Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force:
Adopt and strongly communicate a campus-wide statement that defines and actively supports diversity in all its many guises, including sexual orientation and gender identity, immigrant identity, first language, race, ethnic origin, physical ability, nationality, political, religious, socioeconomic, and geographic differences.
Additional explanation:
Gustavus, in its strategic plan and mission statement, has made a commitment to being a diverse community. In order to do this well, it is essential to have a common understanding of our definition and position on diversity. This will provide a framework for communication, affirmation, and accountability.
This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:
Adopt and strongly communicate a campus wide statement and infuse written communication with clear, strong, and consistent references to the College’s commitment to diversity that defines and actively supports diversity in all its many forms.
This recommendation was placed is Tier 1 and is being monitored by the President.