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Fellow:Brenda Flores-Reyes

2020-08-06T23:13:12Z

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Brenda Flores-Reyes graduated from Menlo College in May 2020 with a degree in Business Management and a concentration in Entrepreneurship. She finds joy in helping other build on ideas and bring projects to execution. She has supported many initiatives at Menlo College, such as, the very first TEDxMenloCollege with the theme This is America, an organizer for Startup Weekend Silicon Valley, and lead workshops where she helps people build ideas based on Design Thinking and the circular economy design tools. She has served as a Catalyst for the Oaks Innovation Club and Co-founder of WILD (Womxn's Impact and Leadership Development). Brenda is passionate about many things, she believes that the greatest act of kindness is making someone smile.

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Brenda Flores-Reyes is pursuing a Business Management Degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship at Menlo College. She finds joy in helping other build on ideas and bring projects to execution. She has supported many initiatives at Menlo College, such as, the very first TEDxMenloCollege with the theme This is America, an organizer for Startup Weekend Silicon Valley, and lead workshops where she helps people build ideas based on Design Thinking and the circular economy design tools. She has served as a Catalyst for the Oaks Innovation Club and Co-founder of WILD (Womxn's Impact and Leadership Development). Brenda is passionate about many things, she believes that the greatest act of kindness is making someone smile.

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Brenda Flores-Reyes is pursuing a Business Management Degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship at Menlo College. She finds joy in helping other build on ideas and bring projects to execution. She has supported many initiatives at Menlo College, such as, the very first TEDxMenloCollege with the theme This is America, an organizer for Startup Weekend Silicon Valley, and lead workshops where she helps people build ideas based on Design Thinking and the circular economy design tools. She has served as a Catalyst for the Oaks Innovation Club and Co-founder of WILD (Womxn's Impact and Leadership Development). Brenda is passionate about many things, she believes that the greatest act of kindness is making someone smile.

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2020-04-28T05:21:15Z

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2019-03-26T07:07:11Z

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=== Brenda Flores-Reyes is pursuing a Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. She believes anything is possible if you have the heart to never give up and be surrounded by humans who are 10x better than you.

Her big dream is to be in the Entertainment industry, specifically the Film industry, where she hopes to create a better society. She wants to make the world a better place by telling diverse stories and having more diversity in the Film Industry as a whole.

Brenda has a passion for community and will always see her helping others or working on a new idea. Besides going to school, she is part of her College Dance Team. She loves her team and also enjoys taking tap classes before her Dance Team Practice!

Brenda is a person who believes that the greatest act of kindness is making someone smile. ===

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2019-03-26T07:06:38Z

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Her big dream is to be in the Entertainment industry, specifically the Film industry, where she hopes to create a better society. She wants to make the world a better place by telling diverse stories and having more diversity in the Film Industry as a whole.

Brenda has a passion for community and will always see her helping others or working on a new idea. Besides going to school, she is part of her College Dance Team. She loves her team and also enjoys taking tap classes before her Dance Team Practice!

Brenda is a person who believes that the greatest act of kindness is making someone smile. ===
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Her big dream is to be in the Entertainment industry, specifically the Film industry, where she hopes to create a better society. She wants to make the world a better place by telling diverse stories and having more diversity in the Film Industry as a whole.

Brenda has a passion for community and will always see her helping others or working on a new idea. Besides going to school, she is part of her College Dance Team. She loves her team and also enjoys taking tap classes before her Dance Team Practice!

Brenda is a person who believes that the greatest act of kindness is making someone smile. ===

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2019-03-26T07:01:40Z

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Brenda Flores-Reyes is pursuing a Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. She believes anything is possible if you have the heart to never give up and be surrounded by humans who are 10x better than you.

Her big dream is to be in the Entertainment industry, specifically the Film industry, where she hopes to create a better society. She wants to make the world a better place by telling diverse stories and having more diversity in the Film Industry as a whole. 

Brenda has a passion for community and will always see her helping others or working on a new idea. Besides going to school, she is part of her College Dance Team. She loves her team and also enjoys taking tap classes before her Dance Team Practice! 

Brenda is a person who believes that the greatest act of kindness is making someone smile.

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2019-03-26T06:36:39Z

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Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T03:13:43Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

= Spring 2018 =

As a leadership circle we came together to discuss the changes we would like to see on campus. We were all very passionate with the areas we decided to work on. Overall we noticed how many resources Menlo College needs. As students of change we did research, created a prototype, tested our prototype, and came together. Here are our strategic priorities for this year.
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== Strategy #1: Remodeling Senior Capstone Course “Launching the Venture” ==

 A relatively new course called Design Thinking brings the design thinking process onto Menlo College Campus for first time in Fall 2017. In this class, students work on problems/customer-jobs-to-be-done in the society, while brainstorming processes, and creating multiple iterations of  prototypes. And as a  results of these processes, we get wonderful ideas that, if implemented, would be not only sustainable but also profitable.

However, students have no outlet for these class projects to become actual startups. One of the current senior capstone courses called Launching the Venture that was designed to address this problem is not really effective in what it’s trying to achieve. The current working ideas do not lead to actual ventures. One of the main reasons for that is because the students enrolled in the class are not serious entrepreneurs, as in they have no interest in launching their own ventures; they only enroll in the class because it works better with their schedules. Additionally, another big factor for why the current Launching the Venture is ineffective is because students begin the class without a refined idea to work with. So, a big chunk of the course is spent on finding the project ideas, in a very rush-Design Thinking way. Lastly, due partly to the lack of funding, Menlo College lacks many components/resources that are essential for building a sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus, as indicated in our Landscape Canvas Synthesis.

=== <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Might We ===

provide Menlo College students, who are serious entrepreneurs and have great ideas, the resources–mentorship, connections, and fundings–they need to launch their startups, without breaking Menlo’s bank?

 After investigating the problems more closely, we came up with an idea to remodel the existing senior capstone course: Launching the Venture. The non-serious entrepreneurs are the first factors that we need to address. To do that, we must encourage more entrepreneurship students to enroll in the class, while the non-entrepreneurship students who do not wish to have anything to do with startups are encouraged to enrolled in the other senior capstone course: Global Strategy. This doesn’t mean that accounting, finance, psychology, etc. students are not allowed to enrolled in the class, but they must show some type of initiative that proves that they are genuine about launching their own ventures. The initiatives may be the fact that they have been working on their startups for some time, and they are looking for a way to start out. Which leads to the next big change that would be introduced to Launching the Venture.

Students should begin the course with pre-existing ideas that they are passionate in pursuing. Students who have been independently working on their startup ideas and those coming out of Design Thinking with great ideas are the perfect candidates for Launching the Venture. We came up with the idea to remodel the curriculum structure by making Design Thinking a prerequisite to Launching the Venture. Again, this prerequisite should be waived if students or teams of students show that they have feasible business ideas.

The remodeling of the course is not enough. These students will also need more more valuable resources, including mentorship, connections, and funding, in order for them to launch their ventures. We need an accelerator program that is effective in guiding these entrepreneurs into the right path, while at the same time, does not break Menlo College’s bank, as our financial resources are very limited. That challenge could be easily overcome because the school only needs to hire 2-3 people to run the accelerator department, where they invite mentors to work with the students, provide outside connections that students can reach out to, and most importantly, coordinate a final pitching stage, where various angel investors are invited, to attend the student’s final pitch, where they will present the business plans they have been refining for a semester.

== Strategy #2: Business and Technology ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp of the education curriculum. Students at Menlo College who want to learn about business and technology should have the option to do so. Menlo is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the global leader in the tech industry. What can be improved to Menlo curriculum would be additional courses that is designed to teach students about technology. It will give them a better foundation that will better prepare them when or if they apply for a job in Silicon Valley.

 Student’s currently have major options in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sports Management, International Management, Human Resources, and Real Estate. The job outlook for each of these majors requires proficient knowledge in some range with technology and the current curriculum is not preparing students for encountering technology. Menlo College’s only major with technology is Management Information Systems, that has been discontinued and contains limited courses. To find a solution to these issues we want to develop and coordinate new technology-driven courses within the curriculum such as; Business Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Programming (Python, C++, Java), Growth Hacking, Machine Learning/Automation, Mobile App/Web Development, and Design Thinking/Theory. Our objective is to have these set up as a Business & Technology & Innovation concentration or minor that students could potentially implement with their current major. In order to fulfill this we must coordinate with the school’s curriculum committee who then must get it approved by the faculty senate. We are also looking to incorporate pilot programs or 3-4 week modules that students can take on the side. This will not only prepare students for their professional expertise but also allow them to expand their innovative mind.

== Strategy #3: The Path (Entrepreneurial Resource Program) ==

 Menlo College added an innovation space from the efforts and pursuits of last years UIF candidates. It is currently used as a classroom/meeting space but we will create a program based on the “Pursue” and “Spinout” components of the Landscape Canvas. We have come together with a Fellow from last year to coordinate and create a model for this program. It will serve students by giving them access to startup resources. This will enable students to commit to an opportunity provided by Menlo. We want more connections like GSVLabs brought to campus while also utilizing our Alumni and Professors mentorship. The program will provide regional sources of capital, mentoring, advisory, and business networks.This will use students intellectual property to attract venture capital, grow entrepreneurial skills and develop a culture of innovation on campus. Our vision is to make Menlo a place where students can come in with ideas and truly develop them in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

== Strategy #4: Strengthening the community engagement at Menlo ==

 Menlo College is currently lacking of connections with the community in our area. Creating a new space entirely dedicated to the community involvement would be helpful to increase our impact on the society. The space can contribute in a wide variety of activities dedicate to our community including tutoring for children in the community, and tax assistance through the Menlo Accounting Club. It would be beneficial both for Menlo and for the community. It would create awareness of Menlo College, SERV hours opportunities for the students, networking opportunities and hands on experience for all the students who will be involved. On the other hand, the community would receive an affordable tutoring and tax service and it would motivate children to continue their studies at higher level institutions.
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= Spring 2017 =

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:56:04Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

= Spring 2018 =
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== Strategy #1: Remodeling Senior Capstone Course “Launching the Venture” ==

 A relatively new course called Design Thinking brings the design thinking process onto Menlo College Campus for first time in Fall 2017. In this class, students work on problems/customer-jobs-to-be-done in the society, while brainstorming processes, and creating multiple iterations of  prototypes. And as a  results of these processes, we get wonderful ideas that, if implemented, would be not only sustainable but also profitable.

However, students have no outlet for these class projects to become actual startups. One of the current senior capstone courses called Launching the Venture that was designed to address this problem is not really effective in what it’s trying to achieve. The current working ideas do not lead to actual ventures. One of the main reasons for that is because the students enrolled in the class are not serious entrepreneurs, as in they have no interest in launching their own ventures; they only enroll in the class because it works better with their schedules. Additionally, another big factor for why the current Launching the Venture is ineffective is because students begin the class without a refined idea to work with. So, a big chunk of the course is spent on finding the project ideas, in a very rush-Design Thinking way. Lastly, due partly to the lack of funding, Menlo College lacks many components/resources that are essential for building a sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus, as indicated in our Landscape Canvas Synthesis.

 <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Might Weprovide Menlo College students, who are serious entrepreneurs and have great ideas, the resources–mentorship, connections, and fundings–they need to launch their startups, without breaking Menlo’s bank?

 After investigating the problems more closely, we came up with an idea to remodel the existing senior capstone course: Launching the Venture. The non-serious entrepreneurs are the first factors that we need to address. To do that, we must encourage more entrepreneurship students to enroll in the class, while the non-entrepreneurship students who do not wish to have anything to do with startups are encouraged to enrolled in the other senior capstone course: Global Strategy. This doesn’t mean that accounting, finance, psychology, etc. students are not allowed to enrolled in the class, but they must show some type of initiative that proves that they are genuine about launching their own ventures. The initiatives may be the fact that they have been working on their startups for some time, and they are looking for a way to start out. Which leads to the next big change that would be introduced to Launching the Venture.

Students should begin the course with pre-existing ideas that they are passionate in pursuing. Students who have been independently working on their startup ideas and those coming out of Design Thinking with great ideas are the perfect candidates for Launching the Venture. We came up with the idea to remodel the curriculum structure by making Design Thinking a prerequisite to Launching the Venture. Again, this prerequisite should be waived if students or teams of students show that they have feasible business ideas.

The remodeling of the course is not enough. These students will also need more more valuable resources, including mentorship, connections, and funding, in order for them to launch their ventures. We need an accelerator program that is effective in guiding these entrepreneurs into the right path, while at the same time, does not break Menlo College’s bank, as our financial resources are very limited. That challenge could be easily overcome because the school only needs to hire 2-3 people to run the accelerator department, where they invite mentors to work with the students, provide outside connections that students can reach out to, and most importantly, coordinate a final pitching stage, where various angel investors are invited, to attend the student’s final pitch, where they will present the business plans they have been refining for a semester.

== Strategy #2: Business and Technology ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp of the education curriculum. Students at Menlo College who want to learn about business and technology should have the option to do so. Menlo is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the global leader in the tech industry. What can be improved to Menlo curriculum would be additional courses that is designed to teach students about technology. It will give them a better foundation that will better prepare them when or if they apply for a job in Silicon Valley. Student’s currently have major options in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sports Management, International Management, Human Resources, and Real Estate. The job outlook for each of these majors requires proficient knowledge in some range with technology and the current curriculum is not preparing students for encountering technology. Menlo College’s only major with technology is Management Information Systems, that has been discontinued and contains limited courses. To find a solution to these issues we want to develop and coordinate new technology-driven courses within the curriculum such as; Business Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Programming (Python, C++, Java), Growth Hacking, Machine Learning/Automation, Mobile App/Web Development, and Design Thinking/Theory. Our objective is to have these set up as a Business & Technology & Innovation concentration or minor that students could potentially implement with their current major. In order to fulfill this we must coordinate with the school’s curriculum committee who then must get it approved by the faculty senate. We are also looking to incorporate pilot programs or 3-4 week modules that students can take on the side. This will not only prepare students for their professional expertise but also allow them to expand their innovative mind.

== Strategy #3: The Path (Entrepreneurial Resource Program) ==

 Menlo College added an innovation space from the efforts and pursuits of last years UIF candidates. It is currently used as a classroom/meeting space but we will create a program based on the “Pursue” and “Spinout” components of the Landscape Canvas. We have come together with a Fellow from last year to coordinate and create a model for this program. It will serve students by giving them access to startup resources. This will enable students to commit to an opportunity provided by Menlo. We want more connections like GSVLabs brought to campus while also utilizing our Alumni and Professors mentorship. The program will provide regional sources of capital, mentoring, advisory, and business networks.This will use students intellectual property to attract venture capital, grow entrepreneurial skills and develop a culture of innovation on campus. Our vision is to make Menlo a place where students can come in with ideas and truly develop them in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

== Strategy #4: Strengthening the community engagement at Menlo ==

 Menlo College is currently lacking of connections with the community in our area. Creating a new space entirely dedicated to the community involvement would be helpful to increase our impact on the society. The space can contribute in a wide variety of activities dedicate to our community including tutoring for children in the community, and tax assistance through the Menlo Accounting Club. It would be beneficial both for Menlo and for the community. It would create awareness of Menlo College, SERV hours opportunities for the students, networking opportunities and hands on experience for all the students who will be involved. On the other hand, the community would receive an affordable tutoring and tax service and it would motivate children to continue their studies at higher level institutions.
<div> </div></div>
= Spring 2017 =

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:39:19Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

= Spring 2018 =
<div>
== Strategy #1: Remodeling Senior Capstone Course “Launching the Venture” ==

 A relatively new course called Design Thinking brings the design thinking process onto Menlo College Campus for first time in Fall 2017. In this class, students work on problems/customer-jobs-to-be-done in the society, while brainstorming processes, and creating multiple iterations of  prototypes. And as a  results of these processes, we get wonderful ideas that, if implemented, would be not only sustainable but also profitable.

However, students have no outlet for these class projects to become actual startups. One of the current senior capstone courses called Launching the Venture that was designed to address this problem is not really effective in what it’s trying to achieve. The current working ideas do not lead to actual ventures. One of the main reasons for that is because the students enrolled in the class are not serious entrepreneurs, as in they have no interest in launching their own ventures; they only enroll in the class because it works better with their schedules. Additionally, another big factor for why the current Launching the Venture is ineffective is because students begin the class without a refined idea to work with. So, a big chunk of the course is spent on finding the project ideas, in a very rush-Design Thinking way. Lastly, due partly to the lack of funding, Menlo College lacks many components/resources that are essential for building a sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus, as indicated in our Landscape Canvas Synthesis. <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Might Weprovide Menlo College students, who are serious entrepreneurs and have great ideas, the resources–mentorship, connections, and fundings–they need to launch their startups, without breaking Menlo’s bank? After investigating the problems more closely, we came up with an idea to remodel the existing senior capstone course: Launching the Venture. The non-serious entrepreneurs are the first factors that we need to address. To do that, we must encourage more entrepreneurship students to enroll in the class, while the non-entrepreneurship students who do not wish to have anything to do with startups are encouraged to enrolled in the other senior capstone course: Global Strategy. This doesn’t mean that accounting, finance, psychology, etc. students are not allowed to enrolled in the class, but they must show some type of initiative that proves that they are genuine about launching their own ventures. The initiatives may be the fact that they have been working on their startups for some time, and they are looking for a way to start out. Which leads to the next big change that would be introduced to Launching the Venture.

Students should begin the course with pre-existing ideas that they are passionate in pursuing. Students who have been independently working on their startup ideas and those coming out of Design Thinking with great ideas are the perfect candidates for Launching the Venture. We came up with the idea to remodel the curriculum structure by making Design Thinking a prerequisite to Launching the Venture. Again, this prerequisite should be waived if students or teams of students show that they have feasible business ideas.

The remodeling of the course is not enough. These students will also need more more valuable resources, including mentorship, connections, and funding, in order for them to launch their ventures. We need an accelerator program that is effective in guiding these entrepreneurs into the right path, while at the same time, does not break Menlo College’s bank, as our financial resources are very limited. That challenge could be easily overcome because the school only needs to hire 2-3 people to run the accelerator department, where they invite mentors to work with the students, provide outside connections that students can reach out to, and most importantly, coordinate a final pitching stage, where various angel investors are invited, to attend the student’s final pitch, where they will present the business plans they have been refining for a semester.

== Strategy #2: Business and Technology ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp of the education curriculum. Students at Menlo College who want to learn about business and technology should have the option to do so. Menlo is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the global leader in the tech industry. What can be improved to Menlo curriculum would be additional courses that is designed to teach students about technology. It will give them a better foundation that will better prepare them when or if they apply for a job in Silicon Valley. Student’s currently have major options in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sports Management, International Management, Human Resources, and Real Estate. The job outlook for each of these majors requires proficient knowledge in some range with technology and the current curriculum is not preparing students for encountering technology. Menlo College’s only major with technology is Management Information Systems, that has been discontinued and contains limited courses. To find a solution to these issues we want to develop and coordinate new technology-driven courses within the curriculum such as; Business Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Programming (Python, C++, Java), Growth Hacking, Machine Learning/Automation, Mobile App/Web Development, and Design Thinking/Theory. Our objective is to have these set up as a Business & Technology & Innovation concentration or minor that students could potentially implement with their current major. In order to fulfill this we must coordinate with the school’s curriculum committee who then must get it approved by the faculty senate. We are also looking to incorporate pilot programs or 3-4 week modules that students can take on the side. This will not only prepare students for their professional expertise but also allow them to expand their innovative mind. 

== Strategy #3: The Path (Entrepreneurial Resource Program) ==

 Menlo College added an innovation space from the efforts and pursuits of last years UIF candidates. It is currently used as a classroom/meeting space but we will create a program based on the “Pursue” and “Spinout” components of the Landscape Canvas. We have come together with a Fellow from last year to coordinate and create a model for this program. It will serve students by giving them access to startup resources. This will enable students to commit to an opportunity provided by Menlo. We want more connections like GSVLabs brought to campus while also utilizing our Alumni and Professors mentorship. The program will provide regional sources of capital, mentoring, advisory, and business networks.This will use students intellectual property to attract venture capital, grow entrepreneurial skills and develop a culture of innovation on campus. Our vision is to make Menlo a place where students can come in with ideas and truly develop them in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

== Strategy #4: Strengthening the community engagement at Menlo ==

 Menlo College is currently lacking of connections with the community in our area. Creating a new space entirely dedicated to the community involvement would be helpful to increase our impact on the society. The space can contribute in a wide variety of activities dedicate to our community including tutoring for children in the community, and tax assistance through the Menlo Accounting Club. It would be beneficial both for Menlo and for the community. It would create awareness of Menlo College, SERV hours opportunities for the students, networking opportunities and hands on experience for all the students who will be involved. On the other hand, the community would receive an affordable tutoring and tax service and it would motivate children to continue their studies at higher level institutions.
<div> </div></div>
= Spring 2017 =

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:38:52Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

= Spring 2018 =
<div>
== Strategy #1: Remodeling Senior Capstone Course “Launching the Venture” ==

 A relatively new course called Design Thinking brings the design thinking process onto Menlo College Campus for first time in Fall 2017. In this class, students work on problems/customer-jobs-to-be-done in the society, while brainstorming processes, and creating multiple iterations of  prototypes. And as a  results of these processes, we get wonderful ideas that, if implemented, would be not only sustainable but also profitable.

However, students have no outlet for these class projects to become actual startups. One of the current senior capstone courses called Launching the Venture that was designed to address this problem is not really effective in what it’s trying to achieve. The current working ideas do not lead to actual ventures. One of the main reasons for that is because the students enrolled in the class are not serious entrepreneurs, as in they have no interest in launching their own ventures; they only enroll in the class because it works better with their schedules. Additionally, another big factor for why the current Launching the Venture is ineffective is because students begin the class without a refined idea to work with. So, a big chunk of the course is spent on finding the project ideas, in a very rush-Design Thinking way. Lastly, due partly to the lack of funding, Menlo College lacks many components/resources that are essential for building a sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus, as indicated in our Landscape Canvas Synthesis. <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Might Weprovide Menlo College students, who are serious entrepreneurs and have great ideas, the resources–mentorship, connections, and fundings–they need to launch their startups, without breaking Menlo’s bank? After investigating the problems more closely, we came up with an idea to remodel the existing senior capstone course: Launching the Venture. The non-serious entrepreneurs are the first factors that we need to address. To do that, we must encourage more entrepreneurship students to enroll in the class, while the non-entrepreneurship students who do not wish to have anything to do with startups are encouraged to enrolled in the other senior capstone course: Global Strategy. This doesn’t mean that accounting, finance, psychology, etc. students are not allowed to enrolled in the class, but they must show some type of initiative that proves that they are genuine about launching their own ventures. The initiatives may be the fact that they have been working on their startups for some time, and they are looking for a way to start out. Which leads to the next big change that would be introduced to Launching the Venture.

Students should begin the course with pre-existing ideas that they are passionate in pursuing. Students who have been independently working on their startup ideas and those coming out of Design Thinking with great ideas are the perfect candidates for Launching the Venture. We came up with the idea to remodel the curriculum structure by making Design Thinking a prerequisite to Launching the Venture. Again, this prerequisite should be waived if students or teams of students show that they have feasible business ideas.

The remodeling of the course is not enough. These students will also need more more valuable resources, including mentorship, connections, and funding, in order for them to launch their ventures. We need an accelerator program that is effective in guiding these entrepreneurs into the right path, while at the same time, does not break Menlo College’s bank, as our financial resources are very limited. That challenge could be easily overcome because the school only needs to hire 2-3 people to run the accelerator department, where they invite mentors to work with the students, provide outside connections that students can reach out to, and most importantly, coordinate a final pitching stage, where various angel investors are invited, to attend the student’s final pitch, where they will present the business plans they have been refining for a semester.

== Strategy #2: Business and Technology ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp of the education curriculum. Students at Menlo College who want to learn about business and technology should have the option to do so. Menlo is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the global leader in the tech industry. What can be improved to Menlo curriculum would be additional courses that is designed to teach students about technology. It will give them a better foundation that will better prepare them when or if they apply for a job in Silicon Valley. Student’s currently have major options in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sports Management, International Management, Human Resources, and Real Estate. The job outlook for each of these majors requires proficient knowledge in some range with technology and the current curriculum is not preparing students for encountering technology. Menlo College’s only major with technology is Management Information Systems, that has been discontinued and contains limited courses. To find a solution to these issues we want to develop and coordinate new technology-driven courses within the curriculum such as; Business Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Programming (Python, C++, Java), Growth Hacking, Machine Learning/Automation, Mobile App/Web Development, and Design Thinking/Theory. Our objective is to have these set up as a Business & Technology & Innovation concentration or minor that students could potentially implement with their current major. In order to fulfill this we must coordinate with the school’s curriculum committee who then must get it approved by the faculty senate. We are also looking to incorporate pilot programs or 3-4 week modules that students can take on the side. This will not only prepare students for their professional expertise but also allow them to expand their innovative mind. 

== Strategy #3: The Path (Entrepreneurial Resource Program) ==

 Menlo College added an innovation space from the efforts and pursuits of last years UIF candidates. It is currently used as a classroom/meeting space but we will create a program based on the “Pursue” and “Spinout” components of the Landscape Canvas. We have come together with a Fellow from last year to coordinate and create a model for this program. It will serve students by giving them access to startup resources. This will enable students to commit to an opportunity provided by Menlo. We want more connections like GSVLabs brought to campus while also utilizing our Alumni and Professors mentorship. The program will provide regional sources of capital, mentoring, advisory, and business networks.This will use students intellectual property to attract venture capital, grow entrepreneurial skills and develop a culture of innovation on campus. Our vision is to make Menlo a place where students can come in with ideas and truly develop them in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

== Strategy #4: Strengthening the community engagement at Menlo ==

 Menlo College is currently lacking of connections with the community in our area. Creating a new space entirely dedicated to the community involvement would be helpful to increase our impact on the society. The space can contribute in a wide variety of activities dedicate to our community including tutoring for children in the community, and tax assistance through the Menlo Accounting Club. It would be beneficial both for Menlo and for the community. It would create awareness of Menlo College, SERV hours opportunities for the students, networking opportunities and hands on experience for all the students who will be involved. On the other hand, the community would receive an affordable tutoring and tax service and it would motivate children to continue their studies at higher level institutions.
<div> </div></div>
= Spring 2017 =

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:32:59Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

= Spring 2018 =
<div>
== Strategy #1: Remodeling Senior Capstone Course “Launching the Venture” ==

 A relatively new course called Design Thinking brings the design thinking process onto Menlo College Campus for first time in Fall 2017. In this class, students work on problems/customer-jobs-to-be-done in the society, while brainstorming processes, and creating multiple iterations of  prototypes. And as a  results of these processes, we get wonderful ideas that, if implemented, would be not only sustainable but also profitable.

However, students have no outlet for these class projects to become actual startups. One of the current senior capstone courses called Launching the Venture that was designed to address this problem is not really effective in what it’s trying to achieve. The current working ideas do not lead to actual ventures. One of the main reasons for that is because the students enrolled in the class are not serious entrepreneurs, as in they have no interest in launching their own ventures; they only enroll in the class because it works better with their schedules. Additionally, another big factor for why the current Launching the Venture is ineffective is because students begin the class without a refined idea to work with. So, a big chunk of the course is spent on finding the project ideas, in a very rush-Design Thinking way. Lastly, due partly to the lack of funding, Menlo College lacks many components/resources that are essential for building a sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus, as indicated in our Landscape Canvas Synthesis. <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Might Weprovide Menlo College students, who are serious entrepreneurs and have great ideas, the resources–mentorship, connections, and fundings–they need to launch their startups, without breaking Menlo’s bank? After investigating the problems more closely, we came up with an idea to remodel the existing senior capstone course: Launching the Venture. The non-serious entrepreneurs are the first factors that we need to address. To do that, we must encourage more entrepreneurship students to enroll in the class, while the non-entrepreneurship students who do not wish to have anything to do with startups are encouraged to enrolled in the other senior capstone course: Global Strategy. This doesn’t mean that accounting, finance, psychology, etc. students are not allowed to enrolled in the class, but they must show some type of initiative that proves that they are genuine about launching their own ventures. The initiatives may be the fact that they have been working on their startups for some time, and they are looking for a way to start out. Which leads to the next big change that would be introduced to Launching the Venture.

Students should begin the course with pre-existing ideas that they are passionate in pursuing. Students who have been independently working on their startup ideas and those coming out of Design Thinking with great ideas are the perfect candidates for Launching the Venture. We came up with the idea to remodel the curriculum structure by making Design Thinking a prerequisite to Launching the Venture. Again, this prerequisite should be waived if students or teams of students show that they have feasible business ideas.

The remodeling of the course is not enough. These students will also need more more valuable resources, including mentorship, connections, and funding, in order for them to launch their ventures. We need an accelerator program that is effective in guiding these entrepreneurs into the right path, while at the same time, does not break Menlo College’s bank, as our financial resources are very limited. That challenge could be easily overcome because the school only needs to hire 2-3 people to run the accelerator department, where they invite mentors to work with the students, provide outside connections that students can reach out to, and most importantly, coordinate a final pitching stage, where various angel investors are invited, to attend the student’s final pitch, where they will present the business plans they have been refining for a semester. 

== Strategy #2: Business and Technology ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp of the education curriculum. Students at Menlo College who want to learn about business and technology should have the option to do so. Menlo is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the global leader in the tech industry. What can be improved to Menlo curriculum would be additional courses that is designed to teach students about technology. It will give them a better foundation that will better prepare them when or if they apply for a job in Silicon Valley. Student’s currently have major options in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sports Management, International Management, Human Resources, and Real Estate. The job outlook for each of these majors requires proficient knowledge in some range with technology and the current curriculum is not preparing students for encountering technology. Menlo College’s only major with technology is Management Information Systems, that has been discontinued and contains limited courses. To find a solution to these issues we want to develop and coordinate new technology-driven courses within the curriculum such as; Business Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Programming (Python, C++, Java), Growth Hacking, Machine Learning/Automation, Mobile App/Web Development, and Design Thinking/Theory. Our objective is to have these set up as a Business & Technology & Innovation concentration or minor that students could potentially implement with their current major. In order to fulfill this we must coordinate with the school’s curriculum committee who then must get it approved by the faculty senate. We are also looking to incorporate pilot programs or 3-4 week modules that students can take on the side. This will not only prepare students for their professional expertise but also allow them to expand their innovative mind. 

== Strategy #3: The Path (Entrepreneurial Resource Program) ==

 Menlo College added an innovation space from the efforts and pursuits of last years UIF candidates. It is currently used as a classroom/meeting space but we will create a program based on the “Pursue” and “Spinout” components of the Landscape Canvas. We have come together with a Fellow from last year to coordinate and create a model for this program. It will serve students by giving them access to startup resources. This will enable students to commit to an opportunity provided by Menlo. We want more connections like GSVLabs brought to campus while also utilizing our Alumni and Professors mentorship. The program will provide regional sources of capital, mentoring, advisory, and business networks.This will use students intellectual property to attract venture capital, grow entrepreneurial skills and develop a culture of innovation on campus. Our vision is to make Menlo a place where students can come in with ideas and truly develop them in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

== Strategy #4: Strengthening the community engagement at Menlo ==

 Menlo College is currently lacking of connections with the community in our area. Creating a new space entirely dedicated to the community involvement would be helpful to increase our impact on the society. The space can contribute in a wide variety of activities dedicate to our community including tutoring for children in the community, and tax assistance through the Menlo Accounting Club. It would be beneficial both for Menlo and for the community. It would create awareness of Menlo College, SERV hours opportunities for the students, networking opportunities and hands on experience for all the students who will be involved. On the other hand, the community would receive an affordable tutoring and tax service and it would motivate children to continue their studies at higher level institutions.
<div> </div></div>
= Spring 2017 =

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:31:50Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

= Spring 2018 =
<div>
== <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #1: Remodeling Senior Capstone Course “Launching the Venture” ==

 A relatively new course called Design Thinking brings the design thinking process onto Menlo College Campus for first time in Fall 2017. In this class, students work on problems/customer-jobs-to-be-done in the society, while brainstorming processes, and creating multiple iterations of  prototypes. And as a  results of these processes, we get wonderful ideas that, if implemented, would be not only sustainable but also profitable.

However, students have no outlet for these class projects to become actual startups. One of the current senior capstone courses called Launching the Venture that was designed to address this problem is not really effective in what it’s trying to achieve. The current working ideas do not lead to actual ventures. One of the main reasons for that is because the students enrolled in the class are not serious entrepreneurs, as in they have no interest in launching their own ventures; they only enroll in the class because it works better with their schedules. Additionally, another big factor for why the current Launching the Venture is ineffective is because students begin the class without a refined idea to work with. So, a big chunk of the course is spent on finding the project ideas, in a very rush-Design Thinking way. Lastly, due partly to the lack of funding, Menlo College lacks many components/resources that are essential for building a sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus, as indicated in our Landscape Canvas Synthesis. <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Might Weprovide Menlo College students, who are serious entrepreneurs and have great ideas, the resources–mentorship, connections, and fundings–they need to launch their startups, without breaking Menlo’s bank? After investigating the problems more closely, we came up with an idea to remodel the existing senior capstone course: Launching the Venture. The non-serious entrepreneurs are the first factors that we need to address. To do that, we must encourage more entrepreneurship students to enroll in the class, while the non-entrepreneurship students who do not wish to have anything to do with startups are encouraged to enrolled in the other senior capstone course: Global Strategy. This doesn’t mean that accounting, finance, psychology, etc. students are not allowed to enrolled in the class, but they must show some type of initiative that proves that they are genuine about launching their own ventures. The initiatives may be the fact that they have been working on their startups for some time, and they are looking for a way to start out. Which leads to the next big change that would be introduced to Launching the Venture.

Students should begin the course with pre-existing ideas that they are passionate in pursuing. Students who have been independently working on their startup ideas and those coming out of Design Thinking with great ideas are the perfect candidates for Launching the Venture. We came up with the idea to remodel the curriculum structure by making Design Thinking a prerequisite to Launching the Venture. Again, this prerequisite should be waived if students or teams of students show that they have feasible business ideas.

The remodeling of the course is not enough. These students will also need more more valuable resources, including mentorship, connections, and funding, in order for them to launch their ventures. We need an accelerator program that is effective in guiding these entrepreneurs into the right path, while at the same time, does not break Menlo College’s bank, as our financial resources are very limited. That challenge could be easily overcome because the school only needs to hire 2-3 people to run the accelerator department, where they invite mentors to work with the students, provide outside connections that students can reach out to, and most importantly, coordinate a final pitching stage, where various angel investors are invited, to attend the student’s final pitch, where they will present the business plans they have been refining for a semester. 

== <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #2: Business and Technology ==

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp of the education curriculum. Students at Menlo College who want to learn about business and technology should have the option to do so. Menlo is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the global leader in the tech industry. What can be improved to Menlo curriculum would be additional courses that is designed to teach students about technology. It will give them a better foundation that will better prepare them when or if they apply for a job in Silicon Valley. Student’s currently have major options in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sports Management, International Management, Human Resources, and Real Estate. The job outlook for each of these majors requires proficient knowledge in some range with technology and the current curriculum is not preparing students for encountering technology. Menlo College’s only major with technology is Management Information Systems, that has been discontinued and contains limited courses. To find a solution to these issues we want to develop and coordinate new technology-driven courses within the curriculum such as; Business Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Programming (Python, C++, Java), Growth Hacking, Machine Learning/Automation, Mobile App/Web Development, and Design Thinking/Theory. Our objective is to have these set up as a Business & Technology & Innovation concentration or minor that students could potentially implement with their current major. In order to fulfill this we must coordinate with the school’s curriculum committee who then must get it approved by the faculty senate. We are also looking to incorporate pilot programs or 3-4 week modules that students can take on the side. This will not only prepare students for their professional expertise but also allow them to expand their innovative mind. 

== <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #3: The Path (Entrepreneurial Resource Program) ==

 Menlo College added an innovation space from the efforts and pursuits of last years UIF candidates. It is currently used as a classroom/meeting space but we will create a program based on the “Pursue” and “Spinout” components of the Landscape Canvas. We have come together with a Fellow from last year to coordinate and create a model for this program. It will serve students by giving them access to startup resources. This will enable students to commit to an opportunity provided by Menlo. We want more connections like GSVLabs brought to campus while also utilizing our Alumni and Professors mentorship. The program will provide regional sources of capital, mentoring, advisory, and business networks.This will use students intellectual property to attract venture capital, grow entrepreneurial skills and develop a culture of innovation on campus. Our vision is to make Menlo a place where students can come in with ideas and truly develop them in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. 

== <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #4: Strengthening the community engagement at Menlo ==

 Menlo College is currently lacking of connections with the community in our area. Creating a new space entirely dedicated to the community involvement would be helpful to increase our impact on the society. The space can contribute in a wide variety of activities dedicate to our community including tutoring for children in the community, and tax assistance through the Menlo Accounting Club. It would be beneficial both for Menlo and for the community. It would create awareness of Menlo College, SERV hours opportunities for the students, networking opportunities and hands on experience for all the students who will be involved. On the other hand, the community would receive an affordable tutoring and tax service and it would motivate children to continue their studies at higher level institutions.
<div> </div></div>
= Spring 2017 =

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:31:27Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

= Spring 2018 =
<div>
== <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #1: Remodeling Senior Capstone Course “Launching the Venture” ==

 A relatively new course called Design Thinking brings the design thinking process onto Menlo College Campus for first time in Fall 2017. In this class, students work on problems/customer-jobs-to-be-done in the society, while brainstorming processes, and creating multiple iterations of  prototypes. And as a  results of these processes, we get wonderful ideas that, if implemented, would be not only sustainable but also profitable.

However, students have no outlet for these class projects to become actual startups. One of the current senior capstone courses called Launching the Venture that was designed to address this problem is not really effective in what it’s trying to achieve. The current working ideas do not lead to actual ventures. One of the main reasons for that is because the students enrolled in the class are not serious entrepreneurs, as in they have no interest in launching their own ventures; they only enroll in the class because it works better with their schedules. Additionally, another big factor for why the current Launching the Venture is ineffective is because students begin the class without a refined idea to work with. So, a big chunk of the course is spent on finding the project ideas, in a very rush-Design Thinking way. Lastly, due partly to the lack of funding, Menlo College lacks many components/resources that are essential for building a sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus, as indicated in our Landscape Canvas Synthesis. <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Might Weprovide Menlo College students, who are serious entrepreneurs and have great ideas, the resources–mentorship, connections, and fundings–they need to launch their startups, without breaking Menlo’s bank? After investigating the problems more closely, we came up with an idea to remodel the existing senior capstone course: Launching the Venture. The non-serious entrepreneurs are the first factors that we need to address. To do that, we must encourage more entrepreneurship students to enroll in the class, while the non-entrepreneurship students who do not wish to have anything to do with startups are encouraged to enrolled in the other senior capstone course: Global Strategy. This doesn’t mean that accounting, finance, psychology, etc. students are not allowed to enrolled in the class, but they must show some type of initiative that proves that they are genuine about launching their own ventures. The initiatives may be the fact that they have been working on their startups for some time, and they are looking for a way to start out. Which leads to the next big change that would be introduced to Launching the Venture.

Students should begin the course with pre-existing ideas that they are passionate in pursuing. Students who have been independently working on their startup ideas and those coming out of Design Thinking with great ideas are the perfect candidates for Launching the Venture. We came up with the idea to remodel the curriculum structure by making Design Thinking a prerequisite to Launching the Venture. Again, this prerequisite should be waived if students or teams of students show that they have feasible business ideas.

The remodeling of the course is not enough. These students will also need more more valuable resources, including mentorship, connections, and funding, in order for them to launch their ventures. We need an accelerator program that is effective in guiding these entrepreneurs into the right path, while at the same time, does not break Menlo College’s bank, as our financial resources are very limited. That challenge could be easily overcome because the school only needs to hire 2-3 people to run the accelerator department, where they invite mentors to work with the students, provide outside connections that students can reach out to, and most importantly, coordinate a final pitching stage, where various angel investors are invited, to attend the student’s final pitch, where they will present the business plans they have been refining for a semester. 

== <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #2: Business and Technology ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp of the education curriculum. Students at Menlo College who want to learn about business and technology should have the option to do so. Menlo is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the global leader in the tech industry. What can be improved to Menlo curriculum would be additional courses that is designed to teach students about technology. It will give them a better foundation that will better prepare them when or if they apply for a job in Silicon Valley. Student’s currently have major options in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sports Management, International Management, Human Resources, and Real Estate. The job outlook for each of these majors requires proficient knowledge in some range with technology and the current curriculum is not preparing students for encountering technology. Menlo College’s only major with technology is Management Information Systems, that has been discontinued and contains limited courses. To find a solution to these issues we want to develop and coordinate new technology-driven courses within the curriculum such as; Business Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Programming (Python, C++, Java), Growth Hacking, Machine Learning/Automation, Mobile App/Web Development, and Design Thinking/Theory. Our objective is to have these set up as a Business & Technology & Innovation concentration or minor that students could potentially implement with their current major. In order to fulfill this we must coordinate with the school’s curriculum committee who then must get it approved by the faculty senate. We are also looking to incorporate pilot programs or 3-4 week modules that students can take on the side. This will not only prepare students for their professional expertise but also allow them to expand their innovative mind. 

== <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #3: The Path (Entrepreneurial Resource Program) ==

 Menlo College added an innovation space from the efforts and pursuits of last years UIF candidates. It is currently used as a classroom/meeting space but we will create a program based on the “Pursue” and “Spinout” components of the Landscape Canvas. We have come together with a Fellow from last year to coordinate and create a model for this program. It will serve students by giving them access to startup resources. This will enable students to commit to an opportunity provided by Menlo. We want more connections like GSVLabs brought to campus while also utilizing our Alumni and Professors mentorship. The program will provide regional sources of capital, mentoring, advisory, and business networks.This will use students intellectual property to attract venture capital, grow entrepreneurial skills and develop a culture of innovation on campus. Our vision is to make Menlo a place where students can come in with ideas and truly develop them in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. 

== <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #4: Strengthening the community engagement at Menlo ==

 Menlo College is currently lacking of connections with the community in our area. Creating a new space entirely dedicated to the community involvement would be helpful to increase our impact on the society. The space can contribute in a wide variety of activities dedicate to our community including tutoring for children in the community, and tax assistance through the Menlo Accounting Club. It would be beneficial both for Menlo and for the community. It would create awareness of Menlo College, SERV hours opportunities for the students, networking opportunities and hands on experience for all the students who will be involved. On the other hand, the community would receive an affordable tutoring and tax service and it would motivate children to continue their studies at higher level institutions.
<div> </div></div>
= Spring 2017 =

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:30:26Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

= Spring 2018 =
<div>
== <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #1: Remodeling Senior Capstone Course “Launching the Venture” ==
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A relatively new course called Design Thinking brings the design thinking process onto Menlo College Campus for first time in Fall 2017. In this class, students work on problems/customer-jobs-to-be-done in the society, while brainstorming processes, and creating multiple iterations of  prototypes. And as a  results of these processes, we get wonderful ideas that, if implemented, would be not only sustainable but also profitable.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, students have no outlet for these class projects to become actual startups. One of the current senior capstone courses called Launching the Venture that was designed to address this problem is not really effective in what it’s trying to achieve. The current working ideas do not lead to actual ventures. One of the main reasons for that is because the students enrolled in the class are not serious entrepreneurs, as in they have no interest in launching their own ventures; they only enroll in the class because it works better with their schedules. Additionally, another big factor for why the current Launching the Venture is ineffective is because students begin the class without a refined idea to work with. So, a big chunk of the course is spent on finding the project ideas, in a very rush-Design Thinking way. Lastly, due partly to the lack of funding, Menlo College lacks many components/resources that are essential for building a sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus, as indicated in our Landscape Canvas Synthesis.
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Might We<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">provide Menlo College students, who are serious entrepreneurs and have great ideas, the resources–mentorship, connections, and fundings–they need to launch their startups, without breaking Menlo’s bank?
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After investigating the problems more closely, we came up with an idea to remodel the existing senior capstone course: Launching the Venture. The non-serious entrepreneurs are the first factors that we need to address. To do that, we must encourage more entrepreneurship students to enroll in the class, while the non-entrepreneurship students who do not wish to have anything to do with startups are encouraged to enrolled in the other senior capstone course: Global Strategy. This doesn’t mean that accounting, finance, psychology, etc. students are not allowed to enrolled in the class, but they must show some type of initiative that proves that they are genuine about launching their own ventures. The initiatives may be the fact that they have been working on their startups for some time, and they are looking for a way to start out. Which leads to the next big change that would be introduced to Launching the Venture.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Students should begin the course with pre-existing ideas that they are passionate in pursuing. Students who have been independently working on their startup ideas and those coming out of Design Thinking with great ideas are the perfect candidates for Launching the Venture. We came up with the idea to remodel the curriculum structure by making Design Thinking a prerequisite to Launching the Venture. Again, this prerequisite should be waived if students or teams of students show that they have feasible business ideas.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The remodeling of the course is not enough. These students will also need more more valuable resources, including mentorship, connections, and funding, in order for them to launch their ventures. We need an accelerator program that is effective in guiding these entrepreneurs into the right path, while at the same time, does not break Menlo College’s bank, as our financial resources are very limited. That challenge could be easily overcome because the school only needs to hire 2-3 people to run the accelerator department, where they invite mentors to work with the students, provide outside connections that students can reach out to, and most importantly, coordinate a final pitching stage, where various angel investors are invited, to attend the student’s final pitch, where they will present the business plans they have been refining for a semester.
 
== <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #2: Business and Technology ==

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp of the education curriculum. Students at Menlo College who want to learn about business and technology should have the option to do so. Menlo is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the global leader in the tech industry. What can be improved to Menlo curriculum would be additional courses that is designed to teach students about technology. It will give them a better foundation that will better prepare them when or if they apply for a job in Silicon Valley.
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Student’s currently have major options in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sports Management, International Management, Human Resources, and Real Estate. The job outlook for each of these majors requires proficient knowledge in some range with technology and the current curriculum is not preparing students for encountering technology. Menlo College’s only major with technology is Management Information Systems, that has been discontinued and contains limited courses. To find a solution to these issues we want to develop and coordinate new technology-driven courses within the curriculum such as; Business Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Programming (Python, C++, Java), Growth Hacking, Machine Learning/Automation, Mobile App/Web Development, and Design Thinking/Theory. Our objective is to have these set up as a Business & Technology & Innovation concentration or minor that students could potentially implement with their current major. In order to fulfill this we must coordinate with the school’s curriculum committee who then must get it approved by the faculty senate. We are also looking to incorporate pilot programs or 3-4 week modules that students can take on the side. This will not only prepare students for their professional expertise but also allow them to expand their innovative mind.
 
== <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #3: The Path (Entrepreneurial Resource Program) ==
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Menlo College added an innovation space from the efforts and pursuits of last years UIF candidates. It is currently used as a classroom/meeting space but we will create a program based on the “Pursue” and “Spinout” components of the Landscape Canvas. We have come together with a Fellow from last year to coordinate and create a model for this program. It will serve students by giving them access to startup resources. This will enable students to commit to an opportunity provided by Menlo. We want more connections like GSVLabs brought to campus while also utilizing our Alumni and Professors mentorship. The program will provide <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">regional sources of capital, mentoring, advisory, and business networks.<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This will <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">use students intellectual property to attract venture capital, grow entrepreneurial skills and develop a culture of innovation on campus. Our vision is to make Menlo a place where students can come in with ideas and truly develop them in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
 
== <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #4: Strengthening the community engagement at Menlo ==
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Menlo College is currently lacking of connections with the community in our area. Creating a new space entirely dedicated to the community involvement would be helpful to increase our impact on the society. The space can contribute in a wide variety of activities dedicate to our community including tutoring for children in the community, and tax assistance through the Menlo Accounting Club. It would be beneficial both for Menlo and for the community. It would create awareness of Menlo College, SERV hours opportunities for the students, networking opportunities and hands on experience for all the students who will be involved. On the other hand, the community would receive an affordable tutoring and tax service and it would motivate children to continue their studies at higher level institutions.
<div> </div></div>
= Spring 2017 =

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:28:48Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

== Spring 2018 ==
<div> </div>
== Spring 2017 ==

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:27:14Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:26:23Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

== Spring 2018 ==

'''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #1: Remodeling Senior Capstone Course “Launching the Venture”''' <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A relatively new course called Design Thinking brings the design thinking process onto Menlo College Campus for first time in Fall 2017. In this class, students work on problems/customer-jobs-to-be-done in the society, while brainstorming processes, and creating multiple iterations of  prototypes. And as a  results of these processes, we get wonderful ideas that, if implemented, would be not only sustainable but also profitable.

However, students have no outlet for these class projects to become actual startups. One of the current senior capstone courses called Launching the Venture that was designed to address this problem is not really effective in what it’s trying to achieve. The current working ideas do not lead to actual ventures. One of the main reasons for that is because the students enrolled in the class are not serious entrepreneurs, as in they have no interest in launching their own ventures; they only enroll in the class because it works better with their schedules. Additionally, another big factor for why the current Launching the Venture is ineffective is because students begin the class without a refined idea to work with. So, a big chunk of the course is spent on finding the project ideas, in a very rush-Design Thinking way. Lastly, due partly to the lack of funding, Menlo College lacks many components/resources that are essential for building a sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus, as indicated in our Landscape Canvas Synthesis. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Might We<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">provide Menlo College students, who are serious entrepreneurs and have great ideas, the resources–mentorship, connections, and fundings–they need to launch their startups, without breaking Menlo’s bank?

After investigating the problems more closely, we came up with an idea to remodel the existing senior capstone course: Launching the Venture. The non-serious entrepreneurs are the first factors that we need to address. To do that, we must encourage more entrepreneurship students to enroll in the class, while the non-entrepreneurship students who do not wish to have anything to do with startups are encouraged to enrolled in the other senior capstone course: Global Strategy. This doesn’t mean that accounting, finance, psychology, etc. students are not allowed to enrolled in the class, but they must show some type of initiative that proves that they are genuine about launching their own ventures. The initiatives may be the fact that they have been working on their startups for some time, and they are looking for a way to start out. Which leads to the next big change that would be introduced to Launching the Venture.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Students should begin the course with pre-existing ideas that they are passionate in pursuing. Students who have been independently working on their startup ideas and those coming out of Design Thinking with great ideas are the perfect candidates for Launching the Venture. We came up with the idea to remodel the curriculum structure by making Design Thinking a prerequisite to Launching the Venture. Again, this prerequisite should be waived if students or teams of students show that they have feasible business ideas.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The remodeling of the course is not enough. These students will also need more more valuable resources, including mentorship, connections, and funding, in order for them to launch their ventures. We need an accelerator program that is effective in guiding these entrepreneurs into the right path, while at the same time, does not break Menlo College’s bank, as our financial resources are very limited. That challenge could be easily overcome because the school only needs to hire 2-3 people to run the accelerator department, where they invite mentors to work with the students, provide outside connections that students can reach out to, and most importantly, coordinate a final pitching stage, where various angel investors are invited, to attend the student’s final pitch, where they will present the business plans they have been refining for a semester. '''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #2: Business and Technology'''

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp of the education curriculum. Students at Menlo College who want to learn about business and technology should have the option to do so. Menlo is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the global leader in the tech industry. What can be improved to Menlo curriculum would be additional courses that is designed to teach students about technology. It will give them a better foundation that will better prepare them when or if they apply for a job in Silicon Valley. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Student’s currently have major options in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sports Management, International Management, Human Resources, and Real Estate. The job outlook for each of these majors requires proficient knowledge in some range with technology and the current curriculum is not preparing students for encountering technology. Menlo College’s only major with technology is Management Information Systems, that has been discontinued and contains limited courses. To find a solution to these issues we want to develop and coordinate new technology-driven courses within the curriculum such as; Business Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Programming (Python, C++, Java), Growth Hacking, Machine Learning/Automation, Mobile App/Web Development, and Design Thinking/Theory. Our objective is to have these set up as a Business & Technology & Innovation concentration or minor that students could potentially implement with their current major. In order to fulfill this we must coordinate with the school’s curriculum committee who then must get it approved by the faculty senate. We are also looking to incorporate pilot programs or 3-4 week modules that students can take on the side. This will not only prepare students for their professional expertise but also allow them to expand their innovative mind. '''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #3: The Path (Entrepreneurial Resource Program)'''

<span style="text-indent: 36pt; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Menlo College added an innovation space from the efforts and pursuits of last years UIF candidates. It is currently used as a classroom/meeting space but we will create a program based on the “Pursue” and “Spinout” components of the Landscape Canvas. We have come together with a Fellow from last year to coordinate and create a model for this program. It will serve students by giving them access to startup resources. This will enable students to commit to an opportunity provided by Menlo. We want more connections like GSVLabs brought to campus while also utilizing our Alumni and Professors mentorship. The program will provide <span style="text-indent: 36pt; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">regional sources of capital, mentoring, advisory, and business networks.<span style="text-indent: 36pt; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This will <span style="text-indent: 36pt; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">use students intellectual property to attract venture capital, grow entrepreneurial skills and develop a culture of innovation on campus. Our vision is to make Menlo a place where students can come in with ideas and truly develop them in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. '''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #4: Strengthening the community engagement at Menlo'''

Menlo College is currently lacking of connections with the community in our area. Creating a new space entirely dedicated to the community involvement would be helpful to increase our impact on the society. The space can contribute in a wide variety of activities dedicate to our community including tutoring for children in the community, and tax assistance through the Menlo Accounting Club. It would be beneficial both for Menlo and for the community. It would create awareness of Menlo College, SERV hours opportunities for the students, networking opportunities and hands on experience for all the students who will be involved. On the other hand, the community would receive an affordable tutoring and tax service and it would motivate children to continue their studies at higher level institutions.
<div> </div>
==

== ==

== Spring 2017 ==

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:25:51Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

== Spring 2018 ==

==
'''<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #1: Remodeling Senior Capstone Course “Launching the Venture”'''
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A relatively new course called Design Thinking brings the design thinking process onto Menlo College Campus for first time in Fall 2017. In this class, students work on problems/customer-jobs-to-be-done in the society, while brainstorming processes, and creating multiple iterations of  prototypes. And as a  results of these processes, we get wonderful ideas that, if implemented, would be not only sustainable but also profitable.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, students have no outlet for these class projects to become actual startups. One of the current senior capstone courses called Launching the Venture that was designed to address this problem is not really effective in what it’s trying to achieve. The current working ideas do not lead to actual ventures. One of the main reasons for that is because the students enrolled in the class are not serious entrepreneurs, as in they have no interest in launching their own ventures; they only enroll in the class because it works better with their schedules. Additionally, another big factor for why the current Launching the Venture is ineffective is because students begin the class without a refined idea to work with. So, a big chunk of the course is spent on finding the project ideas, in a very rush-Design Thinking way. Lastly, due partly to the lack of funding, Menlo College lacks many components/resources that are essential for building a sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus, as indicated in our Landscape Canvas Synthesis.
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Might We<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">provide Menlo College students, who are serious entrepreneurs and have great ideas, the resources–mentorship, connections, and fundings–they need to launch their startups, without breaking Menlo’s bank?

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After investigating the problems more closely, we came up with an idea to remodel the existing senior capstone course: Launching the Venture. The non-serious entrepreneurs are the first factors that we need to address. To do that, we must encourage more entrepreneurship students to enroll in the class, while the non-entrepreneurship students who do not wish to have anything to do with startups are encouraged to enrolled in the other senior capstone course: Global Strategy. This doesn’t mean that accounting, finance, psychology, etc. students are not allowed to enrolled in the class, but they must show some type of initiative that proves that they are genuine about launching their own ventures. The initiatives may be the fact that they have been working on their startups for some time, and they are looking for a way to start out. Which leads to the next big change that would be introduced to Launching the Venture.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Students should begin the course with pre-existing ideas that they are passionate in pursuing. Students who have been independently working on their startup ideas and those coming out of Design Thinking with great ideas are the perfect candidates for Launching the Venture. We came up with the idea to remodel the curriculum structure by making Design Thinking a prerequisite to Launching the Venture. Again, this prerequisite should be waived if students or teams of students show that they have feasible business ideas.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The remodeling of the course is not enough. These students will also need more more valuable resources, including mentorship, connections, and funding, in order for them to launch their ventures. We need an accelerator program that is effective in guiding these entrepreneurs into the right path, while at the same time, does not break Menlo College’s bank, as our financial resources are very limited. That challenge could be easily overcome because the school only needs to hire 2-3 people to run the accelerator department, where they invite mentors to work with the students, provide outside connections that students can reach out to, and most importantly, coordinate a final pitching stage, where various angel investors are invited, to attend the student’s final pitch, where they will present the business plans they have been refining for a semester.
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #2: Business and Technology

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp of the education curriculum. Students at Menlo College who want to learn about business and technology should have the option to do so. Menlo is in the heart of Silicon Valley, which is the global leader in the tech industry. What can be improved to Menlo curriculum would be additional courses that is designed to teach students about technology. It will give them a better foundation that will better prepare them when or if they apply for a job in Silicon Valley.
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Student’s currently have major options in Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Sports Management, International Management, Human Resources, and Real Estate. The job outlook for each of these majors requires proficient knowledge in some range with technology and the current curriculum is not preparing students for encountering technology. Menlo College’s only major with technology is Management Information Systems, that has been discontinued and contains limited courses. To find a solution to these issues we want to develop and coordinate new technology-driven courses within the curriculum such as; Business Intelligence & Data Science, Computer Programming (Python, C++, Java), Growth Hacking, Machine Learning/Automation, Mobile App/Web Development, and Design Thinking/Theory. Our objective is to have these set up as a Business & Technology & Innovation concentration or minor that students could potentially implement with their current major. In order to fulfill this we must coordinate with the school’s curriculum committee who then must get it approved by the faculty senate. We are also looking to incorporate pilot programs or 3-4 week modules that students can take on the side. This will not only prepare students for their professional expertise but also allow them to expand their innovative mind.
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #3: The Path (Entrepreneurial Resource Program)

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="text-indent: 36pt; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Menlo College added an innovation space from the efforts and pursuits of last years UIF candidates. It is currently used as a classroom/meeting space but we will create a program based on the “Pursue” and “Spinout” components of the Landscape Canvas. We have come together with a Fellow from last year to coordinate and create a model for this program. It will serve students by giving them access to startup resources. This will enable students to commit to an opportunity provided by Menlo. We want more connections like GSVLabs brought to campus while also utilizing our Alumni and Professors mentorship. The program will provide <span style="text-indent: 36pt; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">regional sources of capital, mentoring, advisory, and business networks.<span style="text-indent: 36pt; background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This will <span style="text-indent: 36pt; background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">use students intellectual property to attract venture capital, grow entrepreneurial skills and develop a culture of innovation on campus. Our vision is to make Menlo a place where students can come in with ideas and truly develop them in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
 
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategy #4: Strengthening the community engagement at Menlo

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Menlo College is currently lacking of connections with the community in our area. Creating a new space entirely dedicated to the community involvement would be helpful to increase our impact on the society. The space can contribute in a wide variety of activities dedicate to our community including tutoring for children in the community, and tax assistance through the Menlo Accounting Club. It would be beneficial both for Menlo and for the community. It would create awareness of Menlo College, SERV hours opportunities for the students, networking opportunities and hands on experience for all the students who will be involved. On the other hand, the community would receive an affordable tutoring and tax service and it would motivate children to continue their studies at higher level institutions.
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== Spring 2017 ==

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Menlo College Student Priorities

2018-02-02T02:07:13Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

== Spring 2018 ==

== ==

== ==

== Spring 2017 ==

== Watch Me Now: An Oak's Guide to Change ==

{{#Widget:Youtube|id=hL3Hyhg5hB8 }}

== Strategy #1: Creating Space for Creativity ==

Creating a space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Menlo College campus is difficult because of our small size. Menlo College has a little less than 1000 students and already uses up almost all of its space.  That is why we thought of setting up temporary innovation spots outside around campus.

            We would stake out a location on campus and during certain parts of the day, we would set up an outside creative space. We would have a shed nearby that contains chairs, tables, white boards, music speakers, bean bags. We would also have a crate that is full of resources for the students, markers, sticky notes, pens, some days we would bring pizza, fresh fruit, and beverages.

            We feel that a creative space outside, with the trees, fresh air, and something that would offer a new scene rather than be inside, like every classroom, would ignite more creative thinking. 

== Strategy #2: Bringing Awareness to On-Campus Resources ==

Menlo College has a limited of already established, on-campus resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation. However, the resources Menlo currently provides its students with are underutilized. One area students should utilize more is the Oral and Communications center. Next, by adding a specific space for innovation on campus, students will be able to have an area to cultivate their own business ventures. In addition, clubs and other campus organizations can put on events and skill-building workshops in our space for innovation on campus. This will bring students together and excit them to pursue their entrepreneurial visions. Another area of interest could be partnering with the Academic Success Center, where we could organize game night challenges related to acamdeia and have peer tutors as well as other faculy be guest judges.

== Strategy #3: Strengthening Curriculum and On-Campus Clubs ==

Menlo College is currently undergoing a revamp in part of their education curriculum, specifically in regards to the entrepreneurship major. A committee at Menlo is thinking about possibly developing a course at Menlo that would combine aspects of "social innovation" (improving society) and entrepreneurship, with the goal of eventually incorporating it in other classes. One concept that would be covered in this potential "social innovation entrepeneurship" course is using entrepreurship to solve problems with California's affordable housing crisis or climate change. 

Another idea that is being discussed at Menlo is incorporating "themes" into the curriculum to help students find and develop their personal passions with business - if you like technology, you would take "technology entrepreneurship". Another idea is combining some class, so biology would combine with a business course to become "biotechnology" or something. 

== Strategy #4: Business Vocabulary and other skills necessary for business ==

UIF gives us the perfect platform to be able to share what we are about. The fact that Menlo College is located in the heart of Silicon Valley means that we are surrounded by all types of business. Design think is a great tool we have been able to use, and as a group we have identified different areas our campus needs work on. This tool is not only perfect for our campus, but it is also a great skill to take onto the workforce. A way to teach the new vocabulary and skills would be to host annual events and workshops that would enable our students to have a much more in depth and better understanding of what it means to empathize, research, analyze, prototype, and most importantly, will teach students not to be afraid of failure. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College Campus Overview]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows: ====

[[Sachal Jogi]] [[Esther Funez]] [[Ash Hunt]] [[Ethan Moengchaisong]] [[Brenda Flores-Reyes]] [[JC Maroun]] [[Jonathan Garcia]] [[Lucia Casadei Parlanti]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows: ====

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

School:Menlo College

2018-01-24T20:20:21Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

== Overview[[File:26b5a8f0-ce68-4efd-ad52-1736e235f6bcc6d58a01-7ac9-4445-ae8d-5238cfce40a7.jpg|thumb]] ==

Menlo College is a small private school located in Atherton, California with a little over 800 students. Menlo College offers degrees in business, as well as a degree in psychology that has a business focuse. Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo College provides its students a unique approach to business: being able to see and learn about companies, such as Facebook and Google, who are just a short drive away from our campus. However, because Menlo College is such a small college, we lack many resources needed for innovation. Having the influence of such great entrepreneurial businesses around us is not enough to implement our own ideas as students without the necessary materials, mentors and an area to foster creativity. Therefore, the UIF Leadership Circle of Menlo College looks forward to identifying the gaps in our ecosystem, which need to be strengthen in order for Menlo College students to fully embrace entrepreneurship and innovation.

== Student Entrepreneurship ==

Menlo College students are passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation; except, there are only minimal assets for them to utilize on campus. Entrepreneruship is offered as a major for those pursuing a business degree and is a growing major at Menlo College. The large presence of clubs on campus gives students the extracurricular opportunities to explore their areas of interest, such as the Pioneer Club, an organization strictly designed for entrepreneurs and creative thinkers alike. Menlo College Office of Career Services hosts a number of career orientated workshops, such as how to create a cover letter and resume workshop to learning how to set up a Linkedin profile; these are just a few of the events Menlo College offers to support entrepreneurship in their studnts. In addition, this was the first year Menlo participated in the Hult Prize competition, a start-up accelorator for social entrepreneruship. With the success of this competition, Menlo College is looking to expand on-campus challenges.

== Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

Being in the heart of the Silicon Valley, most of our faculty members are not only professors, they have either experience in the world of business or are currently in the work force. Many professors share their entrepreneurial experiences in class, whether it is indirect or directly tied to entrepreneurship.  Menlo College students are grateful to be backed by administration and faculty, who see the potential and need for expansion into entrepreneurship and innovation on campus 

== University Technology Transfer Function ==

Our school does not have a technology transfer office.

== University - Industry Collaboration ==

As an undergraduate school, Menlo College does not host the amount of research as a gradaute univeristy. Many professors conduct research, furthering their professional area of study, but there work is not directly linked to students. As a possible solution, Menlo College can partner in collaboration efforts with Stanford University and other local univerisities for students to see and utilize the resources in their surrounding environment.

== Regional and Local Economic Development ==

Menlo College has a very low regional and local ecomonic development. Possibly due to the fact that our campus and its students do not have access to a specific entrepreneruship deparment or designated leader. There is a lack of awareness surrounding entrepreneruship and innovation on campus. Ultimately, this deprives students from pursuing their innovative business ideas as well as learning the steps to fully develop their ideas. 

== Other ==

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

Spring 2017 Fellows:

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Menlo College

2018-01-24T20:18:40Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

== Overview[[File:26b5a8f0-ce68-4efd-ad52-1736e235f6bcc6d58a01-7ac9-4445-ae8d-5238cfce40a7.jpg|thumb|26b5a8f0-ce68-4efd-ad52-1736e235f6bcc6d58a01-7ac9-4445-ae8d-5238cfce40a7.jpg]] ==

Menlo College is a small private school located in Atherton, California with a little over 800 students. Menlo College offers degrees in business, as well as a degree in psychology that has a business focuse. Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo College provides its students a unique approach to business: being able to see and learn about companies, such as Facebook and Google, who are just a short drive away from our campus. However, because Menlo College is such a small college, we lack many resources needed for innovation. Having the influence of such great entrepreneurial businesses around us is not enough to implement our own ideas as students without the necessary materials, mentors and an area to foster creativity. Therefore, the UIF Leadership Circle of Menlo College looks forward to identifying the gaps in our ecosystem, which need to be strengthen in order for Menlo College students to fully embrace entrepreneurship and innovation.

== Student Entrepreneurship ==

Menlo College students are passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation; except, there are only minimal assets for them to utilize on campus. Entrepreneruship is offered as a major for those pursuing a business degree and is a growing major at Menlo College. The large presence of clubs on campus gives students the extracurricular opportunities to explore their areas of interest, such as the Pioneer Club, an organization strictly designed for entrepreneurs and creative thinkers alike. Menlo College Office of Career Services hosts a number of career orientated workshops, such as how to create a cover letter and resume workshop to learning how to set up a Linkedin profile; these are just a few of the events Menlo College offers to support entrepreneurship in their studnts. In addition, this was the first year Menlo participated in the Hult Prize competition, a start-up accelorator for social entrepreneruship. With the success of this competition, Menlo College is looking to expand on-campus challenges.

== Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

Being in the heart of the Silicon Valley, most of our faculty members are not only professors, they have either experience in the world of business or are currently in the work force. Many professors share their entrepreneurial experiences in class, whether it is indirect or directly tied to entrepreneurship.  Menlo College students are grateful to be backed by administration and faculty, who see the potential and need for expansion into entrepreneurship and innovation on campus 

== University Technology Transfer Function ==

Our school does not have a technology transfer office.

== University - Industry Collaboration ==

As an undergraduate school, Menlo College does not host the amount of research as a gradaute univeristy. Many professors conduct research, furthering their professional area of study, but there work is not directly linked to students. As a possible solution, Menlo College can partner in collaboration efforts with Stanford University and other local univerisities for students to see and utilize the resources in their surrounding environment.

== Regional and Local Economic Development ==

Menlo College has a very low regional and local ecomonic development. Possibly due to the fact that our campus and its students do not have access to a specific entrepreneruship deparment or designated leader. There is a lack of awareness surrounding entrepreneruship and innovation on campus. Ultimately, this deprives students from pursuing their innovative business ideas as well as learning the steps to fully develop their ideas. 

== Other ==

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

Spring 2017 Fellows:

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Menlo College

2018-01-24T20:10:37Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

== Overview[[File:26b5a8f0-ce68-4efd-ad52-1736e235f6bcc6d58a01-7ac9-4445-ae8d-5238cfce40a7.jpg|thumb|26b5a8f0-ce68-4efd-ad52-1736e235f6bcc6d58a01-7ac9-4445-ae8d-5238cfce40a7.jpg]] ==

Menlo College is a small private school located in Atherton, California with a little over 800 students. Menlo College offers degrees in business, as well as a degree in psychology that has a business focuse. Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo College provides its students a unique approach to business: being able to see and learn about companies, such as Facebook and Google, who are just a short drive away from our campus. However, because Menlo College is such a small college, we lack many resources needed for innovation. Having the influence of such great entrepreneurial businesses around us is not enough to implement our own ideas as students without the necessary materials, mentors and an area to foster creativity. Therefore, the UIF Leadership Circle of Menlo College looks forward to identifying the gaps in our ecosystem, which need to be strengthen in order for Menlo College students to fully embrace entrepreneurship and innovation.

== Student Entrepreneurship ==

Menlo College students are passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation; except, there are only minimal assets for them to utilize on campus. Entrepreneruship is offered as a major for those pursuing a business degree and is a growing major at Menlo College. The large presence of clubs on campus gives students the extracurricular opportunities to explore their areas of interest, such as the Pioneer Club, an organization strictly designed for entrepreneurs and creative thinkers alike. Menlo College Office of Career Services hosts a number of career orientated workshops, such as how to create a cover letter and resume workshop to learning how to set up a Linkedin profile; these are just a few of the events Menlo College offers to support entrepreneurship in their studnts. In addition, this was the first year Menlo participated in the Hult Prize competition, a start-up accelorator for social entrepreneruship. With the success of this competition, Menlo College is looking to expand on-campus challenges.

== Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

Being in the heart of the Silicon Valley, most of our faculty members are not only professors, they have either experience in the world of business or are currently in the work force. Many professors share their entrepreneurial experiences in class, whether it is indirect or directly tied to entrepreneurship.  Menlo College students are grateful to be backed by administration and faculty, who see the potential and need for expansion into entrepreneurship and innovation on campus 

== University Technology Transfer Function ==

Our school does not have a technology transfer office.

== University - Industry Collaboration ==

As an undergraduate school, Menlo College does not host the amount of research as a gradaute univeristy. Many professors conduct research, furthering their professional area of study, but there work is not directly linked to students. As a possible solution, Menlo College can partner in collaboration efforts with Stanford University and other local univerisities for students to see and utilize the resources in their surrounding environment.

== Regional and Local Economic Development ==

Menlo College has a very low regional and local ecomonic development. Possibly due to the fact that our campus and its students do not have access to a specific entrepreneruship deparment or designated leader, there is a lack of awareness surrounding entrepreneruship and innovation. Ultimately, this deprives students from pursuing their innovative business ideas as well as learning the steps to fully develop their ideas. 

== Other ==

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

Spring 2017 Fellows:

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Menlo College

2018-01-24T20:03:34Z

Brenda.flores-reyes:

== Overview[[File:26b5a8f0-ce68-4efd-ad52-1736e235f6bcc6d58a01-7ac9-4445-ae8d-5238cfce40a7.jpg|thumb|26b5a8f0-ce68-4efd-ad52-1736e235f6bcc6d58a01-7ac9-4445-ae8d-5238cfce40a7.jpg]] ==

Menlo College is a small private school located in Atherton, California with a little over 800 students. Menlo College offers degrees in business, as well as a degree in psychology that has a business focuse. Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, Menlo College provides its students a unique approach to business: being able to see and learn about companies, such as Facebook and Google, who are just a short drive away from our campus. However, because Menlo College is such a small college, we lack many resources needed for innovation. Having the influence of such great entrepreneurial businesses around us is not enough to implement our own ideas as students without the necessary materials, mentors and an area to foster creativity. Therefore, the UIF Leadership Circle of Menlo College looks forward to identifying the gaps in our ecosystem, which need to be strengthen in order for Menlo College students to fully embrace entrepreneurship and innovation.

== Student Entrepreneurship ==

Menlo College students are passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation; except, there are only minimal assets for them to utilize on campus. Entrepreneruship is offered as a major for those pursuing a business degree and is a growing major at Menlo College. The large presence of clubs on campus gives students the extracurricular opportunities to explore their areas of interest, such as the Pioneer Club, an organization strictly designed for entrepreneurs and creative thinkers alike. Menlo College Office of Career Services hosts a number of career orientated workshops, such as how to create a cover letter and resume workshop to learning how to set up a Linkedin profile; these are just a few of the events Menlo College offers to support entrepreneurship in their studnts. In addition, this was the first year Menlo participated in the Hult Prize competition, a start-up accelorator for social entrepreneruship. With the success of this competition, Menlo College is looking to expand on-campus challenges.

== Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, most of our faculty members are not just professors; they have either experienced the world of business or are currently still in the work force.  Many professors share their entrepreneurial experiences in class, whether it is indirect or directly tied to entrepreneurship. On our campus, Menlo College is grateful to be backed by administration and faculty, who see the potential and need for expansion into entrepreneurship and innovation. 

== University Technology Transfer Function ==

Our school does not have a technology transfer office.

== University - Industry Collaboration ==

As an undergraduate school, Menlo College does not host the amount of research as a gradaute univeristy. Many professors conduct research, furthering their professional area of study, but there work is not directly linked to students. As a possible solution, Menlo College can partner in collaboration efforts with Stanford University and other local univerisities for students to see and utilize the resources in their surrounding environment.

== Regional and Local Economic Development ==

Menlo College has a very low regional and local ecomonic development. Possibly due to the fact that our campus and its students do not have access to a specific entrepreneruship deparment or designated leader, there is a lack of awareness surrounding entrepreneruship and innovation. Ultimately, this deprives students from pursuing their innovative business ideas as well as learning the steps to fully develop their ideas. 

== Other ==

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Menlo_College_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

Spring 2017 Fellows:

[[Jessica carlson|Jessica Carlson]] [[Russell W. Perkins|R]][[Russell W. Perkins|ussell Perkins]] [[Yasmin Gomez|Yasmin Gomez]] [[MaxwellBarnes|Max Barnes]]

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Fellow:Brenda Flores-Reyes

2018-01-24T01:53:06Z

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Brenda Flores-Reyes is a sophomore at Menlo College and plans to double major in Marketing and International Management. Brenda believes in change and knows that to achieve change it must start with oneself. Brenda hopes to get into the Entertainment Industry because she would like to change the image of beauty to create self love in society. Besides attending school Brenda is part of her College Dance Team. Brenda was born and raised in Castro Valley California which is part of the East Bay. She comes from Mexican Immigrant parents who taught her the importance of family and respect. Growing up in the Bay Area she was aware of different cultures and ideas. This has made her love and learn about the different cultures around the world. Brenda’s passion for helping her community has given her the ability to work with different people. Brenda is now a candidate for the University Innovation Fellows program and hopes to create a positive impact on her school and local community. 

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2018-01-24T01:52:16Z

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Organization:IndieGogo

2018-01-11T01:31:21Z

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= Overview =

Indiegogo is an online, crowdfunding platform. Campaigns range from humanitarian efforts, to art projects, to new and exciting tech projects. Anyone with a valid bank account can set up a fundraising campaign on Indiegogo. With the combination of a crowdfunding platform and a marketplace for successful campaigns, Indiegogo is the go-to platform for creators that realise their ideas and want to bring them to people. According to Indiegogo, “[its] mission is to empower people to unite around ideas that matter to them and together make those ideas come to life.”

 In the years since its founding in 2008, over $1 billion dollars have been raised in more than 11 million separate contributions to almost 300,000 unique campaigns. Indiegogo has been used by more than 15 million people across the world. There have been campaigns launched in 223 countries, with 30% of campaigns starting outside of the United States. Nearly 50% of Indiegogo campaigns are run by women, and approximately 19,000 new campaigns are launched per month.

 Starting a campaign is free, but Indiegogo charges a 5% fee on all funds raised (actual contributions not goal). In addition, the credit card processor charges a 3% + $0.30 fee for each transaction. There is also a $25 fee for international wire transfers.

          

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= Purpose''' ''' =

“Our mission is to empower people to unite around ideas that matter to them and together make those ideas come to life.”

= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =

Indiegogo is unique because it is a crowdfunding platform that raises money and creates awareness of your campaign and at the same time offers a marketplace for successful campaigns to keep on flourishing. It allows you to get a start on your campaign and expand your network by people connecting to your stories. Indiegogo has access to millions of people worldwide that will help you build a strong community for you campaign. But Indiegogo also gives you support in strategies, “as well Indiegogo’s exclusive manufacturing, fulfillment and retail partners”. Indiegogo is the platform for you to get your campaign started and keep it going.

= Impact Achieved for Students and Campus =

Because Indiegogo is worldwide the impact of your campaign will reach many people. Having Indiegogo is beneficial to you because people on here care for change and will contribute to your idea. This platform has many ideas and products that people can support and there will be many who will contribute to your cause.

= Steps Required to Bring Resource to Campus =

To have your Campaign on Indiegogo, you will first need to have a valid bank account. You should be aware that if you want to start a project there will be a 5% platform fee. If you are fundraising for a cause then there is no platform fee. You will need to create an account with them; once that is completed the rest of the steps are simple to follow.

= Contact Information =

There is an online database with helpful information available at [https://support.indiegogo.com https://support.indiegogo.com]. You can search for a specific article or view commonly viewed topics. If the answer to your questions are not available in the help center there is a link to submit a request at the bottom of the page. Requesting additional help does require an Indiegogo account.

= Contributors =

[[Curtis Harrison|Curtis Harrison]]

[[Julian Sotscheck]]

[[Brenda_Flores-Reyes|Brenda Flores-Reyes]]

[[Category:Resources]]

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2018-01-10T20:56:11Z

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2018-01-10T20:55:34Z

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Brenda Flores-Reyes is a sophomore at Menlo College and plans to double major in Marketing and International Management. Brenda believes in change and knows that to achieve change it must start with oneself. Brenda hopes to get into the Entertainment Industry because she would like to change the image of beauty to create self love in society. Besides attending school Brenda is part of her College Dance Team. Brenda was born and raised in Castro Valley California which is part of the East Bay. She comes from Mexican Immigrant parents who taught her the importance of family and respect. Growing up in the Bay Area she was aware of different cultures and ideas. This has made her love and learn about the different cultures around the world. Brenda’s passion for helping her community has given her the ability to work with different people. Brenda is now a candidate for the University Innovation Fellows program and hopes to create a positive impact on her school and local community.

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2018-01-10T20:54:41Z

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Brenda Flores-Reyes is a sophomore at Menlo College and plans to double major in Marketing and International Management. Brenda believes in change and knows that to achieve change it must start with oneself. Brenda hopes to get into the Entertainment Industry because she would like to change the image of beauty to create self love in society. Besides attending school Brenda is part of her College Dance Team.

Brenda was born and raised in Castro Valley California which is part of the East Bay. She comes from Mexican Immigrant parents who taught her the importance of family and respect. Growing up in the Bay Area she was aware of different cultures and ideas. This has made her love and learn about the different cultures around the world. Brenda’s passion for helping her community has given her the ability to work with different people. Brenda is now a candidate for the University Innovation Fellows program and hopes to create a positive impact on her school and local community.[[File:Screen Shot 2018-01-04 at 10.20.39 PM.png]]

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