The BA Chirp

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Month: November 2024

  • Enduring Values: Gratitude – Live by it
    November 25, 2024 by

    It’s the final week of our month-long celebration of our Enduring Value, Gratitude. John F. Kennedy said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”  How do you embody the values and principles that you appreciate in others?

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  • Enduring Value: Gratitude – Five things
    November 18, 2024 by

    It’s week three of our month-long celebration of our Enduring Value, Gratitude. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” List five good […]

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  • Enduring Value: Gratitude -In words
    November 4, 2024 by

    Today starts our month-long celebration of our Enduring Value, Gratitude. Ball State defines gratitude as our commitment to express appreciation to others and to demonstrate our gratitude through our actions. Margaret Cousins said, “Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.”  Think about […]

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  • The BA Chirp: November Issue 2024
    November 4, 2024 by

    November It’s November, friends- the month traditionally associated with gratitude. We’re joining in on the thankfulness to celebrate our 1-year blog anniversary!  Cue the excitement and cheers.  Thank you for engaging with us and coming along for our journey. We hope you’ve enjoyed it and found the content valuable. We’d like your feedback. Please take […]

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  • The Elements of Engagement: Q3
    November 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. Q3.  At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day.  Know Me:  Employees want to maximize their contribution. […]

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  • Warm Welcomes – November 2024
    November 1, 2024 by

    A BIG warm welcome and congratulations to the new Cardinals who joined the Business Affairs family in October! Barbara Boyd Custodian Relief and Project Sarah Bray Food Service Worker Coriana Colon Food Service Worker Nicole Cook Custodian Relief and Project Jonathon Hawn Facilities and Landscape Worker/ CDL Sarah Jones University Catering Assistant Manager Shelby Thompson […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Meet Brady Quinn
    November 1, 2024 by

    Meet Brady Quinn, a student employee who works in Business Affairs at the front desk. Brady is a junior majoring in Finance and Insurance & Risk Management. Why did you decide to come to Ball State? -Brady: I loved the size of the campus! How is your work in Business Affairs shaping your academic experience? -Brady: […]

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  • Workiversaries – November 2024
    November 1, 2024 by

    Happy WORKIVERSARY to all of our Business Affairs family who have reached one year or more of service in November! We are thankful for all that you do. William Broyles Carpenter 38 Samuel Richardson Field Facilities Attendant 29 Nancy Burns Food Service Cashier 28 Rochelle Vance Food Service Worker 27 Reta Martin Cook I 27 […]

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  • The Story of Internal Audit & Advisory Services
    November 1, 2024 by

    Provide a summary of the work performed and services offered in your area. Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity aimed at adding value and improving an organization’s operations. The purpose of the Internal Audit function at Ball State University (University) is to strengthen the University’s ability to create, protect, and sustain […]

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