Let's Talk R.O.E.: No, Not Fish Eggs

Leading a Revolution - Return on Education

Down to the numbers, to the nitty gritty, to the nuts and bolts of it all... What will I get in return for four years at Gustavus?  Gustavus not only interested in helping you determine your ROI, but further revolutionize it and help you determine your R.O.E.!  Here's some insight from the institution itself:

What is COLLEGE R.O.E. (Return On Education)?

College R.O.E. is a multi-year intercollegiate, interdisciplinary, and intergenerational initiative being led by Gustavus to do what’s never been done before: quantify the holistic return on a college investment.

Why are we leading COLLEGE R.O.E.?

To help you make the best decision on where to invest your hard-earned college education dollars.

How are we leading COLLEGE R.O.E.?

We think an effort this bold will take the requisite amount of time and collaboration to deliver a truly effective measurement tool, with the work organized over three phases

1

Phase One

Phase one will define a set of investment dimensions and develop algorithms to
measure return on those dimensions.

2

Phase Two

Phase two will beta test the dimensions and algorithms with a co-hort of college alumni,
including but not limited to Gustavus.

3

Phase Three

Phase three will fine tune the model and establish a new standard for measuring the
return on your college investment, at Gustavus or anywhere else.

Rather than the traditional ROI, which is measured in some charts below, the R.O.E. will give you a new insight into what you are really getting in return for four years at Gustavus.

Retention and Graduation Rate

* 5 year data not available

Post-Graduation Status

Class of 2013

Class of 2012

Conventional return-on-investment (ROI) measures can be found throughout this site
—and we have many to share, like those listed here in regards to our outstanding 
graduation and retention rates and our post-graduation placement rates. In addition, 
you will be able to see the outstanding companies where our graduates are finding 
employment, the range of salaries our graduates are reporting they are making, 
and the elite caliber of graduate schools they are attending.

Gustavus graduates are well prepared to go out and “Make Their Lives Count” and 
statistics show that they are receiving a strong return on their investment. But, we 
are also aware that the true return on an investment like Gustavus is impossible 
to capture in financial terms alone, and therefore marginalized by rankings and polls 
that measure only those terms.

Gustavus ROE website

High School Girls Summer Camp

Summer Campin'

  Despite the frigid temperatures, summer is right around the corner and we want YOU to attend our Gustavus Women's Soccer H.S. Camp this summer at Gustavus Adolphus College!  If you are looking to play at the next level, especially if Gustavus is on your list of potential schools, we recommend you attend our summer camp, July 6-9th, 2014.  

Why attend a summer soccer camp?

College coaches can watch you play for a game or two with your club or high school team, but there is so much more to playing at the collegiate level than you'll receive from those evaluations.  This deeper evaluation and development is the heart of our camp, which is designed to provide you a great opportunity to showcase your ability over 4 days through position specific drills, small sided games and full-sided scrimmages.  You will also get a feel for the campus, meet several of our current players, and be coached and evaluated by the Gustavus Women's Soccer coaching staff in practices and games. 

Camp Philosophy:

    Our summer camp is designed to provide an environment for players who aspire to take their game to the next level through advanced player development and exposure to NCAA collegiate coaches.  We will prepare high school students for college soccer both on and off the pitch through quality position based coaching, college level sessions, and evening matches based on different formations.  We will also hold daily presentations focused on recruiting, diet and nutrition, optimal performance and injury prevention. 

Registration: 

  Our camp brochure and registration is attached, or you can go to GACsummercamps.comfor online registration (note there is a non-refundable credit card fee if you pay online).  You can read more about our camp director and staff on our website.  

Closing Remarks: 

 What other opportunity will you have to spend four days on the wonderful Gustavus campus, with college players as mentors and the chance to play with future teammates? It's easy: register now to showcase your talent, personality and work ethic in July.  If you have any questions let us know!  Hope to see your registration soon. 

Gustie Soccer Camps

Youth Summer Camp Time!

We want to inform you of our two Gustie Soccer Camps being held this summer at Gustavus Adolphus College!  We are excited to be hosting a Gustie Soccer Co-Ed Youth Camp, ages 8-16, June 22-25th; followed with our second annual Gustavus Women's Soccer High School Girls Camp July 6-9th.  Each camp offers a different experience, so please take a look at our camp philosophies: 

Our Gustie Soccer Co-Ed Youth Camp is a resource for soccer players, ages 8-16, in the Midwest.  Our goals are to provide quality instruction, create a positive learning environment and to have fun.  We encourage players from various backgrounds and abilities to attend, as the majority of each session will be individual skill training progressing to small-sided games.  

More information about Gustie Soccer Camps can be found at GACsoccercamps.com, including online registration (note there is a non-refundable credit card fee if you pay online).  If you have any questions let us know!