The BA Chirp

A blog to keep you in the know

Author: Kamille Webb

  • Enduring Values: Innovation – Create it
    August 5, 2024 by

    Today starts our month-long celebration of our Enduring Value, Innovation.  “We commit to be creative, responsive, and progressive.” Alan Kay said, ‘The best way to predict the future is to create it.’ What are some ways your department is integrating innovative methods to establish a better future for generations (employees and students) to come?

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  • Trail Mix Time
    August 1, 2024 by

    August 31st is National Trail Mix Day. It happens to fall on a Saturday this year, but no worries. Celebrate the long holiday weekend by inviting your office mates to bring their favorite trail mix ingredients to build a trail mix bar. Get creative and tell a story with your snacks. Utilize the various ingredients […]

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  • Engagement and Loneliness
    August 1, 2024 by

    Engagement and Loneliness One in five employees globally report experiencing loneliness a lot in the previous day.  The World Health Organization reports that loneliness and social isolation have a serious impact on physical and mental health, quality of life and longevity.  These health risks are comparable to smoking daily, excessive drinking and obesity. According to the […]

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

    August is here. We’re ramping up for the new academic year. There’s lots of excitement in the air as we prepare to welcome new and returning students to BSU. They bring youthful optimism and a certain zest to campus. Most importantly, they remind us of why we are all here. Even if your work isn’t […]

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  • Workiversaries – August 2024
    August 1, 2024 by

    Happy WORKIVERSARY to all of our Business Affairs family who have reached one year or more of service in August! We are thankful for all that you do. Karen Adkins Senior Executive Director of Auxiliary Services for University Food, Beverage, Conference Services and Special Events 38 Mindy Kear Human Resources Partner 34 Dannie Campbell Stock […]

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  • Workiversaries – July 2024
    July 1, 2024 by

    Happy WORKIVERSARY to all of our Business Affairs family who have reached one year or more of service in July! We are thankful for all that you do. Ken Johnson Director of Printing Services 39 Gregory Graham Director of Facilities Planning 38 Monica Kappes Building Services Supervisor 33 Phil Lavanchy Pest Control Applicator 30 Kimbra […]

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  • Engagement matters to individuals
    July 1, 2024 by

    An employee’s engagement affects: reported levels of stress at work bringing home stress to family and friends anxiety and depression levels cholesterol levels When it comes to employee wellbeing, engagement levels have a much greater effect than other corporate policies such as hours worked, flextime and vacation time.     Sources: State of the American […]

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  • The Story of Learning & Development
    July 1, 2024 by

    Hello everyone!  My name is Charity Coffman and I am the Assistant Director of Organizational Development and Learning here at Ball State.  My role sits inside the Office of Engagement, Wellbeing, and Culture which is a part of the Office for People and Culture (formerly Human Resources.) What is the purpose of the work performed […]

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

    Hi, July. You are magic. You’re the midpoint, but also the 7th month. You’re at the threshold of the second half, but not too far along to course correct. You’re a good space and place to face anything holding us back from being our best selves. A thought to consider is whether we have created […]

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