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Non-Denominational Space
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Create a multi-use, non-denominational space to accommodate gatherings, worship, meditation, and prayer. This recommendation was placed in the Spiritual Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Provide the interreligious programming resources and gathering, worship, meditation and prayer space needed to support students of various religious […]
Office of Multicultural Programs and Diversity & The Center for International and Cultural Education Possible Merger
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Explore the appropriateness, feasibility, and resources necessary to combine the Office of Multicultural Programs and Diversity and the Center for International and Cultural Education This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Maximize natural synergies between the Center for International and Cultural […]
Faculty/Community Liaison
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Develop a faculty/community liaison to support curriculum design in conjunction with community needs and resources. This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Expand the infrastructure of the Community Service Center to meet existing needs, expand opportunities, and provide assessment […]
Private Group Therapy Space
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Identify space to conduct private group therapy sessions. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Identify space to conduct private group therapy sessions. This recommendation was placed is Tier 3 and is being monitored by the Dean of Students and […]
Residence Hall Master Plan
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Review and update the residence hall master plan during the 2009–10 academic year, developing a funding plan to execute the master plan with timelines to ensure residence halls meet the quality and appearance expectations to enhance recruitment and retention. Additional explanation: This plan could include notions of […]
Intercultural Reading List
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Create an annual, intercultural common reading list and have related campus discussions around issues of globalism and multiculturalism. Additional explanation: Distribute this list to the entire Gustavus community, with accompanying opportunities to bring people together for discussion and reflection to help the community evolve a common […]
First-Year Student Immersion Experiences
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Conduct a feasibility study for creating immersion experiences for first-year students. Additional explanation: These may be pre-orientation or during the year (e.g., Boundary Waters canoe trip, social justice immersion). The study should include cost/benefit analysis and a review of student, faculty, and staff interest. This […]
Campus Wellness Structure
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Develop a staffing structure, programs, resources, and facilities to manage a campus wellness effort. Additional explanation: The Health and Wellness initiatives should be expanded both in terms of the programs offered as well as the physical buildings used to facilitate new and existing initiatives to enrich the lives […]
Leadership Development Through the Curriculum
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Support the efforts of faculty to incorporate leadership development through the curriculum, capitalizing on strong existing practices and providing resources to establish new programs and standards. Additional explanation: 1. Ensure that core leadership experiences span the typical four years of enrollment, for example: Implement a sophomore and/or junior […]
Reducing High Risk Behaviors
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Provide the resource infrastructure to implement a comprehensive plan to support prevention, education, intervention, and assessment that results in a significant reduction of high risk behaviors over five years. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Implement a […]