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Parent Orientation
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Establish a parent orientation program that includes diversity education. Additional explanation: Such a program would address important campus issues such as cultural competency, and set the tone for parents regarding the developmental and behavioral expectations of their students. This program could take place at registration or […]
Employee Development in Leadership
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Develop and implement a robust professional leadership development program for staff, administrators, and faculty of the College to equip them to work more effectively as mentors, advisors, teachers, and role models for students. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using […]
Parent Education on Student Healthy Choices
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Assess the expected outcomes and support needed to develop an on-going parent education initiative to inform parents with facts and appropriate ways to support students in making healthy choices. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Establish a […]
Difficult Discussions Program
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Create a “Difficult Discussions” program that provides opportunities for students to discuss relevant life issues. Additional explanation: This could involve both formal discussion groups and a structure to support informal/ad hoc discussions, as well as facilities on campus conducive to extended casual conversation and discussions. This recommendation was […]
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 […]
Prepare Students for Diversity
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Prepare students for exposure to issues of diversity by giving incoming students the tools, resources, and support needed to adapt, understand, appreciate, and accept others. Additional explanation: Examples would include a multicultural experience as part of incoming student orientation to introduce and address issues related to […]
Integrate Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Integrate health, wellness, and fitness opportunities and philosophies throughout campus and community. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Integrate health, wellness, and fitness opportunities and philosophies throughout campus, starting with a review of services for students. This […]
Intellectual Diversity and Civil Discourse Speakers
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Develop a speaker series to support intellectual diversity and civil discourse. Additional explanation: This may be accomplished by providing a variety of public speakers representing different viewpoints or having nationally known opponents and proponents on major public policy issues attend a moderated discussion on campus. This speaker series […]
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 […]
Mentoring Gustavus Men
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Mentor Gustavus men intentionally and actively for academic success, leadership, and appropriate engagement with curricular and co-curricular opportunities. Additional explanation: This would involve a partnership between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs and include identifying the needs of men, creating and implementing strategies and assessment measures. This initiative addresses […]