‘Cultural Perspectives’ Category
Support for Student Study-Away Experiences
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Develop and facilitate an intentional pre-experience and re-entry initiative for students following a study-away experience. Additional explanation: This would require providing the appropriate staff and funding to the Center for International and Cultural Education and may include opportunities for student reflection, re-connecting with their study-away cohort, or sharing […]
Alumni Global and Multicultural Award
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Create an award (e.g. Cultural Competency Award) to honor alumni involved in global and/or multicultural efforts that exemplify the Gustavus’s values and commitment in that arena. This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create an award to honor […]
Support for Study-Away Participants
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Develop a continuum of connection and support for study-away participants. Additional explanation: Require pre-departure, study away, and post-immersion opportunities tied to all student immersion experiences. Create avenues to encourage connection and sharing of experiences among students on campus and those studying away. These could include the […]
Study-Away Assessment
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Regularly review study-away opportunities to ensure the majority of experiences are building cultural competency by having students be immersed in another culture (domestic and/or abroad). This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create guiding principles, establish student learning outcomes, develop […]
Study-Away Re-integration
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Develop more substantial re-integration support and programs for students returning from a study away experience. This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop a continuum of connection and support for study-away participants, including an intentional pre-experience and re-entry initiative. This […]
Cultural Diversity Seminar for Sophomores
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Strongly encourage every sophomore to take an on-campus seminar on cultural diversity. This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Strongly encourage every sophomore to take an on-campus seminar on cultural diversity. This recommendation was placed is Tier 3 […]
Recruitment and Retention of International Students
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Increase the recruitment and retention of international students. Additional explanation: This would involve both the dedication of a full-time position whose primary responsibility is to increase the number of students from other countries who apply, attend, and persist at Gustavus; providing sufficient travel funds for this […]
Dietary Requirements for Holy Days
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Provide for dietary requirements of various groups on campus during holy days and times of fasting. Additional explanation: Measurable goals should be established in collaboration by the Inter-faith Workgroup, Chaplains’ Office, Diversity Center, and Dining Services to accomplish this objective over the next two years. This recommendation was placed […]
Vice President of Global and Multicultural Initiatives
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Create the position of Vice President of Global and Multicultural Initiatives to provide authority and accountability for diversity. Additional explanation: Diversity is a priority of the College. A position at a key decision-making level would reflect this commitment. This individual would push for results that align […]
Individual Cultural Competency
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Assess and develop individual cultural competency throughout campus and the Board of Trustees. Additional explanation: Because the value of diversity is recognized as part of the mission of Gustavus, the entire Gustavus community must recognize and remain current in this commitment. Encourage trustees, faculty, staff, and […]