Office of the President Archives
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…
Winter 2021 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting virtually on Friday, February 5, 2021. The meeting followed more than…
Fall 2020 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its fall meeting virtually on Friday, October 30, 2020. The ongoing global COVID-19 health…
Spring 2020 Board Meeting Summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its spring meeting virtually on Friday, May 1, 2020, after most standing committees of…
Important COVID-19 update for staff
Dear Colleagues: I write with an important update about the college’s continued response to the COVID-19 situation. Beginning immediately, Bates…
Urgent information about timely departure from campus
Dear Students, I write to ask that you respond with a greater sense of urgency to the public health crisis…
March 13 COVID-19 announcement
Dear Members of the Bates Community, I write to share important news about Bates’ response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19…
Message regarding college response to COVID-19
Dear Families, Many of you may have heard the news that one of our NESCAC peer institutions has announced that…
Winter 2020 Board of Trustees meeting summary
The Bates Board of Trustees held its winter meeting in Cambridge, Massachusetts from January 30 through February 1, 2020. The…
October 2019 Board of Trustees meeting summary
The Bates Board of Trustees was on campus for its fall meeting on October 24 through October 26, 2019. Each…