‘Tier 3’ Category
Initiate when appropriate with substantial progress demonstrated over the next ten years.
Remodel Olin Hall
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Remodel Olin Hall in a manner consistent with the research and pedagogical needs of the curriculum and to accommodate the needs of the academic departments and building occupants. Additional explanation: Transform Olin Hall into a state-of-the art facility that supports the exciting research and pedagogy […]
Expand Retreat Program
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Expand staffing and retreat space either on or off campus to continue to grow outreach efforts to engage students, faculty, staff, alumni, congregations, youth, and others as a form of learning and growth. Additional explanation: Currently more than 1,500 high school students and 600 adults use on campus facilities […]
Create Alumni Center
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create an on-campus alumni center to serve as a visible sign of the institution’s commitment to alumni and their role in the ongoing success of Gustavus. Additional explanation: This is important because alumni are the living exemplars of Gustavus, its core values, and its brand promise. This space should […]
Faculty Support for Community-Based Courses
Recommendation from the Community Engagement Task Force: Create institutional grants for faculty to develop or enhance community-based components to a course. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create institutional grants for faculty to develop or enhance community-based components to a course. This recommendation was placed is […]
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 […]
Cultural Diversity Seminar for Sophomores
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Strongly encourage every sophomore to take an on-campus seminar on cultural diversity. This recommendation was placed in the Cultural Perspectives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Strongly encourage every sophomore to take an on-campus seminar on cultural diversity. This recommendation was placed is Tier 3 […]
Liberal Arts Continuing Education Program
Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Develop a distinctive program “Gustavus off the Hill” as a continuing education program for professionals interested in the liberal arts. Additional explanation: Specifically focused on professional development in ways to think critically, write persuasively, act ethically, and speak articulately in terms of 21st-century methods of […]
Vice President of Global and Multicultural Initiatives
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Create the position of Vice President of Global and Multicultural Initiatives to provide authority and accountability for diversity. Additional explanation: Diversity is a priority of the College. A position at a key decision-making level would reflect this commitment. This individual would push for results that align […]
Review of Employee Recognition
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create an ad hoc committee to review the philosophy, selection criteria, selection process, and recognition ceremony for administrator and staff recognition awards to ensure they are aligned with the College’s mission, values, and intended purpose. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category […]
Review of Years of Service Recognition
Recommendation from the Stewardship Task Force: Create an ad hoc committee to review the years of service and retirement recognition events and awards, using both higher education and private sector best practice examples, to ensure current practices provide meaningful appreciation for the majority of employees. This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development […]