Commission Gustavus 150 BlogPage 6
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 […]
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 […]
Registrar Office Space
Recommendation from the Interdisciplinary Programs Task Force: Expand private Registrar office space to accommodate the need for a location to conduct confidential conversations. This recommendation was placed in the Tangible Resources Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Expand private Registrar office space to accommodate the need for a location to conduct confidential conversations. This […]
Interreligious Programming
Recommendation from the Global and Multicultural Initiatives Task Force: Provide the interreligious programming and space resources needed to support students of various religious backgrounds. Additional explanation: As Gustavus recruits a more diverse student body, there will be increased need for spiritual resources, including space for religious observance outside of the Chapel; support for other religious […]
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 […]
Dietary Requirements for Holy Days
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Provide for dietary requirements of various groups on campus during holy days and times of fasting. Additional explanation: Measurable goals should be established in collaboration by the Inter-faith Workgroup, Chaplains’ Office, Diversity Center, and Dining Services to accomplish this objective over the next two years. This recommendation was placed […]
Communal Sabbath Time
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Reaffirm the practice of campus-wide personal or communal sabbath time from 10 to 10:20 a.m. Additional explanation: As other colleges have moved away from daily chapel and as societal pressures increase from a seemingly never-slowing lifestyle pace, the daily chapel time at Gustavus is an immensely valuable resource for […]
Christian Student Organizations Funding
Recommendation from the Faith Task Force: Charge the Chaplains’ Office and Dean of Students/Student Activities to explore the processes for permitting and providing funding for Christian student organizations and interreligious student groups. This recommendation was placed in the Spiritual Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Charge the Chaplains’ Office and Dean […]
Adaptive Reuse of Facilities
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Continue the College’s tradition of multi-purpose use and adaptive reuse of current facilities. 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 facilities […]
Minimize Environmental Impact
Recommendation from the Facilities and Finances Task Force: Use materials and practices that minimize the production of material waste, transportation, and the corresponding energy and water inputs. This recommendation was placed in the Quality-Enhancing and Innovative Initiatives Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language: Create a Presidential Environmental Sustainability Advisory Group to promote best practices […]