Inside Gustavus January 10, 2019 | Volume 51, Number 15
1. Associate Vice President for Financial Planning and Analysis Kris Hank was present to provide information regarding inputting FY 2020 departmental budget information on WebAdvisor.
2. Discussion was held regarding future budget planning, specifically the FY 2020 budget. A special budget meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 15.
3. Members approved the hiring of a part-time replacement position in the Chaplains' Office (Administrative Assistant).
2. Interim CFO Westphal reported on learnings from a webinar concerning Moody's and identity fraud.
1. Discussion was held regarding the FY 2020 budget. Members were asked to upload all FY 2020 budget information to WebAdvisor prior to next Tuesday’s Cabinet retreat focused on budget planning.
2. Vice President Tunheim gave a presentation on a project conducted by students in her fall semester class regarding the senior survey. Discussion ensued regarding using a shorter version of the current survey or a survey developed by a national organization. Provost Kelly will work with Director of Institutional Research David Menk to acquire surveys from other organizations for review.
3. Provost Kelly updated Cabinet members on the recent data breach incident and the progress of employees and students migrating to GusMail and enrolling in duo two-factor authentication.
2019 All-Employee Meetings... Faculty, Administrators, and Support Staff. An all-employee meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2019, in Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall. All employees are encouraged to attend to hear a progress report on institutional goals and other related topics. Save The Date: the next all-employee meeting is 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 in Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall.
Please note that you have access to a wide selection of complementary screenings through your medical insurance. A list of preventive care services for adults that are covered under Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota can be found here. If you have been diagnosed with a condition such as high cholesterol, your provider may not bill that test as preventive as it would then be a diagnostic test if the condition is being managed by the physician.
Weekend Home Athletic Events
• Men's hockey hosts St. Thomas at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11
• Women's hockey hosts St. Thomas at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12
Fine Arts
Hillstrom Museum of Art
Through February 1, "Charles E. Burchfield: Oh My Heavens"
In the News
The Star Tribune reviewed the current exhibit in the Hillstrom Museum of Art, "Charles E. Burchfield, Oh My Heavens."
Carl Lofgren, the College's oldest living alumnus/ae at 103, was celebrated by Kare 11.
Dr. Kathi Tunheim's appointment as the College's inaugural Vice President for Mission, Strategy, and Innovation was announced by the Star Tribune and Lakeshore Weekly News.
Dr. Larry Wohl (Economics and Management) was interviewed for a KEYC television piece on the labor market and wages in the Mankato area.
Plugs
For Sale...Custom built family home with attached garage and screen porch. 25 ft. cathedral ceiling and open, sunlit floor plan. New furnace. Hardwood maple flooring and cherry kitchen cupboards and island. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, (including Master suite with large, walk-in shower.) Ideal location within walking distance to middle school and College.
Please contact Greg Aune (218-290-5613) or Julie Aune (507-382-6722).
Apartment for Rent... Two-bedroom apartment located above the Swedish Kontur on Minnesota Avenue. Original woodwork and plaster make for old charm. Additional rooms include kitchen, living room, and bathroom in good condition. Rent is $600/month plus tenant pays gas, electric, and garbage/recycling. Utilities generally run $70-85 per month. You are the only tenant in the building. It is very quiet. If interested, please contact Anders Bjorling, owner of the Swedish Kontur, at 952-693-3946.
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