‘Tangible Resources’ Category
Expand and Renovate Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Expand and renovate the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library to enable students to continue to engage with original research, have access to an in-depth collection, and have an effective environment in which to study. Additional explanation: The library continues to evolve to meet curriculum demands and […]
Fund Facilities Renewal
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Build a base of financial strength for facilities renewal. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Build the financial base and endowment for funding the refreshment and maintenance of building systems within the 40-year renewal cycle, affirming the practice […]
Remodel Olin Hall
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Remodel Olin Hall in a manner consistent with the research and pedagogical needs of the curriculum and to accommodate the needs of the academic departments and building occupants. Additional explanation: Transform Olin Hall into a state-of-the art facility that supports the exciting research and pedagogy […]
World Religions Faculty Position
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Create an additional tenure line in the Religion Department for a World Religions position. Additional explanation: Currently 9 of the 10 tenure lines in the department are positions in Christian theology, ethics, and scriptures. The current need for this position has been filled by a series of one-year term […]
Publication Endowment
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Establish an endowment to cover cost of publication and dissemination of faculty work. Additional explanation: Faculty members in a variety of disciplines are expected to contribute to the cost of publishing. Subvention fees, page costs in the science, and competition entry fees in the visual […]
Alternative Student Social Spaces
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Conduct a usability study to enhance alternative social spaces, including the Dive, for student-use. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Conduct a usability study to enhance alternative student social spaces, including the Dive. This recommendation was placed is Tier […]
Funding for Inter-Collegiate Athletics
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Address the gap for inter-collegiate athletics between institutionally-provided funds and actual costs. Additional explanation: Due in large part to increases in transportation, the Athletic Department currently secures 50 percent of its annual operating budget from external donors. This funding model is not unsustainable. This recommendation was placed in […]
Performing Arts Venue
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Build a 2000 seat performing arts venue to be used for major concerts and lectures This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Expand and renovate the Schaefer Fine Arts Buildings for Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, and Dance including the addition […]
Architectural and Landscape Vision
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 […]
Faculty Compensation for Specific Disciplines
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Provide additional compensation for faculty in disciplines in which the market among baccalaureate institutions demands more than the Gustavus base salaries. Additional explanation: For each position Gustavus remains in the upper 20% in compensation. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using […]