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Fellow:Alyx Horace

2016-02-12T04:26:25Z

Alyx Horace:

Fellow:Alyx Horace

2016-02-12T04:25:26Z

Alyx Horace:

[[File:AlyxProfile.jpeg|thumb|right|AlyxProfile.jpeg]]<span class="details" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; display: inline-block;">Alyx is a junior Management Information Systems major and Computer Science minor at Texas Tech University. She recently returned home from studying in the Czech Republic and traveling around Europe for 4 months (from which she's gained invaluable communication skills and independence.) She's worked extensively in retail and sales, and also on the other side of business, in accounting. At Texas Tech she's actively involved in TTIME, a Student Entrepreneurship Group, along with Student Government, and Tech's Honors College. She's a passionate dog lover, reader, and traveler--and also extremely excited to work with the University Innovation Fellows to enhance the entrepreneurship platform as Texas Tech.



Related Links

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[[Texas_Tech_University|Texas_Tech_University]]

[[Texas_Tech_University_Student_Priorities_Page|Texas_Tech_University_Student_Priorities_Page]]

[[Jared_Steele|Isaac_Griswold-Steiner]]

[[Jared_Steele|Jared_Steele]]

[[Alberto_Garcia|Alberto_Garcia]]

[[Tad_Davis|Tad_Davis]]

[[Category:Student Contributors|a]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-02-12T04:14:32Z

Alyx Horace:

<div>

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incenticvizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

== '''Strategy #6: Develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

'''Problem Statement:''' It has been really challenging to get college student involved in the university´s innovation ecosystem. We think that if we start to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young high school students, we can ensure that they develop their entrepreneurial mindset early on. High school students want to get hands on experiences and they tend to be more open for new experiences for college students.  

'''Solution Overview:''' The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is already in the process of launchin the Young Enrepreneurs Academy in Luubbock, Texas. They want Texas Tech students to get invovled in the program to motivate students to apply to college and possibly continue their entrepreneurial ventures at the University. 

=== Tactic #1: Designing a new community service involvement project ===
<div>
*Description: Undergraduate students will have the opporutnity to mentor the students participating in the program. 
*Milestones:
**May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify the dates, times and the location of the sessions.
**June 2016: Draft a list of responsabilities that each students will have the abide by and a commitment letter. 
**July 2016: Define the amount of students needed for each session. 
**August 2016: Come up with a list of students that belong to the entrepreneurial student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. 
**September 2016: Conduct interviews and select participants. 
**October: The program start in October and runs for 20 weeks. 
</div>
== '''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.

=== Tactic #1: Expanding Upon our Theme ===

'''Description:''' Having an intriguing, creative, and fun theme is of notable importance in every area of a meet-up. Themes not only help attract attendees, or gain sponsorships and partnerships, they most importantly guide the creative, idea-generating process. While TTU is still in the beginning stages of planning, the chosen theme is “Regional Problems and Ingenious Solutions.” We live in a unique climate and culture of which many standard solutions to community problems aren’t applicable. Not only would Tech gain from a weekend of solution generation, but our community, and attending UIF’s from nearby areas would take home tangible pieces of knowledge and experience.

'''Milestones: '''

February 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with Faculty Sponsor to run by theme ideas.</li>
<li>Reach out to Lubbock Economic Development Association (LEDA), who work tirelessly looking for solutions to community problems.<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Gauge their interest in the event and possible outcomes.</li>
<li>Seek partnership with LEDA.</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Planning--Events, Invites, & Budgets ===

'''Description:''' The second phase of the meet-up is essentially extensive research. From this research we can begin to outline an event plan that will include invitees, each event within the weekend meet-up, and budgets to cover accommodation, meals, and entertainment.

'''Milestones: '''

February 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with TTU Administration to discuss I&E funding.</li>
<li>Obtain available dates from UIF Leadership to attend/host workshops at meet-ups.</li>
<li>Choose date.</li>
<li>Begin communication with other schools to find any necessary university held events that TTU should plan around.</li>
</ul>

March 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Calculate approximate number of attendees.<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find accompanying accommodation and create budget for meals.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Speak with LEDA about sponsorship.</li>
</ul>

May 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Send Invitations to surrounding schools.</li>
<li>Secure funding from various sources.</li>
</ul>

 '''Video Presentation:''' </div> {{#Widget:Youtube|id=JgicWR6wN-M}}</div>

= Related Links: =

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

Alfonso Alarcon

Berto Garcia

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
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</div>

[[Category:Student Priorities|t]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-02-12T04:12:36Z

Alyx Horace:

<div>

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incenticvizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

== '''Strategy #6: Develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

'''Problem Statement:''' It has been really challenging to get college student involved in the university´s innovation ecosystem. We think that if we start to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young high school students, we can ensure that they develop their entrepreneurial mindset early on. High school students want to get hands on experiences and they tend to be more open for new experiences for college students.  

'''Solution Overview:''' The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is already in the process of launchin the Young Enrepreneurs Academy in Luubbock, Texas. They want Texas Tech students to get invovled in the program to motivate students to apply to college and possibly continue their entrepreneurial ventures at the University. 

=== Tactic #1: Designing a new community service involvement project ===
<div>
*Description: Undergraduate students will have the opporutnity to mentor the students participating in the program. 
*Milestones:
**May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify the dates, times and the location of the sessions.
**June 2016: Draft a list of responsabilities that each students will have the abide by and a commitment letter. 
**July 2016: Define the amount of students needed for each session. 
**August 2016: Come up with a list of students that belong to the entrepreneurial student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. 
**September 2016: Conduct interviews and select participants. 
**October: The program start in October and runs for 20 weeks. 
</div>
== '''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.

=== Tactic #1: Expanding Upon our Theme ===

'''Description:''' Having an intriguing, creative, and fun theme is of notable importance in every area of a meet-up. Themes not only help attract attendees, or gain sponsorships and partnerships, they most importantly guide the creative, idea-generating process. While TTU is still in the beginning stages of planning, the chosen theme is “Regional Problems and Ingenious Solutions.” We live in a unique climate and culture of which many standard solutions to community problems aren’t applicable. Not only would Tech gain from a weekend of solution generation, but our community, and attending UIF’s from nearby areas would take home tangible pieces of knowledge and experience.

'''Milestones: '''

February 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
Meet with Faculty Sponsor to run by theme ideas.
</li>
<li>
Reach out to Lubbock Economic Development Association (LEDA), who work tirelessly looking for solutions to community problems.
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
Gauge their interest in the event and possible outcomes.
</li>
<li>
Seek partnership with LEDA.
</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

 

 

=== Tactic #2: Planning--Events, Invites, & BudgestD ===

'''Description:''' The second phase of the meet-up is essentially extensive research. From this research we can begin to outline an event plan that will include invitees, each event within the weekend meet-up, and budgets to cover accommodation, meals, and entertainment.

'''Milestones: '''

February 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
Meet with TTU Administration to discuss I&E funding.
</li>
<li>
Obtain available dates from UIF Leadership to attend/host workshops at meet-ups.
</li>
<li>
Choose date.
</li>
<li>
Begin communication with other schools to find any necessary university held events that TTU should plan around.
</li>
</ul>
 
March 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
Calculate approximate number of attendees.
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
Find accompanying accommodation and create budget for meals.
</li>
</ul></li>
<li>
Speak with LEDA about sponsorship.
</li>
</ul>
 
May 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
Send Invitations to surrounding schools.
</li>
<li>
Secure funding from various sources.
</li>
</ul>

 '''Video Presentation:''' </div> {{#Widget:Youtube|id=JgicWR6wN-M}}</div>

= Related Links: =

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

Alfonso Alarcon

Berto Garcia

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
 </div></div></div></div>
</div> [[Category:Student Priorities|t]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-02-12T04:00:08Z

Alyx Horace:

<div>

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incenticvizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

== '''Strategy #6: Develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

'''Problem Statement:''' It has been really challenging to get college student involved in the university´s innovation ecosystem. We think that if we start to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young high school students, we can ensure that they develop their entrepreneurial mindset early on. High school students want to get hands on experiences and they tend to be more open for new experiences for college students.  

'''Solution Overview:''' The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is already in the process of launchin the Young Enrepreneurs Academy in Luubbock, Texas. They want Texas Tech students to get invovled in the program to motivate students to apply to college and possibly continue their entrepreneurial ventures at the University. 

=== Tactic #1: Designing a new community service involvement project ===
<div>
*Description: Undergraduate students will have the opporutnity to mentor the students participating in the program. 
*Milestones:
**May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify the dates, times and the location of the sessions.
**June 2016: Draft a list of responsabilities that each students will have the abide by and a commitment letter. 
**July 2016: Define the amount of students needed for each session. 
**August 2016: Come up with a list of students that belong to the entrepreneurial student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. 
**September 2016: Conduct interviews and select participants. 
**October: The program start in October and runs for 20 weeks. 
</div>

== '''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.

=== Tactic #1: Expanding Upon our Theme ===

'''Description:''' Having an intriguing, creative, and fun theme is of notable importance in every area of a meet-up. Themes not only help attract attendees, or gain sponsorships and partnerships, they most importantly guide the creative, idea-generating process. While TTU is still in the beginning stages of planning, the chosen theme is “Regional Problems and Ingenious Solutions.” We live in a unique climate and culture of which many standard solutions to community problems aren’t applicable. Not only would Tech gain from a weekend of solution generation, but our community, and attending UIF’s from nearby areas would take home tangible pieces of knowledge and experience.

'''Milestones: '''

*February 2016:<ul style="margin: 0.3em 0px 0px 1.6em; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4;">
<li>Meet with faculty to run by theme ideas.</li>
<li>Reach out to Lubbock Economic Development Association (LEDA), who work tirelessly looking for solutions to community problems. Gauge their interest in the event and possible outcomes</li>
</ul><ul style="margin: 0.3em 0px 0px 1.6em; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">
<li>June-September 2016:</li>
</ul></ul>

 '''Video Presentation:''' </div> {{#Widget:Youtube|id=JgicWR6wN-M}}</div>

= Related Links: =

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

Alfonso Alarcon

Berto Garcia

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
 </div></div></div></div></div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|t]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-02-12T03:57:56Z

Alyx Horace:

<div>

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incenticvizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

== '''Strategy #6: Develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

'''Problem Statement:''' It has been really challenging to get college student involved in the university´s innovation ecosystem. We think that if we start to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young high school students, we can ensure that they develop their entrepreneurial mindset early on. High school students want to get hands on experiences and they tend to be more open for new experiences for college students.  

'''Solution Overview:''' The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is already in the process of launchin the Young Enrepreneurs Academy in Luubbock, Texas. They want Texas Tech students to get invovled in the program to motivate students to apply to college and possibly continue their entrepreneurial ventures at the University. 

=== Tactic #1: Designing a new community service involvement project ===
<div>
*Description: Undergraduate students will have the opporutnity to mentor the students participating in the program. 
*Milestones:
**May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify the dates, times and the location of the sessions.
**June 2016: Draft a list of responsabilities that each students will have the abide by and a commitment letter. 
**July 2016: Define the amount of students needed for each session. 
**August 2016: Come up with a list of students that belong to the entrepreneurial student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. 
**September 2016: Conduct interviews and select participants. 
**October: The program start in October and runs for 20 weeks. 
</div>

== '''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.

=== Tactic #1: Expanding Upon our Theme ===

'''Description:''' Having an intriguing, creative, and fun theme is of notable importance in every area of a meet-up. Themes not only help attract attendees, or gain sponsorships and partnerships, they most importantly guide the creative, idea-generating process. While TTU is still in the beginning stages of planning, the chosen theme is “Regional Problems and Ingenious Solutions.” We live in a unique climate and culture of which many standard solutions to community problems aren’t applicable. Not only would Tech gain from a weekend of solution generation, but our community, and attending UIF’s from nearby areas would take home tangible pieces of knowledge and experience.

'''Milestones: '''

*
Meet with Faculty Sponsor to run by theme ideas.

*
Reach out to Lubbock Economic Development Association (LEDA), who work tirelessly looking for solutions to community problems.

*
Gauge their interest in the event and possible outcomes. 

 '''Video Presentation:''' </div> {{#Widget:Youtube|id=JgicWR6wN-M}}</div>

= Related Links: =

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

Alfonso Alarcon

Berto Garcia

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
 </div></div></div></div></div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|t]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-02-12T03:56:40Z

Alyx Horace:

<div>

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incenticvizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

== '''Strategy #6: Develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

'''Problem Statement:''' It has been really challenging to get college student involved in the university´s innovation ecosystem. We think that if we start to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young high school students, we can ensure that they develop their entrepreneurial mindset early on. High school students want to get hands on experiences and they tend to be more open for new experiences for college students.  

'''Solution Overview:''' The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is already in the process of launchin the Young Enrepreneurs Academy in Luubbock, Texas. They want Texas Tech students to get invovled in the program to motivate students to apply to college and possibly continue their entrepreneurial ventures at the University. 

=== Tactic #1: Designing a new community service involvement project ===
<div>
*Description: Undergraduate students will have the opporutnity to mentor the students participating in the program. 
*Milestones:
**May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify the dates, times and the location of the sessions.
**June 2016: Draft a list of responsabilities that each students will have the abide by and a commitment letter. 
**July 2016: Define the amount of students needed for each session. 
**August 2016: Come up with a list of students that belong to the entrepreneurial student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. 
**September 2016: Conduct interviews and select participants. 
**October: The program start in October and runs for 20 weeks. 
</div>

== '''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.

=== Tactic #1: Expanding Upon our Theme ===

'''Description:''' Having an intriguing, creative, and fun theme is of notable importance in every area of a meet-up. Themes not only help attract attendees, or gain sponsorships and partnerships, they most importantly guide the creative, idea-generating process. While TTU is still in the beginning stages of planning, the chosen theme is “Regional Problems and Ingenious Solutions.” We live in a unique climate and culture of which many standard solutions to community problems aren’t applicable. Not only would Tech gain from a weekend of solution generation, but our community, and attending UIF’s from nearby areas would take home tangible pieces of knowledge and experience.

 '''Video Presentation:''' </div> {{#Widget:Youtube|id=JgicWR6wN-M}}</div>

= Related Links: =

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

Alfonso Alarcon

Berto Garcia

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
 </div></div></div></div></div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|t]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-02-12T03:54:39Z

Alyx Horace:

<div>

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incenticvizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

== Strategy #6: Develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

'''Problem Statement:''' It has been really challenging to get college student involved in the university´s innovation ecosystem. We think that if we start to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young high school students, we can ensure that they develop their entrepreneurial mindset early on. High school students want to get hands on experiences and they tend to be more open for new experiences for college students.  

'''Solution Overview:''' The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is already in the process of launchin the Young Enrepreneurs Academy in Luubbock, Texas. They want Texas Tech students to get invovled in the program to motivate students to apply to college and possibly continue their entrepreneurial ventures at the University. 

=== Tactic #1: Designing a new community service involvement project ===
<div>
*Description: Undergraduate students will have the opporutnity to mentor the students participating in the program. 
*Milestones:
**May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify the dates, times and the location of the sessions.
**June 2016: Draft a list of responsabilities that each students will have the abide by and a commitment letter. 
**July 2016: Define the amount of students needed for each session. 
**August 2016: Come up with a list of students that belong to the entrepreneurial student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. 
**September 2016: Conduct interviews and select participants. 
**October: The program start in October and runs for 20 weeks. 

== '''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.

=== Tactic #1: Expanding Upon our Theme ===

'''Description:''' Having an intriguing, creative, and fun theme is of notable importance in every area of a meet-up. Themes not only help attract attendees, or gain sponsorships and partnerships, they most importantly guide the creative, idea-generating process. While TTU is still in the beginning stages of planning, the chosen theme is “Regional Problems and Ingenious Solutions.” We live in a unique climate and culture of which many standard solutions to community problems aren’t applicable. Not only would Tech gain from a weekend of solution generation, but our community, and attending UIF’s from nearby areas would take home tangible pieces of knowledge and experience.

 '''Video Presentation:''' </div> {{#Widget:Youtube|id=JgicWR6wN-M}}</div>

= Related Links: =

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

Alfonso Alarcon

Berto Garcia

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
 </div></div></div></div></div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|t]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-02-12T03:40:42Z

Alyx Horace:

<div>

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incenticvizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

== Strategy #6: Develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

'''Problem Statement:''' It has been really challenging to get college student involved in the university´s innovation ecosystem. We think that if we start to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young high school students, we can ensure that they develop their entrepreneurial mindset early on. High school students want to get hands on experiences and they tend to be more open for new experiences for college students.  

'''Solution Overview:''' The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is already in the process of launchin the Young Enrepreneurs Academy in Luubbock, Texas. They want Texas Tech students to get invovled in the program to motivate students to apply to college and possibly continue their entrepreneurial ventures at the University. 

=== Tactic #1: Designing a new community service involvement project ===
<div>
*Description: Undergraduate students will have the opporutnity to mentor the students participating in the program. 
*Milestones:
**May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify the dates, times and the location of the sessions.
**June 2016: Draft a list of responsabilities that each students will have the abide by and a commitment letter. 
**July 2016: Define the amount of students needed for each session. 
**August 2016: Come up with a list of students that belong to the entrepreneurial student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. 
**September 2016: Conduct interviews and select participants. 
**October: The program start in October and runs for 20 weeks. 

== '''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.
 '''Video Presentation:''' </div> {{#Widget:Youtube|id=JgicWR6wN-M}}</div>

= Related Links: =

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

Alfonso Alarcon

Berto Garcia

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
 </div></div></div></div></div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|t]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-02-12T03:40:16Z

Alyx Horace:

<div>

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incenticvizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

== Strategy #6: Develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

'''Problem Statement:''' It has been really challenging to get college student involved in the university´s innovation ecosystem. We think that if we start to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young high school students, we can ensure that they develop their entrepreneurial mindset early on. High school students want to get hands on experiences and they tend to be more open for new experiences for college students.  

'''Solution Overview:''' The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is already in the process of launchin the Young Enrepreneurs Academy in Luubbock, Texas. They want Texas Tech students to get invovled in the program to motivate students to apply to college and possibly continue their entrepreneurial ventures at the University. 

=== Tactic #1: Designing a new community service involvement project ===
<div>
*Description: Undergraduate students will have the opporutnity to mentor the students participating in the program. 
*Milestones:
**May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify the dates, times and the location of the sessions.
**June 2016: Draft a list of responsabilities that each students will have the abide by and a commitment letter. 
**July 2016: Define the amount of students needed for each session. 
**August 2016: Come up with a list of students that belong to the entrepreneurial student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. 
**September 2016: Conduct interviews and select participants. 
**October: The program start in October and runs for 20 weeks. 

'''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up'''

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.

 '''Video Presentation:''' </div> {{#Widget:Youtube|id=JgicWR6wN-M}}

= Related Links: =

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

Alfonso Alarcon

Berto Garcia

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
 </div></div></div></div></div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|t]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-02-12T03:28:19Z

Alyx Horace:

<div>

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incenticvizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

== Strategy #6: Develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

'''Problem Statement:''' It has been really challenging to get college student involved in the university´s innovation ecosystem. We think that if we start to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young high school students, we can ensure that they develop their entrepreneurial mindset early on. High school students want to get hands on experiences and they tend to be more open for new experiences for college students.  

'''Solution Overview:''' The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is already in the process of launchin the Young Enrepreneurs Academy in Luubbock, Texas. They want Texas Tech students to get invovled in the program to motivate students to apply to college and possibly continue their entrepreneurial ventures at the University. 

=== Tactic #1: Designing a new community service involvement project ===
<div>
*Description: Undergraduate students will have the opporutnity to mentor the students participating in the program. 
*Milestones:
**May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify the dates, times and the location of the sessions.
**June 2016: Draft a list of responsabilities that each students will have the abide by and a commitment letter. 
**July 2016: Define the amount of students needed for each session. 
**August 2016: Come up with a list of students that belong to the entrepreneurial student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. 
**September 2016: Conduct interviews and select participants. 
**October: The program start in October and runs for 20 weeks. 

Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays world.

 '''Video Presentation:''' </div> {{#Widget:Youtube|id=JgicWR6wN-M}}

= Related Links: =

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

Alfonso Alarcon

Berto Garcia

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
 </div></div></div></div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|t]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-02-12T03:27:41Z

Alyx Horace:

<div>

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incenticvizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

== Strategy #6: Develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

'''Problem Statement:''' It has been really challenging to get college student involved in the university´s innovation ecosystem. We think that if we start to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young high school students, we can ensure that they develop their entrepreneurial mindset early on. High school students want to get hands on experiences and they tend to be more open for new experiences for college students.  

'''Solution Overview:''' The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is already in the process of launchin the Young Enrepreneurs Academy in Luubbock, Texas. They want Texas Tech students to get invovled in the program to motivate students to apply to college and possibly continue their entrepreneurial ventures at the University. 

=== Tactic #1: Designing a new community service involvement project ===
<div>
*Description: Undergraduate students will have the opporutnity to mentor the students participating in the program. 
*Milestones:
**May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify the dates, times and the location of the sessions.
**June 2016: Draft a list of responsabilities that each students will have the abide by and a commitment letter. 
**July 2016: Define the amount of students needed for each session. 
**August 2016: Come up with a list of students that belong to the entrepreneurial student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. 
**September 2016: Conduct interviews and select participants. 
**October: The program start in October and runs for 20 weeks. 

== Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx_Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays world.

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= Related Links: =

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

Alfonso Alarcon

Berto Garcia

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

=== [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University# Campus Overview] ===
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Fellow:Alyx Horace

2016-02-12T02:57:40Z

Alyx Horace:

Resource:How to leverage strategic partnerships to produce a UIF regional meetup

2016-01-23T20:55:35Z

Alyx Horace:

= Introduction =

When it comes to producing a UIF regional meet-up, connections and partnerships are the beginning, middle, and end. Before you can host a regional meetup, you'll need to spend a significant amount of time planning the event. Included in this planning is determining which partnerships will ultimately help in ensuring that your meetup runs smoothly. In this wiki, you'll be introduced to some of the ways you can leverage strategic partnerships to produce a University Innovation Fellows regional meet-up. If done effectively, these partnerships should be involved in every stage of the process from finding a venue and lodging to providing meals and entertainment.

[[File:How to create an innovation space within a library.jpg]]

= The Importance of Partnerships =

Connections and Partnerships come from all directions. While other fellows will certainly be a great resource, your search for strategic partnership should not just be limited there. You’ll want to involve other students, organizations, and/or businesses with similar goals willing to help out. There will be plenty to do and there’s no way you’ll be able to do it alone. Some partnerships to consider are the administration and faculty at your institution, especially those who have demonstrated a passion and dedication for innovation. The connections you make with faculty and administration will not always lead to what you’re looking for, but many times they know things or people who can help you reach your goal of a successful meetup.

== Where to find Partnerships ==

Student Organizations provide a great example of a mutually advantageous partnership. By helping UIF fellows host a regional meetup, they are also getting the word out about their own clubs and initiatives. Not only is it a beneficial spotlight on them to other students, but also to administration at their own school. It shows that both student organizations and University Innovation Fellows are able to collaborate together and ultimately work towards one common goal; enlightening and enhancing their own campus when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. In a story from a previous regional meetup held at James Madison University, a fellow entrepreneurship-based student organization footed the bill for near everything but lodging, a couple meals, and a few entertainment events.

== Marketing ==

Another important part of leveraging your partnerships is marketing. If no one knows what you’re trying to do, no one will be willing to help you. Get the word out. If you don’t know how to do it, form a partnership with someone who does. This partnership can be as small as someone on the school newspaper willing to write an article about what you are wanting to do, or as large as the Provost of your institution, who might willing to raise funds in order to make your meetup plans a reality.

[[File:Regmeet1.jpg.png|Regmeet1.jpg.png]]

= Taking a Business Point of View =

It’s especially important to consider the planning of the regional meetup as a business decision. When trying to find the optimal event to showcase the intellectual and programmatic goals of the University Innovation Fellows program, it is essential to speak to leaders in the UIF community that have successfully planned meetups. It is ill-advised to speak to UIF’s attending the event, since this might largely ruin the surprise and wow-factor of the event.

== Planning ==

The meetup should be planned down to the last detail, and it should be noted that the planning stage will take a considerable amount of time. There are ever changing variables that play into this event, ranging from number of  attendees, cost of lodging, meals, maps and entertainment, to unpredictable issues like bad weather and technical problems. The key to managing these risks is time, flexibility and of course, a positive attitude. In a noted blurb form an interview with a past regional meet-up organizer, Chris Ashley, he mentioned that it’s the little things that can add a big wow factor. He personally attended a meetup where upon arrival he was handed a hand-cut wooden name tag. He described not only how welcome he felt, but how that little piece of wood would forever transport him back to that weekend, and all the knowledge and good memories he took away from it.

== Theme ==

Picking out a theme is an especially important part of any meetup. Not only should it play hand in hand with increasing entrepreneurship and innovation on college campuses, but it should be engaging for all the guests. Creativity is an absolute must for this ingrediant of the regional-meetup. Some noteworthy themes from past meetups are "Own It. Do It." Where students were encouraged to just start being creative and making whatever they dreampt up. Another interesting one asked students to create something innovative, yet wearable. It combined tech with peoples everyday lives.

[[File:Regmeet2.jpg.png]]

= Pushing Through Resistance =

Pushing through resistance is hopefully a topic that you need not pay too much attention to. But, for safety's sake, we’ll cover a common type of resistance and how to handle it. Most of us are aware that Universities tend to push their projects and initiatives through at a glacial pace; they have to jump through regulatory hoops and gain approval from oftentimes uninvolved bodies. However, student organizations are a separate entity and not entirely bound to the methods of administration. In fact, the point of student organizations and UIF themselves is to identify needs and areas seeking improvement and act on them.

= Partnerships are Dual Sided; Make Sure to Give Back =

Strategic Partnerships are invaluably important when it comes to hosting something as large scale as a regional meetup. However, it’s just as important to show your appreciation and reciprocation to the people that have aided you in the process; for that is the only way relationships are maintained and progress is made. Holding a regional meetup is a grand accomplishment for University Innovation Fellows, alongside working and collaborating with student organizations, and aiding and communicating with administration.
<div> </div>

Resource:How to leverage strategic partnerships to produce a UIF regional meetup

2016-01-23T20:55:14Z

Alyx Horace:

= Introduction =

When it comes to producing a UIF regional meet-up, connections and partnerships are the beginning, middle, and end. Before you can host a regional meetup, you'll need to spend a significant amount of time planning the event. Included in this planning is determining which partnerships will ultimately help in ensuring that your meetup runs smoothly. In this wiki, you'll be introduced to some of the ways you can leverage strategic partnerships to produce a University Innovation Fellows regional meet-up. If done effectively, these partnerships should be involved in every stage of the process from finding a venue and lodging to providing meals and entertainment.

[[File:How to create an innovation space within a library.jpg]]

= The Importance of Partnerships =

Connections and Partnerships come from all directions. While other fellows will certainly be a great resource, your search for strategic partnership should not just be limited there. You’ll want to involve other students, organizations, and/or businesses with similar goals willing to help out. There will be plenty to do and there’s no way you’ll be able to do it alone. Some partnerships to consider are the administration and faculty at your institution, especially those who have demonstrated a passion and dedication for innovation. The connections you make with faculty and administration will not always lead to what you’re looking for, but many times they know things or people who can help you reach your goal of a successful meetup.

== Where to find Partnerships ==

Student Organizations provide a great example of a mutually advantageous partnership. By helping UIF fellows host a regional meetup, they are also getting the word out about their own clubs and initiatives. Not only is it a beneficial spotlight on them to other students, but also to administration at their own school. It shows that both student organizations and University Innovation Fellows are able to collaborate together and ultimately work towards one common goal; enlightening and enhancing their own campus when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. In a story from a previous regional meetup held at James Madison University, a fellow entrepreneurship-based student organization footed the bill for near everything but lodging, a couple meals, and a few entertainment events.

== Marketing ==

Another important part of leveraging your partnerships is marketing. If no one knows what you’re trying to do, no one will be willing to help you. Get the word out. If you don’t know how to do it, form a partnership with someone who does. This partnership can be as small as someone on the school newspaper willing to write an article about what you are wanting to do, or as large as the Provost of your institution, who might willing to raise funds in order to make your meetup plans a reality.

[[File:Regmeet1.jpg.png|thumb]]

= Taking a Business Point of View =

It’s especially important to consider the planning of the regional meetup as a business decision. When trying to find the optimal event to showcase the intellectual and programmatic goals of the University Innovation Fellows program, it is essential to speak to leaders in the UIF community that have successfully planned meetups. It is ill-advised to speak to UIF’s attending the event, since this might largely ruin the surprise and wow-factor of the event.

== Planning ==

The meetup should be planned down to the last detail, and it should be noted that the planning stage will take a considerable amount of time. There are ever changing variables that play into this event, ranging from number of  attendees, cost of lodging, meals, maps and entertainment, to unpredictable issues like bad weather and technical problems. The key to managing these risks is time, flexibility and of course, a positive attitude. In a noted blurb form an interview with a past regional meet-up organizer, Chris Ashley, he mentioned that it’s the little things that can add a big wow factor. He personally attended a meetup where upon arrival he was handed a hand-cut wooden name tag. He described not only how welcome he felt, but how that little piece of wood would forever transport him back to that weekend, and all the knowledge and good memories he took away from it.

== Theme ==

Picking out a theme is an especially important part of any meetup. Not only should it play hand in hand with increasing entrepreneurship and innovation on college campuses, but it should be engaging for all the guests. Creativity is an absolute must for this ingrediant of the regional-meetup. Some noteworthy themes from past meetups are "Own It. Do It." Where students were encouraged to just start being creative and making whatever they dreampt up. Another interesting one asked students to create something innovative, yet wearable. It combined tech with peoples everyday lives.

[[File:Regmeet2.jpg.png]]

= Pushing Through Resistance =

Pushing through resistance is hopefully a topic that you need not pay too much attention to. But, for safety's sake, we’ll cover a common type of resistance and how to handle it. Most of us are aware that Universities tend to push their projects and initiatives through at a glacial pace; they have to jump through regulatory hoops and gain approval from oftentimes uninvolved bodies. However, student organizations are a separate entity and not entirely bound to the methods of administration. In fact, the point of student organizations and UIF themselves is to identify needs and areas seeking improvement and act on them.

= Partnerships are Dual Sided; Make Sure to Give Back =

Strategic Partnerships are invaluably important when it comes to hosting something as large scale as a regional meetup. However, it’s just as important to show your appreciation and reciprocation to the people that have aided you in the process; for that is the only way relationships are maintained and progress is made. Holding a regional meetup is a grand accomplishment for University Innovation Fellows, alongside working and collaborating with student organizations, and aiding and communicating with administration.
<div> </div>

File:Regmeet1.jpg.png

2016-01-23T20:53:32Z

Alyx Horace:

File:Regmeet2.jpg.png

2016-01-23T20:52:54Z

Alyx Horace:

Resource:How to leverage strategic partnerships to produce a UIF regional meetup

2016-01-23T20:48:21Z

Alyx Horace:

= Introduction =

When it comes to producing a UIF regional meet-up, connections and partnerships are the beginning, middle, and end. Before you can host a regional meetup, you'll need to spend a significant amount of time planning the event. Included in this planning is determining which partnerships will ultimately help in ensuring that your meetup runs smoothly. In this wiki, you'll be introduced to some of the ways you can leverage strategic partnerships to produce a University Innovation Fellows regional meet-up. If done effectively, these partnerships should be involved in every stage of the process from finding a venue and lodging to providing meals and entertainment.

= The Importance of Partnerships =

Connections and Partnerships come from all directions. While other fellows will certainly be a great resource, your search for strategic partnership should not just be limited there. You’ll want to involve other students, organizations, and/or businesses with similar goals willing to help out. There will be plenty to do and there’s no way you’ll be able to do it alone. Some partnerships to consider are the administration and faculty at your institution, especially those who have demonstrated a passion and dedication for innovation. The connections you make with faculty and administration will not always lead to what you’re looking for, but many times they know things or people who can help you reach your goal of a successful meetup.

== Where to find Partnerships ==

Student Organizations provide a great example of a mutually advantageous partnership. By helping UIF fellows host a regional meetup, they are also getting the word out about their own clubs and initiatives. Not only is it a beneficial spotlight on them to other students, but also to administration at their own school. It shows that both student organizations and University Innovation Fellows are able to collaborate together and ultimately work towards one common goal; enlightening and enhancing their own campus when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. In a story from a previous regional meetup held at James Madison University, a fellow entrepreneurship-based student organization footed the bill for near everything but lodging, a couple meals, and a few entertainment events.

== Marketing ==

Another important part of leveraging your partnerships is marketing. If no one knows what you’re trying to do, no one will be willing to help you. Get the word out. If you don’t know how to do it, form a partnership with someone who does. This partnership can be as small as someone on the school newspaper willing to write an article about what you are wanting to do, or as large as the Provost of your institution, who might willing to raise funds in order to make your meetup plans a reality.

= Taking a Business Point of View =

It’s especially important to consider the planning of the regional meetup as a business decision. When trying to find the optimal event to showcase the intellectual and programmatic goals of the University Innovation Fellows program, it is essential to speak to leaders in the UIF community that have successfully planned meetups. It is ill-advised to speak to UIF’s attending the event, since this might largely ruin the surprise and wow-factor of the event.

== Planning ==

The meetup should be planned down to the last detail, and it should be noted that the planning stage will take a considerable amount of time. There are ever changing variables that play into this event, ranging from number of  attendees, cost of lodging, meals, maps and entertainment, to unpredictable issues like bad weather and technical problems. The key to managing these risks is time, flexibility and of course, a positive attitude. In a noted blurb form an interview with a past regional meet-up organizer, Chris Ashley, he mentioned that it’s the little things that can add a big wow factor. He personally attended a meetup where upon arrival he was handed a hand-cut wooden name tag. He described not only how welcome he felt, but how that little piece of wood would forever transport him back to that weekend, and all the knowledge and good memories he took away from it.

== Theme ==

Picking out a theme is an especially important part of any meetup. Not only should it play hand in hand with increasing entrepreneurship and innovation on college campuses, but it should be engaging for all the guests. Creativity is an absolute must for this ingrediant of the regional-meetup. Some noteworthy themes from past meetups are "Own It. Do It." Where students were encouraged to just start being creative and making whatever they dreampt up. Another interesting one asked students to create something innovative, yet wearable. It combined tech with peoples everyday lives.

= Pushing Through Resistance =

Pushing through resistance is hopefully a topic that you need not pay too much attention to. But, for safety's sake, we’ll cover a common type of resistance and how to handle it. Most of us are aware that Universities tend to push their projects and initiatives through at a glacial pace; they have to jump through regulatory hoops and gain approval from oftentimes uninvolved bodies. However, student organizations are a separate entity and not entirely bound to the methods of administration. In fact, the point of student organizations and UIF themselves is to identify needs and areas seeking improvement and act on them.

= Partnerships are Dual Sided; Make Sure to Give Back =

Strategic Partnerships are invaluably important when it comes to hosting something as large scale as a regional meetup. However, it’s just as important to show your appreciation and reciprocation to the people that have aided you in the process; for that is the only way relationships are maintained and progress is made. Holding a regional meetup is a grand accomplishment for University Innovation Fellows, alongside working and collaborating with student organizations, and aiding and communicating with administration.
<div> </div>

Resource:How to leverage strategic partnerships to produce a UIF regional meetup

2016-01-23T20:42:50Z

Alyx Horace:

= Introduction =

When it comes to producing a UIF regional meet-up, connections and partnerships are the beginning, middle, and end. Before you can host a regional meetup, you'll need to spend a significant amount of time planning the event. Included in this planning is determining which partnerships will ultimately help in ensuring that your meetup runs smoothly. In this wiki, you'll be introduced to some of the ways you can leverage strategic partnerships to produce a University Innovation Fellows regional meet-up. If done effectively, these partnerships should be involved in every stage of the process from finding a venue and lodging to providing meals and entertainment.

= The Importance of Partnerships =

Connections and Partnerships come from all directions. While other fellows will certainly be a great resource, your search for strategic partnership should not just be limited there. You’ll want to involve other students, organizations, and/or businesses with similar goals willing to help out. There will be plenty to do and there’s no way you’ll be able to do it alone. Some partnerships to consider are the administration and faculty at your institution, especially those who have demonstrated a passion and dedication for innovation. The connections you make with faculty and administration will not always lead to what you’re looking for, but many times they know things or people who can help you reach your goal of a successful meetup.

== Where to find Partnerships ==

Student Organizations provide a great example of a mutually advantageous partnership. By helping UIF fellows host a regional meetup, they are also getting the word out about their own clubs and initiatives. Not only is it a beneficial spotlight on them to other students, but also to administration at their own school. It shows that both student organizations and University Innovation Fellows are able to collaborate together and ultimately work towards one common goal; enlightening and enhancing their own campus when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. In a story from a previous regional meetup held at James Madison University, a fellow entrepreneurship-based student organization footed the bill for near everything but lodging, a couple meals, and a few entertainment events.

== Marketing ==

Another important part of leveraging your partnerships is marketing. If no one knows what you’re trying to do, no one will be willing to help you. Get the word out. If you don’t know how to do it, form a partnership with someone who does. This partnership can be as small as someone on the school newspaper willing to write an article about what you are wanting to do, or as large as the Provost of your institution, who might willing to raise funds in order to make your meetup plans a reality.

= =

= Taking a Business Point of View =

It’s especially important to consider the planning of the regional meetup as a business decision. When trying to find the optimal event to showcase the intellectual and programmatic goals of the University Innovation Fellows program, it is essential to speak to leaders in the UIF community that have successfully planned meetups. It is ill-advised to speak to UIF’s attending the event, since this might largely ruin the surprise and wow-factor of the event.

== Planning ==

The meetup should be planned down to the last detail, and it should be noted that the planning stage will take a considerable amount of time. There are ever changing variables that play into this event, ranging from number of  attendees, cost of lodging, meals, maps and entertainment, to unpredictable issues like bad weather and technical problems. The key to managing these risks is time, flexibility and of course, a positive attitude. In a noted blurb form an interview with a past regional meet-up organizer, Chris Ashley, he mentioned that it’s the little things that can add a big wow factor. He personally attended a meetup where upon arrival he was handed a hand-cut wooden name tag. He described not only how welcome he felt, but how that little piece of wood would forever transport him back to that weekend, and all the knowledge and good memories he took away from it.

= Pushing Through Resistance =

Pushing through resistance is hopefully a topic that you need not pay too much attention to. But, for safety's sake, we’ll cover a common type of resistance and how to handle it. Most of us are aware that Universities tend to push their projects and initiatives through at a glacial pace; they have to jump through regulatory hoops and gain approval from oftentimes uninvolved bodies. However, student organizations are a separate entity and not entirely bound to the methods of administration. In fact, the point of student organizations and UIF themselves is to identify needs and areas seeking improvement and act on them.

= Partnerships are Dual Sided; Make Sure to Give Back =

Strategic Partnerships are invaluably important when it comes to hosting something as large scale as a regional meetup. However, it’s just as important to show your appreciation and reciprocation to the people that have aided you in the process; for that is the only way relationships are maintained and progress is made. Holding a regional meetup is a grand accomplishment for University Innovation Fellows, alongside working and collaborating with student organizations, and aiding and communicating with administration.
<div> </div>

Resource:How to leverage strategic partnerships to produce a UIF regional meetup

2016-01-23T20:41:58Z

Alyx Horace:

= Introduction =

When it comes to producing a UIF regional meet-up, connections and partnerships are the beginning, middle, and end. Before you can host a regional meetup, you'll need to spend a significant amount of time planning the event. Included in this planning is determining which partnerships will ultimately help in ensuring that your meetup runs smoothly. In this wiki, you'll be introduced to some of the ways you can leverage strategic partnerships to produce a University Innovation Fellows regional meet-up. If done effectively, these partnerships should be involved in every stage of the process from finding a venue and lodging to providing meals and entertainment.

= The Importance of Partnerships =

Connections and Partnerships come from all directions. While other fellows will certainly be a great resource, your search for strategic partnership should not just be limited there. You’ll want to involve other students, organizations, and/or businesses with similar goals willing to help out. There will be plenty to do and there’s no way you’ll be able to do it alone. Some partnerships to consider are the administration and faculty at your institution, especially those who have demonstrated a passion and dedication for innovation. The connections you make with faculty and administration will not always lead to what you’re looking for, but many times they know things or people who can help you reach your goal of a successful meetup.

== ==

== Where to find Partnerships ==

Student Organizations provide a great example of a mutually advantageous partnership. By helping UIF fellows host a regional meetup, they are also getting the word out about their own clubs and initiatives. Not only is it a beneficial spotlight on them to other students, but also to administration at their own school. It shows that both student organizations and University Innovation Fellows are able to collaborate together and ultimately work towards one common goal; enlightening and enhancing their own campus when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. In a story from a previous regional meetup held at James Madison University, a fellow entrepreneurship-based student organization footed the bill for near everything but lodging, a couple meals, and a few entertainment events.

== Marketing ==

Another important part of leveraging your partnerships is marketing. If no one knows what you’re trying to do, no one will be willing to help you. Get the word out. If you don’t know how to do it, form a partnership with someone who does. This partnership can be as small as someone on the school newspaper willing to write an article about what you are wanting to do, or as large as the Provost of your institution, who might willing to raise funds in order to make your meetup plans a reality.

= =

= Taking a Business Point of View =

It’s especially important to consider the planning of the regional meetup as a business decision. When trying to find the optimal event to showcase the intellectual and programmatic goals of the University Innovation Fellows program, it is essential to speak to leaders in the UIF community that have successfully planned meetups. It is ill-advised to speak to UIF’s attending the event, since this might largely ruin the surprise and wow-factor of the event.

== Planning ==

The meetup should be planned down to the last detail, and it should be noted that the planning stage will take a considerable amount of time. There are ever changing variables that play into this event, ranging from number of  attendees, cost of lodging, meals, maps and entertainment, to unpredictable issues like bad weather and technical problems. The key to managing these risks is time, flexibility and of course, a positive attitude. In a noted blurb form an interview with a past regional meet-up organizer, Chris Ashley, he mentioned that it’s the little things that can add a big wow factor. He personally attended a meetup where upon arrival he was handed a hand-cut wooden name tag. He described not only how welcome he felt, but how that little piece of wood would forever transport him back to that weekend, and all the knowledge and good memories he took away from it.

= Pushing Through Resistance =

Pushing through resistance is hopefully a topic that you need not pay too much attention to. But, for safety's sake, we’ll cover a common type of resistance and how to handle it. Most of us are aware that Universities tend to push their projects and initiatives through at a glacial pace; they have to jump through regulatory hoops and gain approval from oftentimes uninvolved bodies. However, student organizations are a separate entity and not entirely bound to the methods of administration. In fact, the point of student organizations and UIF themselves is to identify needs and areas seeking improvement and act on them.

= Partnerships are Dual Sided; Make Sure to Give Back =

Strategic Partnerships are invaluably important when it comes to hosting something as large scale as a regional meetup. However, it’s just as important to show your appreciation and reciprocation to the people that have aided you in the process; for that is the only way relationships are maintained and progress is made. Holding a regional meetup is a grand accomplishment for University Innovation Fellows, alongside working and collaborating with student organizations, and aiding and communicating with administration.
<div> </div>

Resource:How to leverage strategic partnerships to produce a UIF regional meetup

2016-01-23T20:41:15Z

Alyx Horace:

= Introduction =

When it comes to producing a UIF regional meet-up, connections and partnerships are the beginning, middle, and end. Before you can host a regional meetup, you'll need to spend a significant amount of time planning the event. Included in this planning is determining which partnerships will ultimately help in ensuring that your meetup runs smoothly. In this wiki, you'll be introduced to some of the ways you can leverage strategic partnerships to produce a University Innovation Fellows regional meet-up. If done effectively, these partnerships should be involved in every stage of the process from finding a venue and lodging to providing meals and entertainment.



= The Importance of Partnerships =

Connections and Partnerships come from all directions. While other fellows will certainly be a great resource, your search for strategic partnership should not just be limited there. You’ll want to involve other students, organizations, and/or businesses with similar goals willing to help out. There will be plenty to do and there’s no way you’ll be able to do it alone. Some partnerships to consider are the administration and faculty at your institution, especially those who have demonstrated a passion and dedication for innovation. The connections you make with faculty and administration will not always lead to what you’re looking for, but many times they know things or people who can help you reach your goal of a successful meetup.

== ==

== Where to find Partnerships ==

Student Organizations provide a great example of a mutually advantageous partnership. By helping UIF fellows host a regional meetup, they are also getting the word out about their own clubs and initiatives. Not only is it a beneficial spotlight on them to other students, but also to administration at their own school. It shows that both student organizations and University Innovation Fellows are able to collaborate together and ultimately work towards one common goal; enlightening and enhancing their own campus when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. In a story from a previous regional meetup held at James Madison University, a fellow entrepreneurship-based student organization footed the bill for near everything but lodging, a couple meals, and a few entertainment events.



== Marketing ==

Another important part of leveraging your partnerships is marketing. If no one knows what you’re trying to do, no one will be willing to help you. Get the word out. If you don’t know how to do it, form a partnership with someone who does. This partnership can be as small as someone on the school newspaper willing to write an article about what you are wanting to do, or as large as the Provost of your institution, who might willing to raise funds in order to make your meetup plans a reality.

= =

= Taking a Business Point of View =

It’s especially important to consider the planning of the regional meetup as a business decision. When trying to find the optimal event to showcase the intellectual and programmatic goals of the University Innovation Fellows program, it is essential to speak to leaders in the UIF community that have successfully planned meetups. It is ill-advised to speak to UIF’s attending the event, since this might largely ruin the surprise and wow-factor of the event.



== Planning ==

The meetup should be planned down to the last detail, and it should be noted that the planning stage will take a considerable amount of time. There are ever changing variables that play into this event, ranging from number of  attendees, cost of lodging, meals, maps and entertainment, to unpredictable issues like bad weather and technical problems. The key to managing these risks is time, flexibility and of course, a positive attitude. In a noted blurb form an interview with a past regional meet-up organizer, Chris Ashley, he mentioned that it’s the little things that can add a big wow factor. He personally attended a meetup where upon arrival he was handed a hand-cut wooden name tag. He described not only how welcome he felt, but how that little piece of wood would forever transport him back to that weekend, and all the knowledge and good memories he took away from it.



= Pushing Through Resistance =

Pushing through resistance is hopefully a topic that you need not pay too much attention to. But, for safety's sake, we’ll cover a common type of resistance and how to handle it. Most of us are aware that Universities tend to push their projects and initiatives through at a glacial pace; they have to jump through regulatory hoops and gain approval from oftentimes uninvolved bodies. However, student organizations are a separate entity and not entirely bound to the methods of administration. In fact, the point of student organizations and UIF themselves is to identify needs and areas seeking improvement and act on them.



= Partnerships are Dual Sided; Make Sure to Give Back =

Strategic Partnerships are invaluably important when it comes to hosting something as large scale as a regional meetup. However, it’s just as important to show your appreciation and reciprocation to the people that have aided you in the process; for that is the only way relationships are maintained and progress is made. Holding a regional meetup is a grand accomplishment for University Innovation Fellows, alongside working and collaborating with student organizations, and aiding and communicating with administration.
<div> </div>

Fellow:Alyx Horace

2016-01-23T20:35:16Z

Alyx Horace:

Fellow:Alyx Horace

2016-01-23T20:34:32Z

Alyx Horace:

I'm a junior Management Information Systems major and Computer Science minor at Texas Tech University. I [[File:AlyxProfile.jpeg|thumb]]<span class="details" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; display: inline-block;">recently returned from studying in the Czech Republic and traveling around Europe for 4 months (from which I've gained invaluable communication skills and independence.) I've worked extensively in retail and sales, and also on the other side of business in accounting.At Texas Tech I'm actively involved in TTIME Student Entrepreneurship Group, along with Student Government, and Tech's Honors College. I'm excited to work with the University Innovation Fellows to enhance the entrepreneurship platform that Texas Tech has.

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2016-01-23T20:32:11Z

Alyx Horace:

[[File:AlyxProfile.jpeg|thumb|center]]I'm a junior Management Information Systems major and Computer Science minor at Texas Tech University. I <span class="details" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; display: inline-block;">recently returned from studying in the Czech Republic and traveling around Europe for 4 months (from which I've gained invaluable communication skills and independence.) I've worked extensively in retail and sales, and also on the other side of business in accounting.At Texas Tech I'm actively involved in TTIME Student Entrepreneurship Group, along with Student Government, and Tech's Honors College. I'm excited to work with the University Innovation Fellows to enhance the entrepreneurship platform that Texas Tech has. [[Category:Student Contributors]]

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2016-01-23T20:31:44Z

Alyx Horace: Created page with "<span class="ng-scope" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18p..."

[[File:AlyxProfile.jpeg|thumb|center]]I'm a junior Management Information Systems major and Computer Science minor at Texas Tech University. I <span class="details" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; display: inline-block;">recently returned from studying in the Czech Republic and traveling around Europe for 4 months (from which I've gained invaluable communication skills and independence.) I've worked extensively in retail and sales, and also on the other side of business in accounting.At Texas Tech I'm actively involved in TTIME Student Entrepreneurship Group, along with Student Government, and Tech's Honors College. I'm excited to work with the University Innovation Fellows to enhance the entrepreneurship platform that Texas Tech has.

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2016-01-23T20:25:50Z

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