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Academic Affairs and CVR Partnership
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Strengthen the partnership between the Center for Vocational Reflection and Academic Affairs relating to mentoring, vocational advising, and reflection on experiential learning. Additional explanation: The Center for Vocational Reflection serves as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaborations. Since its conception in 2001, the Center for Vocational Reflection has taken […]
Linnaeus Symposium Funding
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Secure continuing support for the biennial Linnaeus Symposium. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop permanent funding for full-time positions of the Linnaeus Arboretum staff and secure continuing support for the Linnaeus Symposium. This recommendation was placed is Tier […]
Disseminating Campus Lectures and Programs
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Provide infrastructure and staffing to support appropriate technologies for disseminating campus lectures and signature programs to a broader off-campus audience (e.g. Nobel Conference, MAYDAY!). This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Provide infrastructure and staffing to support appropriate technologies for […]
Create Alumni Center
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create an on-campus alumni center to serve as a visible sign of the institution’s commitment to alumni and their role in the ongoing success of Gustavus. Additional explanation: This is important because alumni are the living exemplars of Gustavus, its core values, and its brand promise. This space should […]
Shared Interest Group Volunteer Support
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create a volunteer support structure to expand shared interest groups maximizing what is already occurring organically among alumni and moving beyond the staff-driven departmental/activity-based or geographic groups (e.g., football alumni, music alumni, regional chapters). This recommendation was placed in the Lifelong Engagement Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: […]
Career Experience Options for Students
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Expand the types of career experience options to increase the number of student participants. Additional explanation: The Career Center would take the lead in supporting the efforts that could include: Developing January career exploration classes; encouraging multi-site internships; providing reflection for non-credit internships. Results may include by the […]
Online Alumni Communication
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Leverage and build upon current systems to create a more robust and dynamic online alumni communications platform. Additional explanation: This platform should facilitate permission-based/opt-in marketing, social networking tools, greater ease and timeliness of information dissemination, alumni relationship management, development of alumni-driven affinity groups, and connections of alumni to current […]
Local Alumni Involvement
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Actively involve local (St. Peter/Mankato) alumni for on-campus programming. This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Actively involve local (St. Peter/Mankato) alumni for on-campus programming. This recommendation was placed is Tier 1 and is being monitored by the Vice President […]
Culture of Philanthropy
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Foster and promote a culture of philanthropy and gratitude by establishing the Gustavus story of philanthropy that clearly articulates the need statement for annual and endowment gifts. Additional explanation: The story will be taught to all students and alumni, including how an endowment works; where operating money is allocated; […]
Funding to Recruit Top Students
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 […]