Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force:
Build the financial resources necessary to attract and retain top students.
Additional explanation:
Alternatives to a four-year college degree are more numerous now than ever, which means the competition for qualified students is also more challenging. To remain a top academic destination, the College cannot afford to lose qualified students for the simple reason that they could not afford to attend Gustavus or that a better offer is available from a similar institution. Therefore, the College should invest in the financial resources necessary to attract ideal students and to meet or exceed competing offers they may receive.
This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:
Build the financial resources necessary to attract and retain top students, including dramatically increasing underrepresented student populations.
This recommendation was placed is Tier 1 and is being monitored by the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
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