The BA Chirp

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Month: October 2024

  • Enduring Value: Excellence – Shared Vision
    October 28, 2024 by

    It’s the final week of our month-long celebration of our Enduring Value, Excellence. Excellence can be as strong a uniting force as solid vision. -Azim Premji Reflect on when you witnessed or experienced excellence in a team or organization. How did the pursuit of excellence contribute to a shared vision among team members?

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  • Enduring Value: Excellence in the Ordinary
    October 14, 2024 by

    It’s week two of our month-long celebration of our Enduring Value, Excellence. “Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.” – John Gardner Think about a time when you approached a routine task with care and attention to detail. What actions did you take to elevate the ordinary task? How did your commitment to excellence impact […]

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  • Enduring Value: Excellence – Team Confidence
    October 7, 2024 by

    Today starts our month-long celebration of our Enduring Value, Excellence. Ball State defines excellence as committing to excel in all that we do. Joe Paterno said, “When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality.” Take a moment to reflect on your personal workplace behaviors. Have you identified any that might […]

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  • Warm Welcomes – October 2024
    October 1, 2024 by

    A BIG warm welcome and congratulations to the new Cardinals who joined the Business Affairs family in September! Jami Brenneman Human Resources Records Specialist Ella Dowden Food Service Worker Demetrius Erby Food Service Custodian Jeanine Fernatt Food Concept Group Leader Andrew Hall Food Service Worker DaQuez Johnson Field Facilities Attendant Ryan Lynn Custodian Kylen Myren […]

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  • Workiversaries – October 2024
    October 1, 2024 by

    Happy WORKIVERSARY to all of our Business Affairs family who have reached one year or more of service in October! We are thankful for all that you do. Dawn Rench Building Services Supervisor 32 Kevin Ward Maintenance Supervisor 29 Janese Gonzales Custodial Group Leader 27 Jon Ganion Custodian Relief and Project 25 Bobby Barker Painter 24 […]

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  • The BA Chirp: October Issue 2024
    October 1, 2024 by

    October We’ve made it through the last stretch of the summer. The leaves have turned beautiful colors creating beautiful scenery all over campus and the weather is slightly cooler some days. The transition is apparent in nature. How do you transition into fall? Does this month inspire you? Do you have traditions or activities you […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Meet Emmanuella Boateng
    October 1, 2024 by

    Meet Emmanuella Nyama Boateng, a student employee who works in the Budget Office and the front desk in Business Affairs. Emmanuella is a senior majoring in Economics. Why did you decide to come to Ball State? -Emmanuella: I chose Ball State University because of its strong economics program, which provides a solid foundation for my […]

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  • The Elements of Engagement: Q2
    October 1, 2024 by

    The Elements of Engagement provide a framework for understanding and meeting employees’ workplace needs. Behind each of the 12 items lies a fundamental need that employees and teams require to be successful. Q2.  I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right.  Free Me from Unnecessary Stress:  Employees need the resources, […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Meet Elizabeth Voelz
    October 1, 2024 by

    Meet Elizabeth Voelz, a student employee who works at the front desk in Business Affairs and the President’s office. Elizabeth is a junior majoring in Communications with a minor in Hospitality Management. Get to know her better: Why did you decide to come to Ball State? I came to Ball State for a few different […]

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