The BA Chirp

A blog to keep you in the know

Author: Kamille Webb

  • 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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  • Warm Welcomes – December 2024
    December 2, 2024 by

    A BIG warm welcome and congratulations to the new Cardinals who joined the Business Affairs family in November! Matthew Alexander Food Service Worker Angela Anthony Substitute Bus Driver Brooklyn Buchanan Food Service Cashier Jesse Carpenter Food Service Custodian Bradley Gonzalez Food Service Cashier Lisa Huddleston Substitute Bus Driver Angel Johnson Food Service Worker Ryan Langley […]

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  • The BA Chirp: December Issue 2024
    December 2, 2024 by

    December invites us all to reconnect with what truly matters. As we approach the holiday and our Days of Beneficence, take time to relax, reflect, unwind, and be present with family and friends. As we celebrate the close of another year, we look forward to the continuation of the good things we’ve started in 2024 […]

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  • 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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