Community Service

David Newell Program Director

Dave works as the Program Director for Community Based Initiatives in the Community Service Center. Through the Center, he advises the community based programs, supervises the spring break work trips, coordinates civic engagement month, develops new programs, and develops collaborations with the community. Dave also advises Sigma Alpha Epsilon, the…   (continue reading)

Jeffrey Rathlef Director of Community Service and Service Learning

As Director of the Community Service Center, Mr. Rathlef oversees a robust portfolio of on-going co-curricular community service programs and facilitates and supports faculty in curricular service-learning. In addition, Jeffrey facilitates the development of meaningful campus/community partnerships in support of civic engagement between Gustavus Adolphus…   (continue reading)

Sara Sletten Administrative Assistant

Sara Sletten has worked in the Community Service Center at Gustavus as the Administrative Assistant since 2007.  Sara is responsible for the daily operation of the office including hiring and training student workers, organizing shuttle service for volunteers, coordinating and planning meetings and events, providing administrative support, and maintaining…   (continue reading)