‘Community Engagement’ CategoryPage 3
Build Alumni Center
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Build an alumni center that could serve as a community gathering location integrated with student life, yet sensitive to the needs of the alumni and broader community. Additional explanation: Ideally, the center would utilize a campus location with significance to a wide-array of alumni. The center would be […]
Reducing Barriers to Community Collaboration
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Provide students access to engage in transformational experiences in the community by removing participation barriers of transportation and funding. In addition, provide the staff and financial resources needed to sustain multiple entry points for meaningful engagement. Additional explanation: The goal is to keep participation voluntary, to involve self-reflection, […]
Communication with Community Partners
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Create systems to improve communication among Gustavus and potential community partners to maximize student learning outcomes. Additional explanation: Sharing opportunities and information with non-profits, schools, business, etc. to ensure that everyone benefits and that students learn the process of Act-Reflect-Connect which prepares them for life-long learning. This recommendation […]
Community-Based Learning in Courses
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Increase the number of courses with community-based learning components by 30 percent over five years. This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Expand the infrastructure of the Community Service Center to meet existing needs, expand opportunities, and provide assessment […]