University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Fellow:Caroline Clay

2018-02-16T04:08:05Z

CarolineClay:

Caroline Clay is a University Innovation Fellow and a Sophomore undergraduate student at James Madison University (JMU). She is pursuing a major in engineering and minors is mathematics and business, all of which she hopes to incorporate in her work with UIF. She believes strongly in the benefits of interdisciplinary learning and enjoys making connection between all different fields of study. It was the engineering department at JMU that led her to UIF, [[File:Caroline Clay UIF.jpeg|thumb]]but she is looking forward to the opportunity to showcase her business smarts as well. Caroline has already begun to implement change on her campus by being a member of the Madison Engineering ChangeMakers Fellowship group. With the three other inaugural ChangeMakers she spent her freshman year planning projects to make JMU a more bee-friendly campus. Caroline is passionate about helping her peers realize their full potential and inspiring others to love learning as much as she does.

School:James Madison University

2018-01-16T21:48:13Z

CarolineClay:

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= James Madison University =

== '''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

'''[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/arcdclub Architectural Design Club]'''

*The ARCD club at JMU allows students to join chapters of the American Institute of Architecture Students and the American Society of Interior Designers, where students can attend national conferences, have professional mentors, and gain points that lead to accreditation in the professional world.

'''[http://www.jmu.edu/cob/centers/center-for-entrepreneurship/index.shtml Center for Entrepreneurship]'''

*The Center for Entrepreneurship offers teams of students the chance to grow their ideas into a starup company through the Venture Creation Fellowship. Small teams of students and/or faculty members can apply to the fellowship and if accepted they will attend an 8 week program running from June to July aimed at helping them transform their ideas into success stories. Teams are given a stipend, granted access to the ICE House workspaces, and paired with an experienced mentor. 

'''[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/industrialdesignsociety Industrial Design Society of America]'''

*''''''The IDSA at JMU is an interdisciplinary group that meets weekly to organizes workshops, keynote speaker events, collaborative design projects, and trips to conferences. At its core, the IDSA is empowering industrial design students to make an impact on their community with their innovative design skills. Many are active in other groups that are altering campus or have personal pursuits in design and entrepreneurship. With the industrial design concentration now becoming a full major and the number of students increasing, it is becoming a more vital part of the track for industrial designers at JMU.

'''Mad Inc. Labs'''

*Mad Inc. Labs is JMU’s first seed stage startup investment accelerator. It aims to serve JMU’s most talented student founders by allowing them to experience a traditional accelerator program; with the mentorship, funding, and office space - while maintaining status as a student.

'''[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/JMUSOE Society of Entrepreneurs]'''

*''''''The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization members educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The society is application based, and therefore consists of high-caliber entrepreneurs at JMU.

'''[https://www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/tedx-program TEDx]'''

*Students are able to attend lectures from other students, professors, and guest speakers.
*Events can be located here:
*[https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/18693 2016 (Theme: Fool's Gold)], [https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/20798 2017 (Theme: Horizons)], [https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/25554 2018 (Theme undetermined)]

'''[https://a2ru.org/ Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (A2RU)]'''

*''''''James Madison University has been accepted as a founding member of the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities largely for its proven reputation as an institution valuing and supporting interdisciplinary undergraduate research. JMU is one of 28 founders and the only comprehensive institution in the alliance whose aim is "to help equip students and faculty to address the world's most pressing, complex and open-ended challenges with creative confidence as well as disciplinary expertise," according to alliance documents.

'''ISAT Capstone Projects'''

*''''''As part of the ISAT experience, every senior completes a capstone project. Working individually or in teams, students work on a problem with a real-world component, sometimes teaming with a local industry or governmental sponsor. Capstone project ideas can come from the students themselves, from faculty advisors, or from sponsors. The capstone project allows students opportunity to use the knowledge and skills they learned in ISAT to address a real-world problem, and receive valuable hands-on experience. Students are required to produce a final project report, both in written form and in the form of an oral presentation to the faculty, their student peers, and the public.  

'''Engineering Capstone Projects'''

*''''''Students work in teams under the direction of a faculty advisor to tackle an engineering design project. Engineering communication, such as reports and oral presentations are covered. We emphasize practical, hands-on experience, and integrate analytical and design skills acquired in companion senior-level core courses.

'''Engineers Without Borders'''

*''''''Engineers Without Borders is an organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life.  JMU EWB is open not only to Engineering majors.  Our hope is to recruit students in ISAT, Health and Human Sciences, Business, and Education

'''Entrepreneurship RLC'''

*''''''The Entrepreneurship Residential Learning Center is in the process of being developed here at JMU. Students who participate in this Residential Learning Community will have the unique opportunity to live and take classes with a small group of students who share similar interests in Entrepreneurship.  The Entrepreneurship RLC is planned to be ready for the incoming class of 2019.

[https://www.jmu.edu/cob/graduate/mba/innovation/index.shtml MBA Program in Innovation]

*''''''This two year masters program starts with the fundamentals of business before taking a deep dive into creating an invententive environment where students transform into leaders in technology. The program responds to the realization that the business world outside of the university setting is increasingly getting faster so the content of the class aligns with functional topics. While in the curriculum the student is required to take a international trip to one of three countries and gain leaderships skills through workshops. Overall, the Innovation MBA provides the graduate with a competitive advantage for approaching problems in a business setting.

'''Project Lab (The Pit)'''

* The Pit is a flexible laboratory space that contains overflow machine tools, materials testing equipment, and other experimental equipment.  Labs for materials science courses are conducted in this space under the guidance of faculty and trained student assistants.

[http://swejmu.weebly.com/ Society of Women Engineers]

*The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more.

[https://www.jmu.edu/cap/recruitaduke/ Recruit-A-Duke]

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.

[https://www.jmu.edu/engineering/places/labs-studios.shtml 3D Visualization Lab]

*Laboratory for Engineering students that includes 3D printers to visualize prototypes and computers to analyze drawings or create flow simulations.

[http://sites.jmu.edu/3SPACE/ 3Space Classroom]

*<u</uThe 3Space Classroom is the first 3-D printing lab in the country designed for general education use. Students in any major can enroll in 3Space classes and then be granted access to the 3-D printing computer lab. 

'''The ICE House'''

*The Innovation, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship (ICE) House is a lean startup started by the College of Business, Center for Entrepreneurship,  JMU Technology Innovation and 4-VA. It is run by JMU X-Labs to set up, speed up and support business ideas or lean. startups and encourage Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

'''[https://jmuxlabs.org/ X-Labs]'''

*This on-campus makerspace facilitates open labs and pop-up classes that teach students skills such as 3D printing, laser cutting, glassblowing, and virtual reality.

'''Competitions:'''

'''BizBlitz'''
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>''''''BizBlitz is JMU’s first full scale “Startup Weekend” style events for entrepreneurs, designers, programmers, makers, and others who want to pitch a startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. At BizBlitz, teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote), and then it’s a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekend culminates with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders for another opportunity for critical feedback.</li>
</ul>

'''Bluestone Hacks'''
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>Bluestone Hacks is a weekend-long hackathon facilitated by X-Labs.  Teams of students from all majors and backgrounds are guided by mentors and are encouraged to create and compete.  Idea and product generation areas include food/agriculture, healthcare, and consumer devices and tools.</li>
</ul>

'''I.C.C.E Pitch Competition & Conference'''

*''''''The I.C.C.E Pitch Competition and Conference is a high energy evening celebrating JMU Entrepreneurs and featuring: JMU Student Pitch Competition, I.C.C.E Talks, networking with entrepreneurial alumni, faculty, and students.

'''MadHack'''
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>''''''MadHack was JMU’’s first full scale hackathon,sponsored by Capital One, offering a creative and collaborative software development experience. For 24 hours students built innovative web and mobile apps, as well as hardware.</li>
</ul>

'''Startup Studio'''
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>Startup Studio is a rapid-pitch event hosted by the Society of Entrepreneurs semi-regularly.  In the confines of two hours, students meet, split into groups, recognize a problem related to the given theme, develop a solution, and pitch their idea to the rest of the groups.  This exercise helps to illustrate to students how to think with an entrepreneurial, creative problem solving mindset.</li>
</ul>

'''Undergraduate Academic Programs in Entrepreneurship'''

*MGT 310 (Business Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs (non-COB majors))
*COB 300A (Integrated Business Functions (required for non-MGT COB majors))
*MGT 320 (Management of Innovation and Technology)

*MGT 471 (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)

*MGT 472 (New Venture Creation)

*ACTG 244 (Accounting for Non-Business Majors)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Innovation)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Realization)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Innovation Exchange)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Social Entrepreneurship)

*MGT 340 (International Management)

*MGT 365 (Fundamentals of Human Resource Management)

*MKTG 380 (Principles of Marketing (for non-CoB majors only))

*NPS 300 (Introduction to Nonprofits)

*INDU 402 (Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship)

*COB 218 (Legal and Ethical Environment of Business)

*MKTG 380 (Principles of Marketing)

*MGT 405 (Topics in Management)

*MGT 472 (Venture Creation)

*MUI 440 (Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry)

*SOCI 385 (Madness and Soceity Environments, Technologies and Innovation)

*ENGR 221 (Managment of Technology I: Product Development and Entrepreneurial Engineering)

'''Entrepreneurship Minor'''

Paula Daly, Coordinator

Phone: (540) 568-3038

Email: dalyps@jmu.edu

The entrepreneurship minor is designed to introduce students from any discipline to the knowledge, skills and mindset necessary for successful new venture creation. The minor isopen to students in any major except management, which offers a track in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students who successfully complete the entrepreneurship minor will develop the knowledge base and skills needed for new venture creation and management. They will be able to: Understand entrepreneurship as a possible career path, its role in economic growth and opportunity, and its associated social benefits; recognize/identify entrepreneurial opportunities that fit the individual student includes self-analysis in the context of possible entrepreneurial activities and demonstration of the ability to identify and analyze the attractiveness of potential markets. Develop a business model and create a business plan. This includes completing a clear and concise written plan that serves as a blueprint for creation of the proposed venture. Apply relevant financial and business principles to assess the need for start-up capital, conduct break even analysis, and identify cash flow needed for future growth. Identify and evaluate various sources of funding. Articulate an effective pitch to gain support from investors, suppliers, customers, or potential employees. Interact and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and evaluate ideas, and grow those ideas to fruition.

Students are required to submit an application to be considered for enrollment in the minor. More information on the entrepreneurship minor can be found[http://www.jmu.edu/cob/undergraduate/entrepreneurship-minor.shtml here].

== '''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

'''4-Virginia'''

*4-VA is a collaborative partnership between four Virginia universities. Its mission is to promote inter-university collaborations that leverage the strengths of each partner university in order to accomplish much more than any individual university could achieve alone. A large focus of 4-VA is in training professors and other faculty to implement innovative instructional technologies into their courses.  Additionally, 4-VA encourages and funds multiple interdisciplinary courses that deal with innovation in the medical and engineering fields.

'''CISE Dean's Advisory Council '''

*The Dean's Advisory council is a select commity of CISE students that meet with the dean once per semester to discuss issues about the college. These issues include faculty changes in methods to a more stuent friendly and innovative approach.Along with upcomming plans for new groups, clubs, organizations, and classses within the college.

'''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'''

'''The Office of Technology Transfer'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>The Office of Technology Transfer aims to promote innovation, enhance research by connecting inventors and industry, and foster economic development through protecting and commercializing intellectual property in an efficient and effective manner to benefit the University, the Shenandoah Valley, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and society as a whole.</li>
</ul>

'''Center for Instructional Technology'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>The mission of CIT is to lead, support and advocate for the meaningful integration of appropriate technologies into the academic experience. Itsgoals are to; the faculty and the administration of emerging technologies and related issues, develop the instructional faculty's skills in the mechanics and pedagogically-sound methods of using technology in instruction, provide resources, people, equipment, money and space to help faculty create and integrate digital content into their course materials and scholarly work, engage in research and development to create new instructional technologies, and manage and support or coordinate the management and support of instructional technology delivery systems.</li>
</ul>

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship.

'''James Madison Innovations'''

*JMI is the non-profit organization that is affiliated with JMU Technology Innovation to commercialize technologies. Together, the JMI Startup Fund, a philanthropic effort to move prototypes forward and launch companies, and the Innovation Network of professionals provide dollars and managerial expertise to prove products and markets.

'''Center for Entrepreneurship'''

*The Center for Entrepreneurship is used to promote, foster, and perpetuate the American entrepreneurial tradition for undergraduates at JMU and to strengthen both the Virginia and national economies by encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creation of new enterprises.

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The goal of the Madison Business Network is to encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations in entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, job creation and career mentoring across and beyond the campus of James Madison University.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(65, 64, 66); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div> </div></div>

== '''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration''' ==

'''College Works Internship'''

*College Works provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to run their own painting business for a summer, with no risk to the student.  They help interns develop and demonstrate a strong skillset encompassing business ethics, communication, organizational management and sales, along with a firm understanding of the mechanics of leadership in regards to running a small business.

 

'''Innovation Exchange'''

*This four week crash course in entrepreneurship, design thinking, and product design takes a multidisciplinary group of students to the Silicon Valley to gain inspiration and expert advice on making a start-up. With the students having a chance to talk to real world entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, they come back to Harrisonburg, VA to test out their new knowledge of forming a product idea into a full on startup. The course is taught by professors of engineering and industrial design but guest professors make a huge impact daily which help give students the feedback needed to be more successful.

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The Madison Business Network was created as the result of increasing interest in new company formation, innovation, and peer-to-peer connections throughout James Madison University and its alumni base.  The nationwide network connects individuals who have innovative ideas, technologies, and strategies with people who can be of assistance. The network targets JMU faculty, staff, students, alums, and professionals in the region. The goal of the network is to encourage and promote innovation, business development, job creation, entrepreneurship, and career mentoring.

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The club was launched in 2011 and became a recognized organization by JMU in spring of 2012.  To be a part of regularly scheduled meetings, students must apply, be interviewed and accepted into the organization. After going through a process to learn the fundamentals of startups, they will become an official member of the society.

'''Madison Exchange'''

*The Madison Exchange is a collaborative effort where all of the engineering students present the projects they have been working on for the year. It allows each student to interface with possible employers and business men and women to get their name known.

== '''Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts''' ==

'''Small Business Development Center'''

*Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide a vast array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. By supporting business growth, sustainability and enhancing the creation of new businesses entities, SBDCs foster local and regional economic development through job creation and retention. As a result of the no cost, extensive, one-on-one, long-term professional business advising, low-cost training and other specialized services SBDC clients receive, the program remains one of the nation’s largest small business assistance programs in the federal government.

'''Engaged Mentors and Entrepreneurs in Residence'''

*Seasoned entrepreneurs and business professionals provide expert advice to students and faculty to explore entrepreneurial career paths and develop viable businesses.  Mentors speak to classes, work alongside venture teams in the Venture Creation class, regularly visit campus, and offer support long after JMU students graduate and move into their professional careers.  A valuable network is emerging to connect students to startup resources and funding, job opportunities, and nationwide networks.

'''Career Fair'''

*The JMU Career Fair is a two day even where many potential employers visit the college and students can interact with them. This happens once a semester and allows the students to get their name out into the business world.

'''Recruit a Duke'''

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.
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= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James%20Madison%20University James Madison University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James_Madison_University_Student_Priorities James Madison University Student Priorities]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James_Madison_University_Innovative_Spaces James Madison University Innovation Spaces]

== Fellows ==

[[Chris Ashley|Chris Ashley]]

[[Jack O'Neill|Jack O'Neill]]

[[Andrew Carlone|Andrew Carlone]]

[[Timothy Moore|Timothy Moore]]

[[Emily Platt|Emily Platt]]

[[Mark Castro|Mark Castro]]

[[Nahom Fissaha|Nahom Fissaha]]

[[Greg Mayo|Greg Mayo]]

[[Ryan Ohneiser|Ryan Ohneiser]]

[[Daniel Phonelath|Daniel Phonelath]]

[[Jared Michael Zurn|Jared Michael Zurn]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Catharine_Willett Catharine Willett]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grace_carter Grace Carter]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kyle_steven_anderson Kyle Anderson]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Connor_bergeron Connor Bergeron]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jack_Boone Jack Boone]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anne_rusher Anne Rusher]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Stephanie_Morales Stephanie Morales]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marian_Gerlitzki Marian Gerlitzki] 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/PEYTON_PITTMAN Peyton Pittman]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Natalie_Dillinger Natalie Dillinger]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kareem_Ebraham Kareem Ebraham]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emma_de_Leon Emma de Leon]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Lexy_Foor Lexy Foor]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sally_Todd Sally Todd]

[http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=James_Madison_University&action=edit&section=8 Skylar Wolen]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Claire_Fulk Claire Fulk]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:James Madison University

2018-01-16T21:45:35Z

CarolineClay:

''[[File:JMUUU.png|border|center|JMUUU.png]]''

= James Madison University =

== '''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

''''''

'''[http://www.jmu.edu/cob/centers/center-for-entrepreneurship/index.shtml Center for Entrepreneurship]'''

*The Center for Entrepreneurship offers teams of students the chance to grow their ideas into a starup company through the Venture Creation Fellowship. Small teams of students and/or faculty members can apply to the fellowship and if accepted they will attend an 8 week program running from June to July aimed at helping them transform their ideas into success stories. Teams are given a stipend, granted access to the ICE House workspaces, and paired with an experienced mentor. 

'''Mad Inc. Labs'''

*Mad Inc. Labs is JMU’s first seed stage startup investment accelerator. It aims to serve JMU’s most talented student founders by allowing them to experience a traditional accelerator program; with the mentorship, funding, and office space - while maintaining status as a student.

'''[https://jmuxlabs.org/ X-Labs]'''

*This on-campus makerspace facilitates open labs and pop-up classes that teach students skills such as 3D printing, laser cutting, glassblowing, and virtual reality.

'''TEDx'''

*Students are able to attend lectures from other students, professors, and guest speakers.
*Events can be located here:
*[https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/18693 2016 (Theme: Fool's Gold)], [https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/20798 2017 (Theme: Horizons)], [https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/25554 2018 (Theme undetermined)]

'''[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/JMUSOE Society of Entrepreneurs]'''

*''''''The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization members educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The society is application based, and therefore consists of high-caliber entrepreneurs at JMU.

'''[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/industrialdesignsociety Industrial Design Society of America]'''

*''''''The IDSA at JMU is an interdisciplinary group that meets weekly to organizes workshops, keynote speaker events, collaborative design projects, and trips to conferences. At its core, the IDSA is empowering industrial design students to make an impact on their community with their innovative design skills. Many are active in other groups that are altering campus or have personal pursuits in design and entrepreneurship. With the industrial design concentration now becoming a full major and the number of students increasing, it is becoming a more vital part of the track for industrial designers at JMU.

'''[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/arcdclub Architectural Design Club]'''

*The ARCD club at JMU allows students to join chapters of the American Institute of Architecture Students and the American Society of Interior Designers, where students can attend national conferences, have professional mentors, and gain points that lead to accreditation in the professional world.

'''I.C.C.E Pitch Competition & Conference'''

*''''''The I.C.C.E Pitch Competition and Conference is a high energy evening celebrating JMU Entrepreneurs and featuring: JMU Student Pitch Competition, I.C.C.E Talks, networking with entrepreneurial alumni, faculty, and students.

'''Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (A2RU)'''

*''''''James Madison University has been accepted as a founding member of the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities largely for its proven reputation as an institution valuing and supporting interdisciplinary undergraduate research. JMU is one of 28 founders and the only comprehensive institution in the alliance whose aim is "to help equip students and faculty to address the world's most pressing, complex and open-ended challenges with creative confidence as well as disciplinary expertise," according to alliance documents.

'''ISAT Capstone Projects'''

*''''''As part of the ISAT experience, every senior completes a capstone project. Working individually or in teams, students work on a problem with a real-world component, sometimes teaming with a local industry or governmental sponsor. Capstone project ideas can come from the students themselves, from faculty advisors, or from sponsors. The capstone project allows students opportunity to use the knowledge and skills they learned in ISAT to address a real-world problem, and receive valuable hands-on experience. Students are required to produce a final project report, both in written form and in the form of an oral presentation to the faculty, their student peers, and the public.  

'''Engineering Capstone Projects'''

*''''''Students work in teams under the direction of a faculty advisor to tackle an engineering design project. Engineering communication, such as reports and oral presentations are covered. We emphasize practical, hands-on experience, and integrate analytical and design skills acquired in companion senior-level core courses.

'''Engineers Without Borders'''

*''''''Engineers Without Borders is an organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life.  JMU EWB is open not only to Engineering majors.  Our hope is to recruit students in ISAT, Health and Human Sciences, Business, and Education

'''Entrepreneurship RLC'''

*''''''The Entrepreneurship Residential Learning Center is in the process of being developed here at JMU. Students who participate in this Residential Learning Community will have the unique opportunity to live and take classes with a small group of students who share similar interests in Entrepreneurship.  The Entrepreneurship RLC is planned to be ready for the incoming class of 2019.

[https://www.jmu.edu/cob/graduate/mba/innovation/index.shtml '''MBA Program in Innovation''']

*''''''This two year masters program starts with the fundamentals of business before taking a deep dive into creating an invententive environment where students transform into leaders in technology. The program responds to the realization that the business world outside of the university setting is increasingly getting faster so the content of the class aligns with functional topics. While in the curriculum the student is required to take a international trip to one of three countries and gain leaderships skills through workshops. Overall, the Innovation MBA provides the graduate with a competitive advantage for approaching problems in a business setting.

'''Project Lab (The Pit)'''

* The Pit is a flexible laboratory space that contains overflow machine tools, materials testing equipment, and other experimental equipment.  Labs for materials science courses are conducted in this space under the guidance of faculty and trained student assistants.

[http://swejmu.weebly.com/ '''Society of Women Engineers''']

*The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more.

[https://www.jmu.edu/cap/recruitaduke/ '''Recruit-A-Duke''']

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.

[https://www.jmu.edu/engineering/places/labs-studios.shtml '''3D Visualization Lab''']

*Laboratory for Engineering students that includes 3D printers to visualize prototypes and computers to analyze drawings or create flow simulations.

[http://sites.jmu.edu/3SPACE/ '''3Space Classroom''']

*<u</uThe 3Space Classroom is the first 3-D printing lab in the country designed for general education use. Students in any major can enroll in 3Space classes and then be granted access to the 3-D printing computer lab. 

'''The ICE House'''

*The Innovation, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship (ICE) House is a lean startup started by the College of Business, Center for Entrepreneurship,  JMU Technology Innovation and 4-VA. It is run by JMU X-Labs to set up, speed up and support business ideas or lean. startups and encourage Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

'''[https://jmuxlabs.org/ X-Labs]'''

*This on-campus makerspace facilitates open labs and pop-up classes that teach students skills such as 3D printing, laser cutting, glassblowing, and virtual reality.

'''Competitions:'''

'''BizBlitz'''
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>''''''BizBlitz is JMU’s first full scale “Startup Weekend” style events for entrepreneurs, designers, programmers, makers, and others who want to pitch a startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. At BizBlitz, teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote), and then it’s a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekend culminates with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders for another opportunity for critical feedback.</li>
</ul>

'''Bluestone Hacks'''
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>Bluestone Hacks is a weekend-long hackathon facilitated by X-Labs.  Teams of students from all majors and backgrounds are guided by mentors and are encouraged to create and compete.  Idea and product generation areas include food/agriculture, healthcare, and consumer devices and tools.</li>
</ul>

'''MadHack'''
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>''''''MadHack was JMU’’s first full scale hackathon,sponsored by Capital One, offering a creative and collaborative software development experience. For 24 hours students built innovative web and mobile apps, as well as hardware.</li>
</ul>

'''Startup Studio'''
<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
<li>Startup Studio is a rapid-pitch event hosted by the Society of Entrepreneurs semi-regularly.  In the confines of two hours, students meet, split into groups, recognize a problem related to the given theme, develop a solution, and pitch their idea to the rest of the groups.  This exercise helps to illustrate to students how to think with an entrepreneurial, creative problem solving mindset.</li>
</ul>

'''Undergraduate Academic Programs in Entrepreneurship'''

*MGT 310 (Business Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs (non-COB majors))
*COB 300A (Integrated Business Functions (required for non-MGT COB majors))
*MGT 320 (Management of Innovation and Technology)

*MGT 471 (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)

*MGT 472 (New Venture Creation)

*ACTG 244 (Accounting for Non-Business Majors)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Innovation)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Realization)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Innovation Exchange)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Social Entrepreneurship)

*MGT 340 (International Management)

*MGT 365 (Fundamentals of Human Resource Management)

*MKTG 380 (Principles of Marketing (for non-CoB majors only))

*NPS 300 (Introduction to Nonprofits)

*INDU 402 (Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship)

*COB 218 (Legal and Ethical Environment of Business)

*MKTG 380 (Principles of Marketing)

*MGT 405 (Topics in Management)

*MGT 472 (Venture Creation)

*MUI 440 (Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry)

*SOCI 385 (Madness and Soceity Environments, Technologies and Innovation)

*ENGR 221 (Managment of Technology I: Product Development and Entrepreneurial Engineering)

'''Entrepreneurship Minor'''

Paula Daly, Coordinator

Phone: (540) 568-3038

Email: dalyps@jmu.edu

The entrepreneurship minor is designed to introduce students from any discipline to the knowledge, skills and mindset necessary for successful new venture creation. The minor isopen to students in any major except management, which offers a track in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students who successfully complete the entrepreneurship minor will develop the knowledge base and skills needed for new venture creation and management. They will be able to: Understand entrepreneurship as a possible career path, its role in economic growth and opportunity, and its associated social benefits; recognize/identify entrepreneurial opportunities that fit the individual student includes self-analysis in the context of possible entrepreneurial activities and demonstration of the ability to identify and analyze the attractiveness of potential markets. Develop a business model and create a business plan. This includes completing a clear and concise written plan that serves as a blueprint for creation of the proposed venture. Apply relevant financial and business principles to assess the need for start-up capital, conduct break even analysis, and identify cash flow needed for future growth. Identify and evaluate various sources of funding. Articulate an effective pitch to gain support from investors, suppliers, customers, or potential employees. Interact and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and evaluate ideas, and grow those ideas to fruition.

Students are required to submit an application to be considered for enrollment in the minor. More information on the entrepreneurship minor can be found [http://www.jmu.edu/cob/undergraduate/entrepreneurship-minor.shtml here ] .

'''[http://www.jmu.edu/cob/centers/center-for-entrepreneurship/index.shtml Center for Entrepreneurship]'''

*The Center for Entrepreneurship offers teams of students the chance to grow their ideas into a starup company through the Venture Creation Fellowship. Small teams of students and/or faculty members can apply to the fellowship and if accepted they will attend an 8 week program running from June to July aimed at helping them transform their ideas into success stories. Teams are given a stipend, granted access to the ICE House workspaces, and paired with an experienced mentor. 

== '''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

'''4-Virginia'''

*4-VA is a collaborative partnership between four Virginia universities. Its mission is to promote inter-university collaborations that leverage the strengths of each partner university in order to accomplish much more than any individual university could achieve alone. A large focus of 4-VA is in training professors and other faculty to implement innovative instructional technologies into their courses.  Additionally, 4-VA encourages and funds multiple interdisciplinary courses that deal with innovation in the medical and engineering fields.

'''CISE Dean's Advisory Council '''

*The Dean's Advisory council is a select commity of CISE students that meet with the dean once per semester to discuss issues about the college. These issues include faculty changes in methods to a more stuent friendly and innovative approach.Along with upcomming plans for new groups, clubs, organizations, and classses within the college.

'''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'''

'''The Office of Technology Transfer'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>The Office of Technology Transfer aims to promote innovation, enhance research by connecting inventors and industry, and foster economic development through protecting and commercializing intellectual property in an efficient and effective manner to benefit the University, the Shenandoah Valley, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and society as a whole.</li>
</ul>

'''Center for Instructional Technology'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>The mission of CIT is to lead, support and advocate for the meaningful integration of appropriate technologies into the academic experience. Itsgoals are to; the faculty and the administration of emerging technologies and related issues, develop the instructional faculty's skills in the mechanics and pedagogically-sound methods of using technology in instruction, provide resources, people, equipment, money and space to help faculty create and integrate digital content into their course materials and scholarly work, engage in research and development to create new instructional technologies, and manage and support or coordinate the management and support of instructional technology delivery systems.</li>
</ul>

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship.

'''James Madison Innovations'''

*JMI is the non-profit organization that is affiliated with JMU Technology Innovation to commercialize technologies. Together, the JMI Startup Fund, a philanthropic effort to move prototypes forward and launch companies, and the Innovation Network of professionals provide dollars and managerial expertise to prove products and markets.

'''Center for Entrepreneurship'''

*The Center for Entrepreneurship is used to promote, foster, and perpetuate the American entrepreneurial tradition for undergraduates at JMU and to strengthen both the Virginia and national economies by encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creation of new enterprises.

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The goal of the Madison Business Network is to encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations in entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, job creation and career mentoring across and beyond the campus of James Madison University.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(65, 64, 66); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div> </div></div>

== '''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration''' ==

'''College Works Internship'''

*College Works provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to run their own painting business for a summer, with no risk to the student.  They help interns develop and demonstrate a strong skillset encompassing business ethics, communication, organizational management and sales, along with a firm understanding of the mechanics of leadership in regards to running a small business.

 

'''Innovation Exchange'''

*This four week crash course in entrepreneurship, design thinking, and product design takes a multidisciplinary group of students to the Silicon Valley to gain inspiration and expert advice on making a start-up. With the students having a chance to talk to real world entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, they come back to Harrisonburg, VA to test out their new knowledge of forming a product idea into a full on startup. The course is taught by professors of engineering and industrial design but guest professors make a huge impact daily which help give students the feedback needed to be more successful.

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The Madison Business Network was created as the result of increasing interest in new company formation, innovation, and peer-to-peer connections throughout James Madison University and its alumni base.  The nationwide network connects individuals who have innovative ideas, technologies, and strategies with people who can be of assistance. The network targets JMU faculty, staff, students, alums, and professionals in the region. The goal of the network is to encourage and promote innovation, business development, job creation, entrepreneurship, and career mentoring.

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The club was launched in 2011 and became a recognized organization by JMU in spring of 2012.  To be a part of regularly scheduled meetings, students must apply, be interviewed and accepted into the organization. After going through a process to learn the fundamentals of startups, they will become an official member of the society.

'''Madison Exchange'''

*The Madison Exchange is a collaborative effort where all of the engineering students present the projects they have been working on for the year. It allows each student to interface with possible employers and business men and women to get their name known.

== '''Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts''' ==

'''Small Business Development Center'''

*Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide a vast array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. By supporting business growth, sustainability and enhancing the creation of new businesses entities, SBDCs foster local and regional economic development through job creation and retention. As a result of the no cost, extensive, one-on-one, long-term professional business advising, low-cost training and other specialized services SBDC clients receive, the program remains one of the nation’s largest small business assistance programs in the federal government.

'''Engaged Mentors and Entrepreneurs in Residence'''

*Seasoned entrepreneurs and business professionals provide expert advice to students and faculty to explore entrepreneurial career paths and develop viable businesses.  Mentors speak to classes, work alongside venture teams in the Venture Creation class, regularly visit campus, and offer support long after JMU students graduate and move into their professional careers.  A valuable network is emerging to connect students to startup resources and funding, job opportunities, and nationwide networks.

'''Career Fair'''

*The JMU Career Fair is a two day even where many potential employers visit the college and students can interact with them. This happens once a semester and allows the students to get their name out into the business world.

'''Recruit a Duke'''

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James%20Madison%20University James Madison University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James_Madison_University_Student_Priorities James Madison University Student Priorities]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James_Madison_University_Innovative_Spaces James Madison University Innovation Spaces]

== Fellows ==

[[Chris Ashley|Chris Ashley]]

[[Jack O'Neill|Jack O'Neill]]

[[Andrew Carlone|Andrew Carlone]]

[[Timothy Moore|Timothy Moore]]

[[Emily Platt|Emily Platt]]

[[Mark Castro|Mark Castro]]

[[Nahom Fissaha|Nahom Fissaha]]

[[Greg Mayo|Greg Mayo]]

[[Ryan Ohneiser|Ryan Ohneiser]]

[[Daniel Phonelath|Daniel Phonelath]]

[[Jared Michael Zurn|Jared Michael Zurn]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Catharine_Willett Catharine Willett]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grace_carter Grace Carter]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kyle_steven_anderson Kyle Anderson]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Connor_bergeron Connor Bergeron]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jack_Boone Jack Boone]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anne_rusher Anne Rusher]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Stephanie_Morales Stephanie Morales]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marian_Gerlitzki Marian Gerlitzki] 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/PEYTON_PITTMAN Peyton Pittman]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Natalie_Dillinger Natalie Dillinger]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kareem_Ebraham Kareem Ebraham]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emma_de_Leon Emma de Leon]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Lexy_Foor Lexy Foor]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sally_Todd Sally Todd]

[http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=James_Madison_University&action=edit&section=8 Skylar Wolen]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Claire_Fulk Claire Fulk]

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It aims to serve JMU’s most talented student founders by allowing them to experience a traditional accelerator program; with the mentorship, funding, and office space - while maintaining status as a student. '''[https://jmuxlabs.org/ X-Labs]''' *This on-campus makerspace facilitates open labs and pop-up classes that teach students skills such as 3D printing, laser cutting, glassblowing, and virtual reality. '''TEDx''' *Students are able to attend lectures from other students, professors, and guest speakers. *Events can be located here: *[https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/18693 2016 (Theme: Fool's Gold)], [https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/20798 2017 (Theme: Horizons)], [https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/25554 2018 (Theme undetermined)] '''[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/JMUSOE Society of Entrepreneurs]''' *''''''The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization members educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The society is application based, and therefore consists of high-caliber entrepreneurs at JMU. '''[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/industrialdesignsociety Industrial Design Society of America]''' *''''''The IDSA at JMU is an interdisciplinary group that meets weekly to organizes workshops, keynote speaker events, collaborative design projects, and trips to conferences. At its core, the IDSA is empowering industrial design students to make an impact on their community with their innovative design skills. Many are active in other groups that are altering campus or have personal pursuits in design and entrepreneurship. With the industrial design concentration now becoming a full major and the number of students increasing, it is becoming a more vital part of the track for industrial designers at JMU. '''[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/arcdclub Architectural Design Club]''' *''''''The ARCD club at JMU allows students to join chapters of the American Institute of Architecture Students and the American Society of Interior Designers, where students can attend national conferences, have professional mentors, and gain points that lead to accreditation in the professional world. '''I.C.C.E Pitch Competition & Conference''' *''''''The I.C.C.E Pitch Competition and Conference is a high energy evening celebrating JMU Entrepreneurs and featuring: JMU Student Pitch Competition, I.C.C.E Talks, networking with entrepreneurial alumni, faculty, and students. '''Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (A2RU)''' *''''''James Madison University has been accepted as a founding member of the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities largely for its proven reputation as an institution valuing and supporting interdisciplinary undergraduate research. JMU is one of 28 founders and the only comprehensive institution in the alliance whose aim is "to help equip students and faculty to address the world's most pressing, complex and open-ended challenges with creative confidence as well as disciplinary expertise," according to alliance documents. '''ISAT Capstone Projects''' *''''''As part of the ISAT experience, every senior completes a capstone project. Working individually or in teams, students work on a problem with a real-world component, sometimes teaming with a local industry or governmental sponsor. Capstone project ideas can come from the students themselves, from faculty advisors, or from sponsors. The capstone project allows students opportunity to use the knowledge and skills they learned in ISAT to address a real-world problem, and receive valuable hands-on experience. Students are required to produce a final project report, both in written form and in the form of an oral presentation to the faculty, their student peers, and the public.   '''Engineering Capstone Projects''' *''''''Students work in teams under the direction of a faculty advisor to tackle an engineering design project. Engineering communication, such as reports and oral presentations are covered. We emphasize practical, hands-on experience, and integrate analytical and design skills acquired in companion senior-level core courses. '''Engineers Without Borders''' *''''''Engineers Without Borders is an organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life.  JMU EWB is open not only to Engineering majors.  Our hope is to recruit students in ISAT, Health and Human Sciences, Business, and Education '''Entrepreneurship RLC''' *''''''The Entrepreneurship Residential Learning Center is in the process of being developed here at JMU. Students who participate in this Residential Learning Community will have the unique opportunity to live and take classes with a small group of students who share similar interests in Entrepreneurship.  The Entrepreneurship RLC is planned to be ready for the incoming class of 2019. '''MBA Program in Innovation''' *''''''This two year masters program starts with the fundamentals of business before taking a deep dive into creating an invententive environment where students transform into leaders in technology. The program responds to the realization that the business world outside of the university setting is increasingly getting faster so the content of the class aligns with functional topics. While in the curriculum the student is required to take a international trip to one of three countries and gain leaderships skills through workshops. Overall, the Innovation MBA provides the graduate with a competitive advantage for approaching problems in a business setting. '''Project Lab (The Pit)''' * The Pit is a flexible laboratory space that contains overflow machine tools, materials testing equipment, and other experimental equipment.  Labs for materials science courses are conducted in this space under the guidance of faculty and trained student assistants. '''Society of Women Engineers''' *The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more. '''Recruit-A-Duke''' *Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more. '''3D Visualization Lab''' *Laboratory for Engineering students that includes 3D printers to visualize prototypes. Furthermore it contains computers to analyze drawings or create flow simulations. '''3Space Classroom''' *

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= James Madison University =

== '''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

'''Mad Inc. Labs'''

*Mad Inc. Labs is JMU’s first seed stage startup investment accelerator. It aims to serve JMU’s most talented student founders by allowing them to experience a traditional accelerator program; with the mentorship, funding, and office space - while maintaining status as a student.

'''[https://jmuxlabs.org/ X-Labs]'''

*This on-campus makerspace facilitates open labs and pop-up classes that teach students skills such as 3D printing, laser cutting, glassblowing, and virtual reality.

'''TEDx'''

*Students are able to attend lectures from other students, professors, and guest speakers.
*Events can be located here:
*[https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/18693 2016 (Theme: Fool's Gold)], [https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/20798 2017 (Theme: Horizons)], [https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/25554 2018 (Theme undetermined)]

'''[https://beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/JMUSOE Society of Entrepreneurs]'''

*''''''''''''The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization members educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The society is application based, and therefore consists of high-caliber entrepreneurs at JMU.

'''Startup Studio'''

*''''''Startup Studio is a rapid-pitch event hosted by the Society of Entrepreneurs semi-regularly.  In the confines of two hours, students meet, split into groups, recognize a problem related to the given theme, develop a solution, and pitch their idea to the rest of the groups.  This exercise helps to illustrate to students how to think with an entrepreneurial, creative problem solving mindset.

'''Industrial Design Society of America'''

*''''''The IDSA at JMU is an interdisciplinary group that meets weekly to organizes workshops, keynote speaker events, collaborative design projects, and trips to conferences. At its core, the IDSA is empowering industrial design students to make an impact on their community with their innovative design skills. Many are active in other groups that are altering campus or have personal pursuits in design and entrepreneurship. With the industrial design concentration now becoming a full major and the number of students increasing, it is becoming a more vital part of the track for industrial designers at JMU.

'''Architectural Design Club'''

*The ARCD club at JMU allows students to join chapters of the American Institute of Architecture Students and the American Society of Interior Designers, where students can attend national conferences, have professional mentors, and gain points that lead to accreditation in the professional world.

'''Bluestone Hacks'''
<div>
*Bluestone Hacks is a weekend-long hackathon facilitated by X-Labs.  Teams of students from all majors and backgrounds are guided by mentors and are encouraged to create and compete.  Idea and product generation areas include food/agriculture, healthcare, and consumer devices and tools.
</div>
 '''MadHack'''

*''''''MadHack was JMU’’s first full scale hackathon,sponsored by Capital One, offering a creative and collaborative software development experience. For 24 hours students built innovative web and mobile apps, as well as hardware.

'''BizBlitz'''

*''''''BizBlitz is JMU’s first full scale “Startup Weekend” style events for entrepreneurs, designers, programmers, makers, and others who want to pitch a startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. At BizBlitz, teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote), and then it’s a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekend culminates with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders for another opportunity for critical feedback.

'''I.C.C.E Pitch Competition & Conference'''

*''''''The I.C.C.E Pitch Competition and Conference is a high energy evening celebrating JMU Entrepreneurs and featuring: JMU Student Pitch Competition, I.C.C.E Talks, networking with entrepreneurial alumni, faculty, and students.

'''Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (A2RU)'''

*''''''James Madison University has been accepted as a founding member of the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities largely for its proven reputation as an institution valuing and supporting interdisciplinary undergraduate research. JMU is one of 28 founders and the only comprehensive institution in the alliance whose aim is "to help equip students and faculty to address the world's most pressing, complex and open-ended challenges with creative confidence as well as disciplinary expertise," according to alliance documents.

'''ISAT Capstone Projects'''

*''''''As part of the ISAT experience, every senior completes a capstone project. Working individually or in teams, students work on a problem with a real-world component, sometimes teaming with a local industry or governmental sponsor. Capstone project ideas can come from the students themselves, from faculty advisors, or from sponsors. The capstone project allows students opportunity to use the knowledge and skills they learned in ISAT to address a real-world problem, and receive valuable hands-on experience. Students are required to produce a final project report, both in written form and in the form of an oral presentation to the faculty, their student peers, and the public.  

'''Engineering Capstone Projects'''

*''''''Students work in teams under the direction of a faculty advisor to tackle an engineering design project. Engineering communication, such as reports and oral presentations are covered. We emphasize practical, hands-on experience, and integrate analytical and design skills acquired in companion senior-level core courses.

'''Engineers Without Borders'''

*''''''Engineers Without Borders is an organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life.  JMU EWB is open not only to Engineering majors.  Our hope is to recruit students in ISAT, Health and Human Sciences, Business, and Education

'''Entrepreneurship RLC'''

*''''''The Entrepreneurship Residential Learning Center is in the process of being developed here at JMU. Students who participate in this Residential Learning Community will have the unique opportunity to live and take classes with a small group of students who share similar interests in Entrepreneurship.  The Entrepreneurship RLC is planned to be ready for the incoming class of 2019.

'''MBA Program in Innovation'''

*''''''This two year masters program starts with the fundamentals of business before taking a deep dive into creating an invententive environment where students transform into leaders in technology. The program responds to the realization that the business world outside of the university setting is increasingly getting faster so the content of the class aligns with functional topics. While in the curriculum the student is required to take a international trip to one of three countries and gain leaderships skills through workshops. Overall, the Innovation MBA provides the graduate with a competitive advantage for approaching problems in a business setting.

'''Project Lab (The Pit)'''

* The Pit is a flexible laboratory space that contains overflow machine tools, materials testing equipment, and other experimental equipment.  Labs for materials science courses are conducted in this space under the guidance of faculty and trained student assistants.

'''Society of Women Engineers'''

*The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more.

'''Recruit-A-Duke'''

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.

'''3D Visualization Lab'''

*Laboratory for Engineering students that includes 3D printers to visualize prototypes. Furthermore it contains computers to analyze drawings or create flow simulations.

'''3Space Classroom'''

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'''The ICE House'''

*The Innovation, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship (ICE) House is a lean startup started by the College of Business, Center for Entrepreneurship,  JMU Technology Innovation and 4-VA. It is run by JMU X-Labs to set up, speed up and support business ideas or lean. startups and encourage Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

[https://www.jmu.edu/cob/centers/center-for-entrepreneurship/students/venture-creation-fellowship.shtml Venture Creation Fellowship]

*The Center for Entrepreneurship offers teams of students the chance to grow their ideas into a starup company through the Venture Creation Fellowship. Small teams of students and/or faculty members can apply to the fellowship and if accepted they will attend an 8 week program running from June to July aimed at helping them transform their ideas into success stories. Teams are given a stipend, granted access to the ICE House workspaces, and paired with an experienced mentor. 

'''Undergraduate Academic Programs in Entrepreneurship'''

*MGT 310 (Business Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs (non-COB majors))
*COB 300A (Integrated Business Functions (required for non-MGT COB majors))
*MGT 320 (Management of Innovation and Technology)

*MGT 471 (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)

*MGT 472 (New Venture Creation)

*ACTG 244 (Accounting for Non-Business Majors)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Innovation)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Realization)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Innovation Exchange)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Social Entrepreneurship)

*MGT 340 (International Management)

*MGT 365 (Fundamentals of Human Resource Management)

*MKTG 380 (Principles of Marketing (for non-CoB majors only))

*NPS 300 (Introduction to Nonprofits)

*INDU 402 (Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship)

*COB 218 (Legal and Ethical Environment of Business)

*MKTG 380 (Principles of Marketing)

*MGT 405 (Topics in Management)

*MGT 472 (Venture Creation)

*MUI 440 (Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry)

*SOCI 385 (Madness and Soceity Environments, Technologies and Innovation)

*ENGR 221 (Managment of Technology I: Product Development and Entrepreneurial Engineering)

'''Entrepreneurship Minor'''

Paula Daly, Coordinator

Phone: (540) 568-3038

Email: dalyps@jmu.edu

The entrepreneurship minor is designed to introduce students from any discipline to the knowledge, skills and mindset necessary for successful new venture creation. The minor isopen to students in any major except management, which offers a track in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students who successfully complete the entrepreneurship minor will develop the knowledge base and skills needed for new venture creation and management. They will be able to: Understand entrepreneurship as a possible career path, its role in economic growth and opportunity, and its associated social benefits; recognize/identify entrepreneurial opportunities that fit the individual student includes self-analysis in the context of possible entrepreneurial activities and demonstration of the ability to identify and analyze the attractiveness of potential markets. Develop a business model and create a business plan. This includes completing a clear and concise written plan that serves as a blueprint for creation of the proposed venture. Apply relevant financial and business principles to assess the need for start-up capital, conduct break even analysis, and identify cash flow needed for future growth. Identify and evaluate various sources of funding. Articulate an effective pitch to gain support from investors, suppliers, customers, or potential employees. Interact and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and evaluate ideas, and grow those ideas to fruition.

Students are required to submit an application to be considered for enrollment in the minor. More information on the entrepreneurship minor can be found [http://www.jmu.edu/cob/undergraduate/entrepreneurship-minor.shtml here ] .

== '''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

'''4-Virginia'''

*4-VA is a collaborative partnership between four Virginia universities. Its mission is to promote inter-university collaborations that leverage the strengths of each partner university in order to accomplish much more than any individual university could achieve alone. A large focus of 4-VA is in training professors and other faculty to implement innovative instructional technologies into their courses.  Additionally, 4-VA encourages and funds multiple interdisciplinary courses that deal with innovation in the medical and engineering fields.

'''CISE Dean's Advisory Council '''

*The Dean's Advisory council is a select commity of CISE students that meet with the dean once per semester to discuss issues about the college. These issues include faculty changes in methods to a more stuent friendly and innovative approach.Along with upcomming plans for new groups, clubs, organizations, and classses within the college.

'''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'''

'''The Office of Technology Transfer'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>The Office of Technology Transfer aims to promote innovation, enhance research by connecting inventors and industry, and foster economic development through protecting and commercializing intellectual property in an efficient and effective manner to benefit the University, the Shenandoah Valley, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and society as a whole.</li>
</ul>

'''Center for Instructional Technology'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>The mission of CIT is to lead, support and advocate for the meaningful integration of appropriate technologies into the academic experience. Itsgoals are to; the faculty and the administration of emerging technologies and related issues, develop the instructional faculty's skills in the mechanics and pedagogically-sound methods of using technology in instruction, provide resources, people, equipment, money and space to help faculty create and integrate digital content into their course materials and scholarly work, engage in research and development to create new instructional technologies, and manage and support or coordinate the management and support of instructional technology delivery systems.</li>
</ul>

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship.

'''James Madison Innovations'''

*JMI is the non-profit organization that is affiliated with JMU Technology Innovation to commercialize technologies. Together, the JMI Startup Fund, a philanthropic effort to move prototypes forward and launch companies, and the Innovation Network of professionals provide dollars and managerial expertise to prove products and markets.

'''Center for Entrepreneurship'''

*The Center for Entrepreneurship is used to promote, foster, and perpetuate the American entrepreneurial tradition for undergraduates at JMU and to strengthen both the Virginia and national economies by encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creation of new enterprises.

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The goal of the Madison Business Network is to encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations in entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, job creation and career mentoring across and beyond the campus of James Madison University.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(65, 64, 66); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div> </div></div>

== '''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration''' ==

'''College Works Internship'''

*College Works provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to run their own painting business for a summer, with no risk to the student.  They help interns develop and demonstrate a strong skillset encompassing business ethics, communication, organizational management and sales, along with a firm understanding of the mechanics of leadership in regards to running a small business.

 

'''Innovation Exchange'''

*This four week crash course in entrepreneurship, design thinking, and product design takes a multidisciplinary group of students to the Silicon Valley to gain inspiration and expert advice on making a start-up. With the students having a chance to talk to real world entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, they come back to Harrisonburg, VA to test out their new knowledge of forming a product idea into a full on startup. The course is taught by professors of engineering and industrial design but guest professors make a huge impact daily which help give students the feedback needed to be more successful.

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The Madison Business Network was created as the result of increasing interest in new company formation, innovation, and peer-to-peer connections throughout James Madison University and its alumni base.  The nationwide network connects individuals who have innovative ideas, technologies, and strategies with people who can be of assistance. The network targets JMU faculty, staff, students, alums, and professionals in the region. The goal of the network is to encourage and promote innovation, business development, job creation, entrepreneurship, and career mentoring.

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The club was launched in 2011 and became a recognized organization by JMU in spring of 2012.  To be a part of regularly scheduled meetings, students must apply, be interviewed and accepted into the organization. After going through a process to learn the fundamentals of startups, they will become an official member of the society.

'''Madison Exchange'''

*The Madison Exchange is a collaborative effort where all of the engineering students present the projects they have been working on for the year. It allows each student to interface with possible employers and business men and women to get their name known.

== '''Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts''' ==

'''Small Business Development Center'''

*Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide a vast array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. By supporting business growth, sustainability and enhancing the creation of new businesses entities, SBDCs foster local and regional economic development through job creation and retention. As a result of the no cost, extensive, one-on-one, long-term professional business advising, low-cost training and other specialized services SBDC clients receive, the program remains one of the nation’s largest small business assistance programs in the federal government.

'''Engaged Mentors and Entrepreneurs in Residence'''

*Seasoned entrepreneurs and business professionals provide expert advice to students and faculty to explore entrepreneurial career paths and develop viable businesses.  Mentors speak to classes, work alongside venture teams in the Venture Creation class, regularly visit campus, and offer support long after JMU students graduate and move into their professional careers.  A valuable network is emerging to connect students to startup resources and funding, job opportunities, and nationwide networks.

'''Career Fair'''

*The JMU Career Fair is a two day even where many potential employers visit the college and students can interact with them. This happens once a semester and allows the students to get their name out into the business world.

'''Recruit a Duke'''

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.
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= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James%20Madison%20University James Madison University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James_Madison_University_Student_Priorities James Madison University Student Priorities]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James_Madison_University_Innovative_Spaces James Madison University Innovation Spaces]

== Fellows ==

[[Chris Ashley|Chris Ashley]]

[[Jack O'Neill|Jack O'Neill]]

[[Andrew Carlone|Andrew Carlone]]

[[Timothy Moore|Timothy Moore]]

[[Emily Platt|Emily Platt]]

[[Mark Castro|Mark Castro]]

[[Nahom Fissaha|Nahom Fissaha]]

[[Greg Mayo|Greg Mayo]]

[[Ryan Ohneiser|Ryan Ohneiser]]

[[Daniel Phonelath|Daniel Phonelath]]

[[Jared Michael Zurn|Jared Michael Zurn]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Catharine_Willett Catharine Willett]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grace_carter Grace Carter]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kyle_steven_anderson Kyle Anderson]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Connor_bergeron Connor Bergeron]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jack_Boone Jack Boone]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anne_rusher Anne Rusher]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Stephanie_Morales Stephanie Morales]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marian_Gerlitzki Marian Gerlitzki] 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/PEYTON_PITTMAN Peyton Pittman]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Natalie_Dillinger Natalie Dillinger]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kareem_Ebraham Kareem Ebraham]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emma_de_Leon Emma de Leon]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Lexy_Foor Lexy Foor]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sally_Todd Sally Todd]

[http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=James_Madison_University&action=edit&section=8 Skylar Wolen]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Claire_Fulk Claire Fulk]

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School:James Madison University

2018-01-16T21:04:28Z

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= James Madison University =

== '''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

'''Mad Inc. Labs'''

*Mad Inc. Labs is JMU’s first seed stage startup investment accelerator. It aims to serve JMU’s most talented student founders by allowing them to experience a traditional accelerator program; with the mentorship, funding, and office space - while maintaining status as a student.

'''X-Labs'''

*This on-campus makerspace facilitates open labs and pop-up classes that teach students skills such as 3D printing, laser cutting, glassblowing, and virtual reality.

'''TEDx'''

*Last year’s theme of “Fool’s Gold” discussed the idea that things are not always what they seem.  Students are able to attend lectures from other students, professors, and guest speakers.

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*''''''The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization members educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The society is application based, and therefore consists of high-caliber entrepreneurs at JMU.

'''Startup Studio'''

*''''''Startup Studio is a rapid-pitch event hosted by the Society of Entrepreneurs semi-regularly.  In the confines of two hours, students meet, split into groups, recognize a problem related to the given theme, develop a solution, and pitch their idea to the rest of the groups.  This exercise helps to illustrate to students how to think with an entrepreneurial, creative problem solving mindset.

'''Industrial Design Society of America'''

*''''''The IDSA at JMU is an interdisciplinary group that meets weekly to organizes workshops, keynote speaker events, collaborative design projects, and trips to conferences. At its core, the IDSA is empowering industrial design students to make an impact on their community with their innovative design skills. Many are active in other groups that are altering campus or have personal pursuits in design and entrepreneurship. With the industrial design concentration now becoming a full major and the number of students increasing, it is becoming a more vital part of the track for industrial designers at JMU.

'''Architectural Design Club'''

*The ARCD club at JMU allows students to join chapters of the American Institute of Architecture Students and the American Society of Interior Designers, where students can attend national conferences, have professional mentors, and gain points that lead to accreditation in the professional world.

'''Bluestone Hacks'''
<div>
*Bluestone Hacks is a weekend-long hackathon facilitated by X-Labs.  Teams of students from all majors and backgrounds are guided by mentors and are encouraged to create and compete.  Idea and product generation areas include food/agriculture, healthcare, and consumer devices and tools.
</div>
 '''MadHack'''

*''''''MadHack was JMU’’s first full scale hackathon,sponsored by Capital One, offering a creative and collaborative software development experience. For 24 hours students built innovative web and mobile apps, as well as hardware.

'''BizBlitz'''

*''''''BizBlitz is JMU’s first full scale “Startup Weekend” style events for entrepreneurs, designers, programmers, makers, and others who want to pitch a startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. At BizBlitz, teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote), and then it’s a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekend culminates with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders for another opportunity for critical feedback.

'''I.C.C.E Pitch Competition & Conference'''

*''''''The I.C.C.E Pitch Competition and Conference is a high energy evening celebrating JMU Entrepreneurs and featuring: JMU Student Pitch Competition, I.C.C.E Talks, networking with entrepreneurial alumni, faculty, and students.

'''Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (A2RU)'''

*''''''James Madison University has been accepted as a founding member of the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities largely for its proven reputation as an institution valuing and supporting interdisciplinary undergraduate research. JMU is one of 28 founders and the only comprehensive institution in the alliance whose aim is "to help equip students and faculty to address the world's most pressing, complex and open-ended challenges with creative confidence as well as disciplinary expertise," according to alliance documents.

'''ISAT Capstone Projects'''

*''''''As part of the ISAT experience, every senior completes a capstone project.  Working individually or in teams, students work on a problem with a real-world component, sometimes teaming with a local industry or governmental sponsor.  Capstone project ideas can come from the students themselves, from faculty advisors, or from sponsors.  The capstone project allows students opportunity to use the knowledge and skills they learned in ISAT to address a real-world problem, and receive valuable hands-on experience.  Students are required to produce a final project report, both in written form and in the form of an oral presentation to the faculty, their student peers, and the public.  

'''Engineering Capstone Projects'''

*''''''Students work in teams under the direction of a faculty advisor to tackle an engineering design project. Engineering communication, such as reports and oral presentations are covered. We emphasize practical, hands-on experience, and integrate analytical and design skills acquired in companion senior-level core courses.

'''Engineers Without Borders'''

*''''''Engineers Without Borders is an organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life.  JMU EWB is open not only to Engineering majors.  Our hope is to recruit students in ISAT, Health and Human Sciences, Business, and Education

'''Entrepreneurship RLC'''

*''''''The Entrepreneurship Residential Learning Center is in the process of being developed here at JMU. Students who participate in this Residential Learning Community will have the unique opportunity to live and take classes with a small group of students who share similar interests in Entrepreneurship.  The Entrepreneurship RLC is planned to be ready for the incoming class of 2019.

'''MBA Program in Innovation'''

*''''''This two year masters program starts with the fundamentals of business before taking a deep dive into creating an invententive environment where students transform into leaders in technology. The program responds to the realization that the business world outside of the university setting is increasingly getting faster so the content of the class aligns with functional topics. While in the curriculum the student is required to take a international trip to one of three countries and gain leaderships skills through workshops. Overall, the Innovation MBA provides the graduate with a competitive advantage for approaching problems in a business setting.

'''Project Lab (The Pit)'''

* The Pit is a flexible laboratory space that contains overflow machine tools, materials testing equipment, and other experimental equipment.  Labs for materials science courses are conducted in this space under the guidance of faculty and trained student assistants.

'''Society of Women Engineers'''

*The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more.

'''Recruit-A-Duke'''

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.

'''3D Visualization Lab'''

*Laboratory for Engineering students that includes 3D printers to visualize prototypes. Furthermore it contains computers to analyze drawings or create flow simulations.

'''The ICE House'''

*The Innovation, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship (ICE) House is a lean startup started of by the College of Business, Center for Entrepreneurship,  JMU Technology Innovation and 4-VA. It is run by JMU X-Labs to set up, speed up and support business ideas or lean. startups and encourage Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

[https://www.jmu.edu/cob/centers/center-for-entrepreneurship/students/venture-creation-fellowship.shtml Venture Creation Fellowship]

*The Center for Entrepreneurship offers teams of students the chance to grow their ideas into a starup company through the Venture Creation Fellowship. Small teams of students and/or faculty members can apply to the fellowship and if accepted they will attend an 8 week program running from June to July aimed at helping them transform their ideas into success stories. Teams are given a stipend, granted access to the ICE House workspaces, and paired with an experienced mentor. 

'''Undergraduate Academic Programs in Entrepreneurship'''

*MGT 310 (Business Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs (non-COB majors))
*COB 300A (Integrated Business Functions (required for non-MGT COB majors))
*MGT 320 (Management of Innovation and Technology)

*MGT 471 (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)

*MGT 472 (New Venture Creation)

*ACTG 244 (Accounting for Non-Business Majors)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Innovation)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Realization)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Innovation Exchange)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Social Entrepreneurship)

*MGT 340 (International Management)

*MGT 365 (Fundamentals of Human Resource Management)

*MKTG 380 (Principles of Marketing (for non-CoB majors only))

*NPS 300 (Introduction to Nonprofits)

*INDU 402 (Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship)

*COB 218 (Legal and Ethical Environment of Business)

*MKTG 380 (Principles of Marketing)

*MGT 405 (Topics in Management)

*MGT 472 (Venture Creation)

*MUI 440 (Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry)

*SOCI 385 (Madness and Soceity Environments, Technologies and Innovation)

*ENGR 221 (Managment of Technology I: Product Development and Entrepreneurial Engineering)

'''Entrepreneurship Minor'''

Paula Daly, Coordinator

Phone: (540) 568-3038

Email: dalyps@jmu.edu

The entrepreneurship minor is designed to introduce students from any discipline to the knowledge, skills and mindset necessary for successful new venture creation. The minor isopen to students in any major except management, which offers a track in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students who successfully complete the entrepreneurship minor will develop the knowledge base and skills needed for new venture creation and management. They will be able to: Understand entrepreneurship as a possible career path, its role in economic growth and opportunity, and its associated social benefits; recognize/identify entrepreneurial opportunities that fit the individual student includes self-analysis in the context of possible entrepreneurial activities and demonstration of the ability to identify and analyze the attractiveness of potential markets. Develop a business model and create a business plan. This includes completing a clear and concise written plan that serves as a blueprint for creation of the proposed venture. Apply relevant financial and business principles to assess the need for start-up capital, conduct break even analysis, and identify cash flow needed for future growth. Identify and evaluate various sources of funding. Articulate an effective pitch to gain support from investors, suppliers, customers, or potential employees. Interact and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and evaluate ideas, and grow those ideas to fruition.

Students are required to submit an application to be considered for enrollment in the minor. More information on the entrepreneurship minor can be found [http://www.jmu.edu/cob/undergraduate/entrepreneurship-minor.shtml here ] .

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== '''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

'''4-Virginia'''

*4-VA is a collaborative partnership between four Virginia universities. Its mission is to promote inter-university collaborations that leverage the strengths of each partner university in order to accomplish much more than any individual university could achieve alone. A large focus of 4-VA is in training professors and other faculty to implement innovative instructional technologies into their courses.  Additionally, 4-VA encourages and funds multiple interdisciplinary courses that deal with innovation in the medical and engineering fields.

'''CISE Dean's Advisory Council '''

*The Dean's Advisory council is a select commity of CISE students that meet with the dean once per semester to discuss issues about the college. These issues include faculty changes in methods to a more stuent friendly and innovative approach.Along with upcomming plans for new groups, clubs, organizations, and classses within the college.

'''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'''

'''The Office of Technology Transfer'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>The Office of Technology Transfer aims to promote innovation, enhance research by connecting inventors and industry, and foster economic development through protecting and commercializing intellectual property in an efficient and effective manner to benefit the University, the Shenandoah Valley, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and society as a whole.</li>
</ul>

'''Center for Instructional Technology'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>The mission of CIT is to lead, support and advocate for the meaningful integration of appropriate technologies into the academic experience. Itsgoals are to; the faculty and the administration of emerging technologies and related issues, develop the instructional faculty's skills in the mechanics and pedagogically-sound methods of using technology in instruction, provide resources, people, equipment, money and space to help faculty create and integrate digital content into their course materials and scholarly work, engage in research and development to create new instructional technologies, and manage and support or coordinate the management and support of instructional technology delivery systems.</li>
</ul>

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship.

'''James Madison Innovations'''

*JMI is the non-profit organization that is affiliated with JMU Technology Innovation to commercialize technologies. Together, the JMI Startup Fund, a philanthropic effort to move prototypes forward and launch companies, and the Innovation Network of professionals provide dollars and managerial expertise to prove products and markets.

'''Center for Entrepreneurship'''

*The Center for Entrepreneurship is used to promote, foster, and perpetuate the American entrepreneurial tradition for undergraduates at JMU and to strengthen both the Virginia and national economies by encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creation of new enterprises.

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The goal of the Madison Business Network is to encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations in entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, job creation and career mentoring across and beyond the campus of James Madison University.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(65, 64, 66); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div> </div></div>

== '''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration''' ==

'''College Works Internship'''

*College Works provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to run their own painting business for a summer, with no risk to the student.  They help interns develop and demonstrate a strong skillset encompassing business ethics, communication, organizational management and sales, along with a firm understanding of the mechanics of leadership in regards to running a small business.

 

'''Innovation Exchange'''

*This four week crash course in entrepreneurship, design thinking, and product design takes a multidisciplinary group of students to the Silicon Valley to gain inspiration and expert advice on making a start-up. With the students having a chance to talk to real world entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, they come back to Harrisonburg, VA to test out their new knowledge of forming a product idea into a full on startup. The course is taught by professors of engineering and industrial design but guest professors make a huge impact daily which help give students the feedback needed to be more successful.

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The Madison Business Network was created as the result of increasing interest in new company formation, innovation, and peer-to-peer connections throughout James Madison University and its alumni base.  The nationwide network connects individuals who have innovative ideas, technologies, and strategies with people who can be of assistance. The network targets JMU faculty, staff, students, alums, and professionals in the region. The goal of the network is to encourage and promote innovation, business development, job creation, entrepreneurship, and career mentoring.

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The club was launched in 2011 and became a recognized organization by JMU in spring of 2012.  To be a part of regularly scheduled meetings, students must apply, be interviewed and accepted into the organization. After going through a process to learn the fundamentals of startups, they will become an official member of the society.

'''Madison Exchange'''

*The Madison Exchange is a collaborative effort where all of the engineering students present the projects they have been working on for the year. It allows each student to interface with possible employers and business men and women to get their name known.

== '''Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts''' ==

'''Small Business Development Center'''

*Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide a vast array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. By supporting business growth, sustainability and enhancing the creation of new businesses entities, SBDCs foster local and regional economic development through job creation and retention. As a result of the no cost, extensive, one-on-one, long-term professional business advising, low-cost training and other specialized services SBDC clients receive, the program remains one of the nation’s largest small business assistance programs in the federal government.

'''Engaged Mentors and Entrepreneurs in Residence'''

*Seasoned entrepreneurs and business professionals provide expert advice to students and faculty to explore entrepreneurial career paths and develop viable businesses.  Mentors speak to classes, work alongside venture teams in the Venture Creation class, regularly visit campus, and offer support long after JMU students graduate and move into their professional careers.  A valuable network is emerging to connect students to startup resources and funding, job opportunities, and nationwide networks.

'''Career Fair'''

*The JMU Career Fair is a two day even where many potential employers visit the college and students can interact with them. This happens once a semester and allows the students to get their name out into the business world.

'''Recruit a Duke'''

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.
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= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James%20Madison%20University James Madison University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James_Madison_University_Student_Priorities James Madison University Student Priorities]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/James_Madison_University_Innovative_Spaces James Madison University Innovation Spaces]

== Fellows ==

[[Chris Ashley|Chris Ashley]]

[[Jack O'Neill|Jack O'Neill]]

[[Andrew Carlone|Andrew Carlone]]

[[Timothy Moore|Timothy Moore]]

[[Emily Platt|Emily Platt]]

[[Mark Castro|Mark Castro]]

[[Nahom Fissaha|Nahom Fissaha]]

[[Greg Mayo|Greg Mayo]]

[[Ryan Ohneiser|Ryan Ohneiser]]

[[Daniel Phonelath|Daniel Phonelath]]

[[Jared Michael Zurn|Jared Michael Zurn]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Catharine_Willett Catharine Willett]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grace_carter Grace Carter]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kyle_steven_anderson Kyle Anderson]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Connor_bergeron Connor Bergeron]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jack_Boone Jack Boone]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anne_rusher Anne Rusher]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Stephanie_Morales Stephanie Morales]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marian_Gerlitzki Marian Gerlitzki] 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/PEYTON_PITTMAN Peyton Pittman]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Natalie_Dillinger Natalie Dillinger]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kareem_Ebraham Kareem Ebraham]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emma_de_Leon Emma de Leon]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Lexy_Foor Lexy Foor]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sally_Todd Sally Todd]

[http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=James_Madison_University&action=edit&section=8 Skylar Wolen]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Claire_Fulk Claire Fulk]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:James Madison University

2018-01-16T21:03:39Z

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= James Madison University =

== '''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

'''Mad Inc. Labs'''

*Mad Inc. Labs is JMU’s first seed stage startup investment accelerator. It aims to serve JMU’s most talented student founders by allowing them to experience a traditional accelerator program; with the mentorship, funding, and office space - while maintaining status as a student.

'''X-Labs'''

*This on-campus makerspace facilitates open labs and pop-up classes that teach students skills such as 3D printing, laser cutting, glassblowing, and virtual reality.

'''TEDx'''

*Last year’s theme of “Fool’s Gold” discussed the idea that things are not always what they seem.  Students are able to attend lectures from other students, professors, and guest speakers.

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*''''''The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization members educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The society is application based, and therefore consists of high-caliber entrepreneurs at JMU.

'''Startup Studio'''

*''''''Startup Studio is a rapid-pitch event hosted by the Society of Entrepreneurs semi-regularly.  In the confines of two hours, students meet, split into groups, recognize a problem related to the given theme, develop a solution, and pitch their idea to the rest of the groups.  This exercise helps to illustrate to students how to think with an entrepreneurial, creative problem solving mindset.

'''Industrial Design Society of America'''

*''''''The IDSA at JMU is an interdisciplinary group that meets weekly to organizes workshops, keynote speaker events, collaborative design projects, and trips to conferences. At its core, the IDSA is empowering industrial design students to make an impact on their community with their innovative design skills. Many are active in other groups that are altering campus or have personal pursuits in design and entrepreneurship. With the industrial design concentration now becoming a full major and the number of students increasing, it is becoming a more vital part of the track for industrial designers at JMU.

'''Architectural Design Club'''

*The ARCD club at JMU allows students to join chapters of the American Institute of Architecture Students and the American Society of Interior Designers, where students can attend national conferences, have professional mentors, and gain points that lead to accreditation in the professional world.

'''Bluestone Hacks'''
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*Bluestone Hacks is a weekend-long hackathon facilitated by X-Labs.  Teams of students from all majors and backgrounds are guided by mentors and are encouraged to create and compete.  Idea and product generation areas include food/agriculture, healthcare, and consumer devices and tools.
</div>
 '''MadHack'''

*''''''MadHack was JMU’’s first full scale hackathon,sponsored by Capital One, offering a creative and collaborative software development experience. For 24 hours students built innovative web and mobile apps, as well as hardware.

'''BizBlitz'''

*''''''BizBlitz is JMU’s first full scale “Startup Weekend” style events for entrepreneurs, designers, programmers, makers, and others who want to pitch a startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. At BizBlitz, teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote), and then it’s a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekend culminates with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders for another opportunity for critical feedback.

'''I.C.C.E Pitch Competition & Conference'''

*''''''The I.C.C.E Pitch Competition and Conference is a high energy evening celebrating JMU Entrepreneurs and featuring: JMU Student Pitch Competition, I.C.C.E Talks, networking with entrepreneurial alumni, faculty, and students.

'''Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (A2RU)'''

*''''''James Madison University has been accepted as a founding member of the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities largely for its proven reputation as an institution valuing and supporting interdisciplinary undergraduate research. JMU is one of 28 founders and the only comprehensive institution in the alliance whose aim is "to help equip students and faculty to address the world's most pressing, complex and open-ended challenges with creative confidence as well as disciplinary expertise," according to alliance documents.

'''ISAT Capstone Projects'''

*''''''As part of the ISAT experience, every senior completes a capstone project.  Working individually or in teams, students work on a problem with a real-world component, sometimes teaming with a local industry or governmental sponsor.  Capstone project ideas can come from the students themselves, from faculty advisors, or from sponsors.  The capstone project allows students opportunity to use the knowledge and skills they learned in ISAT to address a real-world problem, and receive valuable hands-on experience.  Students are required to produce a final project report, both in written form and in the form of an oral presentation to the faculty, their student peers, and the public.  

'''Engineering Capstone Projects'''

*''''''Students work in teams under the direction of a faculty advisor to tackle an engineering design project. Engineering communication, such as reports and oral presentations are covered. We emphasize practical, hands-on experience, and integrate analytical and design skills acquired in companion senior-level core courses.

'''Engineers Without Borders'''

*''''''Engineers Without Borders is an organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life.  JMU EWB is open not only to Engineering majors.  Our hope is to recruit students in ISAT, Health and Human Sciences, Business, and Education

'''Entrepreneurship RLC'''

*''''''The Entrepreneurship Residential Learning Center is in the process of being developed here at JMU. Students who participate in this Residential Learning Community will have the unique opportunity to live and take classes with a small group of students who share similar interests in Entrepreneurship.  The Entrepreneurship RLC is planned to be ready for the incoming class of 2019.

'''MBA Program in Innovation'''

*''''''This two year masters program starts with the fundamentals of business before taking a deep dive into creating an invententive environment where students transform into leaders in technology. The program responds to the realization that the business world outside of the university setting is increasingly getting faster so the content of the class aligns with functional topics. While in the curriculum the student is required to take a international trip to one of three countries and gain leaderships skills through workshops. Overall, the Innovation MBA provides the graduate with a competitive advantage for approaching problems in a business setting.

'''Project Lab (The Pit)'''

* The Pit is a flexible laboratory space that contains overflow machine tools, materials testing equipment, and other experimental equipment.  Labs for materials science courses are conducted in this space under the guidance of faculty and trained student assistants.

'''Society of Women Engineers'''

*The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more.

'''Recruit-A-Duke'''

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.

'''3D Visualization Lab'''

*Laboratory for Engineering students that includes 3D printers to visualize prototypes. Furthermore it contains computers to analyze drawings or create flow simulations.

'''The ICE House'''

*The Innovation, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship (ICE) House is a lean startup started of by the College of Business, Center for Entrepreneurship,  JMU Technology Innovation and 4-VA. It is run by JMU X-Labs to set up, speed up and support business ideas or lean. startups and encourage Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

[https://www.jmu.edu/cob/centers/center-for-entrepreneurship/students/venture-creation-fellowship.shtml '''Venture Creation Fellowship''']

*The Center for Entrepreneurship offers teams of students the chance to grow their ideas into a starup company through the Venture Creation Fellowship. Small teams of students and/or faculty members can apply to the fellowship and if accepted they will attend an 8 week program running from June to July aimed at helping them transform their ideas into success stories. Teams are given a stipend, granted access to the ICE House workspaces, and paired with an experienced mentor. 

'''Undergraduate Academic Programs in Entrepreneurship'''

*MGT 310 (Business Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs (non-COB majors))
*COB 300A (Integrated Business Functions (required for non-MGT COB majors))
*MGT 320 (Management of Innovation and Technology)

*MGT 471 (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)

*MGT 472 (New Venture Creation)

*ACTG 244 (Accounting for Non-Business Majors)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Innovation)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Realization)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Innovation Exchange)

*ENGR 498 (Advanced Topics in Engineering: Social Entrepreneurship)

*MGT 340 (International Management)

*MGT 365 (Fundamentals of Human Resource Management)

*MKTG 380 (Principles of Marketing (for non-CoB majors only))

*NPS 300 (Introduction to Nonprofits)

*INDU 402 (Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship)

*COB 218 (Legal and Ethical Environment of Business)

*MKTG 380 (Principles of Marketing)

*MGT 405 (Topics in Management)

*MGT 472 (Venture Creation)

*MUI 440 (Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry)

*SOCI 385 (Madness and Soceity Environments, Technologies and Innovation)

*ENGR 221 (Managment of Technology I: Product Development and Entrepreneurial Engineering)

'''Entrepreneurship Minor'''

Paula Daly, Coordinator

Phone: (540) 568-3038

Email: dalyps@jmu.edu

The entrepreneurship minor is designed to introduce students from any discipline to the knowledge, skills and mindset necessary for successful new venture creation. The minor isopen to students in any major except management, which offers a track in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students who successfully complete the entrepreneurship minor will develop the knowledge base and skills needed for new venture creation and management. They will be able to: Understand entrepreneurship as a possible career path, its role in economic growth and opportunity, and its associated social benefits; recognize/identify entrepreneurial opportunities that fit the individual student includes self-analysis in the context of possible entrepreneurial activities and demonstration of the ability to identify and analyze the attractiveness of potential markets. Develop a business model and create a business plan. This includes completing a clear and concise written plan that serves as a blueprint for creation of the proposed venture. Apply relevant financial and business principles to assess the need for start-up capital, conduct break even analysis, and identify cash flow needed for future growth. Identify and evaluate various sources of funding. Articulate an effective pitch to gain support from investors, suppliers, customers, or potential employees. Interact and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and evaluate ideas, and grow those ideas to fruition.

Students are required to submit an application to be considered for enrollment in the minor. More information on the entrepreneurship minor can be found [http://www.jmu.edu/cob/undergraduate/entrepreneurship-minor.shtml here ] .

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== '''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

'''4-Virginia'''

*4-VA is a collaborative partnership between four Virginia universities. Its mission is to promote inter-university collaborations that leverage the strengths of each partner university in order to accomplish much more than any individual university could achieve alone. A large focus of 4-VA is in training professors and other faculty to implement innovative instructional technologies into their courses.  Additionally, 4-VA encourages and funds multiple interdisciplinary courses that deal with innovation in the medical and engineering fields.

'''CISE Dean's Advisory Council '''

*The Dean's Advisory council is a select commity of CISE students that meet with the dean once per semester to discuss issues about the college. These issues include faculty changes in methods to a more stuent friendly and innovative approach.Along with upcomming plans for new groups, clubs, organizations, and classses within the college.

'''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'''

'''The Office of Technology Transfer'''
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<li>The Office of Technology Transfer aims to promote innovation, enhance research by connecting inventors and industry, and foster economic development through protecting and commercializing intellectual property in an efficient and effective manner to benefit the University, the Shenandoah Valley, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and society as a whole.</li>
</ul>

'''Center for Instructional Technology'''
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<li>The mission of CIT is to lead, support and advocate for the meaningful integration of appropriate technologies into the academic experience. Itsgoals are to; the faculty and the administration of emerging technologies and related issues, develop the instructional faculty's skills in the mechanics and pedagogically-sound methods of using technology in instruction, provide resources, people, equipment, money and space to help faculty create and integrate digital content into their course materials and scholarly work, engage in research and development to create new instructional technologies, and manage and support or coordinate the management and support of instructional technology delivery systems.</li>
</ul>

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship.

'''James Madison Innovations'''

*JMI is the non-profit organization that is affiliated with JMU Technology Innovation to commercialize technologies. Together, the JMI Startup Fund, a philanthropic effort to move prototypes forward and launch companies, and the Innovation Network of professionals provide dollars and managerial expertise to prove products and markets.

'''Center for Entrepreneurship'''

*The Center for Entrepreneurship is used to promote, foster, and perpetuate the American entrepreneurial tradition for undergraduates at JMU and to strengthen both the Virginia and national economies by encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creation of new enterprises.

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The goal of the Madison Business Network is to encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations in entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, job creation and career mentoring across and beyond the campus of James Madison University.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(65, 64, 66); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div> </div></div>

== '''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration''' ==

'''College Works Internship'''

*College Works provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to run their own painting business for a summer, with no risk to the student.  They help interns develop and demonstrate a strong skillset encompassing business ethics, communication, organizational management and sales, along with a firm understanding of the mechanics of leadership in regards to running a small business.

 

'''Innovation Exchange'''

*This four week crash course in entrepreneurship, design thinking, and product design takes a multidisciplinary group of students to the Silicon Valley to gain inspiration and expert advice on making a start-up. With the students having a chance to talk to real world entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, they come back to Harrisonburg, VA to test out their new knowledge of forming a product idea into a full on startup. The course is taught by professors of engineering and industrial design but guest professors make a huge impact daily which help give students the feedback needed to be more successful.

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The Madison Business Network was created as the result of increasing interest in new company formation, innovation, and peer-to-peer connections throughout James Madison University and its alumni base.  The nationwide network connects individuals who have innovative ideas, technologies, and strategies with people who can be of assistance. The network targets JMU faculty, staff, students, alums, and professionals in the region. The goal of the network is to encourage and promote innovation, business development, job creation, entrepreneurship, and career mentoring.

'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship. The club was launched in 2011 and became a recognized organization by JMU in spring of 2012.  To be a part of regularly scheduled meetings, students must apply, be interviewed and accepted into the organization. After going through a process to learn the fundamentals of startups, they will become an official member of the society.

'''Madison Exchange'''

*The Madison Exchange is a collaborative effort where all of the engineering students present the projects they have been working on for the year. It allows each student to interface with possible employers and business men and women to get their name known.

== '''Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts''' ==

'''Small Business Development Center'''

*Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide a vast array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. By supporting business growth, sustainability and enhancing the creation of new businesses entities, SBDCs foster local and regional economic development through job creation and retention. As a result of the no cost, extensive, one-on-one, long-term professional business advising, low-cost training and other specialized services SBDC clients receive, the program remains one of the nation’s largest small business assistance programs in the federal government.

'''Engaged Mentors and Entrepreneurs in Residence'''

*Seasoned entrepreneurs and business professionals provide expert advice to students and faculty to explore entrepreneurial career paths and develop viable businesses.  Mentors speak to classes, work alongside venture teams in the Venture Creation class, regularly visit campus, and offer support long after JMU students graduate and move into their professional careers.  A valuable network is emerging to connect students to startup resources and funding, job opportunities, and nationwide networks.

'''Career Fair'''

*The JMU Career Fair is a two day even where many potential employers visit the college and students can interact with them. This happens once a semester and allows the students to get their name out into the business world.

'''Recruit a Duke'''

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.
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[[Jack O'Neill|Jack O'Neill]]

[[Andrew Carlone|Andrew Carlone]]

[[Timothy Moore|Timothy Moore]]

[[Emily Platt|Emily Platt]]

[[Mark Castro|Mark Castro]]

[[Nahom Fissaha|Nahom Fissaha]]

[[Greg Mayo|Greg Mayo]]

[[Ryan Ohneiser|Ryan Ohneiser]]

[[Daniel Phonelath|Daniel Phonelath]]

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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Catharine_Willett Catharine Willett]

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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kyle_steven_anderson Kyle Anderson]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Connor_bergeron Connor Bergeron]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jack_Boone Jack Boone]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anne_rusher Anne Rusher]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Stephanie_Morales Stephanie Morales]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marian_Gerlitzki Marian Gerlitzki] 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/PEYTON_PITTMAN Peyton Pittman]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Natalie_Dillinger Natalie Dillinger]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kareem_Ebraham Kareem Ebraham]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emma_de_Leon Emma de Leon]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Lexy_Foor Lexy Foor]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sally_Todd Sally Todd]

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Organization:Enactus (formerly SIFE)

2018-01-12T03:32:19Z

CarolineClay:

= Overview =

[http://www.enactusunitedstates.org/ Enactus] (previously known as Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE)  believes investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others creates a better world for us all. Enactus is a nonprofit organization of students, and business and academic leaders that aim to use entrepreneurship to change the lives of people around the world for the better. As a part of Enactus, students travel the world, going to underprivileged communities and inspiring others to be a part of their own success stories by helping them develop business and leadership skills. 

Students form teams on their university campus under guidance of a faculty advisor and business experts. These teams plan and work on socio-economic outreach projects while gaining an important perspective and leadership skills. These student groups undertake projects with the goal of improving the quality of life of the community members they work with and creating a path to sustainable human progress. Enactus holds annual competitions on the regional, national, and global scales for student teams to showcase their projects to their peers and be judged by faculty contributors and business professionals.

In addition to students, Enactus also has over 500 corporate, organization and individual partners that contribute and help make student projects possible. 

= Purpose =

"To enable progress through entrepreneurial action." 

For a broader understanding of what Enactus seeks to do, watch this short video:

[http://enactus.org/who-we-are/our-story/?wvideo=qvcscj41ee Our Story | Enactus]

= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =

Enactus enables access to global resources and business partners from different industries. Students get a chance to talk and relate with global student leaders and business tycoons, which can one day turn into business ventures or recruitment opportunities. 

There are absolutely no dues or fees involved for participation. Enactus does requires a faculty advisor and, once identified, students start their own team. There is no restriction to only engineering or technology major students, it is open to all majors. Teams can be as big or as small as the students desire, and can range in educational background to fit with project needs. 

=== Partners and Donors ===

With 550 companies, orgnaizations, and individuals contributing to their cause, Enactus has the largest network of global business and higher education partners in the world, including the following:

*KPMG
*Walmart & Sam's Club
*Unilever
*Dell
*The Coca-Cola Company
*PepsiCo
*Harmony
*Campbell's
*Hershey's
*HSBC
*Johnson and Johnson
*The  Home Depot

=== World Cup ===

Teams from different schools compete internationally in what Enactus has coined the "[http://enactus.org/worldcup/ World Cup]." First, each team must compete at the national level. Projects are judged by business leaders and additional sponsors on the impact that each project has. The judging criteria is summarized in "considering the relevant economic, social and environment factors, which Enactus team most effectivey empowered people in need by applying businss and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living." The winning team of the national championship is invited to compete globally in the Enactus World Cup. The World Cup is held annually in a different country across the world. 

Past Winners of the World Cup:

*2013 - Technical University Munich
*2012 - Belmont University
*2011 - University of Regensburg
*2010 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2009 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2008 - Memorial University of Newfoundland
*2007 - La Sierra University
*2006 - Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade
*2005 - University of Zimbabwe
*2004 - Curtin University of Technology
*2003 - Drury University
*2002 - La Sierra University
*2001 - Drury University

=== Scholarship/Grants ===

Enactus also allows the collaboration between businesses and students. Businesses are able to fund or sponsor a specific project (not competing in the Enactus World Cup) that the students are asked to solve and work on. 

= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =

*Development of leadership skills
*Building a strong network
*Gain real world experience
*Develop problem solving skills
*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in communities
*Publicity for students and universities with competing teams

=== Campus and Community Impacts: ===

Projects can benefit any community that the university team chooses, whether it is a local community or a community abroad.

*Community members receive training in business and leadership, often resulting in the creation or improvement of a local business
*Students develop professional skills
*Students expand their own knowledge of business and entreprenurial principles

=== Outreach ===

Enactus is active in 36 countries and 1700 universities worldwide, creating a network of 72,000 student volunteers and over 500 corporate, organization, and individual partners. Together they have impacted over 1.3 million people across the globe.

= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

In order to start a chapter of Enactus at your university a student or faculty member must contact the organization directly to register.  Once approved, Enactus will provide training, resources, and opportunities to start making a difference. Students will work closely with a faculty sponsor at their university to receive guidance in the realms of busines professionalism and project development and management.

= Contact Information =

To create a team visit: [http://www.enactusunitedstates.org www.enactusunitedstates.org], [http://www.enactus.org www.enactus.org] or, email Teams@enactus.org. 

Enactus World Headquarters: 1959 East Kerr Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803 (417) 831-9505 contact@enactus.org

Last Modified by [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Caroline_Clay Caroline Clay] 

[[Category:Resources]]

Fellow:Caroline Clay

2018-01-12T03:27:18Z

CarolineClay:

Caroline Clay is a University Innovation Fellow and a Sophomore undergraduate student at James Madison University (JMU). She is pursuing a major in engineering and minors is mathematics and business, all of which she hopes to incorporate in her work with UIF. She believes strongly in the benefits of interdisciplinary learning and enjoys making connection between all different fields of study. It was the engineering department at JMU that led her to UIF, [[File:Caroline Clay UIF.jpeg|thumb|Caroline Clay UIF.jpeg]]but she is looking forward to the opportunity to showcase her business smarts as well. Caroline has already begun to implement change on her campus by being a member of the Madison Engineering ChangeMakers Fellowship group. With the three other inaugural ChangeMakers she spent her freshman year planning projects to make JMU a more bee-friendly campus. Caroline is passionate about helping her peers realize their full potential and inspiring others to love learning as much as she does. In her free time she can be found tailgating JMU sporting events with her family, playing with dogs that don't belong to her, and plotting to take over the world.

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

File:Caroline Clay UIF.jpeg

2018-01-12T03:25:35Z

CarolineClay:

Fellow:Caroline Clay

2018-01-12T03:19:29Z

CarolineClay: Created page with "Caroline Clay is a University Innovation Fellow and a Sophomore undergraduate student at James Madison University (JMU). She is pursuing a major in engineering and minors is m..."

Caroline Clay is a University Innovation Fellow and a Sophomore undergraduate student at James Madison University (JMU). She is pursuing a major in engineering and minors is mathematics and business, all of which she hopes to incorporate in her work with UIF. She believes strongly in the benefits of interdisciplinary learning and enjoys making connection between all different fields of study. It was the engineering department at JMU that led her to UIF, but she is looking forward to the opportunity to showcase her business smarts as well. Caroline has already begun to implement change on her campus by being a member of the Madison Engineering ChangeMakers Fellowship group. With the three other inaugural ChangeMakers she spent her freshman year planning projects to make JMU a more bee-friendly campus. Caroline is passionate about helping her peers realize their full potential and inspiring others to love learning as much as she does. In her free time she can be found tailgating JMU sporting events with her family, playing with dogs that don't belong to her, and plotting to take over the world.
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Organization:Enactus (formerly SIFE)

2018-01-11T22:07:52Z

CarolineClay:

Organization:Enactus (formerly SIFE)

2018-01-11T22:00:42Z

CarolineClay:

= Overview =

[http://www.enactusunitedstates.org/ Enactus] (previously known as Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE)  believes investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others creates a better world for us all. Enactus is a nonprofit organization of students, and business and academic leaders that aim to use entrepreneurship to change the lives of people around the world for the better. As a part of Enactus, students travel the world, going to underprivileged communities and inspiring others to be a part of their own success stories by helping them develop business and leadership skills. 

Students form teams on their university campus under guidance of a faculty advisor and business experts. These teams plan and work on socio-economic outreach projects while gaining an important perspective and leadership skills. These student groups undertake projects with the goal of improving the quality of life of the community members they work with and creating a path to sustainable human progress. Enactus holds annual competitions on the regional, national, and global scales for student teams to showcase their projects to their peers and be judged by faculty contributors and business professionals.

In addition to students, Enactus also has over 500 corporate, organization and individual partners that contribute and help make student projects possible. 

= Purpose =

"To enable progress through entrepreneurial action."

= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =

Enactus enables access to global resources and business partners from different industries. Students get a chance to talk and relate with global student leaders and business tycoons, which can one day turn into business ventures or recruitment opportunities. 

There are absolutely no dues or fees involved for participation. Enactus does requires a faculty advisor and, once identified, students start their own team. There is no restriction to only engineering or technology major students, it is open to all majors. Teams can be as big or as small as the students desire, and can range in educational background to fit with project needs. 

=== Partners and Donors ===

With 550 companies, orgnaizations, and individuals contributing to their cause, Enactus has the largest network of global business and higher education partners in the world, including the following:

*KPMG
*Walmart & Sam's Club
*Unilever
*Dell
*The Coca-Cola Company
*PepsiCo
*Harmony
*Campbell's
*Hershey's
*HSBC
*Johnson and Johnson
*The  Home Depot

=== World Cup ===

Teams from different schools compete internationally in what Enactus has coined the "[http://enactus.org/worldcup/ World Cup]." First, each team must compete at the national level. Projects are judged by business leaders and additional sponsors on the impact that each project has. The judging criteria is summarized in "considering the relevant economic, social and environment factors, which Enactus team most effectivey empowered people in need by applying businss and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living." The winning team of the national championship is invited to compete globally in the Enactus World Cup. The World Cup is held annually in a different country across the world. 

Past Winners of the World Cup:

*2013 - Technical University Munich
*2012 - Belmont University
*2011 - University of Regensburg
*2010 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2009 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2008 - Memorial University of Newfoundland
*2007 - La Sierra University
*2006 - Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade
*2005 - University of Zimbabwe
*2004 - Curtin University of Technology
*2003 - Drury University
*2002 - La Sierra University
*2001 - Drury University

=== Scholarship/Grants ===

Enactus also allows the collaboration between businesses and students. Businesses are able to fund or sponsor a specific project (not competing in the Enactus World Cup) that the students are asked to solve and work on. 

= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =

*Development of leadership skills
*Building a strong network
*Gain real world experience
*Develop problem solving skills
*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in communities
*Publicity for students and universities with competing teams

=== Campus and Community Impacts: ===

Projects can benefit any community that the university team chooses, whether it is a local community or a community abroad.

*Community members receive training in business and leadership, often resulting in the creation or improvement of a local business
*Students develop professional skills
*Students expand their own knowledge of business and entreprenurial principles

=== Outreach ===

Enactus is active in 36 countries and 1700 universities worldwide, creating a network of 72,000 student volunteers and over 500 corporate, organization, and individual partners. Together they have impacted over 1.3 million people across the globe.

= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

In order to start a chapter of Enactus at your university a student or faculty member must contact the organization directly to register.  Once approved, Enactus will provide training, resources, and opportunities to start making a difference. Students will work closely with a faculty sponsor at their university to receive guidance in the realms of busines professionalism and project development and management.

= Contact Information =

To create a team visit: [http://www.enactusunitedstates.org www.enactusunitedstates.org], [http://www.enactus.org www.enactus.org] or, email Teams@enactus.org. 

Enactus World Headquarters: 1959 East Kerr Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803 (417) 831-9505 contact@enactus.org

[[Category: Resources]]

Organization:Enactus (formerly SIFE)

2018-01-11T21:55:35Z

CarolineClay:

= Overview =

[http://www.enactusunitedstates.org/ Enactus] (previously known as Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE)  believes investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others creates a better world for us all. Enactus is a nonprofit organization of students, and business and academic leaders that aim to use entrepreneurship to change the lives of people around the world for the better. As a part of Enactus, students travel the world, going to underprivileged communities and inspiring others to be a part of their own success stories by helping them develop business and leadership skills. 

Students form teams on their university campus under guidance of a faculty advisor and business experts. These teams plan and work on socio-economic outreach projects while gaining an important perspective and leadership skills. These student groups undertake projects with the goal of improving the quality of life of the community members they work with and creating a path to sustainable human progress. Enactus holds annual competitions on the regional, national, and global scales for student teams to showcase their projects to their peers and be judged by faculty contributors and business professionals.

In addition to students, Enactus also has over 500 corporate, organization and individual partners that contribute and help make student projects possible. 

= Purpose =

"To enable progress through entrepreneurial action."

= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =

Enactus enables access to global resources and business partners from different industries. Students get a chance to talk and relate with global student leaders and business tycoons, which can one day turn into business ventures or recruitment opportunities. 

There are absolutely no dues or fees involved for participation. Enactus does requires a faculty advisor and, once identified, students start their own team. There is no restriction to only engineering or technology major students, it is open to all majors. Teams can be as big or as small as the students desire, and can range in educational background to fit with project needs. 

=== Partners and Donors ===

With 550 companies, orgnaizations, and individuals contributing to their cause, Enactus has the largest network of global business and higher education partners in the world, including the following:

*KPMG
*Walmart & Sam's Club
*Unilever
*Dell
*The Coca-Cola Company
*PepsiCo
*Harmony
*Campbell's
*Hershey's
*HSBC
*Johnson and Johnson
*The  Home Depot

=== World Cup ===

Teams from different schools compete internationally in what Enactus has coined the "[http://enactus.org/worldcup/ World Cup]." First, each team must compete at the national level. Projects are judged by business leaders and additional sponsors on the impact that each project has. The judging criteria is summarized in "considering the relevant economic, social and environment factors, which Enactus team most effectivey empowered people in need by applying businss and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living." The winning team of the national championship is invited to compete globally in the Enactus World Cup. The World Cup is held annually in a different country across the world. 

Past Winners of the World Cup:

*2013 - Technical University Munich
*2012 - Belmont University
*2011 - University of Regensburg
*2010 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2009 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2008 - Memorial University of Newfoundland
*2007 - La Sierra University
*2006 - Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade
*2005 - University of Zimbabwe
*2004 - Curtin University of Technology
*2003 - Drury University
*2002 - La Sierra University
*2001 - Drury University

=== Scholarship/Grants ===

Enactus also allows the collaboration between businesses and students. Businesses are able to fund or sponsor a specific project (not competing in the Enactus World Cup) that the students are asked to solve and work on. 

= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =

*Development of leadership skills
*Building a strong network
*Gain real world experience
*Develop problem solving skills
*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in communities
*Publicity for students and universities with competing teams

=== Campus and Community Impacts: ===

*Projects can potentially help any part of the campus or community
*Support given to those in need
*Benefit in terms of environment improvement, economic improvement, or social improvement

=== Outreach ===

Enactus is active in 36 countries and 1700 universities worldwide, creating a network of 72,000 student volunteers and over 500 corporate, organization, and individual partners. Together they have impacted over 1.3 million people across the globe.

= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

In order to start a chapter of Enactus at your university a student or faculty member must contact the organization directly to register.  Once approved, Enactus will provide training, resources, and opportunities to start making a difference. Students will work closely with a faculty sponsor at their university to receive guidance in the realms of busines professionalism and project development and management.

= Contact Information =

To create a team visit: [http://www.enactusunitedstates.org www.enactusunitedstates.org], [http://www.enactus.org www.enactus.org] or, email Teams@enactus.org. 

Enactus World Headquarters: 1959 East Kerr Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803 (417) 831-9505 contact@enactus.org

[[Category: Resources]]

Organization:Enactus (formerly SIFE)

2018-01-11T21:46:55Z

CarolineClay:

= Overview =

[http://www.enactusunitedstates.org/ Enactus] (previously known as Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE)  believes investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others creates a better world for us all. Enactus is a nonprofit organization of students, and business and academic leaders that aim to use entrepreneurship to change the lives of people around the world for the better. As a part of Enactus, students travel the world, going to underprivileged communities and inspiring others to be a part of their own success stories by helping them develop business and leadership skills. 

Students form teams on their university campus under guidance of a faculty advisor and business experts. These teams plan and work on socio-economic outreach projects while gaining an important perspective and leadership skills. These student groups undertake projects with the goal of improving the quality of life of the community members they work with and creating a path to sustainable human progress. Enactus holds annual competitions on the regional, national, and global scales for student teams to showcase their projects to their peers and be judged by faculty contributors and business professionals.

In addition to students, Enactus also has over 500 corporate, organization and individual partners that contribute and help make student projects possible. 

= Purpose =

"To enable progress through entrepreneurial action."

= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =

Enactus enables access to global resources and business partners from different industries. Students get a chance to talk and relate with global student leaders and business tycoons, which can one day turn into business ventures or recruitment opportunities. 

There are absolutely no dues or fees involved for participation. Enactus does requires a faculty advisor and, once identified, students start their own team. There is no restriction to only engineering or technology major students, it is open to all majors. Teams can be as big or as small as the students desire, and can range in educational background to fit with project needs. 

=== Partners and Donors ===

With 550 companies, orgnaizations, and individuals contributing to their cause, Enactus has the largest network of global business and higher education partners in the world, including the following:

*KPMG
*Walmart & Sam's Club
*Unilever
*Dell
*The Coca-Cola Company
*PepsiCo
*Harmony
*Campbell's
*Hershey's
*HSBC
*Johnson and Johnson
*The  Home Depot

=== World Cup ===

Teams from different schools compete internationally in what Enactus has coined the "[http://enactus.org/worldcup/ World Cup]." First, each team must compete at the national level. Projects are judged by business leaders and additional sponsors on the impact that each project has. The judging criteria is summarized in "considering the relevant economic, social and environment factors, which Enactus team most effectivey empowered people in need by applying businss and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living." The winning team of the national championship is invited to compete globally in the Enactus World Cup. The World Cup is held annually in a different country across the world. 

Past Winners of the World Cup:

*2013 - Technical University Munich
*2012 - Belmont University
*2011 - University of Regensburg
*2010 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2009 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2008 - Memorial University of Newfoundland
*2007 - La Sierra University
*2006 - Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade
*2005 - University of Zimbabwe
*2004 - Curtin University of Technology
*2003 - Drury University
*2002 - La Sierra University
*2001 - Drury University

=== Scholarship/Grants ===

Enactus also allows the collaboration between businesses and students. Businesses are able to fund or sponsor a specific project (not competing in the Enactus World Cup) that the students are asked to solve and work on. 

= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =

*Development of leadership skills
*Building a strong network
*Gain real world experience
*Develop problem solving skills
*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in communities
*Publicity for students and universities with competing teams

=== Campus and Community Impacts: ===

*Projects can potentially help any part of the campus or community
*Support given to those in need
*Benefit in terms of environment improvement, economic improvement, or social improvement

=== Outreach ===

Enactus is active in 36 countries and 1700 universities worldwide, creating a network of 72,000 student volunteers and over 500 corporate, organization, and individual partners. Together they have impacted over 1.3 million people across the globe.

= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

An enquiry must be sent to Enactus. The respone to the enquiry will be a follow-up with a faculty or university member. After which, the university will be asked to register on the website. Once the registration is done, the students will think up project ideas, decide on a particular project, and then start working on it. 

= Contact Information =

To create a team visit: [http://www.enactusunitedstates.org www.enactusunitedstates.org], [http://www.enactus.org www.enactus.org] or, email Teams@enactus.org. 

Enactus World Headquarters: 1959 East Kerr Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803 (417) 831-9505 contact@enactus.org

[[Category: Resources]]

Organization:Enactus (formerly SIFE)

2018-01-11T21:43:36Z

CarolineClay:

= Overview =

[http://www.enactusunitedstates.org/ Enactus] (previously known as Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE)  believes investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others creates a better world for us all. Enactus is a nonprofit organization of students, and business and academic leaders that aim to use entrepreneurship to change the lives of people around the world for the better. As a part of Enactus, students travel the world, going to underprivileged communities and inspiring others to be a part of their own success stories by helping them develop business and leadership skills. 

Students form teams on their university campus under guidance of a faculty advisor and business experts. These teams plan and work on socio-economic outreach projects while gaining an important perspective and leadership skills. These student groups undertake projects with the goal of improving the quality of life of the community members they work with and creating a path to sustainable human progress. Enactus holds annual competitions on the regional, national, and global scales for student teams to showcase their projects to their peers and be judged by faculty contributors and business professionals.

In addition to students, Enactus also has over 500 corporate, organization and individual partners that contribute and help make student projects possible. 

= Purpose =

"To enable progress through entrepreneurial action."

= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =

Enactus enables access to global resources and business partners from different industries. Students get a chance to talk and relate with global student leaders and business tycoons, which can one day turn into business ventures or recruitment opportunities. 

There are absolutely no dues or fees involved for participation. Enactus does requires a faculty advisor and, once identified, students start their own team. There is no restriction to only engineering or technology major students, it is open to all majors. Teams can be as big or as small as the students desire, and can range in educational background to fit with project needs. 

=== Partners and Donors ===

Some of Enactus' partner and donors include:

*KPMG
*Walmart & Sam's Club
*Unilever
*Dell
*The Coca-Cola Company
*PepsiCo
*Harmony
*Campbell's
*Hershey's
*HSBC
*Johnson and Johnson
*The  Home Depot 

=== World Cup ===

Teams from different schools compete internationally in what Enactus has coined the "[http://enactus.org/worldcup/ World Cup]." First, each team must compete at the national level. Projects are judged by business leaders and additional sponsors on the impact that each project has. The judging criteria is summarized in "considering the relevant economic, social and environment factors, which Enactus team most effectivey empowered people in need by applying businss and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living." The winning team of the national championship is invited to compete globally in the Enactus World Cup. The World Cup is held annually in a different country across the world. 

Past Winners of the World Cup:

*2013 - Technical University Munich
*2012 - Belmont University
*2011 - University of Regensburg
*2010 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2009 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2008 - Memorial University of Newfoundland
*2007 - La Sierra University
*2006 - Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade
*2005 - University of Zimbabwe
*2004 - Curtin University of Technology
*2003 - Drury University
*2002 - La Sierra University
*2001 - Drury University

=== Scholarship/Grants ===

Enactus also allows the collaboration between businesses and students. Businesses are able to fund or sponsor a specific project (not competing in the Enactus World Cup) that the students are asked to solve and work on. 

= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =

*Development of leadership skills
*Building a strong network
*Gain real world experience
*Develop problem solving skills
*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in communities
*Publicity for students and universities with competing teams

=== Campus and Community Impacts: ===

*Projects can potentially help any part of the campus or community
*Support given to those in need
*Benefit in terms of environment improvement, economic improvement, or social improvement

=== Outreach ===

Enactus is active in 36 countries and 1700 universities worldwide, creating a network of 72,000 student volunteers and over 500 corporate, organization, and individual partners. Together they have impacted over 1.3 million people across the globe.

= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

An enquiry must be sent to Enactus. The respone to the enquiry will be a follow-up with a faculty or university member. After which, the university will be asked to register on the website. Once the registration is done, the students will think up project ideas, decide on a particular project, and then start working on it. 

= Contact Information =

To create a team visit: [http://www.enactusunitedstates.org www.enactusunitedstates.org], [http://www.enactus.org www.enactus.org] or, email Teams@enactus.org. 

Enactus World Headquarters: 1959 East Kerr Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803 (417) 831-9505 contact@enactus.org

[[Category: Resources]]

Organization:Enactus (formerly SIFE)

2018-01-11T21:07:37Z

CarolineClay:

= Overview =

[http://www.enactusunitedstates.org/ Enactus] (previously known as Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE) is an international nonprofit organization started in 1975 that essentially compiles a network of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better more sustainable world.

Students form teams on their university campus under guidance of a faculty advisor and business experts. These teams plan and work on socio-economic outreach projects while gaining an important perspective and leadership skills. 

Enactus holds annual, regional, national and global competitions that provide a forum for teams to present their projects to peers, facutly and business leaders. 

Enactus also helps businesses by seeking out the best talent for their corporation. Faculty leaders are able to meet and colloborate with other faculty leaders in order to increase entrepreneurship at their university.Student leaders are able to talk and meet with like-minded peers. They are also able to showcase their skills to potential recruiters.

= Purpose =

"To enable progress through entrepreneurial action."

= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =

Enactus enables access to global resources and business partners from different industries. Students get a chance to talk and relate with global student leaders and business tycoons, which can one day turn into business ventures or recruitment opportunities. 

There are absolutely no dues or fees involved for participation. Enactus does requires a faculty advisor and, once identified, students start their own team. There is no restriction to only engineering or technology major students, it is open to all majors. Teams can be as big or as small as the students desire, and can range in educational background to fit with project needs. 

=== Partners and Donors ===

Some of Enactus' partner and donors include:

*KPMG
*Walmart & Sam's Club
*Unilever
*Dell
*The Coca-Cola Company
*PepsiCo
*Harmony
*Campbell's
*Hershey's
*HSBC
*Johnson and Johnson
*The  Home Depot 

=== World Cup ===

Teams from different schools compete internationally in what Enactus has coined the "[http://enactus.org/worldcup/ World Cup]." First, each team must compete at the national level. Projects are judged by business leaders and additional sponsors on the impact that each project has. The judging criteria is summarized in "considering the relevant economic, social and environment factors, which Enactus team most effectivey empowered people in need by applying businss and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living." The winning team of the national championship is invited to compete globally in the Enactus World Cup. The World Cup is held annually in a different country across the world. 

Past Winners of the World Cup:

*2013 - Technical University Munich
*2012 - Belmont University
*2011 - University of Regensburg
*2010 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2009 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2008 - Memorial University of Newfoundland
*2007 - La Sierra University
*2006 - Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade
*2005 - University of Zimbabwe
*2004 - Curtin University of Technology
*2003 - Drury University
*2002 - La Sierra University
*2001 - Drury University

=== Scholarship/Grants ===

Enactus also allows the collaboration between businesses and students. Businesses are able to fund or sponsor a specific project (not competing in the Enactus World Cup) that the students are asked to solve and work on. 

= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =

*Development of leadership skills
*Building a strong network
*Gain real world experience
*Develop problem solving skills
*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in communities
*Publicity for students and universities with competing teams

=== Campus and Community Impacts: ===

*Projects can potentially help any part of the campus or community
*Support given to those in need
*Benefit in terms of environment improvement, economic improvement, or social improvement

=== Outreach ===

Enactus is active in 36 countries and 1700 universities worldwide, creating a network of 72,000 student volunteers and over 500 corporate, organization, and individual partners. Together they have impacted over 1.3 million people across the globe.

= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

An enquiry must be sent to Enactus. The respone to the enquiry will be a follow-up with a faculty or university member. After which, the university will be asked to register on the website. Once the registration is done, the students will think up project ideas, decide on a particular project, and then start working on it. 

= Contact Information =

To create a team visit: [http://www.enactusunitedstates.org www.enactusunitedstates.org], [http://www.enactus.org www.enactus.org] or, email Teams@enactus.org. 

Enactus World Headquarters: 1959 East Kerr Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803 (417) 831-9505 contact@enactus.org

[[Category: Resources]]

Organization:Enactus (formerly SIFE)

2018-01-11T21:03:14Z

CarolineClay:

= Overview =

[http://www.enactusunitedstates.org/ Enactus] (previously known as Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE) is an international nonprofit organization started in 1975 that essentially compiles a network of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better more sustainable world.

Students form teams on their university campus under guidance of a faculty advisor and business experts. These teams plan and work on socio-economic outreach projects while gaining an important perspective and leadership skills. 

Enactus holds annual, regional, national and global competitions that provide a forum for teams to present their projects to peers, facutly and business leaders. 

Enactus also helps businesses by seeking out the best talent for their corporation. Faculty leaders are able to meet and colloborate with other faculty leaders in order to increase entrepreneurship at their university.Student leaders are able to talk and meet with like-minded peers. They are also able to showcase their skills to potential recruiters.

= Purpose =

"To enable progress through entrepreneurial action."

= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =

Enactus enables access to global resources and business partners from different industries. Students get a chance to talk and relate with global student leaders and business tycoons, which can one day turn into business ventures or recruitment opportunities. 

There are absolutely no dues or fees involved for participation. Enactus does requires a faculty advisor and, once identified, students start their own team. There is no restriction to only engineering or technology major students, it is open to all majors. Teams can be as big or as small as the students desire, and can range in educational background to fit with project needs. 

=== Partners and Donors ===

Some of Enactus' partner and donors include:

*KPMG
*Walmart & Sam's Club
*Unilever
*Dell
*The Coca-Cola Company
*PepsiCo
*Harmony
*Campbell's
*Hershey's
*HSBC
*Johnson and Johnson
*The  Home Depot 

=== World Cup ===

Teams from different schools compete internationally in what Enactus has coined the "[http://enactus.org/worldcup/ World Cup]." First, each team must compete at the national level. Projects are judged by business leaders and additional sponsors on the impact that each project has. The judging criteria is summarized in "considering the relevant economic, social and environment factors, which Enactus team most effectivey empowered people in need by applying businss and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living." The winning team of the national championship is invited to compete globally in the Enactus World Cup. The World Cup is held annually in a different country across the world. 

Past Winners of the World Cup:

*2013 - Technical University Munich
*2012 - Belmont University
*2011 - University of Regensburg
*2010 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2009 - French University in Egypt (UFE)
*2008 - Memorial University of Newfoundland
*2007 - La Sierra University
*2006 - Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade
*2005 - University of Zimbabwe
*2004 - Curtin University of Technology
*2003 - Drury University
*2002 - La Sierra University
*2001 - Drury University

=== Scholarship/Grants ===

Enactus also allows the collaboration between businesses and students. Businesses are able to fund or sponsor a specific project (not competing in the Enactus World Cup) that the students are asked to solve and work on. 

= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =

*Development of leadership skills
*Building a strong network
*Gain real world experience
*Develop problem solving skills
*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in communities
*Publicity for students and universities with competing teams

=== Campus and Community Impacts: ===

*Projects can potentially help any part of the campus or community
*Support given to those in need
*Benefit in terms of environment improvement, economic improvement, or social improvement

=== Outreach ===

Enactus is active in 36 countries and 1700 universities worldwide, creating a network of 72,000 student volunteers and over 500 corporate, organization, and individual partners. 

= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

An enquiry must be sent to Enactus. The respone to the enquiry will be a follow-up with a faculty or university member. After which, the university will be asked to register on the website. Once the registration is done, the students will think up project ideas, decide on a particular project, and then start working on it. 

= Contact Information =

To create a team visit: [http://www.enactusunitedstates.org www.enactusunitedstates.org], [http://www.enactus.org www.enactus.org] or, email Teams@enactus.org. 

Enactus World Headquarters: 1959 East Kerr Street Springfield, Missouri USA 65803 (417) 831-9505 contact@enactus.org

[[Category: Resources]]