Strategic Planning

Dear Members of the Bates Community,

Now that the fall semester is well underway, I thought I would share some thoughts on plans and priorities for our work together this year.

As I wrote in August, 2023–24 was an extraordinary year for Bates, full of moments of both celebration and challenge, community-building and collaboration. We have started the 2024–25 academic year on strong footing: with the wonderful new Class of 2028, some incredible Maine weather, and outstanding efforts in our classrooms and at our athletic facilities.