The BA Chirp

A blog to keep you in the know

Author: Kamille Webb

  • The BA Chirp: February Issue 2025
    February 6, 2025 by

    A Message from Alan Gratitude.  That is the value that I’ve been thinking about since I announced that I am leaving Ball State for another opportunity.  I am grateful for this place, all of you, the work that you all do, and how you go about it.  While this change is what I believe is […]

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  • Warm Welcomes – February 2025
    February 6, 2025 by

    A BIG warm welcome and congratulations to the new Cardinals who joined the Business Affairs family in January! Ezekiel Blevins Food Service Worker Simon Gardner Food Service Worker Caitlynn Ground Food Service Worker Bryce McAbee Food Service Worker Dallas Moon Food Service Worker Elizabeth Sharkitt University Dining Supervisor Tommie Taylor Substitute Bus Driver Connor Thomas […]

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  • The Elements of Engagement: Q6
    February 6, 2025 by

    The 12 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. Q6:  There is someone at work who encourages my development.    Help Me Grow: The sixth element of engagement is about encouraging […]

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  • Workiversaries – February 2025
    February 6, 2025 by

    Happy WORKIVERSARY to all of our Business Affairs family who have reached one or more years of service in February! We are thankful for all that you do. Susan Taylor Staff Architect 34 Scott Parkison Pre Press Coordinator 33 Chris Warner Office Assistant 31 Elaine Burrell University Dining Card Systems Coordinator 22 Gary White Plumber […]

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  • Warm Welcomes – January 2025
    January 7, 2025 by

    A BIG warm welcome and congratulations to the new Cardinals who joined the Business Affairs family in December! Zoe Barlow Food Service Worker Kalle Callahan Food Service Worker Amy Ertle Custodian Relief and Project Brae Mock Food Service Worker Elijah Stephens Food Service Worker Kevin Trowbridge Custodian Relief and Project Damon Wilkins Food Service Worker […]

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  • The BA Chirp: January Issue 2025
    January 7, 2025 by

    A Message from Alan I want to welcome everyone to 2025, and back to campus for those of us that were able to take advantage of the Days of Beneficence.  I know that some of you work those days, and we all appreciate it.  I hope you all were able to take some time to […]

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  • Workiversaries – January 2025
    January 7, 2025 by

    Happy WORKIVERSARY to all of our Business Affairs family who have reached one or more years of service in January! We are thankful for all that you do. Brenda Griffey Director of Building Services 48 Tonia Deane Materials Handler 31 James Salmon Plumber 27 Diane Drake Senior Human Resources Partner 24 Gregory Privett Heat Plant […]

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  • The Elements of Engagement: Q5
    January 7, 2025 by

    The 12 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. Q5:  My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person. Care About Me: The fifth element of engagement is […]

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  • Workiversaries – December 2024
    December 2, 2024 by

    Happy WORKIVERSARY to all of our Business Affairs family who have reached one year or more of service in December! We are thankful for all that you do. Kimberly Beatty Custodian 37 Philip Clay Manager of Physical Education Athletic Grounds and Facilities 33 Angela Pickett Financial Reporting and Space Specialist 30 Julie Allison Project Administrator […]

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  • The Elements of Engagement: Q4
    December 2, 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. Q4: In last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work. Help Me See My Value:  The fourth element […]

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