Inside Gustavus December 2, 2015 | Volume 48, Number 13

Cabinet Summary

Nov. 17, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1

1.  Discussion was held regarding the recent report from Moody’s announcing that it affirmed our A3 rating and stable outlook.  President Bergman expressed her appreciation to Vice President Westphal for his leadership in the process and to other Cabinet members for their good work in preparation for and on the conference call with Moody’s. 

2.  Members approved the hiring of a full-time marketing and communication replacement position (Director of Editorial Services).

3.  Members approved the hiring of a full-time dining service replacement position (Accounts Clerk).

4.  Members reviewed the snow emergency procedures and communications.  Vice Presidents Westphal and Kennedy will further clarify procedures and when reviewed/approved by the Cabinet, the winter weather information will be distributed to the campus community. 

5.  Members reviewed the activities surrounding the Nov. 20 student demonstrations and conversations related to Black Lives Matter.

6.  Following a brief discussion and subsequent clarification regarding implementation, members stated their support for Gustavus being designated as a Fair Trade College.

7.  Members approved a recommendation for FY 2017 tuition, room, and food to be presented to the Institutional Resources Group for review/approval at its Dec. 21 conference call.

8.  Director of GTS Bruce Aarsvold was present to discuss Gustavus email accounts, especially pertaining to options for the continuation/discontinuation of accounts following the departure of an employee/a student from the College.  He and his staff will develop policy recommendations for the Cabinet’s review.

9.  Members approved the hiring of a full-time human resources replacement position (Employment Assistant).

10.  Members approved the hiring of a full-time CICE replacement position (Study Abroad Coordinator).

11.  Members approved additional support staff hours (5 hours per week) in the CICE office.

12.  Members approved the hiring of two full-time advancement replacement positions (Assistant Director, Programs and Engagement and Assistant to the Annual Fund Manager).

News & Announcements 

Christmas in Christ Chapel Parking and Lot Closures...The Lund parking lot will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. Employees should make arrangements to move their vehicles prior to 4 p.m. or park in an alternate green permit lot. The lot will remain closed Saturday, Dec. 5 for special event parking for Christmas in Christ Chapel events.

The Norelius visitor parking lot will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, and Building Bridges will be offering valet parking for Christmas in Christ Chapel on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday prior to event start times. Visitors may access valet parking at three-flags circle during Christmas in Christ Chapel events or park in any red or green permit space between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 a.m.

Overnight parking will still be enforced and is enforced 7 days a week: Green permit lots are no parking 2 a.m.-7 a.m., both rows of red permit parking in the stadium (Beck) lot are marked No Parking 2 a.m.- 7 a.m., and visitor permits are required for guests to park their vehicles after 2 a.m. in visitor parking. Contact Campus Safety with any questions.

Director of the Diversity Center search update... The Search Committee (listed below) plans on conducted telephone interviews on Nov. 23 and 24 and anticipates bringing candidates to campus the week of Dec. 7.  The on-campus interview schedule features an open session for students and an open session for faculty, staff and administrators.  Please consider placing a hold on your calendars today for the up coming interviews:

Date                                         Student Session                 Employee Session

Monday, Dec. 7                        3:30 – 4:30 p.m.                    2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 8                     12:30 – 1:30 p.m.                    2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9                  3:30 – 4:30 p.m.                    2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 10                   12:30 – 1:30 p.m.                   2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 11                          3:30 – 4:30 p.m.                   2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Once we have scheduled the on-campus interviews, JoNes VanHecke will communicate again indicating which of the aforementioned dates will be used and where the open sessions will be held.

The following people have kindly agreed to serve on the search committee.  Please feel free to communicate with any of them if you have insights, feedback or questions:

David Obermiller
Florence Amamoto
Andrea Garcia
Awushie Fayose
Jace Riggin
Andrea Junso
Cynthia Yang
JoNes VanHecke

Change in Calendar...Please note a change in the College's academic calendar. By action of the faculty, the calendar was changed to correct a previously published mistake. Spring Break/Easter Recess for the 2015-16 Academic Year will take place Friday, Mar. 25 through Sunday, Apr. 3. Classes will resume on Monday, April 4, 2016. Please note this correction when making planning your spring courses. For your reference, the six-year academic calendar online.

VP Search Committee...Consultants from the search firm of Association of Governing Boards have been engaged by the College to help with the search for the next Vice President for Finance and Treasurer.  The consultants, Dr. Loren Anderson and Dr. Rick Torgerson, will be on campus Monday, Dec. 14 visiting with a number of individuals and groups.  They look forward to talking with you regarding your perspectives on the development of a search profile for this important position.  
Time has been set aside for all employees to have an opportunity to meet with the consultants

Administrators and Support Staff — Monday, Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m., Heritage Room

Faculty — Monday, Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m., Heritage Room

Gustavus Faculty Teach-In...Professors Paschal Kyoore and Sharon Marquart (French section, Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures) are co-organizing "Reflections on the Paris Attacks: A Gustavus Faculty Teach-In." The event will take place on Monday, Dec. 7 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Confer 128.

Home Athletic Events

Support the Golden Gusties at one or more of these home athletic events this weekend.

• Men's hockey hosts Saint John's University at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4

• Women's hockey hosts the College of Saint Benedict at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5

 

Hillstrom Museum of Art 
Karl Schrag: Memories and Premonitions

Dec. 8, 10:00 a.m., Christ Chapel
Christmas Winds with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and Vasa Wind Orchestra
James Patrick Miller, Karrin Meffert-Nelson and Heidi Johanna Miller, conductors

In The News

The Mankato Free Press profiled the late Ellery Peterson '49, the longtime professor of economics and management and St. Peter community leader who passed away Nov. 18.

Professor Peg O'Connor appeared on MPR News with Tom Weber on Nov. 23 to discuss ADHD prescription drug misuse.

Chaplain Brian Konkol's reflections on "Black Friday-ism" were featured on Huffington Post on Nov. 24.

KEYC covered the Thanksgiving luncheon hosted by the student life division for students who stayed on campus over last week's break. Director of Campus Safety Carol Brewer and students Suyoung Han and James Harlan were interviewed.

Mike Marcotte '08 and Adam Carter '98 gave a plug for Christmas in Christ Chapel on WCCO Radio at the 27:00 mark of the 1 p.m. hour on Thursday, Nov. 26.

The St. Peter Herald mentioned the College's upcoming Festival of St. Lucia, which will take place Thursday, Dec. 10.

Social Media Updates

Students, faculty, and staff are reminded to use #CinCC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share the excitement of Christmas in Christ Chapel this weekend.



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