{"id":279,"date":"2024-05-01T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T12:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/thebachirp\/?p=279"},"modified":"2024-05-06T12:14:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T16:14:30","slug":"the-ba-chirp-may-issue-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/thebachirp\/2024\/05\/01\/the-ba-chirp-may-issue-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The BA Chirp: May Issue 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy May!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Commencement is May 4th. It’s a great time to pause and celebrate our students as they embark on a new journey in their lives. It also provides the opportunity to reflect on how our university-wide mission connects us –to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives<\/em><\/span>. Whether you’ve worked directly with students in your offices, served them in the food halls, beautified the campus, worked with them on projects, or mentored them along the way you’ve made an impact and helped them reach this milestone. Though their lives and experiences have been enriched by their time at Ball State, their presence and our interactions with them have also enriched our experiences and helped us to live more meaningfully.<\/p>\n

Conversations with the President<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"In April, President Mearns visited our division and spoke with VP Alan Finn in a conversation-style chat. He shared his Ball State why, talked about what brings him fulfillment and meaning in his job, answered our questions, and shared some fun facts.\u00a0 Thank you to VP Alan Finn for facilitating the conversation, to President Mearns for chatting with us, and to all those who took time out of their schedules to attend.<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you need support as an employee or manager, please take advantage of the resources offered through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). \u00a0Ball State provides up to five sessions, free of charge, to all employees and their family members per issue. Services are confidential. For more information, visit Telus Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Ball State University (bsu.edu)<\/a>. You matter!<\/p>\n

Kudos<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Access Awards<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Each year Disability Services presents Access Awards to members of the Ball State community who go above and beyond in providing access. In April of this year, two Business Affairs employees, Mike Hill, Supervisor of Bus Operations, and Kevin Limle, Demand Response Bus Driver, were awarded for their transportation efforts and accommodations for students registered with Disability Services. Join us in congratulating Mike and Kevin. Thanks for demonstrating excellent customer service and taking care of our students!<\/p>\n

Coach Training EDU<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Please join us in congratulating Jenni Flanagan who recently obtained her associate-level Essential Life Coach Certification through Coach Training EDU. She is now eligible to take the exam and submit coaching documentation for the International Coach Federation (ICF) credential and is one step closer to becoming ICF-certified. Way to go, Jenni! We are proud of your accomplishment and know it will serve you well in your current role.<\/p>\n

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News from Our BA Leaders<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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People and Culture \u2013 Darrell Clark<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Office for People and Culture raised $186 in one week to sponsor the third annual Autism Celebration hosted by Autism Rocks, Inc. As a sponsor of the event, their logo was listed on the back of the event t-shirts! The team also wore blue to support autism awareness on April 2<\/span>nd<\/span> which was World Autism Awareness Day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ball State Sustainability \u2013 Margaret Lo<\/strong>\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be part of the Sustainability Action Plan Creation – Survey<\/span><\/p>\n

As Ball State prepares to create a Strategic Sustainability Action Plan, we are reaching out to campus stakeholders to see what they consider to be campus priorities. The survey will take 8-10 minutes to complete. We are eager to learn about the campus community\u2019s experiences and hear your recommendations for future efforts. We want to hear from you! You can find the survey here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrations<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Milestone Moments<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jenna Petefish, University Tax and Business Advisor, is expecting! The Controller\u2019s Office, Accounts Payable (AP), and Student Financial Services (SFS) surprised Jenna with a baby shower to celebrate the upcoming arrival of her baby girl in mid-June. Congratulations Jenna! We wish you the best in your delivery and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\t\t