Commission Gustavus 150 BlogPage 2

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 and Renovate Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library

Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Expand and renovate the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library to enable students to continue to engage with original research, have access to an in-depth collection, and have an effective environment in which to study. Additional explanation: The library continues to evolve to meet curriculum demands and […]

Publication Endowment

Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force: Establish an endowment to cover cost of publication and dissemination of faculty work. Additional explanation: Faculty members in a variety of disciplines are expected to contribute to the cost of publishing. Subvention fees, page costs in the science, and competition entry fees in the visual […]

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 […]

Alternative Student Social Spaces

Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Conduct a usability study to enhance alternative social spaces, including the Dive, for student-use. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Conduct a usability study to enhance alternative student social spaces, including the Dive. This recommendation was placed is Tier […]

Performing Arts Venue

Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Build a 2000 seat performing arts venue to be used for major concerts and lectures This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Expand and renovate the Schaefer Fine Arts Buildings for Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, and Dance including the addition […]

Funding for Inter-Collegiate Athletics

Recommendation from the Student Life Task Force: Address the gap for inter-collegiate athletics between institutionally-provided funds and actual costs. Additional explanation: Due in large part to increases in transportation, the Athletic Department currently secures 50 percent of its annual operating budget from external donors. This funding model is not unsustainable. This recommendation was placed in […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]