Inside Gustavus October 24, 2019 | Volume 52, Number 8

President Cabinet Summary

October 22, 2019, Cabinet Meeting Summary

1. President Bergman shared the new student recruitment guidelines from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).

2. Vice President Tunheim shared a draft policy setting forth guidelines and expectations for the College application and hiring process. Following discussion, Vice President Tunheim will revise and bring back the policy for further review/approval.

3. Discussion was held regarding repercussions for employee failure to complete mandated training. Vice President Tunheim will draft a document outlining consequences to share with the Cabinet at its next meeting.

4. Members discussed the progress on the campus-wide reservation system. Consensus of members is to include all possible locations/rooms on campus on the reservation system.

5. Provost Kelly briefly reviewed a technology update from GTS, including the vulnerability assessment being conducted and Google Groups. Provost Kelly also reported that the update on the College's database is moving forward in a timely manner.

6. Discussion was held regarding the cancellation/delay/closure policy. Members were asked to submit any feedback to Provost Kelly by October 29. Provost Kelly and Vice President Kowaleski will then meet to review suggestions and the appropriate policy owner.

7. Provost Kelly reported that a research staff scientist position in the Chemistry Department has been hired (grant funded). 

8. Members approved the hiring of a full-time Athletics position (Athletic Trainer). This position is grant funded.

9. Vice President Kowaleski briefly reviewed the FY20 budget process and asked members to complete a budget request explanation form for their respective division.

10. Representatives from Farrell Day made a presentation on their MARKETview platform that aggregates, normalizes, and enriches student record-level data, allowing colleges/universities to compare their own performance with peers in real time. 

News and Announcements

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Christmas in Christ Chapel - Tickets Going Fast...Plans are already well underway for Christmas in Christ Chapel, happening December 5-8. New this year is that the opening night will be on Thursday and the last service will be on Sunday afternoon. Like last year, guests will select specific reservable seats in Christ Chapel at the time of ticket purchase. There will no longer be general admission seating. Employees and students will continue to receive one free ticket. Tickets are on sale now and going fast! For more information, visit the Christmas in Christ Chapel website.

Gustavus Students in the Community... Students in a Community Mental Health class in the psychological science department are showing their engagement with the Saint Peter Community by organizing the 5th Annual Saint Peter Community Mental Health Wellness Fair on Monday, October 28 at the Saint Peter Community Center. Over 20 mental health and wellness organizations will have booths and Gustavus students/faculty and local organizations will provide meditation, yoga, educational speakers, therapy dogs, face-painting, children's activities, music and door prizes. Come out and support mental health and wellness in your community.

Christmas in Christ Chapel Volunteers Needed... Ushers Needed for Christmas in Christ Chapel at all five services to help host 1,000 attendees. Help is needed from 6-7:45 p.m. Thursday December 5, 6-7:45 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2-3:45 p.m. and 6-7:45 p.m. Saturday, December 7 and 2-3:45p.m. Sunday, December 8. Please contact the marketing office if you can assist at marketing@gustavus.edu or 507-933-7520. A reminder that employees receive one FREE ticket that must be ordered in advance. For more information and to order tickets, visit gustavus.edu/ccc.

A Royal Affair - Almost Sold Out ...This is your last chance to get tickets for the biennial A Royal Affair fundraiser happening Saturday, November 9 at the JW Marriott Hotel - Mall of America. Funds raised will fund scholarships for first-generation college students with high academic performance and significant economic need, and strengthen the Gustavus library endowment. Get a special employee ticket price of $75 by calling Cassandra at 933-7577. For more information on the event visit A Royal Affair.

Patricia Lindell Scholarship Application Open...This $1,200 scholarship (established by the Gustavus Library Associates) is open to any junior or senior student to undertake a research project for the library that benefits the wider Gustavus community. The scholarship is awarded upon the successful completion of the project.
Applicants are strongly recommended to apply for independent study credit during the spring semester (up to .5 credits).
This year's project will explore how the library can improve its website to better serve student needs. The recipient will conduct qualitative research, investigate best practices for library websites, and propose changes to the website.
For more information and how to apply, please see attached pdf.
Applications are due Friday, November 1, 2019.

Looking for something to do during Spring Break?...The Community Engagement Center is looking for Gustavus faculty and staff to be trip advisers for upcoming Habitat for Humanity volunteer trips during spring break (April 4-11). This is an exceptional way for employees to grow in community engagement, professional development, and to get to know a fantastic group of students. Trip adviser guidelines are posted on the Community Engagement website. There is no cost to participate and all employees are eligible (see guidelines for approvals needed). Applications are available here: Spring Break Trip Adviser Application (and on the CEC website) and must be submitted by November 8, 2019. Community Engagement Center staff and campus Habitat for Humanity board representatives will review applications and select the individuals who meet the selection criteria. Please contact Amy Pehrson (x6011) with questions or more information about this program.

The Registry: Screening and Q & A...At 9 a.m. on Monday, October 28 in Bjorling Recital Hall, there will be a screening of the movie The Registry. Following the screening, there will be a Q & A with filmmaker Steve Ozone, and one of the film's main subjects, Seiki Oshiro. This event is free and open to the public. Synopsis: During World War II, a select group of Japanese-Americans stayed out of internment camps in exchange for serving in the Military Intelligence Service, a unit of the U.S Army that was based at Camp Savage and Fort Snelling in Minnesota. The Registry captures the seldom-told story of this obscure unit's contributions to Allied victory. It also presents a portrait of these men in their later years, as they gain recognition for their historic roles in the war, and reflect on the themes of identity, adversity, and duty. This event is sponsored by the Departments of Geography and Art & Art History and the Japanese Studies Program, with support from the Gustavus Lyceum Lectures Series. Questions? Contact Jesse McClelland, Department of Geography.

Plugs 

Mount Kato Passes... A great way to "ride" out the winter is with a Mt. Kato season pass. I am looking for two people who would like to share a season pass Four Pack, which allows any four people to buy discounted season passes (about $310 each) and saves $50 off the price of each regular adult pass. Please email me at lunddean if you are interested. The deadline is October 31 to buy at the discounted rate. Thanks. 

Obituaries

Sara H. McKay, mother of Elizabeth McKay (Counseling Center), passed away on October 22, 2019. A full obituary may be found online.