Recommendation from the Faith Task Force:
Establish a task force by spring of 2012 to identify ways Gustavus can best address the observed pattern of a diminishing baseline of knowledge at the academic level by incoming students, so as to nurture in students a mature understanding of the Christian faith.
Additional explanation:
The task force could consist of representation from the Religion Department, Chaplains’ Office, Office of Church Relations, Association of Congregations clergy, other clergy, and congregation youth leaders. This task force may identify program resources needed at the congregation level to support initiatives to formulate a better basic understanding of a student’s own faith heritage and comprehension of the basic tenets of the Christian faith.
This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:
Identify ways Gustavus can address a diminishing baseline of knowledge at the academic level, so as to nurture in students a mature understanding of the Christian faith.
This recommendation was placed is Tier 2 and is being monitored by the Provost and Dean of the College.