‘Student Life’ CategoryPage 4
Theme-Based Learning and Living Spaces
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Further develop the already existing theme-based non-curricular learning spaces on campus. Additional explanation: This would require developing student learning outcomes, providing enhanced advisor training, increased residential life staff support, and programmatic and facilities support to make this developing program more transformational for students involved. This recommendation was placed […]
Campus Drive Paved Path
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Create a paved path around Campus Drive. Additional explanation: A path would address the safety concerns of the growing numbers of pedestrians, in-line skaters and bicyclist who currently must use the perimeter road. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: […]
Gustavus Leadership Definition
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Adopt the definition of leadership and core capacities identified in the Leadership Working Group report as foundational to the Gustavus Leadership Initiative. Additional explanation: Building on the work of the campus-wide Leadership Working Group during the 2007-2008 academic year, the Student Life Task Force strongly recommends that the […]
Multicultural Student Programming
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Increase student-focused programming that integrates traditional and emerging multicultural backgrounds and experiences while educating towards a greater understanding within the Gustavus Community by 25 percent. Additional explanation: An independent budget line of $50,000 should provide financial stability for proposals and the ability to extend planning time. This recommendation […]
Comprehensive Sophomore Initiative
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Develop a comprehensive sophomore initiative. Additional explanation: The activities of a sophomore initiative would be to engage out sophomore students to identify their passions; connect student interests with academic and developmental strategies for college success; and reflect on service and leadership opportunities. This would be a collaboration between […]
Assess Becoming a Tobacco-Free Campus
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Assess the merit of becoming a tobacco-free campus. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Develop and increase the support for healthy lifestyle choices, especially related to topics of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco including assessing the merits of […]
Review Health and Wellness Student Services
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Review health and wellness services for all students. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Integrate health, wellness, and fitness opportunities and philosophies throughout campus, starting with a review of services for students. This recommendation was placed is […]
Assist Students in Transitioning Out of Gustavus
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Support and expand efforts of the Career Center and other departments to assist students in transitioning out of Gustavus. Additional explanation: This includes preparations for locating, applying, and succeeding in a first career or graduate school; development of skills to succeed in post-Gustavus work and life including balance […]
Parent Relations Program
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Develop and staff a parent relations program focused on meaningful and appropriate parent engagement and education relating to student development issues during the time of their student’s enrollment. Additional explanation: This could be accomplished by increased utilization of technology to communicate and educate parents (currently Staying Connected email […]
Student Communication Audit
Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Conduct a comprehensive student communication audit to determine message penetration rate and highest impact message delivery method/system. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Conduct a comprehensive student communication audit to determine message penetration rate and the most […]