Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force:
Pursue every avenue to support and recruit immigrant students from the surrounding region.
Additional explanation:
Assess whether and how we encourage immigrant youth in the region to prepare for, pursue, and attain a college education at Gustavus. Research what peer institutions are doing in this regard, including their policies on undocumented students and support for non-English speaking parents. Based on the data and insights gathered, strengthen existing partnerships and develop new partnerships and alliances with communities and organizations. Provide online admission information in multiple languages. The immigrant community in Southern Minnesota is growing. Engaging this population and presenting a Gustavus education as a viable option will require an active, intentional, and culturally competent approach.
This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:
Pursue every avenue to support and recruit immigrant students from the surrounding region, including from Minnesota’s many ethnic Lutheran congregations.
This recommendation was placed is Tier 1 and is being monitored by the Vice President for Enrollment Management.