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Information to Drive Alumni Engagement
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Actively gather new and different information from alumni and use information to drive alumni engagement—online, at events, face to face, in print (The Gustavus Quarterly, class letters, newsletters), virtually, through social networking, and with video programming. Additional explanation: This involves providing appropriate levels of database support to track, disseminate, […]
On-Going Employee Orientation
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Implement an effective and on-going orientation for administrators and staff. Additional explanation: Orientation should include job skills, college history, traditions, Gustavus culture, value of liberal arts, faith/church relatedness, on-going advancement, and personal growth opportunities. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using […]
Class Communication
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Ensure class communication provides needed college messaging while being vibrant, relevant, and volunteer-driven. Additional explanation: Explore new ways to empower and motivate volunteer class letter writers; new ways to motivate class members to contribute content; new delivery methods; a streamlined process to eliminate re-keying; and expanded use of the […]
Center for Vocational Reflection Funding
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Secure permanent funding for the Center for Vocational Reflection to ensure it continues to serve as the catalyst to train and support mentoring and reflection within the Gustavus Community. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Secure permanent funding for the […]
Participation in Decision-Making
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Review, revamp, and create new structures as needed to further develop a culture of participation in decision-making, in which supervisors look to employees for solutions and there is broad ownership in the future of Gustavus. Additional explanation: One result could be a “good ideas program” to ask for input […]
Alumni-Focused Merchandise and Marketing
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Strengthen the Gustavus brand and build alumni pride by creating alumni-focused merchandise and marketing. Additional explanation: This may include merchandise styles and colors, dynamic online shopping, alumni-focused marketing specials such as free shipping or discounts, and developing an alumni merchandise advisory committee. This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing […]
Alumni Communication Best Practices
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Be recognized within five years as a best-practice college in alumni communication. Additional explanation: Through a collaboration between the Advancement and Marketing and Communication Divisions, devise the appropriate communications tools (online and print) to systematize the means and messaging for engaging alumni and celebrating their diverse perspectives and achievements. […]
Alumni Giving Participation
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Develop a ten year strategy to increase alumni participation in giving to Gustavus to at least 50 percent. This recommendation was placed in the Lifelong Engagement Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop a ten-year strategy to increase alumni participation in giving to Gustavus to at least 50 […]
Endowed Scholarships
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Fund endowed scholarships to provide accessibility to a Gustavus education. Additional explanation: Tuition has risen to such a point that it has begun to erode the competitive edge it once offered to private academic institutions such as Gustavus and their prospective student bodies. What was once an advantage is […]
External Constituents Committee
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Convene a new committee from the President’s Office on external constituents to meet on a regular basis to discuss collaboration in communication and programs. Additional explanation: Members would include a representative from Admission, Advancement, Alumni Relations, Church Relations, Marketing and Communication, Athletics, Dining Service, and Parent Relations. This recommendation […]