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School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T03:07:25Z

AaronChambers:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

      Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

CAU is currently trying to strengthen its connection with the community in regard to local and regional economic development. The university is committed to working with its stakeholders to build a better community and a better academic institution.

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Active Support in the University Technology Transfer Function ==

'''The CAU Office of Technology Transfer (T2)-''' is responsible for managing the protection and licensing of CAU discoveries with potential commercial value. By using intellectual property law to protect discoveries with potential commercial value, our office can hopefully encourage interested companies to invest the resources necessary to turn an early stage academic discovery into a commercial product.

'''IP Consulting-  '''Cynthia Parks and Collen Beard are the IP staff on hand to assist students through the process of protecting and developing their ideas and inventions.

'''Faculty Research Council- '''“The Faculty Research Council advises the Vice President Research on matters involving research infrastructure, maintenance of equipment, start-up support for faculty and in general support of standing up a more robust research enterprise at Clark Atlanta University”.

== Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

'''HBCU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Collaborative- '''The HBCU Collaborative is a cohort of 15 public and private HBCUs that are committed to participating in a multi-year collaboration that will foster innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship on their respective campuses to improve student success by implementing new institutional courses, transforming faculty pedagogy and creating partnerships with government and private industries. This collaborative will build off the momentum that was established by the 2013 HBCU Innovation Summit held at Stanford University that was co-organized by UNCF, the NSF-funded National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter) and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

== Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration ==

'''Lead Week '''-is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs. The event bridges the gap between the industry and the University.

'''Corporate Visits'''- There are approximately 25 visits to the School of Business annually to recruit top talent. In addition, over 500 companies participate in the AUC career fairs to recruit students as well. However, the school is working on developing relationships with organizations that are interested in research, innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance the scholastic CAU experience.

The '''AUC Academic and Career Development Organization'''- Have a wide variety of resources for students, listed below.

*On-Campus Recruiting – Students: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/campus-recruiting/ DDEP Campus Recruiting])
*AUCC DDEP Student Registration: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-form AUCC DDEP Student Registration Form])
*Scholarship Opportunities:  ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/scholarship-opportunities/ AUCC DDEP Scholarship Opportunities])
*Engineering Institutions: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-history-3/ AUCC Dual Degree Engineering Program – AUCC DDEP)]
*Experience – eRecruiting ([http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ AUC Consortium Experience Site]) Students: For viewing events, information sessions, and applying for student internship and research opportunities.
*Employers/Recruiters: For posting career, summer internships research opportunities and to register events such as career or graduate fair visit: [http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ www.aucenter.experience.com]

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Lionel_Cross_Jr. Lionel Cross Jr.]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:Aaron Chambers

2015-02-16T03:05:12Z

AaronChambers:

[[File:AaronChambers.jpg|thumb|AaronChambers.jpg]]Aaron Chambers is a college student who is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Computer Science. Upon seeing the advancements in modern technology and his fascination with the topic due to his father's career in Electrical Engineering, he decided to pursue a life dedicated to being an individual who adds to the positive growth in the technological industry. He currently serves as Clark Atlanta University's Man of the Year where he inspires and educates middle and high school students the importance of receiving a college education. Aaron always wants his life to be a great representation of a strong, influential, and positive lifestyle. In his spare time, Aaron loves to run as well as train at the gym.

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== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University C][http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University lark Atlanta University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/115SlG-JerQfpsAtxocxrY2_kvqcueUanXrK3EgkoyeE/edit?pli=1 Buisness Model Canvas]

Fellow:Aaron Chambers

2015-02-16T03:04:25Z

AaronChambers:

Fellow:Aaron Chambers

2015-02-16T03:04:19Z

AaronChambers:

[[File:AaronChambers.jpg|thumb]]Aaron Chambers is a college student who is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Computer Science. Upon seeing the advancements in modern technology and his fascination with the topic due to his father's career in Electrical Engineering, he decided to pursue a life dedicated to being an individual who adds to the positive growth in the technological industry. He currently serves as Clark Atlanta University's Man of the Year where he inspires and educates middle and high school students the importance of receiving a college education. Aaron always wants his life to be a great representation of a strong, influential, and positive lifestyle. In his spare time, Aaron loves to run as well as train at the gym.

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== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University C][http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University lark Atlanta University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ct29S7JWc0 YouTube Pitch]

Fellow:Ariel Rogers

2015-02-16T03:02:40Z

AaronChambers:

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Ariel Rogers

Clark Atlanta University, UIF Spring 2015

Ariel Rogers is a computer science major with a strong interest to improve technology within her department. While actively attending board meetings and summits Ariel is becoming an advocate for change. In Ariel's spare time she enjoys painting and writing poetry.

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Related Links: 

 [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University Clark Atlanta University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dT3qm_OkKOLa9E6jczA-yvOc0XTQ58Sseyjc0ivEwyA/edit OpEd Final Draft]

[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1V0BQ9-ENpql78TCFrfjH6ju2IteHnlu6lBC4v2PotOI/edit Buisness Model Canvas]

Fellow:Damon Willis

2015-02-16T03:00:03Z

AaronChambers:

=== Damon Willis ===

Clark Atlanta University, UIF Spring 2015[[File:Damon9.jpg|none|Damon9.jpg]]

         

          Hello my name is Damon Willis. I'm a first year MBA candidate at Clark Atlanta University, with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. I am a very active member of the CAU campus, acting as an officer for the Graduate Student Business Council. As the Chairperson for the Lead Week committee, I am responsible for Project Management duties which bring in a large number of corporate sponsors and benefactors for the university. I am also passionate about entrepreneurship and I've previously owned a small real estate wholesaling business. In addition, I am a strong advcate for innovation, entrepreneurship and social change, which makes me a great fit for the UIF program. This summer I will be working for the Fiat Chrysler Corporation as a Supply Chain intern, in Auburn Hills, MI. Please feel free to check out our project pitch, (link below) to see what's happening soon at Clark Atlanta University.

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== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University Clark Atlanta University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ct29S7JWc0 YouTube Pitch]

[https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/11h9sEYoWOYyvLknUeRRLRaqqVsQ6xA7lxMrDaFrI7nQ/edit Buisness Model Canvas]

Fellow:Aaron Chambers

2015-02-16T02:58:38Z

AaronChambers:

Fellow:Aaron Chambers

2015-02-16T02:57:34Z

AaronChambers:

Priorities:Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies

2015-01-30T21:53:03Z

AaronChambers:

'''THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH A CULTURE OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT Clark Atlanta University'''

==  PRIORITY 1:   Promote a culture of student, faculty, and staff involvement in innovation and entrepreneurship ==

===  GOAL 1.0:  Recruit and develop and increased number and diversity of students who graduate at higher rates and are equipped to succeed in their careers ===

===   ===

'''Objectives:'''

 

'''1.1''''''   Increase support services to aid in the preparation of graduates for employment, graduate and professional schools, and entrepreneurship'''

 ''Directions:''

''1.1.1    Enhance internships, externship, coop and experiential learning program opportunities''

''1. 1.2   Develop more employer outreach and partnerships by academic program focus''

''1.1.3    Maintain and strengthen partnerships with companies at the cutting edge of innovation in the market place''

''1.1.4    Increase interdisciplinary collaborations''

''1.1.4    Continue flourishing the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to facilitate student placement in internships, externship, coop programs and to assess student growth/development resulting from these activities''

'''1.2   Implement new and innovative academic programs, effective pedagogies and redesigned and/or new courses to develop students with skills necessary for innovation and growth as entrepreneurs'''

 

''Directions:''

''1.2.1    Establish campus-wide courses and programs to ensure students and faculty can participate in the commercialization of funded research''

''1.2.2     Special Topics lectures on success stories e.g, “From Lab Bench to Commercialization”, “The role of  ,''

''            Leadership in Commercialization”, “Balancing work and personal life”''

''1.2.3    Workshops on, applying for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc.''

''1.2.4    Workshops on proposal writing SBIR and STTR''

''1.2.5    Courses based on case studies of entrepreneurial successes''

'' 1.26    Establish a monthly forum to involve local inventors/innovators with CAU students and faculty to exchange ideas and establish partnership''

''1.2.7   Establish multi-disciplinary course in innovation and entrepreneurship for sophomores in all majors''

''1.2.8   Establish an independent study course (upper level and graduate) for students who are developing a small business''

''1.2.9   Establish multi-disciplinary course in innovation and entrepreneurship for graduate students''

''1.2.10   Workshops for community''

''1.211   Establish a network of mentors from alumni, BOT and other stakeholders''

 

 

1.3   Establish Innovation and '''Entrepreneurship Space'''

 

''1.3.1    Designated spaces/conference room under the supervision of Division of Research, Sponsored Programs and Community Outreach    to encourage students to develop their interest in entrepreneurship regardless of classification and experience e.g. bouncing of ideas''

''1.3.2    Monthly idea mixer for students with startup CEO's''

''1.3.3    Departments and Research Centers promote innovation and entrepreneurship as one specific outcome of their programs and activities''

 

== PRIORITY 2:  DISTINCTIVE ACADEMIC, RESEARCH, AND STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS ==

=== ===

=== GOAL 2.0:   Spread awareness and promote involvement in academic, research, support, and partnership programs recognized for their distinctiveness, innovation, and ability to prepare students sought after by employers and entrepreneurial community as well as graduate and professional schools by utilyzing a new university mobile application. ===

 

'''2.1   Implement a University-wide marketing plan ''''''through connecting '''the various departments simutaneously

 

''Directions:''

''2.1.1    Upgrade the University’s website by implementing  a new mobile application  which will include specific information on Technology Transfer and  innovation and '''''entrepreneurship'''''on campus and in the community''

''2.1.2    Improve internal/external communications about capabilities, opportunities and resources available at CAU to support research, innovation and '''''entrepreneurship.'''

''2.1.3    'Provide direct contact to the I&E resources and faculty through mobile application so that students have easily access to the program which will in turn gather more students to join the department''

''2.1.4    Engage CAU faculty and students in community innovation and entrepreneurship projects (Especially in K-12 schools)''

''2.1.5    Create an open forum within the University's website and Mobile application to keep students and adminstration connected on the latest news and updates surrounding innovation and entrepreneurship''

 

'''2.5   Enhance research and sponsored programs infrastructure'''

 

''Directions:''

''2.5.1    Implement technology transfer program''

''2.5.2    Establish instrument support facilities''

 

 

 

 

== PRIORITY 3:             INCREASED EXTERNAL SUPPORT ==

===   GOAL 3.0:  Increase and diversify '''University''' revenue streams through expanded external financial   partnerships and support, entrepreneurial programs, and a broadened base of funded research grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. ===

===   ===

'''3.1   Increase entrepreneurial collaboration to leverage synergistic activities and funding opportunities'''

 

''Directions:''

''3.2.1    Create and implement an entrepreneurial program to include Economic Development Center'' '' ''

''3.2.2     Expand the recognition and support of entrepreneurship highlighting alumni, faculty and students''

 

'''3.3   Implement School and academic program level for  increasing the amount of external support  with specific targets and metrics'''

 

''Directions:''

''3.3.1    Initiate focused outreach activities at school and academic program level with relevant corporate and community initiatives''

''3.3.2    Expand cooperative agreements with corporate and government entities for continuing education''

''3.3.3    Provide support for faculty development to increase research and grantsmanship''

''3.3.4     Apply for grants to connect academics to campus sustainability programs; science education, entrepreneurial and innovation; mental health; homeland security, environmental justice; renewal energy     etc.''

 

==  Related Links: ==

[[Lionel Cross Jr.|UI Fellow Lionel Cross Jr.]]

[[Clark Atlanta University|Landscape of Clark Atlanta University Currently ]]
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== Clark Atlanta University Student Stragtegies towards Innovation ==

[http://youtu.be/6fFskKRHJFI http://youtu.be/6fFskKRHJFI]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies

2015-01-30T21:22:32Z

AaronChambers:

'''THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH A CULTURE OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT Clark Atlanta University'''

==  PRIORITY 1:   Promote a culture of student, faculty, and staff involvement in innovation and entrepreneurship ==

===  GOAL 1.0:  Recruit and develop and increased number and diversity of students who graduate at higher rates and are equipped to succeed in their careers ===

===   ===

'''Objectives:'''

 

'''1.1''''''   Increase support services to aid in the preparation of graduates for employment, graduate and professional schools, and entrepreneurship'''

 ''Directions:''

''1.1.1    Enhance internships, externship, coop and experiential learning program opportunities''

''1. 1.2   Develop more employer outreach and partnerships by academic program focus''

''1.1.3    Maintain and strengthen partnerships with companies at the cutting edge of innovation in the market place''

''1.1.4    Increase interdisciplinary collaborations''

''1.1.4    Continue flourishing the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to facilitate student placement in internships, externship, coop programs and to assess student growth/development resulting from these activities''

'''1.2   Implement new and innovative academic programs, effective pedagogies and redesigned and/or new courses to develop students with skills necessary for innovation and growth as entrepreneurs'''

 

''Directions:''

''1.2.1    Establish campus-wide courses and programs to ensure students and faculty can participate in the commercialization of funded research''

''1.2.2     Special Topics lectures on success stories e.g, “From Lab Bench to Commercialization”, “The role of  ,''

''            Leadership in Commercialization”, “Balancing work and personal life”''

''1.2.3    Workshops on, applying for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc.''

''1.2.4    Workshops on proposal writing SBIR and STTR''

''1.2.5    Courses based on case studies of entrepreneurial successes''

'' 1.26    Establish a monthly forum to involve local inventors/innovators with CAU students and faculty to exchange ideas and establish partnership''

''1.2.7   Establish multi-disciplinary course in innovation and entrepreneurship for sophomores in all majors''

''1.2.8   Establish an independent study course (upper level and graduate) for students who are developing a small business''

''1.2.9   Establish multi-disciplinary course in innovation and entrepreneurship for graduate students''

''1.2.10   Workshops for community''

''1.211   Establish a network of mentors from alumni, BOT and other stakeholders''

 

 

1.3   Establish Innovation and '''Entrepreneurship Space'''

 

''1.3.1    Designated spaces/conference room under the supervision of Division of Research, Sponsored Programs and Community Outreach    to encourage students to develop their interest in entrepreneurship regardless of classification and experience e.g. bouncing of ideas''

''1.3.2    Monthly idea mixer for students with startup CEO's''

''1.3.3    Departments and Research Centers promote innovation and entrepreneurship as one specific outcome of their programs and activities''

 

== PRIORITY 2:  DISTINCTIVE ACADEMIC, RESEARCH, AND STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS ==

=== ===

=== GOAL 2.0:   Develop and enhance academic, research, and support programs recognized for their distinctiveness, innovation, and ability to prepare graduates sought after by employers and entrepreneurial community as well as graduate and professional schools. ===

 

'''2.1   Implement a University-wide marketing plan''''''through connectivity'''

 

''Directions:''

''2.1.1    Upgrade the University’s website by implementing  a new mobile application  which will include specific information on Technology Transfer and  innovation and '''''entrepreneurship'''''on campus and in the community''

''2.1.2    Improve internal/external communications about capabilities, opportunities and resources available at CAU to support research, innovation and '''''entrepreneurship.'''

''2.1.3    'Provide direct contact to the I&E resources and faculty through mobile application so that students have easily access to the program which will in turn gather more students to join the department''

''2.1.4    Engage CAU faculty and students in community innovation and entrepreneurship projects (Especially in K-12 schools)''

''2.1.5    Create an open forum within the University's website and Mobile application to keep students and adminstration connected on the latest news and updates surrounding innovation and entrepreneurship''

 

'''2.5   Enhance research and sponsored programs infrastructure'''

 

''Directions:''

''2.5.1    Implement technology transfer program''

''2.5.2    Establish instrument support facilities''

 

 

 

 

== PRIORITY 3:             INCREASED EXTERNAL SUPPORT ==

===   GOAL 3.0:  Increase and diversify '''University''' revenue streams through expanded external financial   partnerships and support, entrepreneurial programs, and a broadened base of funded research grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. ===

===   ===

'''3.1   Increase entrepreneurial collaboration to leverage synergistic activities and funding opportunities'''

 

''Directions:''

''3.2.1    Create and implement an entrepreneurial program to include Economic Development Center'' '' ''

''3.2.2     Expand the recognition and support of entrepreneurship highlighting alumni, faculty and students''

 

'''3.3   Implement School and academic program level for  increasing the amount of external support  with specific targets and metrics'''

 

''Directions:''

''3.3.1    Initiate focused outreach activities at school and academic program level with relevant corporate and community initiatives''

''3.3.2    Expand cooperative agreements with corporate and government entities for continuing education''

''3.3.3    Provide support for faculty development to increase research and grantsmanship''

''3.3.4     Apply for grants to connect academics to campus sustainability programs; science education, entrepreneurial and innovation; mental health; homeland security, environmental justice; renewal energy     etc.''

 

==  Related Links: ==

[[Lionel Cross Jr.|UI Fellow Lionel Cross Jr.]]

[[Clark Atlanta University|Landscape of Clark Atlanta University Currently ]]
<div> </div>
== Clark Atlanta University Student Stragtegies towards Innovation ==

[http://youtu.be/6fFskKRHJFI http://youtu.be/6fFskKRHJFI]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies

2015-01-30T21:18:34Z

AaronChambers:

'''THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH A CULTURE OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT Clark Atlanta University'''

==  PRIORITY 1:   Promote a culture of student, faculty, and staff involvement in innovation and entrepreneurship ==

===  GOAL 1.0:  Recruit and develop and increased number and diversity of students who graduate at higher rates and are equipped to succeed in their careers ===

===   ===

'''Objectives:'''

 

'''1.1''''''   Increase support services to aid in the preparation of graduates for employment, graduate and professional schools, and entrepreneurship'''

 ''Directions:''

''1.1.1    Enhance internships, externship, coop and experiential learning program opportunities''

''1. 1.2   Develop more employer outreach and partnerships by academic program focus''

''1.1.3    Maintain and strengthen partnerships with companies at the cutting edge of innovation in the market place''

''1.1.4    Increase interdisciplinary collaborations''

''1.1.4    Continue flourishing the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to facilitate student placement in internships, externship, coop programs and to assess student growth/development resulting from these activities''

'''1.2   Implement new and innovative academic programs, effective pedagogies and redesigned and/or new courses to develop students with skills necessary for innovation and growth as entrepreneurs'''

 

''Directions:''

''1.2.1    Establish campus-wide courses and programs to ensure students and faculty can participate in the commercialization of funded research''

''1.2.2     Special Topics lectures on success stories e.g, “From Lab Bench to Commercialization”, “The role of  ,''

''            Leadership in Commercialization”, “Balancing work and personal life”''

''1.2.3    Workshops on, applying for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc.''

''1.2.4    Workshops on proposal writing SBIR and STTR''

''1.2.5    Courses based on case studies of entrepreneurial successes''

'' 1.26    Establish a monthly forum to involve local inventors/innovators with CAU students and faculty to exchange ideas and establish partnership''

''1.2.7   Establish multi-disciplinary course in innovation and entrepreneurship for sophomores in all majors''

''1.2.8   Establish an independent study course (upper level and graduate) for students who are developing a small business''

''1.2.9   Establish multi-disciplinary course in innovation and entrepreneurship for graduate students''

''1.2.10   Workshops for community''

''1.211   Establish a network of mentors from alumni, BOT and other stakeholders''

 

 

1.3   Establish Innovation and '''Entrepreneurship Space'''

 

''1.3.1    Designated spaces/conference room under the supervision of Division of Research, Sponsored Programs and Community Outreach    to encourage students to develop their interest in entrepreneurship regardless of classification and experience e.g. bouncing of ideas''

''1.3.2    Monthly idea mixer for students with startup CEO's''

''1.3.3    Departments and Research Centers promote innovation and entrepreneurship as one specific outcome of their programs and activities''

 

== PRIORITY 2:  DISTINCTIVE ACADEMIC, RESEARCH, AND STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS ==

=== ===

=== GOAL 2.0:   Develop and enhance academic, research, and support programs recognized for their distinctiveness, innovation, and ability to prepare graduates sought after by employers and entrepreneurial community as well as graduate and professional schools. ===

 

'''2.1   Implement a University-wide marketing plan''''''through connectivity'''

 

''Directions:''

''2.1.1    Upgrade the University’s website by implementing  a new mobile application  which will include specific information on Technology Transfer and  innovation and '''''entrepreneurship'''''on campus and in the community''

''2.1.2    Improve internal/external communications about capabilities, opportunities and resources available at CAU to support research, innovation and '''''entrepreneurship.'''

''2.1.3    ''''Provide direct contact to the I&E resources and faculty through mobile application so that students have easily access to the program which will in turn gather more students to join the department''

''2.1.4    Engage CAU faculty and students in community innovation and entrepreneurship projects (Especially in K-12 schools)''

''2.1.5    Create an open forum within the University's website and Mobile application to keep students and adminstration connected on the latest news and updates surrounding innovation and entrepreneurship''

 

'''2.5   Enhance research and sponsored programs infrastructure'''

 

''Directions:''

''2.5.1    Implement technology transfer program''

''2.5.2    Establish instrument support facilities''

 

 

 

 

== PRIORITY 3:             INCREASED EXTERNAL SUPPORT ==

===   GOAL 3.0:  Increase and diversify '''University''' revenue streams through expanded external financial   partnerships and support, entrepreneurial programs, and a broadened base of funded research grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. ===

===   ===

'''3.1   Increase entrepreneurial collaboration to leverage synergistic activities and funding opportunities'''

 

''Directions:''

''3.2.1    Create and implement an entrepreneurial program to include Economic Development Center'' '' ''

''3.2.2     Expand the recognition and support of entrepreneurship highlighting alumni, faculty and students''

 

'''3.3   Implement School and academic program level for  increasing the amount of external support  with specific targets and metrics'''

 

''Directions:''

''3.3.1    Initiate focused outreach activities at school and academic program level with relevant corporate and community initiatives''

''3.3.2    Expand cooperative agreements with corporate and government entities for continuing education''

''3.3.3    Provide support for faculty development to increase research and grantsmanship''

''3.3.4     Apply for grants to connect academics to campus sustainability programs; science education, entrepreneurial and innovation; mental health; homeland security, environmental justice; renewal energy     etc.''

 

==  Related Links: ==

[[Lionel Cross Jr.|UI Fellow Lionel Cross Jr.]]

[[Clark Atlanta University|Landscape of Clark Atlanta University Currently ]]
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== Clark Atlanta University Student Stragtegies towards Innovation ==

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[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

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