Rate My Professor Nick Bates

In his current role, Nick Bates oversees the management and operations of Salmond College, an affiliated residential college established in 1971 that provides housing for up to 238 undergraduate students. His work emphasizes building a strong sense of community, drawing from principles like those at Cumberland College, including the mottos 'A Community with Heart and Soul' and AWHI, which represent academic achievement, well-being, home, and identity. Bates' daily responsibilities encompass coordinating with staff and senior tutors, engaging directly with residents for academic advice and pastoral care, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols, organizing social and community events, and facilitating evening activities. Residing in the Head's residence on site with his wife Rachel and son Harry, while their other children Kezia, Heidi, and George live in Dunedin, Bates brings a family-oriented approach to his leadership. Through these efforts, he contributes to enhancing the overall student residential experience within Campus and Collegiate Life Services at the University of Otago.