‘Interdisciplinary Programs’ Category

Nobel Conference Supplemental Resources

Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Expand the development and availability of Nobel Conference supplemental resources to include curricular material for a range of age groups and expand associated life-long learning programs to reach a national audience. This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: […]

International Alumni and Admission

Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Develop contacts with internationally-located alumni who can serve as “Admission Ambassadors” to identify and mentor prospective international students.  This recommendation was placed in the Lifelong Engagement Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create a communication infrastructure and tools to connect internationally-based and internationally-connected alumni for student mentoring […]

Study-Away Assessment

Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Regularly review study-away opportunities to ensure the majority of experiences are building cultural competency by having students be immersed in another culture (domestic and/or abroad). This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create guiding principles, establish student learning outcomes, develop […]

Study-Away Re-integration

Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Develop more substantial re-integration support and programs for students returning from a study away experience. This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop a continuum of connection and support for study-away participants, including an intentional pre-experience and re-entry initiative. This […]

Sophomore Student Support

Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Develop appropriate academic and advising opportunities and support for sophomore students. Additional explanation: The goal is to broadly support sophomore students, who often struggle to find their footing. This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop appropriate academic […]

Academic Affairs and CVR Partnership

Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Strengthen the partnership between the Center for Vocational Reflection and Academic Affairs relating to mentoring, vocational advising, and reflection on experiential learning. Additional explanation: The Center for Vocational Reflection serves as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaborations. Since its conception in 2001, the Center for Vocational Reflection has taken […]

Linnaeus Symposium Funding

Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Secure continuing support for the biennial Linnaeus Symposium. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop permanent funding for full-time positions of the Linnaeus Arboretum staff and secure continuing support for the Linnaeus Symposium. This recommendation was placed is Tier […]

Disseminating Campus Lectures and Programs

Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Provide infrastructure and staffing to support appropriate technologies for disseminating campus lectures and signature programs to a broader off-campus audience (e.g. Nobel Conference, MAYDAY!). This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Provide infrastructure and staffing to support appropriate technologies for […]

Registrar Office Space

Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Expand private Registrar office space to accommodate the need for a location to conduct confidential conversations. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Expand private Registrar office space to accommodate the need for a location to conduct confidential conversations. This […]

Global Insight Support

Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Support campus-wide efforts to institutionalize the Global Insight program to maximize international learning on campus throughout the academic year. This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Support campus wide efforts to institutionalize the Global Insight program to maximize international learning […]