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Priorities:Xavier University of Louisiana Student Priorities

2014-08-04T17:19:54Z

Chigozie Dike: /* Create an Innovation Club */

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'''STUDENT PRIORITIES for XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA'''

'''''Improving an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem on Campus'''''

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== STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1. Provide opportunity for student-led innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship experience. ==

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''Goal 1: Introduce innovation and entrepreneurship concepts during the freshman year.

''
Objectives:

a. Identify a freshman year course where the ICE concept can be introduced (Fall 2014).

b. A presentation and discussion between faculty members should occur where the course coordinator and instructors are informed about the mission of NCIIA and the positive consequences that will result from implementing innovation and entrepreneurship in their classrooms (Fall 2014).

c. Develop a module integrating YouTube videos and case studies for the previously identified course (Spring 2015).

d. This course content, if necessary, must be approved by the appropriate authorities (i.e., deans, provost, and/or university academic council) (Fall 2014- Spring 2015).

e. Evaluation of the curriculum by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015).

f. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016).

''Goal 2: Encourage students of all disciplines in innovation and entrepreneurship activity through elective course work.

''Objectives:

a. Develop an introductory Entrepreneurship elective course which will encourage campus wide partnership among students of all disciplines, including pharmacy, public health, business, science, pre-engineering, and mathematics to foster technology innovation (Spring 2015).

b. Encourage students through email and campus bulletin boards to register in this course (Fall 2015).

c. Evaluation of the course by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015).

d. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016).

''Goal 3. Establish a multidisciplinary Innovation Club.''

Objectives:

a. Recruit student members from different disciplines (Fall 2014).

b. Appoint officers among student members for the club through election (Fall 2014).

c. Recruit at least six but no more than eight faculty from different disciplines to serve on an Executive Board (Fall 2014).

d. Develop the roles and responsibility of the Executive Board (Spring 2015).

e. Create a Maker Space (an atmosphere conducive to multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation) (Fall 2014).
f. Invite guest speakers (Fall 2014-Spring 2016).

g. Organize an innovation challenge competition.

i. The executive board plans out the events for the 2015-2016 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, and challenges/competitions. This plan must be approved by the Office of Student Services advisor and Campus Activities; dates will be subject to change (Spring 2015).

ii. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a prototype in hopes of winning a prize. This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, etc. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members (Fall 2015).

iii. Encourage the growth of a successful innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2015–Spring 2016).

iv. Evaluation by student, faculty, and administration (Fall 2015-Spring 2016).

v. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016).

== '''STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2. Provide opportunity for student, faculty, and staff innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.''' ==

''Goal 1. Encourage student, faculty and staff to participate in innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.''

Objectives:

a. Leverage the entrepreneurial skills of alumni (Fall 2015-Spring 2017).

b. Encourage faculty research into entrepreneurship (Fall 2014-Spril 2017).

c. Review University’s current policy related to Intellectual Property and recommend changes to include student-led innovation and ownership (Spring 2015-Fall 2015).

d. Increase the number of Invention Disclosures to at least five per year (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

e. Increase the number of Provisional Patent Applications to at least three per year (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

f. Increase the number of Non-provisional Patent Applications to at least two per year (Fall 2014- Spring 2017).

g. Develop policy for student, faculty, and staff start-up companies to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization (Fall 2015).

h. Remain active in the HBCU Collaborative to learn and share best practices (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

''Goal 2. Form strategic alliances with other universities and private sectors for innovation, technology transfers, and commercialization.''

Objectives:

a. Leverage existing collaboration with other local universities (e.g., Tulane University and LSU Health Sciences Center) to increase research innovation (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

b. Leverage existing partnership with Louisiana Vaccine Center (LVC), Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), and Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center (LaCATS) to increase in research innovation (Fall 2014-Spring 2015).

c. Establish new partnerships with industry to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

d. Invite CEOs from New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) and Idea Village to join the XU Innovation Club’s Executive Board (Fall 2015).

== '''STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3. Provide opportunities for local K-12 students to learn innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.''' ==

''Goal 1. Encourage K-12 students in innovation and entrepreneurship.''

Objectives:

a. Invite K-12 students to participate in innovation and entrepreneurial activity at Xavier (Fall 2015).

b. Organize innovation and business plan competition for K-12 students (Spring 2016-Spring 2017).

== '''STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4. Obtain financial resources needed to support ICE initiative.''' ==

''Goal 1. Develop plan to increase alumni giving to support campus Innovation Competition.''

Objectives:

a. Invite alumni to sponsor a participating “student innovator/entrepreneur” (Fall 2015).

b. Collect a nominal membership fees to join the Innovation Club (Fall 2015).

''Goal 2. Develop plan to obtain private sector funding to sponsor campus Innovation Competition.''

Objectives:

a. Identify potential sponsors and contact them individually (Fall 2015).

''Goal 3. Develop plan to obtain extramural funding.''

Objectives:

a. Identify potential extramural funding sources (Spring 2015).

b. Submit grant applications to NCIIA (National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance) (Spring 2015).

c. Submit grant applications to state and federal agencies (Fall 2015-Spring 2017).

= Collaborate with SFA and Other Clubs  =

The Student Government Association represents the student body in the university-policy making. They also are responsible for many campus activities that result in a large student turnout. Other organizations such as Xavier Activities Board, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Public Policy Club, and Enactus are just a few popular organizations on campus that can work with X.U.CREATE to increase the visibility of this new organization to students. By doing fundraisers, community service events, or even sponsoring speakers or activities together, more advanced clubs can help spread awareness to the innovation club.

= Social Media =

The executive board of the innovation club needs to create social media networks after a charter has been awarded to the organization. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts are very popular ways to convey the message of the group. This will increase the amount of students and professionals aware of the organization create a means of attracting more members who may not be on campus as much, and display the ideas/prototypes that members have created. Social media is changing how the world receives information and that is something that should be taken advantage of. The innovation club has a goal of promoting creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets among college students. This positive vision deserves to be shared via these sites and create an environment where students, innovators, and entrepreneurs can share ideas.

= Create a Maker Space =

An atmosphere conducive to innovation is important to maintain and not just begin an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute has designed an incubator with computers, tables, and chairs for members of Enactus to meet and work on business plans or gain business experience. A similar space is needed for innovation on Xavier’s campus. A space that [[File:MS.jpg|frame]][[File:MS.jpg|thumb|MS.jpg]]is set up with white boards, dry erase markers, crafty materials, and tables that student can use to design prototypes and models of their ideas. Having a permanent space allows students to convene on their own time and work on group or independent projects that they might not have otherwise been able to accomplish. An under-utilized classroom or storage area can be transformed into an innovative maker space with the funds gained from fundraising. Approval of this space must also be gained by students, faculty, and administration through petitions or SGA. This will be the long term goal of the innovation club, hopefully to be implemented by 2016.

= Invite Guest Speakers =

The information obtained from the OPEN 2014 conference revealed so many resources that could be brought back to Xavier’s campus. The employees from LinkedIn, Google, and Stanford University were excited to speak with the university innovation fellows and give feedback to improve innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. The New Orleans Bio Innovation Center is a local company that is committed to biomedical research and technology. Xavier University places a strong emphasis on health and science and getting people from this organization to speak to Xavier students would encourage creativity. There are local entrepreneurs that currently speak weekly hosted by the Entrepreneurship Institute in the Business Department. However, there are only a small percentage of students that attend. By opening the current gap to include local innovators as well as entrepreneurs, more students might be interested in the NCIIA’s goal and see that this movement is relevant to them as well.

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= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike Chigozie Christine Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xavier_University_of_Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana]

[[Category:Student Priorities]]

Priorities:Xavier University of Louisiana Student Priorities

2014-08-04T17:11:39Z

Chigozie Dike: /* Create an Innovation Club */

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'''STUDENT PRIORITIES for XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA'''

'''''Improving an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem on Campus'''''

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= Create an Innovation Club =

The Innovation Club, also known as X.U.CREATE, is an interdisciplinary organization that intends to begin an initiative on campus that promotes creativity and design among students of all majors. The club plans to be launched in Fall 2014 and several students that are committed to being on the executive board have already started planning out the vision of this interest group. That vision is to truly bring about the imagination that all students embraced as children but has been lost through the journey of our young adulthood. There is great power in the potential of imagination and creativity that can change the world and every college student should be a part of that. The goal is to give students an environment where they are free to think big and outside of the classroom about societal/global problems they are passionate about.

From there students can make low prototypes and design ways to solve those problems and for those who are committed to furthering their idea, they will have access to resources from Enactus in the Entrepreneurship Institute to pitch their ideas to investors. Local guest speakers will be invited monthly to talk to students about their own venture journeys and passions. Innovation challenges will also take place once a month with main objects as simple as a spoon or shoe and students will be given crafty materials to design prototypes to get them thinking outside of the box with a reward of a cash prize. The club can meet once a week and discuss problems and work in teams to brainstorm ways to solve them. This club will be an avenue to give the students resources such as internships, venture firm capital information, StartUp Weekend info, etc.

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== '''STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1. Provide opportunity for student-led innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship experience. ==

'''
''Goal 1: Introduce innovation and entrepreneurship concepts during the freshman year.
''

Objectives:

a. Identify a freshman year course where the ICE concept can be introduced (Fall 2014).

b. A presentation and discussion between faculty members should occur where the course coordinator and instructors are informed about the mission of NCIIA and the positive consequences that will result from implementing innovation and entrepreneurship in their classrooms (Fall 2014).

c. Develop a module integrating YouTube videos and case studies for the previously identified course (Spring 2015).

d. This course content, if necessary, must be approved by the appropriate authorities (i.e., deans, provost, and/or university academic council) (Fall 2014- Spring 2015).

e. Evaluation of the curriculum by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015).

f. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016).

''Goal 2: Encourage students of all disciplines in innovation and entrepreneurship activity through elective course work.

''Objectives:

a. Develop an introductory Entrepreneurship elective course which will encourage campus wide partnership among students of all disciplines, including pharmacy, public health, business, science, pre-engineering, and mathematics to foster technology innovation (Spring 2015).

b. Encourage students through email and campus bulletin boards to register in this course (Fall 2015).

c. Evaluation of the course by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015).

d. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016).

''Goal 3. Establish a multidisciplinary Innovation Club.''

Objectives:

a. Recruit student members from different disciplines (Fall 2014).

b. Appoint officers among student members for the club through election (Fall 2014).

c. Recruit at least six but no more than eight faculty from different disciplines to serve on an Executive Board (Fall 2014).

d. Develop the roles and responsibility of the Executive Board (Spring 2015).

e. Create a Maker Space (an atmosphere conducive to multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation) (Fall 2014).
f. Invite guest speakers (Fall 2014-Spring 2016).

g. Organize an innovation challenge competition.

i. The executive board plans out the events for the 2015-2016 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, and challenges/competitions. This plan must be approved by the Office of Student Services advisor and Campus Activities; dates will be subject to change (Spring 2015).

ii. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a prototype in hopes of winning a prize. This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, etc. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members (Fall 2015).

iii. Encourage the growth of a successful innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2015–Spring 2016).

iv. Evaluation by student, faculty, and administration (Fall 2015-Spring 2016).

v. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016).

== '''STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2. Provide opportunity for student, faculty, and staff innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.''' ==

''Goal 1. Encourage student, faculty and staff to participate in innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.''

Objectives:

a. Leverage the entrepreneurial skills of alumni (Fall 2015-Spring 2017).

b. Encourage faculty research into entrepreneurship (Fall 2014-Spril 2017).

c. Review University’s current policy related to Intellectual Property and recommend changes to include student-led innovation and ownership (Spring 2015-Fall 2015).

d. Increase the number of Invention Disclosures to at least five per year (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

e. Increase the number of Provisional Patent Applications to at least three per year (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

f. Increase the number of Non-provisional Patent Applications to at least two per year (Fall 2014- Spring 2017).

g. Develop policy for student, faculty, and staff start-up companies to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization (Fall 2015).

h. Remain active in the HBCU Collaborative to learn and share best practices (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

''Goal 2. Form strategic alliances with other universities and private sectors for innovation, technology transfers, and commercialization.''

Objectives:

a. Leverage existing collaboration with other local universities (e.g., Tulane University and LSU Health Sciences Center) to increase research innovation (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

b. Leverage existing partnership with Louisiana Vaccine Center (LVC), Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), and Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center (LaCATS) to increase in research innovation (Fall 2014-Spring 2015).

c. Establish new partnerships with industry to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

d. Invite CEOs from New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) and Idea Village to join the XU Innovation Club’s Executive Board (Fall 2015).

== '''STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3. Provide opportunities for local K-12 students to learn innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.''' ==

''Goal 1. Encourage K-12 students in innovation and entrepreneurship.''

Objectives:

a. Invite K-12 students to participate in innovation and entrepreneurial activity at Xavier (Fall 2015).

b. Organize innovation and business plan competition for K-12 students (Spring 2016-Spring 2017).

== '''STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4. Obtain financial resources needed to support ICE initiative.''' ==

''Goal 1. Develop plan to increase alumni giving to support campus Innovation Competition.''

Objectives:

a. Invite alumni to sponsor a participating “student innovator/entrepreneur” (Fall 2015).

b. Collect a nominal membership fees to join the Innovation Club (Fall 2015).

''Goal 2. Develop plan to obtain private sector funding to sponsor campus Innovation Competition.''

Objectives:

a. Identify potential sponsors and contact them individually (Fall 2015).

''Goal 3. Develop plan to obtain extramural funding.''

Objectives:

a. Identify potential extramural funding sources (Spring 2015).

b. Submit grant applications to NCIIA (National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance) (Spring 2015).

c. Submit grant applications to state and federal agencies (Fall 2015-Spring 2017).

= Collaborate with SFA and Other Clubs  =

The Student Government Association represents the student body in the university-policy making. They also are responsible for many campus activities that result in a large student turnout. Other organizations such as Xavier Activities Board, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Public Policy Club, and Enactus are just a few popular organizations on campus that can work with X.U.CREATE to increase the visibility of this new organization to students. By doing fundraisers, community service events, or even sponsoring speakers or activities together, more advanced clubs can help spread awareness to the innovation club.

= Social Media =

The executive board of the innovation club needs to create social media networks after a charter has been awarded to the organization. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts are very popular ways to convey the message of the group. This will increase the amount of students and professionals aware of the organization create a means of attracting more members who may not be on campus as much, and display the ideas/prototypes that members have created. Social media is changing how the world receives information and that is something that should be taken advantage of. The innovation club has a goal of promoting creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets among college students. This positive vision deserves to be shared via these sites and create an environment where students, innovators, and entrepreneurs can share ideas.

= Create a Maker Space =

An atmosphere conducive to innovation is important to maintain and not just begin an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute has designed an incubator with computers, tables, and chairs for members of Enactus to meet and work on business plans or gain business experience. A similar space is needed for innovation on Xavier’s campus. A space that [[File:MS.jpg|frame]][[File:MS.jpg|thumb|MS.jpg]]is set up with white boards, dry erase markers, crafty materials, and tables that student can use to design prototypes and models of their ideas. Having a permanent space allows students to convene on their own time and work on group or independent projects that they might not have otherwise been able to accomplish. An under-utilized classroom or storage area can be transformed into an innovative maker space with the funds gained from fundraising. Approval of this space must also be gained by students, faculty, and administration through petitions or SGA. This will be the long term goal of the innovation club, hopefully to be implemented by 2016.

= Invite Guest Speakers =

The information obtained from the OPEN 2014 conference revealed so many resources that could be brought back to Xavier’s campus. The employees from LinkedIn, Google, and Stanford University were excited to speak with the university innovation fellows and give feedback to improve innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. The New Orleans Bio Innovation Center is a local company that is committed to biomedical research and technology. Xavier University places a strong emphasis on health and science and getting people from this organization to speak to Xavier students would encourage creativity. There are local entrepreneurs that currently speak weekly hosted by the Entrepreneurship Institute in the Business Department. However, there are only a small percentage of students that attend. By opening the current gap to include local innovators as well as entrepreneurs, more students might be interested in the NCIIA’s goal and see that this movement is relevant to them as well.

[[File:Eilogo.png|thumb|Eilogo.png]]

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike Chigozie Christine Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xavier_University_of_Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana]

[[Category:Student Priorities]]

School:Xavier University of Louisiana

2014-08-04T16:53:26Z

Chigozie Dike: /* Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts */

= Overview =
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, Catholic historically black university founded in 1925 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Xavier has the College of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences which offers Masters Programs in some liberal arts fields. It was built in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana with a goal to improve advancement of Native Americans and African Americans. President Dr. Norman C. Francis is noted for being the longest tenured running president in the nation. His efforts to not only promote the education of minorities but invest in the potential of research and science education have gained the university positive recognition among HBCUs. Xavier University remains a leader in producing the most African Americans to obtain degree in science and get admission into medical, pharmacy, and graduate schools.

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =
Recently, Xavier has begun to implement more innovation and entrepreneurial organizations and activities on campus. With the help of Professor Mark L. Quinn, the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship, the Business department has been able to form X-ncubator, Enactus, and the Entrepreneurship Institute. In the Fall semester, students prepare a business plan for a social enterprise and present it to corporate executives. In the Spring, students participate in the Opportunity Finance Company Venture Challenge, a business plan competition. Xavier is a part of the Google Community Leaders Program, in which students learn the Google products and train local businesses in how to expand their online presence. Students learn essentially how to consult to small businesses.

== X-ncubator ==

This is a small incubator on campus where students interested in entrepreneurship can gain real business experience. The department faculty assists the student business owners as they plan and execute their ideas for a business venture. The incubator is set up to simulate a legitimate work environment and allows the students to interact with different entrepreneurs, clients, and each other. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site is one of the ventures that is a part of this incubator. Professors supervise students as they schedule client appointments and develop interpersonal communication skills.

== Enactus ==

Xavier [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/enactus%20page.pdf Enactus], formerly known as SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), is an entrepreneurship club on campus. It is part of the international Enactus non-profit organization that aims to help students become better business leaders and entrepreneurs. The students are involved with X-ncubator on campus and off campus programs that help them gain business and initiative experience. Some of those programs include First Klass, an economic empowerment group for women, Steps for Empowerment, an initiative that exports shoes to the less fortunate, and a Don’t Text and Drive Campaign. Enactus students participate in regional and national competitions where they present their projects and network with internship administrators. They are also involved in the Teen Academy where the students create ideas for creative design competitions in local high schools. High school students send in their applications and Enactus students judge their work and award a cash prize to the winner.

== The Entrepreneurship Institute ==

The [http://www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html Entrepreneurship Institute] was developed to promote entrepreneurial thinking across Xavier’s campus. A minor in Entrepreneurship has been created where students of any major can take 18 hours of Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship courses. “Lunch with a TREP” is another endeavor by the Business department that involves weekly events with local entrepreneurs. These business men and women are invited on campus to speak to students about their business journey and answer any questions they might have.

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =
Within the last 10 years, Xavier’s involvement in research has greatly increased. Many faculty members participate in research that varies in topic from astrophysics and freak waves to drug discovery and delivery for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Xavier ranks number 1 in receiving funds from the Health and Human Services on a per capita basis. It also ranks in the top 30 percent nationwide in funding from the National Science Foundation and third in Louisiana from the National Institutes of Health. Xavier is a member of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), allowing cancer research programs to progressively further their research. The LCRC awards faculty approximately $900,000 each fiscal year to those that have written approved budget and research plans. This sponsors travel expenses, start-up packages, materials, etc.

The Center of Undergraduate Research (CUR) sponsors undergraduate students to get involved in paid research opportunities with faculty members. They are funded by the Andrew F. Mellon grant which awards $2,500 to $10,000 to several professors involved in research. CUR is not restricted to STEM majors and sponsors students with a research interest in any discipline provided they are supervised by a professor.

In January 2014, Xavier University received a US patent for a novel formulation to treat pain and heroin addiction (Dr. Tarun Mandal, a professor in the College of Pharmacy). In last few years, several other applications have also been submitted for US patent. These include (1) Automated Control Release Multiple Layer Coating (Dr. Tarun Mandal), (2) Inhibiting Hepatitis C Viral Replication with siRNA Combinations (Dr. Tarun Mandal), (3) a novel peptide drug for the treatment of herpes (Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology), (4) a novel daidzein analogs as treatment for cancer (Dr. Guangdi Wang, a professor in the Department of Chemistry), (5) Bisbenzamidines and bisbenzamidoximes for the treatment of Human African Trypanosomiasis (Dr. Tien Huang, a professor in the College of Pharmacy).

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function =

Xavier University has a very active Technology Transfer Unit within the Office of Resource Development. The Office of Resource Development assists faculty and staff in research grant-writing, intellectual property policies and procedures, and budget.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

Xavier University has active collaboration with pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Dr. Tarun Mandal (College of Pharmacy) and his research team have developed an inhalable formulation of a proprietary (Tulane University and Autoimmune Technology; Flufirvite-3®) peptide for the treatment of influenza. The project is a $3.2 M NIH/NIAID grant and Dr. Mandal is the PI of the formulation core. He has successfully transferred the technology to Cirrus Pharmaceuticals for further development. He has co-authored the CMC documents supporting the IND (#101759) application. The Phase I first-in-human clinical trial of the API has been completed (#NCT01313962) last year and the Phase I clinical trial of the newly developed powder formulation will initiate soon.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts =

Xavier's business department hosts the Local Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) that partners with universities all over the southern Louisiana region. This center allows Xavier to play a role in advising and working with small business orders regarding issues such as marketing, finance, and management. LSBDC has raised millions of dollars for individuals to use as capital for their business and entrepreneurial ventures.

= Landscape Canvas =

Xavier's landscape canvas will be coming soon.

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike Chigozie Christine Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/6_Strategies_for_Xavier_University_of_Louisiana Xavier University of Louisian Student Priorities]

 

 

[[Category: Universities]]

School:Xavier University of Louisiana

2014-08-04T16:52:51Z

Chigozie Dike: /* Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration */

= Overview =
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, Catholic historically black university founded in 1925 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Xavier has the College of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences which offers Masters Programs in some liberal arts fields. It was built in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana with a goal to improve advancement of Native Americans and African Americans. President Dr. Norman C. Francis is noted for being the longest tenured running president in the nation. His efforts to not only promote the education of minorities but invest in the potential of research and science education have gained the university positive recognition among HBCUs. Xavier University remains a leader in producing the most African Americans to obtain degree in science and get admission into medical, pharmacy, and graduate schools.

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =
Recently, Xavier has begun to implement more innovation and entrepreneurial organizations and activities on campus. With the help of Professor Mark L. Quinn, the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship, the Business department has been able to form X-ncubator, Enactus, and the Entrepreneurship Institute. In the Fall semester, students prepare a business plan for a social enterprise and present it to corporate executives. In the Spring, students participate in the Opportunity Finance Company Venture Challenge, a business plan competition. Xavier is a part of the Google Community Leaders Program, in which students learn the Google products and train local businesses in how to expand their online presence. Students learn essentially how to consult to small businesses.

== X-ncubator ==

This is a small incubator on campus where students interested in entrepreneurship can gain real business experience. The department faculty assists the student business owners as they plan and execute their ideas for a business venture. The incubator is set up to simulate a legitimate work environment and allows the students to interact with different entrepreneurs, clients, and each other. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site is one of the ventures that is a part of this incubator. Professors supervise students as they schedule client appointments and develop interpersonal communication skills.

== Enactus ==

Xavier [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/enactus%20page.pdf Enactus], formerly known as SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), is an entrepreneurship club on campus. It is part of the international Enactus non-profit organization that aims to help students become better business leaders and entrepreneurs. The students are involved with X-ncubator on campus and off campus programs that help them gain business and initiative experience. Some of those programs include First Klass, an economic empowerment group for women, Steps for Empowerment, an initiative that exports shoes to the less fortunate, and a Don’t Text and Drive Campaign. Enactus students participate in regional and national competitions where they present their projects and network with internship administrators. They are also involved in the Teen Academy where the students create ideas for creative design competitions in local high schools. High school students send in their applications and Enactus students judge their work and award a cash prize to the winner.

== The Entrepreneurship Institute ==

The [http://www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html Entrepreneurship Institute] was developed to promote entrepreneurial thinking across Xavier’s campus. A minor in Entrepreneurship has been created where students of any major can take 18 hours of Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship courses. “Lunch with a TREP” is another endeavor by the Business department that involves weekly events with local entrepreneurs. These business men and women are invited on campus to speak to students about their business journey and answer any questions they might have.

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =
Within the last 10 years, Xavier’s involvement in research has greatly increased. Many faculty members participate in research that varies in topic from astrophysics and freak waves to drug discovery and delivery for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Xavier ranks number 1 in receiving funds from the Health and Human Services on a per capita basis. It also ranks in the top 30 percent nationwide in funding from the National Science Foundation and third in Louisiana from the National Institutes of Health. Xavier is a member of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), allowing cancer research programs to progressively further their research. The LCRC awards faculty approximately $900,000 each fiscal year to those that have written approved budget and research plans. This sponsors travel expenses, start-up packages, materials, etc.

The Center of Undergraduate Research (CUR) sponsors undergraduate students to get involved in paid research opportunities with faculty members. They are funded by the Andrew F. Mellon grant which awards $2,500 to $10,000 to several professors involved in research. CUR is not restricted to STEM majors and sponsors students with a research interest in any discipline provided they are supervised by a professor.

In January 2014, Xavier University received a US patent for a novel formulation to treat pain and heroin addiction (Dr. Tarun Mandal, a professor in the College of Pharmacy). In last few years, several other applications have also been submitted for US patent. These include (1) Automated Control Release Multiple Layer Coating (Dr. Tarun Mandal), (2) Inhibiting Hepatitis C Viral Replication with siRNA Combinations (Dr. Tarun Mandal), (3) a novel peptide drug for the treatment of herpes (Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology), (4) a novel daidzein analogs as treatment for cancer (Dr. Guangdi Wang, a professor in the Department of Chemistry), (5) Bisbenzamidines and bisbenzamidoximes for the treatment of Human African Trypanosomiasis (Dr. Tien Huang, a professor in the College of Pharmacy).

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function =

Xavier University has a very active Technology Transfer Unit within the Office of Resource Development. The Office of Resource Development assists faculty and staff in research grant-writing, intellectual property policies and procedures, and budget.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

Xavier University has active collaboration with pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Dr. Tarun Mandal (College of Pharmacy) and his research team have developed an inhalable formulation of a proprietary (Tulane University and Autoimmune Technology; Flufirvite-3®) peptide for the treatment of influenza. The project is a $3.2 M NIH/NIAID grant and Dr. Mandal is the PI of the formulation core. He has successfully transferred the technology to Cirrus Pharmaceuticals for further development. He has co-authored the CMC documents supporting the IND (#101759) application. The Phase I first-in-human clinical trial of the API has been completed (#NCT01313962) last year and the Phase I clinical trial of the newly developed powder formulation will initiate soon.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts =

Xavier's business department hosts the [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf Local Small Business Development Center] (LSBDC) that partners with universities all over the southern Louisiana region. This center allows Xavier to play a role in advising and working with small business orders regarding issues such as marketing, finance, and management. LSBDC has raised millions of dollars for individuals to use as capital for their business and entrepreneurial ventures.

= Landscape Canvas =

Xavier's landscape canvas will be coming soon.

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike Chigozie Christine Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/6_Strategies_for_Xavier_University_of_Louisiana Xavier University of Louisian Student Priorities]

 

 

[[Category: Universities]]

School:Xavier University of Louisiana

2014-08-04T16:52:15Z

Chigozie Dike: /* Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function */

= Overview =
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, Catholic historically black university founded in 1925 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Xavier has the College of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences which offers Masters Programs in some liberal arts fields. It was built in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana with a goal to improve advancement of Native Americans and African Americans. President Dr. Norman C. Francis is noted for being the longest tenured running president in the nation. His efforts to not only promote the education of minorities but invest in the potential of research and science education have gained the university positive recognition among HBCUs. Xavier University remains a leader in producing the most African Americans to obtain degree in science and get admission into medical, pharmacy, and graduate schools.

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =
Recently, Xavier has begun to implement more innovation and entrepreneurial organizations and activities on campus. With the help of Professor Mark L. Quinn, the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship, the Business department has been able to form X-ncubator, Enactus, and the Entrepreneurship Institute. In the Fall semester, students prepare a business plan for a social enterprise and present it to corporate executives. In the Spring, students participate in the Opportunity Finance Company Venture Challenge, a business plan competition. Xavier is a part of the Google Community Leaders Program, in which students learn the Google products and train local businesses in how to expand their online presence. Students learn essentially how to consult to small businesses.

== X-ncubator ==

This is a small incubator on campus where students interested in entrepreneurship can gain real business experience. The department faculty assists the student business owners as they plan and execute their ideas for a business venture. The incubator is set up to simulate a legitimate work environment and allows the students to interact with different entrepreneurs, clients, and each other. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site is one of the ventures that is a part of this incubator. Professors supervise students as they schedule client appointments and develop interpersonal communication skills.

== Enactus ==

Xavier [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/enactus%20page.pdf Enactus], formerly known as SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), is an entrepreneurship club on campus. It is part of the international Enactus non-profit organization that aims to help students become better business leaders and entrepreneurs. The students are involved with X-ncubator on campus and off campus programs that help them gain business and initiative experience. Some of those programs include First Klass, an economic empowerment group for women, Steps for Empowerment, an initiative that exports shoes to the less fortunate, and a Don’t Text and Drive Campaign. Enactus students participate in regional and national competitions where they present their projects and network with internship administrators. They are also involved in the Teen Academy where the students create ideas for creative design competitions in local high schools. High school students send in their applications and Enactus students judge their work and award a cash prize to the winner.

== The Entrepreneurship Institute ==

The [http://www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html Entrepreneurship Institute] was developed to promote entrepreneurial thinking across Xavier’s campus. A minor in Entrepreneurship has been created where students of any major can take 18 hours of Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship courses. “Lunch with a TREP” is another endeavor by the Business department that involves weekly events with local entrepreneurs. These business men and women are invited on campus to speak to students about their business journey and answer any questions they might have.

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =
Within the last 10 years, Xavier’s involvement in research has greatly increased. Many faculty members participate in research that varies in topic from astrophysics and freak waves to drug discovery and delivery for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Xavier ranks number 1 in receiving funds from the Health and Human Services on a per capita basis. It also ranks in the top 30 percent nationwide in funding from the National Science Foundation and third in Louisiana from the National Institutes of Health. Xavier is a member of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), allowing cancer research programs to progressively further their research. The LCRC awards faculty approximately $900,000 each fiscal year to those that have written approved budget and research plans. This sponsors travel expenses, start-up packages, materials, etc.

The Center of Undergraduate Research (CUR) sponsors undergraduate students to get involved in paid research opportunities with faculty members. They are funded by the Andrew F. Mellon grant which awards $2,500 to $10,000 to several professors involved in research. CUR is not restricted to STEM majors and sponsors students with a research interest in any discipline provided they are supervised by a professor.

In January 2014, Xavier University received a US patent for a novel formulation to treat pain and heroin addiction (Dr. Tarun Mandal, a professor in the College of Pharmacy). In last few years, several other applications have also been submitted for US patent. These include (1) Automated Control Release Multiple Layer Coating (Dr. Tarun Mandal), (2) Inhibiting Hepatitis C Viral Replication with siRNA Combinations (Dr. Tarun Mandal), (3) a novel peptide drug for the treatment of herpes (Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology), (4) a novel daidzein analogs as treatment for cancer (Dr. Guangdi Wang, a professor in the Department of Chemistry), (5) Bisbenzamidines and bisbenzamidoximes for the treatment of Human African Trypanosomiasis (Dr. Tien Huang, a professor in the College of Pharmacy).

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function =

Xavier University has a very active Technology Transfer Unit within the Office of Resource Development. The Office of Resource Development assists faculty and staff in research grant-writing, intellectual property policies and procedures, and budget.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

There are no university collaborations that involve industrial matters at this time.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts =

Xavier's business department hosts the [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf Local Small Business Development Center] (LSBDC) that partners with universities all over the southern Louisiana region. This center allows Xavier to play a role in advising and working with small business orders regarding issues such as marketing, finance, and management. LSBDC has raised millions of dollars for individuals to use as capital for their business and entrepreneurial ventures.

= Landscape Canvas =

Xavier's landscape canvas will be coming soon.

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike Chigozie Christine Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/6_Strategies_for_Xavier_University_of_Louisiana Xavier University of Louisian Student Priorities]

 

 

[[Category: Universities]]

School:Xavier University of Louisiana

2014-08-04T16:51:23Z

Chigozie Dike: /* Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship */

= Overview =
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, Catholic historically black university founded in 1925 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Xavier has the College of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences which offers Masters Programs in some liberal arts fields. It was built in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana with a goal to improve advancement of Native Americans and African Americans. President Dr. Norman C. Francis is noted for being the longest tenured running president in the nation. His efforts to not only promote the education of minorities but invest in the potential of research and science education have gained the university positive recognition among HBCUs. Xavier University remains a leader in producing the most African Americans to obtain degree in science and get admission into medical, pharmacy, and graduate schools.

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =
Recently, Xavier has begun to implement more innovation and entrepreneurial organizations and activities on campus. With the help of Professor Mark L. Quinn, the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship, the Business department has been able to form X-ncubator, Enactus, and the Entrepreneurship Institute. In the Fall semester, students prepare a business plan for a social enterprise and present it to corporate executives. In the Spring, students participate in the Opportunity Finance Company Venture Challenge, a business plan competition. Xavier is a part of the Google Community Leaders Program, in which students learn the Google products and train local businesses in how to expand their online presence. Students learn essentially how to consult to small businesses.

== X-ncubator ==

This is a small incubator on campus where students interested in entrepreneurship can gain real business experience. The department faculty assists the student business owners as they plan and execute their ideas for a business venture. The incubator is set up to simulate a legitimate work environment and allows the students to interact with different entrepreneurs, clients, and each other. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site is one of the ventures that is a part of this incubator. Professors supervise students as they schedule client appointments and develop interpersonal communication skills.

== Enactus ==

Xavier [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/enactus%20page.pdf Enactus], formerly known as SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), is an entrepreneurship club on campus. It is part of the international Enactus non-profit organization that aims to help students become better business leaders and entrepreneurs. The students are involved with X-ncubator on campus and off campus programs that help them gain business and initiative experience. Some of those programs include First Klass, an economic empowerment group for women, Steps for Empowerment, an initiative that exports shoes to the less fortunate, and a Don’t Text and Drive Campaign. Enactus students participate in regional and national competitions where they present their projects and network with internship administrators. They are also involved in the Teen Academy where the students create ideas for creative design competitions in local high schools. High school students send in their applications and Enactus students judge their work and award a cash prize to the winner.

== The Entrepreneurship Institute ==

The [http://www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html Entrepreneurship Institute] was developed to promote entrepreneurial thinking across Xavier’s campus. A minor in Entrepreneurship has been created where students of any major can take 18 hours of Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship courses. “Lunch with a TREP” is another endeavor by the Business department that involves weekly events with local entrepreneurs. These business men and women are invited on campus to speak to students about their business journey and answer any questions they might have.

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =
Within the last 10 years, Xavier’s involvement in research has greatly increased. Many faculty members participate in research that varies in topic from astrophysics and freak waves to drug discovery and delivery for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Xavier ranks number 1 in receiving funds from the Health and Human Services on a per capita basis. It also ranks in the top 30 percent nationwide in funding from the National Science Foundation and third in Louisiana from the National Institutes of Health. Xavier is a member of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), allowing cancer research programs to progressively further their research. The LCRC awards faculty approximately $900,000 each fiscal year to those that have written approved budget and research plans. This sponsors travel expenses, start-up packages, materials, etc.

The Center of Undergraduate Research (CUR) sponsors undergraduate students to get involved in paid research opportunities with faculty members. They are funded by the Andrew F. Mellon grant which awards $2,500 to $10,000 to several professors involved in research. CUR is not restricted to STEM majors and sponsors students with a research interest in any discipline provided they are supervised by a professor.

In January 2014, Xavier University received a US patent for a novel formulation to treat pain and heroin addiction (Dr. Tarun Mandal, a professor in the College of Pharmacy). In last few years, several other applications have also been submitted for US patent. These include (1) Automated Control Release Multiple Layer Coating (Dr. Tarun Mandal), (2) Inhibiting Hepatitis C Viral Replication with siRNA Combinations (Dr. Tarun Mandal), (3) a novel peptide drug for the treatment of herpes (Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology), (4) a novel daidzein analogs as treatment for cancer (Dr. Guangdi Wang, a professor in the Department of Chemistry), (5) Bisbenzamidines and bisbenzamidoximes for the treatment of Human African Trypanosomiasis (Dr. Tien Huang, a professor in the College of Pharmacy).

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function =

Xavier currently does not have a Technology Transfer Office. Information or assistance about those matters is usually referred to by nearby institutions such as Tulane University. Xavier does however, have an [http://www.xula.edu/ord/index.php Office of Resource Development] that assists in research grant-writing, intellectual property policies and procedures, and budget approvals.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

There are no university collaborations that involve industrial matters at this time.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts =

Xavier's business department hosts the [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf Local Small Business Development Center] (LSBDC) that partners with universities all over the southern Louisiana region. This center allows Xavier to play a role in advising and working with small business orders regarding issues such as marketing, finance, and management. LSBDC has raised millions of dollars for individuals to use as capital for their business and entrepreneurial ventures.

= Landscape Canvas =

Xavier's landscape canvas will be coming soon.

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike Chigozie Christine Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/6_Strategies_for_Xavier_University_of_Louisiana Xavier University of Louisian Student Priorities]

 

 

[[Category: Universities]]

School:Xavier University of Louisiana

2014-08-04T16:49:09Z

Chigozie Dike: /* Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship */

= Overview =
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, Catholic historically black university founded in 1925 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Xavier has the College of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences which offers Masters Programs in some liberal arts fields. It was built in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana with a goal to improve advancement of Native Americans and African Americans. President Dr. Norman C. Francis is noted for being the longest tenured running president in the nation. His efforts to not only promote the education of minorities but invest in the potential of research and science education have gained the university positive recognition among HBCUs. Xavier University remains a leader in producing the most African Americans to obtain degree in science and get admission into medical, pharmacy, and graduate schools.

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =
Recently, Xavier has begun to implement more innovation and entrepreneurial organizations and activities on campus. With the help of Professor Mark L. Quinn, the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship, the Business department has been able to form X-ncubator, Enactus, and the Entrepreneurship Institute. In the Fall semester, students prepare a business plan for a social enterprise and present it to corporate executives. In the Spring, students participate in the Opportunity Finance Company Venture Challenge, a business plan competition. Xavier is a part of the Google Community Leaders Program, in which students learn the Google products and train local businesses in how to expand their online presence. Students learn essentially how to consult to small businesses.

== X-ncubator ==

This is a small incubator on campus where students interested in entrepreneurship can gain real business experience. The department faculty assists the student business owners as they plan and execute their ideas for a business venture. The incubator is set up to simulate a legitimate work environment and allows the students to interact with different entrepreneurs, clients, and each other. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site is one of the ventures that is a part of this incubator. Professors supervise students as they schedule client appointments and develop interpersonal communication skills.

== Enactus ==

Xavier [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/enactus%20page.pdf Enactus], formerly known as SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), is an entrepreneurship club on campus. It is part of the international Enactus non-profit organization that aims to help students become better business leaders and entrepreneurs. The students are involved with X-ncubator on campus and off campus programs that help them gain business and initiative experience. Some of those programs include First Klass, an economic empowerment group for women, Steps for Empowerment, an initiative that exports shoes to the less fortunate, and a Don’t Text and Drive Campaign. Enactus students participate in regional and national competitions where they present their projects and network with internship administrators. They are also involved in the Teen Academy where the students create ideas for creative design competitions in local high schools. High school students send in their applications and Enactus students judge their work and award a cash prize to the winner.

== The Entrepreneurship Institute ==

The [http://www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html Entrepreneurship Institute] was developed to promote entrepreneurial thinking across Xavier’s campus. A minor in Entrepreneurship has been created where students of any major can take 18 hours of Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship courses. “Lunch with a TREP” is another endeavor by the Business department that involves weekly events with local entrepreneurs. These business men and women are invited on campus to speak to students about their business journey and answer any questions they might have.

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

Within the last 10 years, Xavier’s involvement in research has greatly increased. Many faculty members, especially in the natural sciences department, participate in research that varies in topic from astrophysics and freak waves to cancer and proteins. Xavier ranks number 1 in receiving funds from the Health and Human Services on a per capita basis. It also ranks in the top 30 percent nationwide in funding from the National Science Foundation and third in Louisiana from the National Institutes of Health. Xavier is a member of the [http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/index.php Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium ](LCRC), allowing cancer research programs to progressively further their research. The LCRC awards faculty approximately $900,000 each fiscal year to those that have written approved budget and research plans. This sponsors travel expenses, start-up packages, materials, etc.

The [http://www.xula.edu/cur/faq.php Center of Undergraduate Research] (CUR) sponsors undergraduate students to get involved in paid research opportunities with faculty members. They are funded by the Andrew F. Mellon grant which awards $2,500 to $10,000 to several professors involved in research. CUR is not restricted to STEM majors and sponsors students with a research interest in any discipline provided they are supervised by a professor.

Faculty members have also been awarded patents for their innovative endeavors throughout their work. [http://www.xula.edu/mediarelations/TMAX/tmax_february2014.php Dr. Tauran Mandal], assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, received a patent for a drug that aids in the treatment of pain and heroin addiction. [http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/bhattacharjee.php Dr. Patha Bhattacharjee] was also awarded one for a peptide drug for herpes infections. Many other faculty members continue on this innovative track of design and entrepreneurship.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function =

Xavier currently does not have a Technology Transfer Office. Information or assistance about those matters is usually referred to by nearby institutions such as Tulane University. Xavier does however, have an [http://www.xula.edu/ord/index.php Office of Resource Development] that assists in research grant-writing, intellectual property policies and procedures, and budget approvals.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

There are no university collaborations that involve industrial matters at this time.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts =

Xavier's business department hosts the [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf Local Small Business Development Center] (LSBDC) that partners with universities all over the southern Louisiana region. This center allows Xavier to play a role in advising and working with small business orders regarding issues such as marketing, finance, and management. LSBDC has raised millions of dollars for individuals to use as capital for their business and entrepreneurial ventures.

= Landscape Canvas =

Xavier's landscape canvas will be coming soon.

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike Chigozie Christine Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/6_Strategies_for_Xavier_University_of_Louisiana Xavier University of Louisian Student Priorities]

 

 

[[Category: Universities]]

School:Xavier University of Louisiana

2014-08-04T16:47:46Z

Chigozie Dike: /* Overview */

= Overview =
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, Catholic historically black university founded in 1925 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Xavier has the College of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences which offers Masters Programs in some liberal arts fields. It was built in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana with a goal to improve advancement of Native Americans and African Americans. President Dr. Norman C. Francis is noted for being the longest tenured running president in the nation. His efforts to not only promote the education of minorities but invest in the potential of research and science education have gained the university positive recognition among HBCUs. Xavier University remains a leader in producing the most African Americans to obtain degree in science and get admission into medical, pharmacy, and graduate schools.

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

Recently, Xavier has begun to implement more innovation and entrepreneurial organizations and activities on campus. With the help of Professor Mark L. Quinn, the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship, the Business department has been able to form X-ncubator, Enactus , and the Entrepreneurship Institute. In the Fall semester, students prepare a business plan for a social enterprise and present it to corporate executives.  In the Spring, students participate in the Opportunity Finance Company Venture Challenge, a business plan competition.

Xavier is a part of the Google Community Leaders Program, in which students learn the Google products and train local businesses in how to expand their online presence.  Students learn essentially how to consult to small businesses.

== X-ncubator ==

This is a small incubator on campus where students interested in entrepreneurship can gain real business experience. The department faculty assists the student business owners as they plan and execute their ideas for a business venture. The incubator is set up to simulate a legitimate work environment and allows the students to interact with different entrepreneurs, clients, and each other. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site is one of the ventures that is a part of this incubator. Professors supervise students as they schedule client appointments and develop interpersonal communication skills.

== Enactus ==

Xavier [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/enactus%20page.pdf Enactus], formerly known as SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), is an entrepreneurship club on campus. It is part of the international Enactus non-profit organization that aims to help students become better business leaders and entrepreneurs. The students are involved with X-ncubator on campus and off campus programs that help them gain business and initiative experience. Some of those programs include First Klass, an economic empowerment group for women, Steps for Empowerment, an initiative that exports shoes to the less fortunate, and a Don’t Text and Drive Campaign. Enactus students participate in regional and national competitions where they present their projects and network with internship administrators. They are also involved in the Teen Academy where the students create ideas for creative design competitions in local high schools. High school students send in their applications and Enactus students judge their work and award a cash prize to the winner.

== The Entrepreneurship Institute ==

The [http://www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html Entrepreneurship Institute] was developed to promote entrepreneurial thinking across Xavier’s campus. A minor in Entrepreneurship has been created where students of any major can take 18 hours of Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship courses. “Lunch with a TREP” is another endeavor by the Business department that involves weekly events with local entrepreneurs. These business men and women are invited on campus to speak to students about their business journey and answer any questions they might have.

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

Within the last 10 years, Xavier’s involvement in research has greatly increased. Many faculty members, especially in the natural sciences department, participate in research that varies in topic from astrophysics and freak waves to cancer and proteins. Xavier ranks number 1 in receiving funds from the Health and Human Services on a per capita basis. It also ranks in the top 30 percent nationwide in funding from the National Science Foundation and third in Louisiana from the National Institutes of Health. Xavier is a member of the [http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/index.php Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium ](LCRC), allowing cancer research programs to progressively further their research. The LCRC awards faculty approximately $900,000 each fiscal year to those that have written approved budget and research plans. This sponsors travel expenses, start-up packages, materials, etc.

The [http://www.xula.edu/cur/faq.php Center of Undergraduate Research] (CUR) sponsors undergraduate students to get involved in paid research opportunities with faculty members. They are funded by the Andrew F. Mellon grant which awards $2,500 to $10,000 to several professors involved in research. CUR is not restricted to STEM majors and sponsors students with a research interest in any discipline provided they are supervised by a professor.

Faculty members have also been awarded patents for their innovative endeavors throughout their work. [http://www.xula.edu/mediarelations/TMAX/tmax_february2014.php Dr. Tauran Mandal], assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, received a patent for a drug that aids in the treatment of pain and heroin addiction. [http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/bhattacharjee.php Dr. Patha Bhattacharjee] was also awarded one for a peptide drug for herpes infections. Many other faculty members continue on this innovative track of design and entrepreneurship.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function =

Xavier currently does not have a Technology Transfer Office. Information or assistance about those matters is usually referred to by nearby institutions such as Tulane University. Xavier does however, have an [http://www.xula.edu/ord/index.php Office of Resource Development] that assists in research grant-writing, intellectual property policies and procedures, and budget approvals.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

There are no university collaborations that involve industrial matters at this time.

= Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts =

Xavier's business department hosts the [http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf Local Small Business Development Center] (LSBDC) that partners with universities all over the southern Louisiana region. This center allows Xavier to play a role in advising and working with small business orders regarding issues such as marketing, finance, and management. LSBDC has raised millions of dollars for individuals to use as capital for their business and entrepreneurial ventures.

= Landscape Canvas =

Xavier's landscape canvas will be coming soon.

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike Chigozie Christine Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/6_Strategies_for_Xavier_University_of_Louisiana Xavier University of Louisian Student Priorities]

 

 

[[Category: Universities]]

Priorities:Xavier University of Louisiana Student Priorities

2014-08-04T16:39:26Z

Chigozie Dike: /* Strategy #1 */

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'''STUDENT PRIORITIES for XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA'''

'''''Improving an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem on Campus'''''

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= Create an Innovation Club =

The Innovation Club, also known as X.U.CREATE, is an interdisciplinary organization that intends to begin an initiative on campus that promotes creativity and design among students of all majors. The club plans to be launched in Fall 2014 and several students that are committed to being on the executive board have already started planning out the vision of this interest group. That vision is to truly bring about the imagination that all students embraced as children but has been lost through the journey of our young adulthood. There is great power in the potential of imagination and creativity that can change the world and every college student should be a part of that. The goal is to give students an environment where they are free to think big and outside of the classroom about societal/global problems they are passionate about.

From there students can make low prototypes and design ways to solve those problems and for those who are committed to furthering their idea, they will have access to resources from Enactus in the Entrepreneurship Institute to pitch their ideas to investors. Local guest speakers will be invited monthly to talk to students about their own venture journeys and passions. Innovation challenges will also take place once a month with main objects as simple as a spoon or shoe and students will be given crafty materials to design prototypes to get them thinking outside of the box with a reward of a cash prize. The club can meet once a week and discuss problems and work in teams to brainstorm ways to solve them. This club will be an avenue to give the students resources such as internships, venture firm capital information, StartUp Weekend info, etc.

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== Strategy #1
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1. Provide opportunity for student-led innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship experience.

Goal 1: Introduce innovation and entrepreneurship concepts during the freshman year.

Objectives:
a. Identify a freshman year course where the ICE concept can be introduced (Fall 2014).
b. A presentation and discussion between faculty members should occur where the course coordinator and instructors are informed about the mission of NCIIA and the positive consequences that will result from implementing innovation and entrepreneurship in their classrooms (Fall 2014).
c. Develop a module integrating YouTube videos and case studies for the previously identified course (Spring 2015).
d. This course content, if necessary, must be approved by the appropriate authorities (i.e., deans, provost, and/or university academic council) (Fall 2014- Spring 2015).
e. Evaluation of the curriculum by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015).
f. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016).

Goal 2: Encourage students of all disciplines in innovation and entrepreneurship activity through elective course work.

Objectives:

a. Develop an introductory Entrepreneurship elective course which will encourage campus wide partnership among students of all disciplines, including pharmacy, public health, business, science, pre-engineering, and mathematics to foster technology innovation (Spring 2015).
b. Encourage students through email and campus bulletin boards to register in this course (Fall 2015).
c. Evaluation of the course by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015).
d. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016).

Goal 3. Establish a multidisciplinary Innovation Club.

Objectives:
a. Recruit student members from different disciplines (Fall 2014).
b. Appoint officers among student members for the club through election (Fall 2014).
c. Recruit at least six but no more than eight faculty from different disciplines to serve on an Executive Board (Fall 2014).
d. Develop the roles and responsibility of the Executive Board (Spring 2015).
e. Create a Maker Space (an atmosphere conducive to multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation) (Fall 2014).
f. Invite guest speakers (Fall 2014-Spring 2016).
g. Organize an innovation challenge competition.
i. The executive board plans out the events for the 2015-2016 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, and challenges/competitions. This plan must be approved by the Office of Student Services advisor and Campus Activities; dates will be subject to change (Spring 2015).
ii. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a prototype in hopes of winning a prize. This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, etc. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members (Fall 2015).
iii. Encourage the growth of a successful innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2015–Spring 2016).
iv. Evaluation by student, faculty, and administration (Fall 2015-Spring 2016).
v. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016).

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2. Provide opportunity for student, faculty, and staff innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.

Goal 1. Encourage student, faculty and staff to participate in innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.

Objectives:
a. Leverage the entrepreneurial skills of alumni (Fall 2015-Spring 2017).
b. Encourage faculty research into entrepreneurship (Fall 2014-Spril 2017).
c. Review University’s current policy related to Intellectual Property and recommend changes to include student-led innovation and ownership (Spring 2015-Fall 2015).
d. Increase the number of Invention Disclosures to at least five per year (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).
e. Increase the number of Provisional Patent Applications to at least three per year (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).
f. Increase the number of Non-provisional Patent Applications to at least two per year (Fall 2014- Spring 2017).
g. Develop policy for student, faculty, and staff start-up companies to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization (Fall 2015).
h. Remain active in the HBCU Collaborative to learn and share best practices (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

Goal 2. Form strategic alliances with other universities and private sectors for innovation, technology transfers, and commercialization.

Objectives:
a. Leverage existing collaboration with other local universities (e.g., Tulane University and LSU Health Sciences Center) to increase research innovation (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).
b. Leverage existing partnership with Louisiana Vaccine Center (LVC), Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), and Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center (LaCATS) to increase in research innovation (Fall 2014-Spring 2015).
c. Establish new partnerships with industry to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).
d. Invite CEOs from New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) and Idea Village to join the XU Innovation Club’s Executive Board (Fall 2015).

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3. Provide opportunities for local K-12 students to learn innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.

Goal 1. Encourage K-12 students in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Objectives:
a. Invite K-12 students to participate in innovation and entrepreneurial activity at Xavier (Fall 2015).
b. Organize innovation and business plan competition for K-12 students (Spring 2016-Spring 2017).

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4. Obtain financial resources needed to support ICE initiative.

Goal 1. Develop plan to increase alumni giving to support campus Innovation Competition.

Objectives:
a. Invite alumni to sponsor a participating “student innovator/entrepreneur” (Fall 2015).
b. Collect a nominal membership fees to join the Innovation Club (Fall 2015).

Goal 2. Develop plan to obtain private sector funding to sponsor campus Innovation Competition.

Objectives:
a. Identify potential sponsors and contact them individually (Fall 2015).

Goal 3. Develop plan to obtain extramural funding.

Objectives:
a. Identify potential extramural funding sources (Spring 2015).
b. Submit grant applications to NCIIA (National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance) (Spring 2015).
c. Submit grant applications to state and federal agencies (Fall 2015-Spring 2017).

= Collaborate with SFA and Other Clubs  =

The Student Government Association represents the student body in the university-policy making. They also are responsible for many campus activities that result in a large student turnout. Other organizations such as Xavier Activities Board, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Public Policy Club, and Enactus are just a few popular organizations on campus that can work with X.U.CREATE to increase the visibility of this new organization to students. By doing fundraisers, community service events, or even sponsoring speakers or activities together, more advanced clubs can help spread awareness to the innovation club.

= Social Media =

The executive board of the innovation club needs to create social media networks after a charter has been awarded to the organization. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts are very popular ways to convey the message of the group. This will increase the amount of students and professionals aware of the organization create a means of attracting more members who may not be on campus as much, and display the ideas/prototypes that members have created. Social media is changing how the world receives information and that is something that should be taken advantage of. The innovation club has a goal of promoting creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets among college students. This positive vision deserves to be shared via these sites and create an environment where students, innovators, and entrepreneurs can share ideas.

= Create a Maker Space =

An atmosphere conducive to innovation is important to maintain and not just begin an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute has designed an incubator with computers, tables, and chairs for members of Enactus to meet and work on business plans or gain business experience. A similar space is needed for innovation on Xavier’s campus. A space that [[File:MS.jpg|frame]][[File:MS.jpg|thumb|MS.jpg]]is set up with white boards, dry erase markers, crafty materials, and tables that student can use to design prototypes and models of their ideas. Having a permanent space allows students to convene on their own time and work on group or independent projects that they might not have otherwise been able to accomplish. An under-utilized classroom or storage area can be transformed into an innovative maker space with the funds gained from fundraising. Approval of this space must also be gained by students, faculty, and administration through petitions or SGA. This will be the long term goal of the innovation club, hopefully to be implemented by 2016.

= Invite Guest Speakers =

The information obtained from the OPEN 2014 conference revealed so many resources that could be brought back to Xavier’s campus. The employees from LinkedIn, Google, and Stanford University were excited to speak with the university innovation fellows and give feedback to improve innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. The New Orleans Bio Innovation Center is a local company that is committed to biomedical research and technology. Xavier University places a strong emphasis on health and science and getting people from this organization to speak to Xavier students would encourage creativity. There are local entrepreneurs that currently speak weekly hosted by the Entrepreneurship Institute in the Business Department. However, there are only a small percentage of students that attend. By opening the current gap to include local innovators as well as entrepreneurs, more students might be interested in the NCIIA’s goal and see that this movement is relevant to them as well.

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= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike Chigozie Christine Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xavier_University_of_Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana]

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Priorities:Xavier University of Louisiana Student Priorities

2014-08-04T16:35:22Z

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'''STUDENT PRIORITIES for XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA'''

'''''Improving an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem on Campus'''''

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= Create an Innovation Club =

The Innovation Club, also known as X.U.CREATE, is an interdisciplinary organization that intends to begin an initiative on campus that promotes creativity and design among students of all majors. The club plans to be launched in Fall 2014 and several students that are committed to being on the executive board have already started planning out the vision of this interest group. That vision is to truly bring about the imagination that all students embraced as children but has been lost through the journey of our young adulthood. There is great power in the potential of imagination and creativity that can change the world and every college student should be a part of that. The goal is to give students an environment where they are free to think big and outside of the classroom about societal/global problems they are passionate about.

From there students can make low prototypes and design ways to solve those problems and for those who are committed to furthering their idea, they will have access to resources from Enactus in the Entrepreneurship Institute to pitch their ideas to investors. Local guest speakers will be invited monthly to talk to students about their own venture journeys and passions. Innovation challenges will also take place once a month with main objects as simple as a spoon or shoe and students will be given crafty materials to design prototypes to get them thinking outside of the box with a reward of a cash prize. The club can meet once a week and discuss problems and work in teams to brainstorm ways to solve them. This club will be an avenue to give the students resources such as internships, venture firm capital information, StartUp Weekend info, etc.

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== Strategy #1 ==

#Obtain the paperwork necessary to begin a student organization on campus (April 2014)
#Find an advisor and committed executive board members to start this club. Submit copies of the Constitution and By Laws, Letter of Intent, and Student Roster to Campus Activities to gain an interest group charter (April 2014-August 2014)
#Meet with the faculty advisor, Professor Mark Quin; supportive faculty members interested in helping; Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Kristi Brumfield, and Dr. Tarun Mandal; and the committed students interesting in having a leadership role to discuss future plans and visions of the club. (Fall 2014)
#Create an innovation challenge with executive board members and advisor to attract more students to sign up to join. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a low prototype in hopes of winning a prize from other student votes. (Fall 2014)
#This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, et al. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members.(Fall 2014)
#The executive board plans out the events for the 2014-2015 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, challenges/competitions. (Fall 2014)
#This plan must be approved by the advisor and Campus Activities, dates will be tentative to change. (Fall 2014)
#Look forward to a successful and developing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2014 –Spring 2015)
#Evaluation by student, faculty, and administration (Fall 2015)
#Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016)

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1. Provide opportunity for student-led innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship experience.

Goal 1: Introduce innovation and entrepreneurship concepts during the freshman year.

Objectives:
a. Identify a freshman year course where the ICE concept can be introduced (Fall 2014).
b. A presentation and discussion between faculty members should occur where the course coordinator and instructors are informed about the mission of NCIIA and the positive consequences that will result from implementing innovation and entrepreneurship in their classrooms (Fall 2014).
c. Develop a module integrating YouTube videos and case studies for the previously identified course (Spring 2015).
d. This course content, if necessary, must be approved by the appropriate authorities (i.e., deans, provost, and/or university academic council) (Fall 2014- Spring 2015).
e. Evaluation of the curriculum by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015).
f. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016).

Goal 2: Encourage students of all disciplines in innovation and entrepreneurship activity through elective course work.

Objectives:

a. Develop an introductory Entrepreneurship elective course which will encourage campus wide partnership among students of all disciplines, including pharmacy, public health, business, science, pre-engineering, and mathematics to foster technology innovation (Spring 2015).
b. Encourage students through email and campus bulletin boards to register in this course (Fall 2015).
c. Evaluation of the course by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015).
d. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016).

Goal 3. Establish a multidisciplinary Innovation Club.

Objectives:
a. Recruit student members from different disciplines (Fall 2014).
b. Appoint officers among student members for the club through election (Fall 2014).
c. Recruit at least six but no more than eight faculty from different disciplines to serve on an Executive Board (Fall 2014).
d. Develop the roles and responsibility of the Executive Board (Spring 2015).
e. Create a Maker Space (an atmosphere conducive to multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation) (Fall 2014).
f. Invite guest speakers (Fall 2014-Spring 2016).
g. Organize an innovation challenge competition.
i. The executive board plans out the events for the 2015-2016 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, and challenges/competitions. This plan must be approved by the Office of Student Services advisor and Campus Activities; dates will be subject to change (Spring 2015).
ii. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a prototype in hopes of winning a prize. This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, etc. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members (Fall 2015).
iii. Encourage the growth of a successful innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2015–Spring 2016).
iv. Evaluation by student, faculty, and administration (Fall 2015-Spring 2016).
v. Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016).

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2. Provide opportunity for student, faculty, and staff innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.

Goal 1. Encourage student, faculty and staff to participate in innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.

Objectives:
a. Leverage the entrepreneurial skills of alumni (Fall 2015-Spring 2017).
b. Encourage faculty research into entrepreneurship (Fall 2014-Spril 2017).
c. Review University’s current policy related to Intellectual Property and recommend changes to include student-led innovation and ownership (Spring 2015-Fall 2015).
d. Increase the number of Invention Disclosures to at least five per year (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).
e. Increase the number of Provisional Patent Applications to at least three per year (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).
f. Increase the number of Non-provisional Patent Applications to at least two per year (Fall 2014- Spring 2017).
g. Develop policy for student, faculty, and staff start-up companies to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization (Fall 2015).
h. Remain active in the HBCU Collaborative to learn and share best practices (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).

Goal 2. Form strategic alliances with other universities and private sectors for innovation, technology transfers, and commercialization.

Objectives:
a. Leverage existing collaboration with other local universities (e.g., Tulane University and LSU Health Sciences Center) to increase research innovation (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).
b. Leverage existing partnership with Louisiana Vaccine Center (LVC), Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), and Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center (LaCATS) to increase in research innovation (Fall 2014-Spring 2015).
c. Establish new partnerships with industry to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization (Fall 2014-Spring 2017).
d. Invite CEOs from New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) and Idea Village to join the XU Innovation Club’s Executive Board (Fall 2015).

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3. Provide opportunities for local K-12 students to learn innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.

Goal 1. Encourage K-12 students in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Objectives:
a. Invite K-12 students to participate in innovation and entrepreneurial activity at Xavier (Fall 2015).
b. Organize innovation and business plan competition for K-12 students (Spring 2016-Spring 2017).

STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4. Obtain financial resources needed to support ICE initiative.

Goal 1. Develop plan to increase alumni giving to support campus Innovation Competition.

Objectives:
a. Invite alumni to sponsor a participating “student innovator/entrepreneur” (Fall 2015).
b. Collect a nominal membership fees to join the Innovation Club (Fall 2015).

Goal 2. Develop plan to obtain private sector funding to sponsor campus Innovation Competition.

Objectives:
a. Identify potential sponsors and contact them individually (Fall 2015).

Goal 3. Develop plan to obtain extramural funding.

Objectives:
a. Identify potential extramural funding sources (Spring 2015).
b. Submit grant applications to NCIIA (National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance) (Spring 2015).
c. Submit grant applications to state and federal agencies (Fall 2015-Spring 2017).

= Collaborate with SFA and Other Clubs  =

The Student Government Association represents the student body in the university-policy making. They also are responsible for many campus activities that result in a large student turnout. Other organizations such as Xavier Activities Board, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Public Policy Club, and Enactus are just a few popular organizations on campus that can work with X.U.CREATE to increase the visibility of this new organization to students. By doing fundraisers, community service events, or even sponsoring speakers or activities together, more advanced clubs can help spread awareness to the innovation club.

= Social Media =

The executive board of the innovation club needs to create social media networks after a charter has been awarded to the organization. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts are very popular ways to convey the message of the group. This will increase the amount of students and professionals aware of the organization create a means of attracting more members who may not be on campus as much, and display the ideas/prototypes that members have created. Social media is changing how the world receives information and that is something that should be taken advantage of. The innovation club has a goal of promoting creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets among college students. This positive vision deserves to be shared via these sites and create an environment where students, innovators, and entrepreneurs can share ideas.

= Create a Maker Space =

An atmosphere conducive to innovation is important to maintain and not just begin an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute has designed an incubator with computers, tables, and chairs for members of Enactus to meet and work on business plans or gain business experience. A similar space is needed for innovation on Xavier’s campus. A space that [[File:MS.jpg|frame]][[File:MS.jpg|thumb|MS.jpg]]is set up with white boards, dry erase markers, crafty materials, and tables that student can use to design prototypes and models of their ideas. Having a permanent space allows students to convene on their own time and work on group or independent projects that they might not have otherwise been able to accomplish. An under-utilized classroom or storage area can be transformed into an innovative maker space with the funds gained from fundraising. Approval of this space must also be gained by students, faculty, and administration through petitions or SGA. This will be the long term goal of the innovation club, hopefully to be implemented by 2016.

= Invite Guest Speakers =

The information obtained from the OPEN 2014 conference revealed so many resources that could be brought back to Xavier’s campus. The employees from LinkedIn, Google, and Stanford University were excited to speak with the university innovation fellows and give feedback to improve innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. The New Orleans Bio Innovation Center is a local company that is committed to biomedical research and technology. Xavier University places a strong emphasis on health and science and getting people from this organization to speak to Xavier students would encourage creativity. There are local entrepreneurs that currently speak weekly hosted by the Entrepreneurship Institute in the Business Department. However, there are only a small percentage of students that attend. By opening the current gap to include local innovators as well as entrepreneurs, more students might be interested in the NCIIA’s goal and see that this movement is relevant to them as well.

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= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike Chigozie Christine Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xavier_University_of_Louisiana Xavier University of Louisiana]

[[Category:Student Priorities]]

Priorities:Xavier University of Louisiana Student Priorities

2014-04-06T02:55:20Z

Chigozie Dike:

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'''STUDENT PRIORITIES for XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA'''

Improving an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem on Campus

         

          Contents:      



1.     [http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA_UIF_wiki.docx Create an Innovation Club]

          1.1   [http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA_UIF_wiki.docx Strategy #1]

2.     [http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA_UIF_wiki.docx Freshman Seminar]

            2.1   [http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA_UIF_wiki.docx Strategy #2]

3.     [http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA_UIF_wiki.docx Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs]

4.     [http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA_UIF_wiki.docx Social Media]

5.     [http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA_UIF_wiki.docx Create a Maker Space]

6.     [http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA_UIF_wiki.docx Invite Guest Speakers]

7.     [http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA_UIF_wiki.docx Related Links]

 

Innovation Club

The Innovation Club, also known as X.U.CREATE, is an interdisciplinary organization that intends to begin an initiative on campus that promotes creativity and design among students of all majors. The club plans to be launched in Fall 2014 and several students that are committed to being on the executive board have already started planning out the vision of this interest group. That vision is to truly bring about the imagination that all students embraced as children but has been lost through the journey of our young adulthood. There is great power in the potential of imagination and creativity that can change the world and every college student should be a part of that. The goal is to give students an environment where they are free to think big and outside of the classroom about societal/global problems they are passionate about.

From there students can make low prototypes and design ways to solve those problems and for those who are committed to furthering their idea, they will have access to resources from Enactus in the Entrepreneurship Institute to pitch their ideas to investors. Local guest speakers will be invited monthly to talk to students about their own venture journeys and passions. Innovation challenges will also take place once a month with main objects as simple as a spoon or shoe and students will be given crafty materials to design prototypes to get them thinking outside of the box with a reward of a cash prize. The club can meet once a week and discuss problems and work in teams to brainstorm ways to solve them. This club will be an avenue to give the students resources such as internships, venture firm capital information, StartUp Weekend info, etc.

[[File:Create.jpg|thumb]]

'''Strategy #1:'''

1.       Obtain the paperwork necessary to begin a student organization on campus (April 2014)

2.       Find an advisor and committed executive board members to start this club. Submit copies of the Constitution and By Laws, Letter of Intent, and Student Roster to Campus Activities to gain an interest group charter (April 2014-August 2014)

3.       Meet with the faculty advisor, Professor Mark Quin; supportive faculty members interested in helping; Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Kristi Brumfield, and Dr. Tarun Mandal; and the committed students interesting in having a leadership role to discuss future plans and visions of the club. (Fall 2014)

4.       Create an innovation challenge with executive board members and advisor to attract more students to sign up to join. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a low prototype in hopes of winning a prize from other student votes. (Fall 2014)

5.       This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, et al. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members.(Fall 2014)

6.       The executive board plans out the events for the 2014-2015 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, challenges/competitions. (Fall 2014)

7.       This plan must be approved by the advisor and Campus Activities, dates will be tentative to change. (Fall 2014)

8.       Look forward to a successful and developing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2014 –Spring 2015)

9.       Evaluation by student, faculty, and administration (Fall 2015)

10.   Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016)

Freshman Seminar

Freshman Seminar (FRSM 1000/FRSM 1100) is a yearlong mandatory course that all incoming freshman must take to satisfy graduation requirements. The goals of the Freshman Year Experience are to empower freshmen with the skills and support needed for college success (and Xavier success), enhance their professional development, and understand their role and mission as Xavier students. Every year, over 600 students fill the seats in these classrooms and this would be a perfect opportunity to introduce students to innovation and entrepreneurship. This course could give students the chance to start thinking about world problems and collaborating in teams to find solutions to those problems. My advisor plans to set up a meeting with the faculty that teach Freshman Seminar and discuss the goals of the NCIIA, along with the importance of promoting student creativity on our campuses. If all FRSM faculty members could donate at least 30% of each class time discussing these issues, Xavier is that much closer instilling innovation and entrepreneurship in the early curriculum for the college students. Team Leaders: Professor Mark Quin, Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Mandal, Chigozie Dike, etc.

'''Strategy #2:'''

1.        Supporting Faculty members and president of the innovation club form a Xavier team that will contact all FRSM faculty members to set a date for a meeting. (May 2014)

2.       A presentation and discussion between faculty members should occur where FRSM professors are informed about the mission of NCIIA and the positive consequences that will result from implementing innovation and entrepreneurship in their classrooms. (Fall 2014)

3.       Feedback from FRSM faculty should be taken into consideration and used to establish a plan for Freshman Seminar curriculums. (Fall 2014)

4.       The Xavier team establishes a curriculum for the course that FRSM faculty members are satisfied with.  (Fall 2014)

5.       This freshman curriculum must be approved by deans, provost, and president of the university. (Fall 2014- Spring 2015).

6.       The new Freshman Seminar course with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is ready to begin! (Spring 2015)

7.       Evaluation of the curriculum by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015)

8.       Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016)

 

Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs

The Student Government Association represents the student body in the university-policy making. They also are responsible for many campus activities that result in a large student turnout. Other organizations such as Xavier Activities Board, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Public Policy Club, and Enactus are just a few popular organizations on campus that can work with X.U.CREATE to increase the visibility of this new organization to students. By doing fundraisers, community service events, or even sponsoring speakers or activities together, more advanced clubs can help spread awareness to the innovation club.

Social Media

The executive board of the innovation club needs to create social media networks after a charter has been awarded to the organization. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts are very popular ways to convey the message of the group. This will increase the amount of students and professionals aware of the organization create a means of attracting more members who may not be on campus as much, and display the ideas/prototypes that members have created. Social media is changing how the world receives information and that is something that should be taken advantage of. The innovation club has a goal of promoting creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets among college students. This positive vision deserves to be shared via these sites and create an environment where students, innovators, and entrepreneurs can share ideas.

Create a Maker Space[[File:MS.jpg|border]]

An atmosphere conducive to innovation is important to maintain and not just begin an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute has designed an incubator with computers, tables, and chairs for members of Enactus to meet and work on business plans or gain business experience. A similar space is needed for innovation on Xavier’s campus. A space that is set up with white boards, dry erase markers, crafty materials, and tables that student can use to design prototypes and models of their ideas. Having a permanent space allows students to convene on their own time and work on group or independent projects that they might not have otherwise been able to accomplish. An under-utilized classroom or storage area can be transformed into an innovative maker space with the funds gained from fundraising. Approval of this space must also be gained by students, faculty, and administration through petitions or SGA. This will be the long term goal of the innovation club, hopefully to be implemented by 2016.

Invite Guest Speakers

The information obtained from the OPEN 2014 conference revealed so many resources that could be brought back to Xavier’s campus. The employees from LinkedIn, Google, and Stanford University were excited to speak with the university innovation fellows and give feedback to improve innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. The New Orleans Bio Innovation Center is a local company that is committed to biomedical research and technology. Xavier University places a strong emphasis on health and science and getting people from this organization to speak to Xavier students would encourage creativity. There are local entrepreneurs that currently speak weekly hosted by the Entrepreneurship Institute in the Business Department. However, there are only a small percentage of students that attend. By opening the current gap to include local innovators as well as entrepreneurs, more students might be interested in the NCIIA’s goal and see that this movement is relevant to them as well.

[[File:Eilogo.png|thumb]]

Related Links

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xavier_University_of_Louisiana http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xavier_University_of_Louisiana]

 
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Chigozie Dike:

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Chigozie Dike is originally from Houston, Texas and currently attends Xavier University of Louisiana. She is a senior Biology major with a minor in Chemistry. As an aspiring physician,Chigozie has been actively involved on her campus and in her community. Some of the volunteer organizations she has helped with include Ochsner Hospital, the Audobon Zoo, New Orleans AIDS Taskforce, and Catholic Charities non-profit organization. On campus, she has held many leadership roles in clubs such as the NAACP Xavier Chapter, Homecoming Event Chair, African Student Union, the XU-LOVE mentoring program. She is curently a tutor in the Biology Resource Center and continues to participate in medical research in the Biology department. For the past three years, she has worked under Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee in his focus to study the receptor mechanisms involved in diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Bhattacharjee obtained a patent in 2009 and is in the process of receiving another one for his work on a novel peptide drug that can be used for hyperglycemic patients.

 Chigozie has received admission into the Unversity of Texas Health Sciences Center at where she will begin medical school Fall 2014. She wants to continue biomedical research in medical school and learn more about diabtes. Her goals are to to start an effective outreach program for diabetic individuals in the community while being involved in efficient and affordable ways to treat it. She is passionate about life and the power of creativity. Some of her hobbies include listening to music, learning about different cultures, and movies. As a Spring 2014 University Innovation Fellow, Chigozie hopes to inspire the younger students on her campus to pursue an entrpreneurial mindset. She believes that contribution from all disciplines can truly leave a positive impact in society. She hopes that this experience will not only help her school, but give her the knowledge needed to formulate her own future ideas as well.

Related Links:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xavier_University_of_Louisiana http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xavier_University_of_Louisiana]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/6_Strategies_for_Xavier_University_of_Louisiana http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/6_Strategies_for_Xavier_University_of_Louisiana]

Priorities:Xavier University of Louisiana Student Priorities

2014-04-04T03:09:08Z

Chigozie Dike:

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'''STUDENT PRIORITIES for XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA'''

Improving an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem on Campus

1.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Create|Create an Innovation Club]]

          1.1   [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#S1|Strategy #1]]

2.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#FRSM|Freshman Seminar]]

            2.1   [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#S2|Strategy #2]]

3.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Colla|Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs]]

4.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Social|Social Media]]

5.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#MS|Create a Maker Space]]

6.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Invite|Invite Guest Speakers]]

7.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#relate|Related Links]]

 

Innovation Club

The Innovation Club, also known as X.U.CREATE, is an interdisciplinary organization that intends to begin an initiative on campus that promotes creativity and design among students of all majors. The club plans to be launched in Fall 2014 and several students that are committed to being on the executive board have already started planning out the vision of this interest group. That vision is to truly bring about the imagination that all students embraced as children but has been lost through the journey of our young adulthood. There is great power in the potential of imagination and creativity that can change the world and every college student should be a part of that. The goal is to give students an environment where they are free to think big and outside of the classroom about societal/global problems they are passionate about.

From there students can make low prototypes and design ways to solve those problems and for those who are committed to furthering their idea, they will have access to resources from Enactus in the Entrepreneurship Institute to pitch their ideas to investors. Local guest speakers will be invited monthly to talk to students about their own venture journeys and passions. Innovation challenges will also take place once a month with main objects as simple as a spoon or shoe and students will be given crafty materials to design prototypes to get them thinking outside of the box with a reward of a cash prize. The club can meet once a week and discuss problems and work in teams to brainstorm ways to solve them. This club will be an avenue to give the students resources such as internships, venture firm capital information, StartUp Weekend info, etc.

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'''Strategy #1:'''

1.       Obtain the paperwork necessary to begin a student organization on campus (April 2014)

2.       Find an advisor and committed executive board members to start this club. Submit copies of the Constitution and By Laws, Letter of Intent, and Student Roster to Campus Activities to gain an interest group charter (April 2014)

3.       Meet with the faculty advisor, Professor Mark Quin; supportive faculty members interested in helping; Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Kristi Brumfield, and Dr. Tarun Mandal; and the committed students interesting in having a leadership role to discuss future plans and visions of the club. (April 2014)

4.       Create an innovation challenge with executive board members and advisor to attract more students to sign up to join. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a low prototype in hopes of winning a prize from other student votes. (April 2014)

5.       This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, et al. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members.(April 2014)

6.       The executive board plans out the events for the 2014-2015 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, challenges/competitions. (Fall 2014)

7.       This plan must be approved by the advisor and Campus Activities, dates will be tentative to change. (Fall 2014)

8.       Look forward to a successful and developing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2014 –Spring 2015)

9.       Evaluation by student, faculty, and administration (Fall 2015)

10.   Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016)

Freshman Seminar

Freshman Seminar (FRSM 1000/FRSM 1100) is a yearlong mandatory course that all incoming freshman must take to satisfy graduation requirements. The goals of the Freshman Year Experience are to empower freshmen with the skills and support needed for college success (and Xavier success), enhance their professional development, and understand their role and mission as Xavier students. Every year, over 600 students fill the seats in these classrooms and this would be a perfect opportunity to introduce students to innovation and entrepreneurship. This course could give students the chance to start thinking about world problems and collaborating in teams to find solutions to those problems. My advisor plans to set up a meeting with the faculty that teach Freshman Seminar and discuss the goals of the NCIIA, along with the importance of promoting student creativity on our campuses. If all FRSM faculty members could donate at least 30% of each class time discussing these issues, Xavier is that much closer instilling innovation and entrepreneurship in the early curriculum for the college students. Team Leaders: Professor Mark Quin, Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Mandal, Chigozie Dike, etc.

'''Strategy #2:'''

1.        Supporting Faculty members and president of the innovation club form a Xavier team that will contact all FRSM faculty members to set a date for a meeting. (May 2014)

2.       A presentation and discussion between faculty members should occur where FRSM professors are informed about the mission of NCIIA and the positive consequences that will result from implementing innovation and entrepreneurship in their classrooms. (Fall 2014)

3.       Feedback from FRSM faculty should be taken into consideration and used to establish a plan for Freshman Seminar curriculums. (Fall 2014)

4.       The Xavier team establishes a curriculum for the course that FRSM faculty members are satisfied with.  (Fall 2014)

5.       This freshman curriculum must be approved by deans, provost, and president of the university. (Fall 2014- Spring 2015).

6.       The new Freshman Seminar course with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is ready to begin! (Spring 2015)

7.       Evaluation of the curriculum by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015)

8.       Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016)

 

Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs

The Student Government Association represents the student body in the university-policy making. They also are responsible for many campus activities that result in a large student turnout. Other organizations such as Xavier Activities Board, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Public Policy Club, and Enactus are just a few popular organizations on campus that can work with X.U.CREATE to increase the visibility of this new organization to students. By doing fundraisers, community service events, or even sponsoring speakers or activities together, more advanced clubs can help spread awareness to the innovation club.

Social Media

The executive board of the innovation club needs to create social media networks after a charter has been awarded to the organization. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts are very popular ways to convey the message of the group. This will increase the amount of students and professionals aware of the organization create a means of attracting more members who may not be on campus as much, and display the ideas/prototypes that members have created. Social media is changing how the world receives information and that is something that should be taken advantage of. The innovation club has a goal of promoting creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets among college students. This positive vision deserves to be shared via these sites and create an environment where students, innovators, and entrepreneurs can share ideas.

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Create a Maker Space

An atmosphere conducive to innovation is important to maintain and not just begin an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute has designed an incubator with computers, tables, and chairs for members of Enactus to meet and work on business plans or gain business experience. A similar space is needed for innovation on Xavier’s campus. A space that is set up with white boards, dry erase markers, crafty materials, and tables that student can use to design prototypes and models of their ideas. Having a permanent space allows students to convene on their own time and work on group or independent projects that they might not have otherwise been able to accomplish. An under-utilized classroom or storage area can be transformed into an innovative maker space with the funds gained from fundraising. Approval of this space must also be gained by students, faculty, and administration through petitions or SGA. This will be the long term goal of the innovation club, hopefully to be implemented by 2016.

Invite Guest Speakers

The information obtained from the OPEN 2014 conference revealed so many resources that could be brought back to Xavier’s campus. The employees from LinkedIn, Google, and Stanford University were excited to speak with the university innovation fellows and give feedback to improve innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. The New Orleans Bio Innovation Center is a local company that is committed to biomedical research and technology. Xavier University places a strong emphasis on health and science and getting people from this organization to speak to Xavier students would encourage creativity. There are local entrepreneurs that currently speak weekly hosted by the Entrepreneurship Institute in the Business Department. However, there are only a small percentage of students that attend. By opening the current gap to include local innovators as well as entrepreneurs, more students might be interested in the NCIIA’s goal and see that this movement is relevant to them as well.

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Related Links

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xavier_University_of_Louisiana http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Xavier_University_of_Louisiana]

School:Xavier University of Louisiana

2014-04-04T03:01:41Z

Chigozie Dike:

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1.       [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#ov|Overview]]

2.       [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#pr|Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship]]

3.       [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#en|Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship]]

3.1   [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#xn|X-ncubator]]

3.2   [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#enac|Enactus]]

3.3   [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#the|The Entrepreneurship Institute]]

4.       [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#ac|Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function]]

5.       [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#fa|Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration]]

6.       [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#enga|Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts]]

7.       [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#land|Landscape Canvas]]

8.       [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#relate|Related Links]]

 

 

Overview

Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, Catholic historically black university founded in 1925 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. It is a small 4-year institution that enrolls about 3,200 students annually. Xavier has the College of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences which offers Masters Programs in some liberal arts fields. It was built in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana with a goal improve advancement of Native Americans and African Americans. President Dr. Norman C. Francis is noted for being the longest tenured running president in the nation. His efforts to not only promote the education of minorities but invest in the potential of research and science have gained the university positive recognition among HBCUs. Xavier University remains a leader in producing the most African Americans to obtain degree in science and get admission into medical, pharmacy, and graduate schools.

http://www.xula.edu/mediarelations/quickfacts.php

 

Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Recently, Xavier has begun to implement more innovation and entrepreneurial organizations and activities on campus. With the help of Professor Mark L. Quinn, the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship, the Business department has been able to form X-ncubator, Enactus , and the Entrepreneurship Institute. In the Fall semester, students prepare a business plan for a social enterprise and present it to corporate executives.  In the Spring, students participate in the Opportunity Finance Company Venture Challenge, a business plan competition.

 

Xavier is a part of the Google Community Leaders Program, in which students learn the Google products and train local businesses in how to expand their online presence.  Students learn essentially how to consult to small businesses.

X-ncubator: This is a small incubator on campus where students interested in entrepreneurship can gain real business experience. The department faculty assists the student business owners as they plan and execute their ideas for a business venture. The incubator is set up to simulate a legitimate work environment and allows the students to interact with different entrepreneurs, clients, and each other. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site is one of the ventures that is a part of this incubator. Professors supervise students as they schedule client appointments and develop interpersonal communication skills.

Enactus: Xavier Enactus, formerly known as SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), is an entrepreneurship club on campus. It is part of the international Enactus non-profit organization that aims to help students become better business leaders and entrepreneurs. The students are involved with X-ncubator on campus and off campus programs that help them gain business and initiative experience. Some of those programs include First Klass, an economic empowerment group for women, Steps for Empowerment, an initiative that exports shoes to the less fortunate, and a Don’t Text and Drive Campaign. Enactus students participate in regional and national competitions where they present their projects and network with internship administrators. They are also involved in the Teen Academy where the students create ideas for creative design competitions in local high schools. High school students send in their applications and Enactus students judge their work and award a cash prize to the winner.

The Entrepreneurship Institute: This institute was developed to promote entrepreneurial thinking across Xavier’s campus. A minor in Entrepreneurship has been created where students of any major can take 18 hours of Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship courses. “Lunch with a TREP” is another endeavor by the Business department that involves weekly events with local entrepreneurs. These business men and women are invited on campus to speak to students about their business journey and answer any questions they might have.

[http://www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html http://www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html]

Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Within the last 10 years, Xavier’s involvement in research has greatly increased. Many faculty members, especially in the natural sciences department, participate in research that varies in topic from astrophysics and freak waves to cancer and proteins. Xavier ranks number 1 in receiving funds from the Health and Human Services on a per capita basis. It also ranks in the top 30 percent nationwide in funding from the National Science Foundation and third in Louisiana from the National Institutes of Health. Xavier is a member of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), allowing cancer research programs to progressively further their research. The LCRC awards faculty approximately $900,000 each fiscal year to those that have written approved budget and research plans. This sponsors travel expenses, start-up packages, materials, etc.

The Center of Undergraduate Research (CUR) sponsors undergraduate students to get involved in paid research opportunities with faculty members. They are funded by the Andrew F. Mellon grant which awards $2,500 to $10,000 to several professors involved in research. CUR is not restricted to STEM majors and sponsors students with a research interest in any discipline provided they are supervised by a professor.

Faculty members have also been awarded patents for their innovative endeavors throughout their work. Dr. Tauran Mandal, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, received a patent for a drug that aids in the treatment of pain and heroin addiction. Dr. Patha Bhattacharjee was also awarded one for a peptide drug for herpes infections. Many other faculty members continue on this innovative track of design and entrepreneurship.

[http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/bhattacharjee.php http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/bhattacharjee.php]

http://www.xula.edu/mediarelations/TMAX/tmax_february2014.php

[http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/index.php http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/index.php]

[http://www.xula.edu/cur/faq.php http://www.xula.edu/cur/faq.php]

Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function

Xavier currently does not have a Technology Transfer Office. Information or assistance about those matters is usually referred to by nearby institutions such as Tulane University. Xavier does however, have an Office of Resource Development that assists in research grant-writing, intellectual property policies and procedures, and budget approvals.

[http://www.xula.edu/ord/index.php http://www.xula.edu/ord/index.php]

Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration

There are no university collaborations that involve industrial matters at this time.

Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts

The Business department hosts the Local Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) that partners with universities all over the southern Louisiana region. This center allows Xavier to play a role in advising and working with small business orders regarding issues such as marketing, finance, and management. LSBDC has raised millions of dollars for individuals to use as capital for their business and entrepreneurial ventures.

[http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf]

Landscape Canvas

[[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Downloads/Session 3 Landscape Canvas.xlsx|Excel Spreadsheet]]

Related Links

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/6_Strategies_for_Xavier_University_of_Louisiana http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/6_Strategies_for_Xavier_University_of_Louisiana]

School:Xavier University of Louisiana

2014-04-04T02:37:20Z

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Overview
Xavier University of Louisiana is a private, Catholic historically black university founded in 1925 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. It is a small 4-year institution that enrolls about 3,200 students annually. Xavier has the College of Pharmacy and the College of Arts and Sciences which offers Masters Programs in some liberal arts fields. It was built in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana with a goal improve advancement of Native Americans and African Americans. President Dr. Norman C. Francis is noted for being the longest tenured running president in the nation. His efforts to not only promote the education of minorities but invest in the potential of research and science have gained the university positive recognition among HBCUs. Xavier University remains a leader in producing the most African Americans to obtain degree in science and get admission into medical, pharmacy, and graduate schools.
<a href="http://www.xula.edu/mediarelations/quickfacts.php">http://www.xula.edu/mediarelations/quickfacts.php</a>
 
Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Recently, Xavier has begun to implement more innovation and entrepreneurial organizations and activities on campus. With the help of Professor Mark L. Quinn, the Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship, the Business department has been able to form X-ncubator, Enactus , and the Entrepreneurship Institute. In the Fall semester, students prepare a business plan for a social enterprise and present it to corporate executives.  In the Spring, students participate in the Opportunity Finance Company Venture Challenge, a business plan competition. Xavier is also a part of the Google Community Leaders Program, in which students learn the Google products and train local businesses in how to expand their online presence.
X-ncubator: This is a small incubator on campus where students interested in entrepreneurship can gain real business experience. The department faculty assists the student business owners as they plan and execute their ideas for a business venture. The incubator is set up to simulate a legitimate work environment and allows the students to interact with different entrepreneurs, clients, and each other. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site is one of the ventures that is a part of this incubator. Professors supervise students as they schedule client appointments and develop interpersonal communication skills.
Enactus: Xavier Enactus, formerly known as SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), is an entrepreneurship club on campus. It is part of the international Enactus non-profit organization that aims to help students become better business leaders and entrepreneurs. The students are involved with X-ncubator on campus and off campus programs that help them gain business and initiative experience. Some of those programs include First Klass, an economic empowerment group for women, Steps for Empowerment, an initiative that exports shoes to the less fortunate, and a Don’t Text and Drive Campaign. Enactus students participate in regional and national competitions where they present their projects and network with internship administrators. They are also involved in the Teen Academy where the students create ideas for creative design competitions in local high schools. High school students send in their applications and Enactus students judge their work and award a cash prize to the winner.
The Entrepreneurship Institute: This institute was developed to promote entrepreneurial thinking across Xavier’s campus. A minor in Entrepreneurship has been created where students of any major can take 18 hours of Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship courses. “Lunch with a TREP” is another endeavor by the Business department that involves weekly events with local entrepreneurs. These business men and women are invited on campus to speak to students about their business journey and answer any questions they might have.
<a href="http://www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html">http://www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html</a>
Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Within the last 10 years, Xavier’s involvement in research has greatly increased. Many faculty members, especially in the natural sciences department, participate in research that varies in topic from astrophysics and freak waves to cancer and proteins. Xavier ranks number 1 in receiving funds from the Health and Human Services on a per capita basis. It also ranks in the top 30 percent nationwide in funding from the National Science Foundation and third in Louisiana from the National Institutes of Health. Xavier is a member of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), allowing cancer research programs to progressively further their research. The LCRC awards faculty approximately $900,000 each fiscal year to those that have written approved budget and research plans. This sponsors travel expenses, start-up packages, materials, etc.
The Center of Undergraduate Research (CUR) sponsors undergraduate students to get involved in paid research opportunities with faculty members. They are funded by the Andrew F. Mellon grant which awards $2,500 to $10,000 to several professors involved in research. CUR is not restricted to STEM majors and sponsors students with a research interest in any discipline provided they are supervised by a professor.
Faculty members have also been awarded patents for their innovative endeavors throughout their work. Dr. Tauran Mandal, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, received a patent for a drug that aids in the treatment of pain and heroin addiction. Dr. Patha Bhattacharjee was also awarded one for a peptide drug for herpes infections. Many other faculty members continue on this innovative track of design and entrepreneurship.
<a href="http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/bhattacharjee.php">http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/bhattacharjee.php</a>
<a href="http://www.xula.edu/mediarelations/TMAX/tmax_february2014.php">http://www.xula.edu/mediarelations/TMAX/tmax_february2014.php</a>
<a href="http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/index.php">http://www.xula.edu/cancerresearch/index.php</a>
<a href="http://www.xula.edu/cur/faq.php">http://www.xula.edu/cur/faq.php</a>
Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function
Xavier currently does not have a Technology Transfer Office. Information or assistance about those matters is usually referred to by nearby institutions such as Tulane University. Xavier does however, have an Office of Resource Development that assists in research grant-writing, intellectual property policies and procedures, and budget approvals.
<a href="http://www.xula.edu/ord/index.php">http://www.xula.edu/ord/index.php</a>
Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration
There are no university collaborations that involve industrial matters at this time.
Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts
The Business department hosts the Local Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) that partners with universities all over the southern Louisiana region. This center allows Xavier to play a role in advising and working with small business orders regarding issues such as marketing, finance, and management. LSBDC has raised millions of dollars for individuals to use as capital for their business and entrepreneurial ventures.
<a href="http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf">http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf</a>
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Priorities:Xavier University of Louisiana Student Priorities

2014-04-04T02:25:37Z

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[[File:XULA Logo.jpg|frame|XULA Logo.jpg]]'''IMPROVING INNOVATION AND''''''ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON CAMPUS'''
     

       

            CONTENTS:

1.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Create|Create an Innovation Club]]

        1.1   [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#S1|Strategy #1]]

2.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#FRSM|Freshman Seminar]]

         2.1  [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#S2|Strategy #2]]

3.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Colla|Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs]]

4.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Social|Social Media]]

5.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#MS|Create a Maker Space]]

6.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Invite|Invite Guest Speakers]]

Innovation Club

The Innovation Club, also known as X.U.CREATE, is an interdisciplinary organization that intends to begin an initiative on campus that promotes creativity and design among students of all majors. The club plans to be launched in Fall 2014 and several students that are committed to being on the executive board have already started planning out the vision of this interest group. That vision is to truly bring about the imagination that all students embraced as children but has been lost through the journey of our young adulthood. There is great power in the potential of imagination and creativity that can change the world and every college student should be a part of that. The goal is to give students an environment where they are free to think big and outside of the classroom about societal/global problems they are passionate about.

From there students can make low prototypes and design ways to solve those problems and for those who are committed to furthering their idea, they will have access to resources from Enactus in the Entrepreneurship Institute to pitch their ideas to investors. Local guest speakers will be invited monthly to talk to students about their own venture journeys and passions. Innovation challenges will also take place once a month with main objects as simple as a spoon or shoe and students will be given crafty materials to design prototypes to get them thinking outside of the box with a reward of a cash prize. The club can meet once a week and discuss problems and work in teams to brainstorm ways to solve them. This club will be an avenue to give the students resources such as internships, venture firm capital information, StartUp Weekend info, etc.

[[File:Create.jpg|border|Create.jpg]]

'''Strategy #1:'''

1.       Obtain the paperwork necessary to begin a student organization on campus (April 2014)

2.       Find an advisor and committed executive board members to start this club. Submit copies of the Constitution and By Laws, Letter of Intent, and Student Roster to Campus Activities to gain an interest group charter (April 2014)

3.       Meet with the faculty advisor, Professor Mark Quin; supportive faculty members interested in helping; Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Kristi Brumfield, and Dr. Tarun Mandal; and the committed students interesting in having a leadership role to discuss future plans and visions of the club. (April 2014)

4.       Create an innovation challenge with executive board members and advisor to attract more students to sign up to join. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a low prototype in hopes of winning a prize from other student votes. (April 2014)

5.       This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, et al. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members.(April 2014)

6.       The executive board plans out the events for the 2014-2015 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, challenges/competitions. (Fall 2014)

7.       This plan must be approved by the advisor and Campus Activities, dates will be tentative to change. (Fall 2014)

8.       Look forward to a successful and developing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2014 –Spring 2015)

9.       Evaluation by student, faculty, and administration (Fall 2015)

10.   Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016)

Freshman Seminar

Freshman Seminar (FRSM 1000/FRSM 1100) is a yearlong mandatory course that all incoming freshman must take to satisfy graduation requirements. The goals of the Freshman Year Experience are to empower freshmen with the skills and support needed for college success (and Xavier success), enhance their professional development, and understand their role and mission as Xavier students. Every year, over 600 students fill the seats in these classrooms and this would be a perfect opportunity to introduce students to innovation and entrepreneurship. This course could give students the chance to start thinking about world problems and collaborating in teams to find solutions to those problems. My advisor plans to set up a meeting with the faculty that teach Freshman Seminar and discuss the goals of the NCIIA, along with the importance of promoting student creativity on our campuses. If all FRSM faculty members could donate at least 30% of each class time discussing these issues, Xavier is that much closer instilling innovation and entrepreneurship in the early curriculum for the college students. Team Leaders: Professor Mark Quin, Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Mandal, Chigozie Dike, etc.

'''Strategy #2:'''

1.        Supporting Faculty members and president of the innovation club form a Xavier team that will contact all FRSM faculty members to set a date for a meeting. (May 2014)

2.       A presentation and discussion between faculty members should occur where FRSM professors are informed about the mission of NCIIA and the positive consequences that will result from implementing innovation and entrepreneurship in their classrooms. (Fall 2014)

3.       Feedback from FRSM faculty should be taken into consideration and used to establish a plan for Freshman Seminar curriculums. (Fall 2014)

4.       The Xavier team establishes a curriculum for the course that FRSM faculty members are satisfied with.  (Fall 2014)

5.       This freshman curriculum must be approved by deans, provost, and president of the university. (Fall 2014- Spring 2015).

6.       The new Freshman Seminar course with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is ready to begin! (Spring 2015)

7.       Evaluation of the curriculum by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015)

8.       Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016)

 

Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs

The Student Government Association represents the student body in the university-policy making. They also are responsible for many campus activities that result in a large student turnout. Other organizations such as Xavier Activities Board, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Public Policy Club, and Enactus are just a few popular organizations on campus that can work with X.U.CREATE to increase the visibility of this new organization to students. By doing fundraisers, community service events, or even sponsoring speakers or activities together, more advanced clubs can help spread awareness to the innovation club.

Social Media

The executive board of the innovation club needs to create social media networks after a charter has been awarded to the organization. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts are very popular ways to convey the message of the group. This will increase the amount of students and professionals aware of the organization create a means of attracting more members who may not be on campus as much, and display the ideas/prototypes that members have created. Social media is changing how the world receives information and that is something that should be taken advantage of. The innovation club has a goal of promoting creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets among college students. This positive vision deserves to be shared via these sites and create an environment where students, innovators, and entrepreneurs can share ideas.

[[File:Download.jpg|thumb]]

Create a Maker Space

An atmosphere conducive to innovation is important to maintain and not just begin an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute has designed an incubator with computers, tables, and chairs for members of Enactus to meet and work on business plans or gain business experience. A similar space is needed for innovation on Xavier’s campus. A space that is set up with white boards, dry erase markers, crafty materials, and tables that student can use to design prototypes and models of their ideas. Having a permanent space allows students to convene on their own time and work on group or independent projects that they might not have otherwise been able to accomplish. An under-utilized classroom or storage area can be transformed into an innovative maker space with the funds gained from fundraising. Approval of this space must also be gained by students, faculty, and administration through petitions or SGA. This will be the long term goal of the innovation club, hopefully to be implemented by 2016. 

Invite Guest Speakers 

The information obtained from the OPEN 2014 conference revealed so many resources that could be brought back to Xavier’s campus. The employees from LinkedIn, Google, and Stanford University were excited to speak with the university innovation fellows and give feedback to improve innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. The New Orleans Bio Innovation Center is a local company that is committed to biomedical research and technology. Xavier University places a strong emphasis on health and science and getting people from this organization to speak to Xavier students would encourage creativity. There are local entrepreneurs that currently speak weekly hosted by the Entrepreneurship Institute in the Business Department. However, there are only a small percentage of students that attend. By opening the current gap to include local innovators as well as entrepreneurs, more students might be interested in the NCIIA’s goal and see that this movement is relevant to them as well.

 [[File:Eilogo.png|thumb|Eilogo.png]]

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2014-04-04T02:23:30Z

Chigozie Dike:

Priorities:Xavier University of Louisiana Student Priorities

2014-04-04T02:20:45Z

Chigozie Dike:

''''''''''''[[File:XULA Logo.jpg|frame]]'''''''''IMPROVING INNOVATION AND''''''ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON CAMPUS'''
     

       

            CONTENTS:

1.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Create|Create an Innovation Club]]

        1.1    [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#S1|Strategy #1]]

2.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#FRSM|Freshman Seminar]]

        2.1    [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#S2|Strategy #2]]

3.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Colla|Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs]]

4.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Social|Social Media]]

5.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#MS|Create a Maker Space]]

6.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Invite|Invite Guest Speakers]]



Innovation Club

The Innovation Club, also known as X.U.CREATE, is an interdisciplinary organization that intends to begin an initiative on campus that promotes creativity and design among students of all majors. The club plans to be launched in Fall 2014 and several students that are committed to being on the executive board have already started planning out the vision of this interest group. That vision is to truly bring about the imagination that all students embraced as children but has been lost through the journey of our young adulthood. There is great power in the potential of imagination and creativity that can change the world and every college student should be a part of that. The goal is to give students an environment where they are free to think big and outside of the classroom about societal/global problems they are passionate about.

From there students can make low prototypes and design ways to solve those problems and for those who are committed to furthering their idea, they will have access to resources from Enactus in the Entrepreneurship Institute to pitch their ideas to investors. Local guest speakers will be invited monthly to talk to students about their own venture journeys and passions. Innovation challenges will also take place once a month with main objects as simple as a spoon or shoe and students will be given crafty materials to design prototypes to get them thinking outside of the box with a reward of a cash prize. The club can meet once a week and discuss problems and work in teams to brainstorm ways to solve them. This club will be an avenue to give the students resources such as internships, venture firm capital information, StartUp Weekend info, etc.

[[File:Create.jpg|border|Create.jpg]]

'''Strategy #1:'''

1.       Obtain the paperwork necessary to begin a student organization on campus (April 2014)

2.       Find an advisor and committed executive board members to start this club. Submit copies of the Constitution and By Laws, Letter of Intent, and Student Roster to Campus Activities to gain an interest group charter (April 2014)

3.       Meet with the faculty advisor, Professor Mark Quin; supportive faculty members interested in helping; Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Kristi Brumfield, and Dr. Tarun Mandal; and the committed students interesting in having a leadership role to discuss future plans and visions of the club. (April 2014)

4.       Create an innovation challenge with executive board members and advisor to attract more students to sign up to join. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a low prototype in hopes of winning a prize from other student votes. (April 2014)

5.       This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, et al. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members.(April 2014)

6.       The executive board plans out the events for the 2014-2015 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, challenges/competitions. (Fall 2014)

7.       This plan must be approved by the advisor and Campus Activities, dates will be tentative to change. (Fall 2014)

8.       Look forward to a successful and developing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2014 –Spring 2015)

9.       Evaluation by student, faculty, and administration (Fall 2015)

10.   Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016)

Freshman Seminar

Freshman Seminar (FRSM 1000/FRSM 1100) is a yearlong mandatory course that all incoming freshman must take to satisfy graduation requirements. The goals of the Freshman Year Experience are to empower freshmen with the skills and support needed for college success (and Xavier success), enhance their professional development, and understand their role and mission as Xavier students. Every year, over 600 students fill the seats in these classrooms and this would be a perfect opportunity to introduce students to innovation and entrepreneurship. This course could give students the chance to start thinking about world problems and collaborating in teams to find solutions to those problems. My advisor plans to set up a meeting with the faculty that teach Freshman Seminar and discuss the goals of the NCIIA, along with the importance of promoting student creativity on our campuses. If all FRSM faculty members could donate at least 30% of each class time discussing these issues, Xavier is that much closer instilling innovation and entrepreneurship in the early curriculum for the college students. Team Leaders: Professor Mark Quin, Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Mandal, Chigozie Dike, etc.

'''Strategy #2:'''

1.        Supporting Faculty members and president of the innovation club form a Xavier team that will contact all FRSM faculty members to set a date for a meeting. (May 2014)

2.       A presentation and discussion between faculty members should occur where FRSM professors are informed about the mission of NCIIA and the positive consequences that will result from implementing innovation and entrepreneurship in their classrooms. (Fall 2014)

3.       Feedback from FRSM faculty should be taken into consideration and used to establish a plan for Freshman Seminar curriculums. (Fall 2014)

4.       The Xavier team establishes a curriculum for the course that FRSM faculty members are satisfied with.  (Fall 2014)

5.       This freshman curriculum must be approved by deans, provost, and president of the university. (Fall 2014- Spring 2015).

6.       The new Freshman Seminar course with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is ready to begin! (Spring 2015)

7.       Evaluation of the curriculum by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015)

8.       Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016)

 

Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs

The Student Government Association represents the student body in the university-policy making. They also are responsible for many campus activities that result in a large student turnout. Other organizations such as Xavier Activities Board, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Public Policy Club, and Enactus are just a few popular organizations on campus that can work with X.U.CREATE to increase the visibility of this new organization to students. By doing fundraisers, community service events, or even sponsoring speakers or activities together, more advanced clubs can help spread awareness to the innovation club.

Social Media

The executive board of the innovation club needs to create social media networks after a charter has been awarded to the organization. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts are very popular ways to convey the message of the group. This will increase the amount of students and professionals aware of the organization create a means of attracting more members who may not be on campus as much, and display the ideas/prototypes that members have created. Social media is changing how the world receives information and that is something that should be taken advantage of. The innovation club has a goal of promoting creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets among college students. This positive vision deserves to be shared via these sites and create an environment where students, innovators, and entrepreneurs can share ideas.

[[File:MS.jpg|thumb]]

Create a Maker Space

An atmosphere conducive to innovation is important to maintain and not just begin an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute has designed an incubator with computers, tables, and chairs for members of Enactus to meet and work on business plans or gain business experience. A similar space is needed for innovation on Xavier’s campus. A space that is set up with white boards, dry erase markers, crafty materials, and tables that student can use to design prototypes and models of their ideas. Having a permanent space allows students to convene on their own time and work on group or independent projects that they might not have otherwise been able to accomplish. An under-utilized classroom or storage area can be transformed into an innovative maker space with the funds gained from fundraising. Approval of this space must also be gained by students, faculty, and administration through petitions or SGA. This will be the long term goal of the innovation club, hopefully to be implemented by 2016. 

Invite Guest Speakers 

The information obtained from the OPEN 2014 conference revealed so many resources that could be brought back to Xavier’s campus. The employees from LinkedIn, Google, and Stanford University were excited to speak with the university innovation fellows and give feedback to improve innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. The New Orleans Bio Innovation Center is a local company that is committed to biomedical research and technology. Xavier University places a strong emphasis on health and science and getting people from this organization to speak to Xavier students would encourage creativity. There are local entrepreneurs that currently speak weekly hosted by the Entrepreneurship Institute in the Business Department. However, there are only a small percentage of students that attend. By opening the current gap to include local innovators as well as entrepreneurs, more students might be interested in the NCIIA’s goal and see that this movement is relevant to them as well.

 [[File:Eilogo.png|thumb]]

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Priorities:Xavier University of Louisiana Student Priorities

2014-04-04T02:14:39Z

Chigozie Dike:

'''IMPROVING INNOVATION AND''''''ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON CAMPUS'''
     

       CONTENTS:

1.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Create|Create an Innovation Club]] [[File:XULA Logo.jpg|border]]

       1.1   [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#S1|Strategy #1]]

2.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#FRSM|Freshman Seminar]]

       2.1   [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#S2|Strategy #2]]

3.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Colla|Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs]]

4.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Social|Social Media]]

5.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#MS|Create a Maker Space]]

6.     [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/XULA UIF wiki.docx#Invite|Invite Guest Speakers]]

 

Innovation Club

The Innovation Club, also known as X.U.CREATE, is an interdisciplinary organization that intends to begin an initiative on campus that promotes creativity and design among students of all majors. The club plans to be launched in Fall 2014 and several students that are committed to being on the executive board have already started planning out the vision of this interest group. That vision is to truly bring about the imagination that all students embraced as children but has been lost through the journey of our young adulthood. There is great power in the potential of imagination and creativity that can change the world and every college student should be a part of that. The goal is to give students an environment where they are free to think big and outside of the classroom about societal/global problems they are passionate about.

From there students can make low prototypes and design ways to solve those problems and for those who are committed to furthering their idea, they will have access to resources from Enactus in the Entrepreneurship Institute to pitch their ideas to investors. Local guest speakers will be invited monthly to talk to students about their own venture journeys and passions. Innovation challenges will also take place once a month with main objects as simple as a spoon or shoe and students will be given crafty materials to design prototypes to get them thinking outside of the box with a reward of a cash prize. The club can meet once a week and discuss problems and work in teams to brainstorm ways to solve them. This club will be an avenue to give the students resources such as internships, venture firm capital information, StartUp Weekend info, etc.

[[File:Create.jpg|border]]

'''Strategy #1:'''

1.       Obtain the paperwork necessary to begin a student organization on campus (April 2014)

2.       Find an advisor and committed executive board members to start this club. Submit copies of the Constitution and By Laws, Letter of Intent, and Student Roster to Campus Activities to gain an interest group charter (April 2014)

3.       Meet with the faculty advisor, Professor Mark Quin; supportive faculty members interested in helping; Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Kristi Brumfield, and Dr. Tarun Mandal; and the committed students interesting in having a leadership role to discuss future plans and visions of the club. (April 2014)

4.       Create an innovation challenge with executive board members and advisor to attract more students to sign up to join. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a low prototype in hopes of winning a prize from other student votes. (April 2014)

5.       This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, et al. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members.(April 2014)

6.       The executive board plans out the events for the 2014-2015 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, challenges/competitions. (Fall 2014)

7.       This plan must be approved by the advisor and Campus Activities, dates will be tentative to change. (Fall 2014)

8.       Look forward to a successful and developing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2014 –Spring 2015)

9.       Evaluation by student, faculty, and administration (Fall 2015)

10.   Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016)

Freshman Seminar

Freshman Seminar (FRSM 1000/FRSM 1100) is a yearlong mandatory course that all incoming freshman must take to satisfy graduation requirements. The goals of the Freshman Year Experience are to empower freshmen with the skills and support needed for college success (and Xavier success), enhance their professional development, and understand their role and mission as Xavier students. Every year, over 600 students fill the seats in these classrooms and this would be a perfect opportunity to introduce students to innovation and entrepreneurship. This course could give students the chance to start thinking about world problems and collaborating in teams to find solutions to those problems. My advisor plans to set up a meeting with the faculty that teach Freshman Seminar and discuss the goals of the NCIIA, along with the importance of promoting student creativity on our campuses. If all FRSM faculty members could donate at least 30% of each class time discussing these issues, Xavier is that much closer instilling innovation and entrepreneurship in the early curriculum for the college students. Team Leaders: Professor Mark Quin, Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Mandal, Chigozie Dike, etc.

'''Strategy #2:'''

1.        Supporting Faculty members and president of the innovation club form a Xavier team that will contact all FRSM faculty members to set a date for a meeting. (May 2014)

2.       A presentation and discussion between faculty members should occur where FRSM professors are informed about the mission of NCIIA and the positive consequences that will result from implementing innovation and entrepreneurship in their classrooms. (Fall 2014)

3.       Feedback from FRSM faculty should be taken into consideration and used to establish a plan for Freshman Seminar curriculums. (Fall 2014)

4.       The Xavier team establishes a curriculum for the course that FRSM faculty members are satisfied with.  (Fall 2014)

5.       This freshman curriculum must be approved by deans, provost, and president of the university. (Fall 2014- Spring 2015).

6.       The new Freshman Seminar course with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is ready to begin! (Spring 2015)

7.       Evaluation of the curriculum by students, faculty, and administration (Spring 2015)

8.       Adjust any needed changes and continue (Spring 2015-Spring 2016)

 

Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs

The Student Government Association represents the student body in the university-policy making. They also are responsible for many campus activities that result in a large student turnout. Other organizations such as Xavier Activities Board, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Public Policy Club, and Enactus are just a few popular organizations on campus that can work with X.U.CREATE to increase the visibility of this new organization to students. By doing fundraisers, community service events, or even sponsoring speakers or activities together, more advanced clubs can help spread awareness to the innovation club.

Social Media

The executive board of the innovation club needs to create social media networks after a charter has been awarded to the organization. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts are very popular ways to convey the message of the group. This will increase the amount of students and professionals aware of the organization create a means of attracting more members who may not be on campus as much, and display the ideas/prototypes that members have created. Social media is changing how the world receives information and that is something that should be taken advantage of. The innovation club has a goal of promoting creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets among college students. This positive vision deserves to be shared via these sites and create an environment where students, innovators, and entrepreneurs can share ideas.

[[File:MS.jpg|border]]

Create a Maker Space

An atmosphere conducive to innovation is important to maintain and not just begin an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute has designed an incubator with computers, tables, and chairs for members of Enactus to meet and work on business plans or gain business experience. A similar space is needed for innovation on Xavier’s campus. A space that is set up with white boards, dry erase markers, crafty materials, and tables that student can use to design prototypes and models of their ideas. Having a permanent space allows students to convene on their own time and work on group or independent projects that they might not have otherwise been able to accomplish. An under-utilized classroom or storage area can be transformed into an innovative maker space with the funds gained from fundraising. Approval of this space must also be gained by students, faculty, and administration through petitions or SGA. This will be the long term goal of the innovation club, hopefully to be implemented by 2016.

Invite Guest Speakers [[File:Eilogo.png|border]]

The information obtained from the OPEN 2014 conference revealed so many resources that could be brought back to Xavier’s campus. The employees from LinkedIn, Google, and Stanford University were excited to speak with the university innovation fellows and give feedback to improve innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. The New Orleans Bio Innovation Center is a local company that is committed to biomedical research and technology. Xavier University places a strong emphasis on health and science and getting people from this organization to speak to Xavier students would encourage creativity. There are local entrepreneurs that currently speak weekly hosted by the Entrepreneurship Institute in the Business Department. However, there are only a small percentage of students that attend. By opening the current gap to include local innovators as well as entrepreneurs, more students might be interested in the NCIIA’s goal and see that this movement is relevant to them as well.

File:MS.jpg

2014-04-04T02:01:21Z

Chigozie Dike:

File:Create.jpg

2014-04-04T01:59:30Z

Chigozie Dike: