Admission and ELCA Congregations Posted on October 9th, 2009 by Barb Larson Taylor

Recommendation from the Faith Task Force:

Pursue every avenue to support and recruit immigrant students from the surrounding region, including from Minnesota’s many ethnic Lutheran congregations.

Additional explanation:

This will involve an active collaboration with other ELCA institutions to educate the parents and prospective students in ELCA congregations about the benefits of attending an ELCA-affiliated college.

This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:

Increase opportunities for prospective students to come into contact with Gustavus by building stronger presence and partnerships with rostered leaders and alumni in ELCA congregations.

This recommendation was placed is Tier 1 and is being monitored by the Vice President for Enrollment Management.