April 30, 2024 Update

Outlined below are the dates/times that have been scheduled to share the results of the survey with our campus:

• On May 8th, Rankin Climate will review a summary of key findings with President Jenkins and some members of Human Resources 
  
• May 20th through May 21st, Sue Rankin and Melody Bundy from Rankin Climate will visit campus to present the findings of the survey, answer questions about the data analysis, and review next steps:
  
• Monday, May 20th:
  • 11:30am to 1:00pm: Presentation to Employee Engagement Working Group
  • 2:00-3:00pm: Presentation to Senior Leadership
• Tuesday, May 21st:
  • 10:00-11:00am: Presentation to the Bates Community, Commons 221-222
    Zoom Link
  • 1:30- 2:30pm: Presentation to the Bates Community, Commons 221-222
    Zoom Link

Thank you again for your continued support of this important engagement initiative. There will be many more opportunities for interested staff to participate in the months ahead, so please be thinking about how you might contribute to this critical work. We need you.

The Employee Engagement Working Group

Response Rate Results

The Bates College Staff Engagement and Well-Being Survey was open between Tuesday, February 27 and Friday, March 29.

Our response rate goal was for all staff at Bates College to participate in the survey. Every response matters and is valuable in providing the most beneficial feedback and results.

As of April 30, our response rate is 68.1 percent.

The collected data is now being analyzed, and the results will be shared with employees in late May. After receiving and reviewing the results, the next step will be to create an action plan based on the feedback you provided.

About the Survey

The campus staff engagement and well-being at Bates College shapes the lives of all of us. Understanding deeply the varied experiences of our community is a critical part of continuing to improve how we work toward creating a more inclusive and equitable campus environment.

That is the goal of the staff engagement survey. 

This assessment will allow us to better understand the experiences of our community. We know from the research that thriving campus climates contribute directly to overall success for students, staff, and faculty. The results will assist us in better understanding our learning, living, and working environments (what we are doing well and where there are challenges). This is an opportunity for you to ensure your voice is part of this effort.

Staff Engagement Matters

The research literature supports that the campus climate influences the levels to which students, faculty, and staff members thrive. People who feel connected and supported by their campus communities have a higher likelihood of success in every area of their lives.

Past Survey Info Sessions and Computer Lab Hours

A variety of survey info sessions and computer lab hours session were available to all employees between February 29 and March 29.

Learn More

• Engagement Working Group
• FAQs
• Letters from the President
• Project Presentation Slide Deck
• Take the Survey
• Timeline