2020

Important Update to Campus Policy

Dear Colleagues, Early in the summer we distributed the Bates Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan, which outlined the key…

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August 16, 2020

Sunday Night Commentary

Dear Colleagues, I hope you have had a safe and enjoyable August weekend.  While, as ever, I’d like to emphasize…

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August 9, 2020

Sunday Bates Challenge

Dear Colleagues, A Challenge As we enter the last two weeks before students arrive on campus, we need to ensure…

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August 6, 2020

Bates testing and consent form

Dear Colleagues, As indicated in the FAQ about employee COVID testing, all employees must sign a consent form prior to their first test.…

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July 26, 2020

Employee Testing Information

Dear Colleagues, I hope you’ve had a good weekend. A few quick items: Employee Testing Please see the HR website for…

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July 14, 2020

Important Clarification on Face Covering Policy

Dear Colleagues, Malcolm and I have received many questions about the face coverings policy, specifically involving exceptions to this policy.…

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June 10, 2020

June 10 Campus Update: New COVID Policies, and Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan

Dear Colleagues, I wrote May 27 with a campus update that previewed a summary of changes on campus to reduce…

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May 27, 2020

May 27, 2020 Campus Update

Dear Colleagues, As we reach the end of May and prepare to celebrate the accomplishments of the Bates Class of…

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May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020 Campus Update

Dear Colleagues, I write following last week’s State of Maine announcement and executive order from Governor Mills. This new order provides guidance…

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April 3, 2020

Update to Staff: Extension of Bates Work Arrangements

Dear Colleagues: I write to provide an update on college operations, specifically relating to support for employees who are unable…

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