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Nobel Conference Supplemental Resources
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Expand the development and availability of Nobel Conference supplemental resources to include curricular material for a range of age groups and expand associated life-long learning programs to reach a national audience. This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: […]
Performing Arts Venue
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Build a 2000 seat performing arts venue to be used for major concerts and lectures This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Expand and renovate the Schaefer Fine Arts Buildings for Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, and Dance including the addition […]
Sophomore Student Support
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Develop appropriate academic and advising opportunities and support for sophomore students. Additional explanation: The goal is to broadly support sophomore students, who often struggle to find their footing. This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop appropriate academic […]
Prioritizing Program Support
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Identify programs where we currently excel or would like to excel to give priority for staffing and resource allocation to areas that support these programs. This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Identify programs where the College […]
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 […]
Faculty Compensation for Specific Disciplines
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Provide additional compensation for faculty in disciplines in which the market among baccalaureate institutions demands more than the Gustavus base salaries. Additional explanation: For each position Gustavus remains in the upper 20% in compensation. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using […]
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 […]
Faculty Support for Community-Based Courses
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Create institutional grants for faculty to develop or enhance community-based components to a course. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create institutional grants for faculty to develop or enhance community-based components to a course. This recommendation was placed is […]
Liberal Arts Continuing Education Program
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Develop a distinctive program “Gustavus off the Hill” as a continuing education program for professionals interested in the liberal arts. Additional explanation: Specifically focused on professional development in ways to think critically, write persuasively, act ethically, and speak articulately in terms of 21st-century methods of […]
Registrar Office Space
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Expand private Registrar office space to accommodate the need for a location to conduct confidential conversations. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Expand private Registrar office space to accommodate the need for a location to conduct confidential conversations. This […]