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Interpretive Center Expansion
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Enlarge the Melva Lind Interpretive Center to create a significantly larger facility. Additional explanation: This would include a larger meeting space, a remodeled area to better accommodate classes as well as serious interpretive exhibits, expansion of the kitchen space, access to bathrooms without disrupting the meeting space, office […]
Support for Disability Services
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Create the means to effectively support the increases demand for disability services. Additional explanation: This includes: disability support in light of the growing complexity of documented needs; monitoring and support of physical and psychological medical leaves and readmissions, academic and disciplinary suspension readmissions; monitoring and support of at-risk […]
Building 40-Year Renewal Cycle
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Develop benchmarks for funding the refreshment and maintenance of building systems within the 40-year renewal cycle (e.g., carpet, paint, technology, furniture, building systems). This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Build the financial base and endowment for funding the […]
Gustavus Technology Services Support
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Provide the financing and staff necessary to better support the five core components of Gustavus Technology Services: communication, support services, equipment and hardware, access and infrastructure, ethics of technology/philosophy and culture. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Support the […]
First-Term Seminar Programming
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Provide support for First Term-Seminar programming. Additional explanation: This may include the creation of a celebration of the work of first-year students modeled after Creative Inquiry. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Provide support for First Term Seminar programming. […]
Assessment of Christ Chapel Upgrades
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Conduct a full assessment of needed upgrades to Christ Chapel, being mindful of all ADA accessibility issues and in keeping with the original architecture of the structure. Additional explanation: In an effort to make Christ Chapel, as a physical space, as welcoming and hospitable to all as possible, this […]
Funding for the Center for Vocational Reflection
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Secure funding for the Center for Vocational Reflection to ensure the long-term viability of the vocation initiative for the Gustavus Community. Additional explanation: The Center for Vocational Reflection is a key partner in student-centered learning by teaching and leading the efforts for: vocational advising and […]
New Faculty Support Expenses
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Provide competitive support based on an agreed-upon peer group for relocation expenses, start-up costs for new faculty, and spousal support as necessary. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Show annual progress in faculty salaries, reaching and […]
Student Records and Transcripts
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Provide resources to electronically deliver, receive, and archive student records and transcripts. Additional explanation: This includes transferring all pre-1984 student records from micro-fiche to a permanent form to maintain use of this information, providing online access to all student records, and moving to delivery and receipt of electronic […]
Support from Government, Corporations, and Foundations
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Significantly increase restricted support from government, corporate, and foundation sources utilizing the newly determined institutional priorities and implementation plans. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Significantly increase restricted support from government, corporate, and foundation sources, including matching gift […]