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Disability Access
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Provide full access to the disabled in 100% of activity spaces, most notably Christ Chapel and all residence halls, within ten years. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Provide full access to the disabled in 100% of activity […]
Access Workplace Satisfaction
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Conduct regular surveys to access workplace satisfaction. This may include conducting an internal survey and participating in the Chronicle of Higher Education “Great Colleges to Work For” survey. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create benchmarks for Gustavus […]
Benchmarks for Employee Satisfaction
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create benchmarks for Gustavus to regularly measure employee satisfaction. Additional explanation: Building on many current strengths and a history of being a leader in the area of workplace satisfaction, develop the most effective tools using both higher education and private industry benchmarks, such as the Chronicle of Higher Education […]
Building 40-Year Renewal Cycle
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Develop benchmarks for funding the refreshment and maintenance of building systems within the 40-year renewal cycle (e.g., carpet, paint, technology, furniture, building systems). This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Build the financial base and endowment for funding the […]
Assessment of Christ Chapel Upgrades
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Conduct a full assessment of needed upgrades to Christ Chapel, being mindful of all ADA accessibility issues and in keeping with the original architecture of the structure. Additional explanation: In an effort to make Christ Chapel, as a physical space, as welcoming and hospitable to all as possible, this […]
New Faculty Support Expenses
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Provide competitive support based on an agreed-upon peer group for relocation expenses, start-up costs for new faculty, and spousal support as necessary. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Show annual progress in faculty salaries, reaching and […]
College Strategic Plan Review
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Annually review the Strategic Plan and Commission Gustavus 150-related priorities to ensure the budgeting process is aligned with these priorities. Additional explanation: Review how the budget is impacted by revenue projections and develop assessments for continual progress for the completion of agreed-upon priorities. This recommendation was placed […]
Internal Temporary Workers
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Develop staff/student positions to be trained to serve as internal rotating or temporary workers being matched with departments to meet short-term/seasonal needs. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop staff/student positions to serve as internal rotating or temporary […]
Enrollment modeling
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Prepare financial modeling for enrollment of 2200, 2400, or 2600, examining the impact at each level on student learning outcomes and faculty and student interactions. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Prepare financial modeling for enrollment […]
Professional Development Funding
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Increase support for faculty and staff development by providing at least one academic or professional development conference or program per year for employees at full reimbursement. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create a model for […]