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New Academic Collaboration
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Pilot one new regional and one new national academic partnership/collaboration by 2012. This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Strengthen the College’s involvement in academic collaborations/partnerships by investing in current partnerships, piloting new initiatives and encouraging […]
American Swedish Institute Collaboration
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Solidify a partnership with the American Swedish Institute to provide a Twin Cities presence for Gustavus to accommodate events, classes, and meetings. This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop a program hosted at the American Swedish Institute […]
Alumni Engagement Opportunities
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Activate the existing natural partnerships between the College and the Alumni Association to develop more broad-based and varied alumni engagement opportunities so that within five years Gustavus is considered to be the new standard among peer schools for alumni engagement. Additional explanation: These partnerships could include on-campus activities, regional […]
Assist Students in Transitioning Out of Gustavus
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Support and expand efforts of the Career Center and other departments to assist students in transitioning out of Gustavus. Additional explanation: This includes preparations for locating, applying, and succeeding in a first career or graduate school; development of skills to succeed in post-Gustavus work and life including balance […]
Parent Relations Program
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Develop and staff a parent relations program focused on meaningful and appropriate parent engagement and education relating to student development issues during the time of their student’s enrollment. Additional explanation: This could be accomplished by increased utilization of technology to communicate and educate parents (currently Staying Connected email […]
Volunteer Leadership Council
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create a volunteer leadership council to build synergy in collaborations, further leverage planning, create common messaging, and focus volunteer leadership training. Additional explanation: The volunteer leadership council would consist of a representative from all Gustavus volunteer groups (such as Gustavus Library Associates, Friends of Linnaeus Arboretum, Board of Trustees, […]
Funding Community Collaborations
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Fund a program so that faculty, staff, and students can apply for mini-grants to build collaboration with Gustavus and an outside entity. Additional explanation: Collaborations are a key to the College’s future. The College should create a culture of fostering and nurturing collaborations. This would require campus leaders […]
Community Service Assessment Plan
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Create and implement a multi-faceted assessment plan for the Community Service Center that focuses on the understanding, involvement, and impact of community service and service-learning among faculty, students, and community partners. This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Expand […]
Pre-Professional Advising Programs
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Develop three to five innovative, nationally-recognized pre-professional advising programs that integrate advising, alumni networks, and internship opportunities for Gustavus students. Additional explanation: Possibilities to pursue include pre-health professions, pre-law, pre-business, entrepreneurship, public policy, pre-seminary. This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework […]
Admission and ELCA Congregations
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Pursue every avenue to support and recruit immigrant students from the surrounding region, including from Minnesota’s many ethnic Lutheran congregations. Additional explanation: This will involve an active collaboration with other ELCA institutions to educate the parents and prospective students in ELCA congregations about the benefits of attending an ELCA-affiliated […]