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Presidential Environmental Sustainability Advisory Group
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Create a Presidential Environmental Sustainability Advisory Group to research and promote best practices relating to consumption and environmental impact. This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create a Presidential Environmental Sustainability Advisory Group to promote best practices […]
On-Going Employee Orientation
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Implement an effective and on-going orientation for administrators and staff. Additional explanation: Orientation should include job skills, college history, traditions, Gustavus culture, value of liberal arts, faith/church relatedness, on-going advancement, and personal growth opportunities. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using […]
Administrative Compensation
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Maintain administrative compensation at levels competitive with baccalaureate institutions in an agreed-upon Minnesota peer group. Additional explanation: Employee compensation relates to the College’s values of Excellence and Justice. Employee compensation is the single largest expenditure of the College’s operating budget. If the College is to provide excellent […]
Size of Student Population
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Conduct a strategic review to determine the desired size student population. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Prepare financial modeling for enrollment of 2,200, 2,400, or 2,600, to determine the desired size student population. This recommendation was placed […]
Participation in Decision-Making
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Review, revamp, and create new structures as needed to further develop a culture of participation in decision-making, in which supervisors look to employees for solutions and there is broad ownership in the future of Gustavus. Additional explanation: One result could be a “good ideas program” to ask for input […]
Presidential Housing
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Explore the opportunities and needs for future presidential families to provide for residential space and hosting/advancement functions. Additional exploration: It is also recognized that there is a national trend to provide a housing allowance to the president to live off-campus. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible […]
Optimize Summer Programs
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Optimize and prioritize current Summer Programs to maximize revenue and minimize expense, while maintaining an atmosphere of campus hospitality during the summer months. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Optimize, prioritize, and increase Summer Programs to maximize revenue […]
Residence Hall Building Philosophy
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: When building or renovating residence halls suites and apartments, strive for housing that is current for the desires of today’s and tomorrow’s students, and housing for students that creates a community and camaraderie, while updating the appearance/style of student housing—both exterior and interior. </blockquote This recommendation was […]
Exterior Expression
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Explore creative ways to expand physical space and create an exterior expression that positively reflects the new architectural vision for the campus. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Fund the campus framework plan, including an architectural vision, and […]
Support Staff Compensation
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Maintain support staff compensation at levels competitive for workers in the St. Peter/Mankato area. Additional explanation: Employee compensation relates to the College’s values of Excellence and Justice. Employee compensation is the single largest expenditure of the College’s operating budget. If the College is to provide excellent instruction […]