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Celebrating College’s Lutheran Heritage
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Develop plans to celebrate and capitalize on upcoming anniversaries to strengthen the College’s understanding of its Lutheran heritage. Additional explanation: Upcoming anniversaries: Augustana Synod 150th (2010), Christ Chapel 50th (2011), Gustavus Adolphus College 150th (2012), and Lutheran Reformation 500th (2017). This could be charged to a collaborative of the […]
Vocational Exploration for Students
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Incorporate more opportunities that intentionally engage students in vocational exploration within the overall Gustavus experience. Additional explanation: A means to accomplish this would be engaging at least one member in each interested discipline/department to be trained by Center for Vocational Reflection staff at incorporating vocational reflection within their coursework […]
Intramural Sports and Outdoor Health Activities
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Increase resources and facilities for intramural sports and outdoor health and wellness activity programs. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop a plan to manage and fund the increasing demands of club sports, affiliated athletics teams, intramural sports, outdoor […]
Commitment to Diversity in Communications
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Infuse written communication internally and externally with clear, strong, and consistent references to the College’s commitment to diversity. Additional explanation: The College must send a strong and affirmative message to Gustavus audiences and the public at large if the College seeks to build diversity and enhance […]
Mentoring Men in Faith Exploration and Leadership
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Charge the Men’s Leadership Team, Center for Vocational Reflection, and Chaplains’ Office to explore strategies to intentionally mentor Gustavus men in faith exploration and leadership. Additional explanation: This addresses the disproportionate involvement of men compared to women regarding campus initiatives on faith development. We offer the following as relevant […]
Host Lutheran Conference
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Evaluate the proposal for Gustavus to host a large conference on faith for Lutheran congregations and the broader Gustavus community. Additional explanation: This conference could be in conjunction with the Association of Congregations or stand alone. This could provide spiritual growth opportunities for attendees and strengthen ties between the […]