‘Tier 1’ Category
Initiate as soon as possible with substantial progress demonstrated over the next three years.
Class Leadership Structure
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Reinvent the alumni class leadership structure using a model focused on an increased number of alumni volunteers, increased engagement, and ownership in class communication and event planning to ensure a class remains connected with each other and with Gustavus. Additional explanation: This model will work in collaboration with the […]
Fund Facilities Renewal
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Build a base of financial strength for facilities renewal. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Build the financial base and endowment for funding the refreshment and maintenance of building systems within the 40-year renewal cycle, affirming the practice […]
Faculty Salaries Relating to Disciplines
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Provide competitive faculty salaries for those disciplines where Gustavus cannot currently compete for Ph.D. faculty, including the development of a “grow your own Ph.D.s” strategy. Additional explanation: Recruiting and retaining appropriate faculty in our pre-professional programs is one of our most challenging staffing issues. We […]
Summer Research Program
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Develop a vibrant undergraduate summer research program. Additional explanation: 1. Establish a goal of 60 new endowed summer research and creative inquiry opportunities for Gustavus students on and off campus, in addition to those funded by grant money. 2. Fully fund a summer research faculty […]
Designing New Facilities
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Design new facilities that are efficient, durable, and responsive to changing uses and technologies. This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Continue the College’s tradition of multi-purpose use and adaptive reuse of current facilities and design new […]
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 […]
Alumni Connections to Funding Sources
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Develop process, programs, and benchmarks to maximize the connections and relationships between alumni, parents, friends, corporations, government agencies, and foundations to gain access, relationships, and enhanced fundraising. This recommendation was placed in the Partnerships and Collaborations Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Maximize the relationships between […]
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: […]
Support of non-ELCA Christians and Non-Christians
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Survey self-identified non-ELCA Christian and non-Christian members of the Gustavus community to gain a better understanding of the support needed for these students, and develop a support strategy utilizing on-campus student resources and/or network with off-campus resources. Additional explanation: Responsibility for this effort should be centered in the Chaplains’ […]
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 […]