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Priorities:Baylor University Student Priorities

2025-09-30T22:29:00Z

Chloe mccauley1: /* Project 1: Creating an Active Campus */

==Baylor 2025 Cohort==

==='''Project 1: Creating an Active Campus'''===
'''Timeline:''' 2 years

'''Project Lead:''' Chloe McCauley

==== '''Fall 2025 – Spring 2026''' ====

# '''Assess campus mobility patterns & build stakeholder buy-in.''' '''Action Steps:'''
#* Conduct parking usage audits (time of day, occupancy, congestion points).
#* Launch student and faculty surveys on transportation habits (parking reliance, walk/bike use, shuttle needs).
#* Hold town halls with faculty/students for feedback and transparency.
#* Benchmark against European city models (Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Barcelona) for walkability/bike-first practices.

==== '''Summer 2026''' ====

# '''Design alternatives to parking congestion & map “desire paths.”''' '''Action Steps:'''
#* Use heat-mapping / pedestrian tracking to identify high-traffic walking routes where students already cut across campus.
#* Collaborate with landscape architects to design paved pedestrian/bike paths along these routes.
#* Identify potential shuttle/bike-share drop-off hubs.
#* Model reduction in carbon emissions & cost savings (car vs. walk/bike/shuttle).

==== '''Fall 2026 – Spring 2027''' ====

# '''Pilot mobility & infrastructure improvements.''' '''Action Steps:'''
#* Launch one or two pilot paved pathways along high-traffic routes.
#* Install temporary bike lanes and secure racks near classroom buildings.
#* Test shuttle service adjustments to reduce need for central parking.
#* Run campus-wide campaign to encourage “ditch the car” days.

==== '''Summer 2027 – Fall 2027''' ====

# '''Scale and institutionalize.''' '''Action Steps:'''
#* Expand successful paved paths and pedestrian-only zones.
#* Reallocate some parking areas for green space, bike infrastructure, or shuttle hubs.
#* Secure permanent funding through facilities, sustainability grants, and alumni donations.
#* Measure success (parking demand reduction, path usage, emissions impact, student/faculty satisfaction).

'''Timeline:''' 2.5 years

'''Project Lead:''' Abbie Green

'''Key Tactics with Approximate Timing:'''

''Spring 2026''

'''1. Asset student interest, build support, and buy in.'''

'''Action Steps:'''

*Collaborate with Baylor Lariat and pitch idea to send students surveys to determine student interest and gather data.
*Determine most cost-efficient equipment and area on campus 1) high student traffic 2) available space 3) faculty permissibility

''Summer 2026''

'''2. Research and identify other places with active learning environment and prepare a grander launch of active spaces on campus'''

'''Action Steps:'''

*Continue to meet with stakeholders and update them on student engagement and further funding needed

''Fall 26 – Spring 27''

'''3. Increase implementation proportionately based on student engagement throughout the semester'''

'''Action Steps:'''

*Target moody library active group study spaces, foster team rooms and, the science building’s study rooms.
*Expand activity within professor offices like standing desks, walking pads, mini biking stations based on professor preference.
*Update stakeholders on full roll out and encourage more permanent implementation in Baylor 2029 remodel

''Summer 2027''

'''4. Collaborate with Baylor remodel and create plans for a new building centered on active learning'''

'''Action Steps:'''

*Brainstorm with stakeholders’ feasible methods to test use of building and funding
*Understand barriers and prepare for testing separate building in fall

Fall 2027

'''5. Test student engagement with separate building during finals week and excite students about official rollout next year'''

'''Action Steps:'''

*Coordinate weeks throughout the semester for active learning tents.
**Enjoy outside, exercise while studying for exams

Spring 2028

'''6. Final preparation for launch planning logistics.'''

'''Action Steps:'''

*Create a curriculum for students to understand there learning style and give them access to rooms suitable for that
*Encourage research and incentivize involvement
*Change the culture of academic success at Baylor. Create well rounded student who not only are about their mind but of their bodies too!

==='''Project 2: Promoting a Sustainable Cross Campus Culture'''===
'''Timeline:''' 1-2 years

'''Project Lead:''' Naina Uppal

'''Key Tactics:'''

#'''Create a marketplace for students to buy and sell items'''
#*'''Action Steps:'''
#**Collaborate with computer science and graphic design students to create a marketplace platforms
#**Conduct student surveys to find appropriate categories of items that they would be will to buy and sell and appropriate price caps per category
#**Work with faculty to gain access to Baylor branding and funding to get app running
#'''Incorporate marketplace platform into Baylor Student Culture'''
#*'''Action Steps:'''
#**Promote app using help of Office of Student Engagement
#**Present app during Orientation along with other Baylor recommended apps for freshman
#**Advertise app heavily on social media, on campus, and using Baylor Lariat
#**Collaborate with Residence Halls on campus, having community leaders promote the marketplace during move-in and move-out as an alternative to buying or throwing away items
#'''Promote student connection'''
#*'''Action Steps:'''
#**students engage with people campus wide while exchanging items and participating in sustainable shopping, limiting the amount of waste on campus as well as limiting the amount of new items brought into circulation 

==Baylor 2024 Cohort==

==='''Project 1: Establishing a Campus-wide Sustainability Initiative'''===
'''Timeline''': 2-3 Years

'''Project Lead''': Ethan

'''Key Tactics:'''

#'''Implement Comprehensive Recycling and Composting Programs'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Evaluate current waste management practices and identify gaps in recycling and composting availability on campus.
#**Roll out enhanced recycling stations and compost bins across campus buildings and dining facilities.
#**Develop an awareness campaign to educate students and staff about proper recycling and composting practices.
#*'''Review''': Consult with Facilities Department and sustainability advisors for feasibility and logistics.
#'''Set Up Garden/Program to Donate Compost'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Identify a location on campus to create a garden or establish partnerships with local gardens for compost donation.
#**Partner with Dining Services to ensure food waste is appropriately composted and utilized for the garden.
#**Organize volunteer programs where students can participate in gardening and sustainability initiatives.
#*'''Review''': Work with campus agriculture experts and local environmental groups to refine the program.
#'''Partner with Local and Global Organizations for Environmental Research'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Identify key environmental challenges that align with Baylor’s sustainability goals (e.g., water conservation, renewable energy).
#**Build relationships with local and global organizations to collaborate on research and solutions.
#**Explore opportunities for student internships or research placements with these partner organizations.
#*'''Review''': Engage with faculty in environmental science and sustainability to ensure alignment with academic goals.
#'''Utilize AI to Sort Food Waste at Baylor'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Partner with the computer science department to develop or adapt AI technology for sorting and managing food waste.
#**Pilot AI-powered waste sorting systems in campus dining halls to improve waste separation and recycling.
#**Monitor data from AI systems to track food waste reduction and efficiency.
#*'''Review''': Collaborate with technology and sustainability experts to ensure AI implementation is effective and scalable.

==='''Project 2: Enhancing Professional Development in the Computer Science Department'''===
'''Timeline''': 1-2 Years

'''Project Lead''': Carter Lewis

'''Key Tactics:'''

#'''Foster Professional Student Organizations'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Strengthen and promote existing student organizations within the Computer Science department (e.g., ACM, Women in Tech).
#**Encourage regular networking events, tech talks, and panels featuring industry professionals.
#**Create mentorship programs pairing upper-level students with underclassmen for professional development.
#*'''Review''': Coordinate with department faculty and career services to ensure alignment with career-building objectives.
#'''Provide Practical Job and Internship Search Guidance'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Organize workshops focusing on resume building, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation specific to the tech industry.
#**Create a dedicated online portal with job and internship listings in partnership with companies actively recruiting from Baylor.
#**Hold mock interview sessions and offer career counseling services tailored to Computer Science students.
#*'''Review''': Partner with Baylor Career Center and alumni network to maximize student placement in internships and jobs.
#'''Increase Opportunities for Practical Experience'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Organize coding competitions, hackathons, and project-based challenges to give students hands-on experience solving real-world problems.
#**Facilitate team-based projects in collaboration with local businesses or nonprofits, allowing students to work on real development tasks.
#**Offer course credit or certifications for participation in coding competitions and community projects.
#*'''Review''': Engage faculty to integrate competitions and real-world projects into the curriculum as co-curricular activities.
#'''Help Students Create Standout Project Portfolios'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Provide workshops on developing personal portfolios showcasing key coding projects, internships, and practical experiences.
#**Encourage students to contribute to open-source projects or develop their own software applications to include in their portfolios.
#**Offer one-on-one portfolio reviews and critiques by faculty and industry professionals to help students refine their work.
#*'''Review''': Work with tech professionals and alumni to ensure portfolios align with industry standards and expectations.

==='''Project 3: AI Adoption at Baylor'''===
'''Timeline''': 3-5 Years

'''Project Lead''': Warren Huang

'''Key Tactics:'''

#'''Host Joint AI Hackathon with Tech Tree Root'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Partner with Tech Tree Root to organize a large-scale AI-focused hackathon open to students from Baylor and other institutions.
#**Secure sponsorships from tech companies and AI industry leaders to provide prizes and mentorship for participating students.
#**Encourage interdisciplinary participation by promoting the event to students from computer science, engineering, business, and other relevant fields.
#*'''Review''': Collaborate with faculty advisors and Tech Tree Root representatives to ensure the hackathon aligns with Baylor’s educational goals and AI adoption vision.
#'''Establish a Student AI Representative Role'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Create a formal position for a student AI representative who will act as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration on AI initiatives and integration.
#**Define the responsibilities of the role, including contributing to AI curriculum development, organizing AI-related events, and gathering student input on AI adoption.
#**Ensure the student representative works closely with the Computer Science department and Baylor's AI research initiatives to foster collaboration.
#*'''Review''': Obtain approval from university leadership and faculty, ensuring the role has a clear mandate and support across departments.
#'''AI Integration Across Campus to Enhance Student Opportunities'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Assess areas where AI can be integrated into academic programs, research opportunities, and campus operations (e.g., smart campus technologies, AI-driven tutoring systems).
#**Develop partnerships with AI companies and organizations to provide internships, mentorships, and real-world AI project experience for students.
#**Pilot AI-driven solutions in key areas such as admissions, student services, and sustainability, then expand successful initiatives.
#*'''Review''': Engage with university administrators, faculty, and tech partners to ensure AI integration aligns with Baylor’s mission and enhances student learning and career prospects.

==='''Project 4: Community Immersion and Experience'''===
'''Timeline''': 2-3 Years

'''Project Lead''': Spencer Yim

'''Key Tactics:'''

#'''Provide In-depth Immersion into Diverse American Communities'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Organize trips and immersive experiences for students to engage with diverse communities across the U.S., focusing on cultural, social, and economic diversity.
#**Partner with community organizations, nonprofits, and local leaders to provide hands-on learning and service opportunities.
#**Develop reflective components, such as journaling or group discussions, to help students process and learn from their experiences.
#*'''Review''': Collaborate with faculty and community organizations to ensure meaningful engagement and learning outcomes.
#'''Develop a Welcome Week-Style Curriculum and Experience for First-Year Students'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Create an immersive curriculum designed to introduce first-year students to diverse communities and the importance of community engagement.
#**Incorporate service projects, cultural immersion activities, and workshops on diversity and inclusion into the curriculum.
#**Provide mentorship opportunities where upperclassmen guide first-year students through their immersion experience.
#*'''Review''': Work with student life and academic advisors to align the curriculum with Baylor’s values and first-year student programs.
#'''Integrate Learning at Baylor with Worldwide and Community-Based Service'''
#*'''Action Steps''':
#**Expand opportunities for students to participate in service-learning programs both locally and internationally, aligning with their academic studies.
#**Partner with global and community-based organizations to provide internships, service opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom knowledge with real-world impact.
#**Encourage faculty to incorporate community-based projects and service components into their course syllabi to further link learning with service.
#*'''Review''': Coordinate with Baylor’s service-learning office and global engagement team to identify potential partners and ensure integration with academic programs.

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2025-09-02T23:28:59Z

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==Bio==
Hi there!
My name is Chloe McCauley, my passions and actions define me. My ambitions and optimism are my greatest qualities as a leader, they allow me to see the beauty in all my experiences, and in others. My ambitions are where my greatest motivations and my drivenness derive from. My desire for organization and efficiency create a functional environment. My empathy, exuberance, and creativity, along with my aspirations to form connections equip me to serve others - and the greater good.

As a current student at Baylor University, I am attaining a Bachelor in Fine Art, along with a Bachelor inArt, double majoring in French and Art. I am a student in the Honors College, Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, Treasurer of the French Club, along with Vice President of Baylor's Chapter International Justice Mission.

My mission is to be a voice for those who go unheard. I’m deeply passionate about tackling unethical production of consumer goods, and rampant overconsumption that harms people and our planet. I advocate for victims of sex trafficking, forced labor, and modern slavery, recognizing how overconsumption and unethical production fuels corrupt labor conditions worldwide. Many consumers are unaware or indifferent to the ethical implications of their purchases, prioritizing convenience and cost over sustainability and fair production practices. Raising awareness and promoting responsible consumption, I strive to enlighten others of their impactful choices on the planet, encouraging conscious consumption and ethical responsibility, creating a just and sustainable world.

To align with these interests, I am Vice President of Baylor University's International Justice Mission chapter. As the VP of Fundraising I organize Threads, a pop up thrift store on Baylor's campus. All clothing was donated by the community and 100% of the proceeds went towards the cause of ending modern day slavery.

My role as VP of Fundraising is to lead the preparation and execution of this event. Overall, we spend roughly 6 months preparing for Threads - this included marketing, collecting donations, sorting and organizing our six storage units full of clothing, gaining small business and campus support for our more logistical needs, and of course, pulling off the event day of.

My vision is a future rooted in sustainability, justice, and compassion. A world where recycling and responsible practices protect our planet, where human trafficking is eradicated through awareness and advocacy, and where communities thrive in harmony with one another and the environment.

When I am not studying, I spend my time creating, working with my organization, dreaming, reading, and growing into the best version of myself. I love learning languages, traveling, and running. Last year, my friend and I ran our first half-marathon, in which we only plan to improve each year!

==Achievements==
-Leading Threads, a pop-up thrift store with IJM Baylor, raising over $24,000 to fight modern-day slavery.

==Social media profiles==
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-mccauley-117535324

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2025-09-02T23:27:59Z

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==Bio==
Hi there!
My name is Chloe McCauley, my passions and actions define me. My ambitions and optimism are my greatest qualities as a leader, they allow me to see the beauty in all my experiences, and in others. My ambitions are where my greatest motivations and my drivenness derive from. My desire for organization and efficiency create a functional environment. My empathy, exuberance, and creativity, along with my aspirations to form connections equip me to serve others - and the greater good.
As a current student at Baylor University, I am attaining a Bachelor in Fine Art, along with a Bachelor inArt, double majoring in French and Art. I am a student in the Honors College, Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, Treasurer of the French Club, along with Vice President of Baylor's Chapter International Justice Mission.
My mission is to be a voice for those who go unheard. I’m deeply passionate about tackling unethical production of consumer goods, and rampant overconsumption that harms people and our planet. I advocate for victims of sex trafficking, forced labor, and modern slavery, recognizing how overconsumption and unethical production fuels corrupt labor conditions worldwide. Many consumers are unaware or indifferent to the ethical implications of their purchases, prioritizing convenience and cost over sustainability and fair production practices. Raising awareness and promoting responsible consumption, I strive to enlighten others of their impactful choices on the planet, encouraging conscious consumption and ethical responsibility, creating a just and sustainable world.
To align with these interests, I am Vice President of Baylor University's International Justice Mission chapter. As the VP of Fundraising I organize Threads, a pop up thrift store on Baylor's campus. All clothing was donated by the community and 100% of the proceeds went towards the cause of ending modern day slavery.
My role as VP of Fundraising is to lead the preparation and execution of this event. Overall, we spend roughly 6 months preparing for Threads - this included marketing, collecting donations, sorting and organizing our six storage units full of clothing, gaining small business and campus support for our more logistical needs, and of course, pulling off the event day of.
My vision is a future rooted in sustainability, justice, and compassion. A world where recycling and responsible practices protect our planet, where human trafficking is eradicated through awareness and advocacy, and where communities thrive in harmony with one another and the environment.
When I am not studying, I spend my time creating, working with my organization, dreaming, reading, and growing into the best version of myself. I love learning languages, traveling, and running. Last year, my friend and I ran our first half-marathon, in which we only plan to improve each year!

==Achievements==
-Leading Threads, a pop-up thrift store with IJM Baylor, raising over $24,000 to fight modern-day slavery.

==Social media profiles==
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-mccauley-117535324

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