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School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T03:55:05Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

      Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

CAU is currently trying to strengthen its connection with the community in regard to local and regional economic development. The university is committed to working with its stakeholders to build a better community and a better academic institution.

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Active Support in the University Technology Transfer Function ==

'''The CAU Office of Technology Transfer (T2)-''' is responsible for managing the protection and licensing of CAU discoveries with potential commercial value. By using intellectual property law to protect discoveries with potential commercial value, our office can hopefully encourage interested companies to invest the resources necessary to turn an early stage academic discovery into a commercial product.

'''IP Consulting-  '''Cynthia Parks and Collen Beard are the IP staff on hand to assist students through the process of protecting and developing their ideas and inventions.

'''Faculty Research Council- '''“The Faculty Research Council advises the Vice President Research on matters involving research infrastructure, maintenance of equipment, start-up support for faculty and in general support of standing up a more robust research enterprise at Clark Atlanta University”.

== Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

'''HBCU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Collaborative- '''The HBCU Collaborative is a cohort of 15 public and private HBCUs that are committed to participating in a multi-year collaboration that will foster innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship on their respective campuses to improve student success by implementing new institutional courses, transforming faculty pedagogy and creating partnerships with government and private industries. This collaborative will build off the momentum that was established by the 2013 HBCU Innovation Summit held at Stanford University that was co-organized by UNCF, the NSF-funded National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter) and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

== Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration ==

'''Lead Week '''-is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs. The event bridges the gap between the industry and the University.

'''Corporate Visits'''- There are approximately 25 visits to the School of Business annually to recruit top talent. In addition, over 500 companies participate in the AUC career fairs to recruit students as well. However, the school is working on developing relationships with organizations that are interested in research, innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance the scholastic CAU experience.

The '''AUC Academic and Career Development Organization'''- Has a wide variety of resources for students, listed below.

*On-Campus Recruiting – Students: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/campus-recruiting/ DDEP Campus Recruiting])
*AUCC DDEP Student Registration: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-form AUCC DDEP Student Registration Form])
*Scholarship Opportunities:  ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/scholarship-opportunities/ AUCC DDEP Scholarship Opportunities])
*Engineering Institutions: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-history-3/ AUCC Dual Degree Engineering Program – AUCC DDEP)]
*Experience – eRecruiting ([http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ AUC Consortium Experience Site]) Students: For viewing events, information sessions, and applying for student internship and research opportunities.
*Employers/Recruiters: For posting career, summer internships research opportunities and to register events such as career or graduate fair visit: [http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ www.aucenter.experience.com]

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Lionel_Cross_Jr. Lionel Cross Jr.]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

Priorities:Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies

2015-02-16T03:46:35Z

Damonwillis0:

'''THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH A CULTURE OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT Clark Atlanta University'''

==  PRIORITY 1:   Eradicate information silos that exist  ==

===  GOAL 1.0:  Create a movement around sharing information, collaboration across disciplines, and involvement between faculty, students, and alumni.===

'''Objectives:'''
Establish the Innolab as the focal point for all the collaborative efforts through successfully introduce the lab to all stakeholders.
 

 ''Directions:''

''1.1.1 Promote a culture of student, faculty, and staff involvement in innovation and entrepreneurship.

''1.1.2   Ddevelop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.''

''1. 1.3   Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.''

''1.1.4    Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.''

''1.1.5    Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.'

== PRIORITY 2:  Increase entrepreneurial collaboration to leverage synergistic activities and funding opportunities''' ==

=== GOAL 2.0: Solicit and secure strategic relationships within the corporate community that support all of CAU's I&E efforts. ===

 
'''Objectives'''    Establish CAU as a premiere institution to collaborate with.

''Directions:''

''2.1.1    Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.''

''2.1.2   Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.''

''2.1.3   Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.''

''2.1.4    Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series''

 

== PRIORITY 3:   Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU ==

===   GOAL 3.0:  To have create a continuous improvement process for future UIF to follow and to create and avenue for faculty involvement. ===

'''Objective   Simplify the UIF Landscape process through providing a clear roadmap for new UIF members.

''Directions:''

''3.1.1    Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.''

''3.1.2     Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.''

''3.1.3   Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property''

''3.1.4   The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis. ''

''3.1.5   The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.''

== PRIORITY 4:  I&E EVENTS ON CAMPUS ==

==GOAL 4.0:== Develop an environment of innovation and creativity through providing resources and events that cultivate entrepreneurship and creativity.

'''Objective''' Host annual and semi-annual events that provide direction and feedback to students.

 ''Directions:''

''4.1.1   Lean Startup April-May (per semester)''

''4.1.2   Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)''

''4.1.3   Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)''

''4.1.4    MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)''

''4.1.5   TEDx event at CAU (annual event)''

'' ''

==  Related Links==

Priorities:Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies

2015-02-16T03:46:02Z

Damonwillis0:

'''THE STRATEGIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH A CULTURE OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT Clark Atlanta University'''

==  PRIORITY 1:   Eradicate information silos that exist  ==

===  GOAL 1.0:  Create a movement around sharing information, collaboration across disciplines, and involvement between faculty, students, and alumni.===

'''Objectives:'''
Establish the Innolab as the focal point for all the collaborative efforts through successfully introduce the lab to all stakeholders.
 

 ''Directions:''

''1.1.1 Promote a culture of student, faculty, and staff involvement in innovation and entrepreneurship.

''1.1.2   Ddevelop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.''

''1. 1.3   Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.''

''1.1.4    Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.''

''1.1.5    Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.'

== PRIORITY 2:  Increase entrepreneurial collaboration to leverage synergistic activities and funding opportunities''' ==

=== GOAL 2.0: Solicit and secure strategic relationships within the corporate community that support all of CAU's I&E efforts. ===

 
'''Objectives'''    Establish CAU as a premiere institution to collaborate with.

''Directions:''

''2.1.1    Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.''

''2.1.2   Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.''

''2.1.3   Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.''

''2.1.4    Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series''

 

== PRIORITY 3:   Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU ==

===   GOAL 3.0:  To have create a continuous improvement process for future UIF to follow and to create and avenue for faculty involvement. ===

'''Objective   Simplify the UIF Landscape process through providing a clear roadmap for new UIF members.

''Directions:''

''3.1.1    Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.''

''3.1.2     Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.''

''3.1.3   Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property''

''3.1.4   The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis. ''

''3.1.5   The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.''

== PRIORITY 4:  I&E EVENTS ON CAMPUS ==

== GOAL 4.0: == Develop an environment of innovation and creativity through providing resources and events that cultivate entrepreneurship and creativity.

'''Objective''' Host annual and semi-annual events that provide direction and feedback to students.

 ''Directions:''

''4.1.1   Lean Startup April-May (per semester)''

''4.1.2   Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)''

''4.1.3   Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)''

''4.1.4    MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)''

''4.1.5   TEDx event at CAU (annual event)''

'' ''

==  Related Links==

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:35:45Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

      Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

CAU is currently trying to strengthen its connection with the community in regard to local and regional economic development. The university is committed to working with its stakeholders to build a better community and a better academic institution.

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Active Support in the University Technology Transfer Function ==

'''The CAU Office of Technology Transfer (T2)-''' is responsible for managing the protection and licensing of CAU discoveries with potential commercial value. By using intellectual property law to protect discoveries with potential commercial value, our office can hopefully encourage interested companies to invest the resources necessary to turn an early stage academic discovery into a commercial product.

'''IP Consulting-  '''Cynthia Parks and Collen Beard are the IP staff on hand to assist students through the process of protecting and developing their ideas and inventions.

'''Faculty Research Council- '''“The Faculty Research Council advises the Vice President Research on matters involving research infrastructure, maintenance of equipment, start-up support for faculty and in general support of standing up a more robust research enterprise at Clark Atlanta University”.

== Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

'''HBCU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Collaborative- '''The HBCU Collaborative is a cohort of 15 public and private HBCUs that are committed to participating in a multi-year collaboration that will foster innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship on their respective campuses to improve student success by implementing new institutional courses, transforming faculty pedagogy and creating partnerships with government and private industries. This collaborative will build off the momentum that was established by the 2013 HBCU Innovation Summit held at Stanford University that was co-organized by UNCF, the NSF-funded National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter) and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

== Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration ==

'''Lead Week '''-is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs. The event bridges the gap between the industry and the University.

'''Corporate Visits'''- There are approximately 25 visits to the School of Business annually to recruit top talent. In addition, over 500 companies participate in the AUC career fairs to recruit students as well. However, the school is working on developing relationships with organizations that are interested in research, innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance the scholastic CAU experience.

The '''AUC Academic and Career Development Organization'''- Have a wide variety of resources for students, listed below.

*On-Campus Recruiting – Students: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/campus-recruiting/ DDEP Campus Recruiting])
*AUCC DDEP Student Registration: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-form AUCC DDEP Student Registration Form])
*Scholarship Opportunities:  ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/scholarship-opportunities/ AUCC DDEP Scholarship Opportunities])
*Engineering Institutions: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-history-3/ AUCC Dual Degree Engineering Program – AUCC DDEP)]
*Experience – eRecruiting ([http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ AUC Consortium Experience Site]) Students: For viewing events, information sessions, and applying for student internship and research opportunities.
*Employers/Recruiters: For posting career, summer internships research opportunities and to register events such as career or graduate fair visit: [http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ www.aucenter.experience.com]

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:35:12Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.   

Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year. 



       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

CAU is currently trying to strengthen its connection with the community in regard to local and regional economic development. The university is committed to working with its stakeholders to build a better community and a better academic institution.

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Active Support in the University Technology Transfer Function ==

'''The CAU Office of Technology Transfer (T2)-''' is responsible for managing the protection and licensing of CAU discoveries with potential commercial value. By using intellectual property law to protect discoveries with potential commercial value, our office can hopefully encourage interested companies to invest the resources necessary to turn an early stage academic discovery into a commercial product.

'''IP Consulting-  '''Cynthia Parks and Collen Beard are the IP staff on hand to assist students through the process of protecting and developing their ideas and inventions.

'''Faculty Research Council- '''“The Faculty Research Council advises the Vice President Research on matters involving research infrastructure, maintenance of equipment, start-up support for faculty and in general support of standing up a more robust research enterprise at Clark Atlanta University”.

== Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

'''HBCU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Collaborative- '''The HBCU Collaborative is a cohort of 15 public and private HBCUs that are committed to participating in a multi-year collaboration that will foster innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship on their respective campuses to improve student success by implementing new institutional courses, transforming faculty pedagogy and creating partnerships with government and private industries. This collaborative will build off the momentum that was established by the 2013 HBCU Innovation Summit held at Stanford University that was co-organized by UNCF, the NSF-funded National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter) and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

== Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration ==

'''Lead Week '''-is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs. The event bridges the gap between the industry and the University.

'''Corporate Visits'''- There are approximately 25 visits to the School of Business annually to recruit top talent. In addition, over 500 companies participate in the AUC career fairs to recruit students as well. However, the school is working on developing relationships with organizations that are interested in research, innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance the scholastic CAU experience.

The '''AUC Academic and Career Development Organization'''- Have a wide variety of resources for students, listed below.

*On-Campus Recruiting – Students: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/campus-recruiting/ DDEP Campus Recruiting])
*AUCC DDEP Student Registration: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-form AUCC DDEP Student Registration Form])
*Scholarship Opportunities:  ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/scholarship-opportunities/ AUCC DDEP Scholarship Opportunities])
*Engineering Institutions: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-history-3/ AUCC Dual Degree Engineering Program – AUCC DDEP)]
*Experience – eRecruiting ([http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ AUC Consortium Experience Site]) Students: For viewing events, information sessions, and applying for student internship and research opportunities.
*Employers/Recruiters: For posting career, summer internships research opportunities and to register events such as career or graduate fair visit: [http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ www.aucenter.experience.com]

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:33:18Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

CAU is currently trying to strengthen its connection with the community in regard to local and regional economic development. The university is committed to working with its stakeholders to build a better community and a better academic institution.

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Active Support in the University Technology Transfer Function ==

'''The CAU Office of Technology Transfer (T2)-''' is responsible for managing the protection and licensing of CAU discoveries with potential commercial value. By using intellectual property law to protect discoveries with potential commercial value, our office can hopefully encourage interested companies to invest the resources necessary to turn an early stage academic discovery into a commercial product.

'''IP Consulting-  '''Cynthia Parks and Collen Beard are the IP staff on hand to assist students through the process of protecting and developing their ideas and inventions.

'''Faculty Research Council- '''“The Faculty Research Council advises the Vice President Research on matters involving research infrastructure, maintenance of equipment, start-up support for faculty and in general support of standing up a more robust research enterprise at Clark Atlanta University”.

== Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

'''HBCU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Collaborative- '''The HBCU Collaborative is a cohort of 15 public and private HBCUs that are committed to participating in a multi-year collaboration that will foster innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship on their respective campuses to improve student success by implementing new institutional courses, transforming faculty pedagogy and creating partnerships with government and private industries. This collaborative will build off the momentum that was established by the 2013 HBCU Innovation Summit held at Stanford University that was co-organized by UNCF, the NSF-funded National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter) and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

== Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration ==

'''Lead Week '''-is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs. The event bridges the gap between the industry and the University.

'''Corporate Visits'''- There are approximately 25 visits to the School of Business annually to recruit top talent. In addition, over 500 companies participate in the AUC career fairs to recruit students as well. However, the school is working on developing relationships with organizations that are interested in research, innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance the scholastic CAU experience.

The '''AUC Academic and Career Development Organization'''- Have a wide variety of resources for students, listed below.

*On-Campus Recruiting – Students: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/campus-recruiting/ DDEP Campus Recruiting])
*AUCC DDEP Student Registration: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-form AUCC DDEP Student Registration Form])
*Scholarship Opportunities:  ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/scholarship-opportunities/ AUCC DDEP Scholarship Opportunities])
*Engineering Institutions: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-history-3/ AUCC Dual Degree Engineering Program – AUCC DDEP)]
*Experience – eRecruiting ([http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ AUC Consortium Experience Site]) Students: For viewing events, information sessions, and applying for student internship and research opportunities.
*Employers/Recruiters: For posting career, summer internships research opportunities and to register events such as career or graduate fair visit: [http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ www.aucenter.experience.com]

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:29:11Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

CAU is currently trying to strengthen its connection with the community in regard to local and regional economic development. The university is committed to working with its stakeholders to build a better community and a better academic institution.

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Active Support in the University Technology Transfer Function ==

'''The CAU Office of Technology Transfer (T2)-''' is responsible for managing the protection and licensing of CAU discoveries with potential commercial value. By using intellectual property law to protect discoveries with potential commercial value, our office can hopefully encourage interested companies to invest the resources necessary to turn an early stage academic discovery into a commercial product.

'''IP Consulting-  '''Cynthia Parks and Collen Beard are the IP staff on hand to assist students through the process of protecting and developing their ideas and inventions.

'''Faculty Research Council- '''“The Faculty Research Council advises the Vice President Research on matters involving research infrastructure, maintenance of equipment, start-up support for faculty and in general support of standing up a more robust research enterprise at Clark Atlanta University”.

== Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration ==

'''Lead Week '''-is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs. The event bridges the gap between the industry and the University.

'''Corporate Visits'''- There are approximately 25 visits to the School of Business annually to recruit top talent. In addition, over 500 companies participate in the AUC career fairs to recruit students as well. However, the school is working on developing relationships with organizations that are interested in research, innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance the scholastic CAU experience.

The '''AUC Academic and Career Development Organization'''- Have a wide variety of resources for students, listed below.

*On-Campus Recruiting – Students: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/campus-recruiting/ DDEP Campus Recruiting])
*AUCC DDEP Student Registration: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-form AUCC DDEP Student Registration Form])
*Scholarship Opportunities:  ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/scholarship-opportunities/ AUCC DDEP Scholarship Opportunities])
*Engineering Institutions: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-history-3/ AUCC Dual Degree Engineering Program – AUCC DDEP)]
*Experience – eRecruiting ([http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ AUC Consortium Experience Site]) Students: For viewing events, information sessions, and applying for student internship and research opportunities.
*Employers/Recruiters: For posting career, summer internships research opportunities and to register events such as career or graduate fair visit: [http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ www.aucenter.experience.com]

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:28:17Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Active Support in the University Technology Transfer Function ==

'''The CAU Office of Technology Transfer (T2)-''' is responsible for managing the protection and licensing of CAU discoveries with potential commercial value. By using intellectual property law to protect discoveries with potential commercial value, our office can hopefully encourage interested companies to invest the resources necessary to turn an early stage academic discovery into a commercial product.

'''IP Consulting-  '''Cynthia Parks and Collen Beard are the IP staff on hand to assist students through the process of protecting and developing their ideas and inventions.

'''Faculty Research Council- '''“The Faculty Research Council advises the Vice President Research on matters involving research infrastructure, maintenance of equipment, start-up support for faculty and in general support of standing up a more robust research enterprise at Clark Atlanta University”.

== Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration ==

'''Lead Week '''-is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs. The event bridges the gap between the industry and the University.

'''Corporate Visits'''- There are approximately 25 visits to the School of Business annually to recruit top talent. In addition, over 500 companies participate in the AUC career fairs to recruit students as well. However, the school is working on developing relationships with organizations that are interested in research, innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance the scholastic CAU experience.

The '''AUC Academic and Career Development Organization'''- Have a wide variety of resources for students, listed below.

*On-Campus Recruiting – Students: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/campus-recruiting/ DDEP Campus Recruiting])
*AUCC DDEP Student Registration: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-form AUCC DDEP Student Registration Form])
*Scholarship Opportunities:  ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/scholarship-opportunities/ AUCC DDEP Scholarship Opportunities])
*Engineering Institutions: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-history-3/ AUCC Dual Degree Engineering Program – AUCC DDEP)]
*Experience – eRecruiting ([http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ AUC Consortium Experience Site]) Students: For viewing events, information sessions, and applying for student internship and research opportunities.
*Employers/Recruiters: For posting career, summer internships research opportunities and to register events such as career or graduate fair visit: [http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ www.aucenter.experience.com]

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:26:28Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Active Support in the University Technology Transfer Function ==

'''The CAU Office of Technology Transfer (T2)-''' is responsible for managing the protection and licensing of CAU discoveries with potential commercial value. By using intellectual property law to protect discoveries with potential commercial value, our office can hopefully encourage interested companies to invest the resources necessary to turn an early stage academic discovery into a commercial product.

'''IP Consulting-  '''Cynthia Parks and Collen Beard are the IP staff on hand to assist students through the process of protecting and developing their ideas and inventions.

'''Faculty Research Council- '''“The Faculty Research Council advises the Vice President Research on matters involving research infrastructure, maintenance of equipment, start-up support for faculty and in general support of standing up a more robust research enterprise at Clark Atlanta University”.

== Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration ==

'''Lead Week '''-is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs. The event bridges the gap between the industry and the University.

'''Corporate Visits'''- There are approximately 25 visits to the School of Business annually to recruit top talent. In addition, over 500 companies participate in the AUC career fairs to recruit students as well. However, the school is working on developing relationships with organizations that are interested in research, innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance the scholastic CAU experience.

The '''AUC Academic and Career Development Organization'''- Have a wide variety of resources for students, listed below.

*On-Campus Recruiting – Students: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/campus-recruiting/ DDEP Campus Recruiting])
*AUCC DDEP Student Registration: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-form AUCC DDEP Student Registration Form])
*Scholarship Opportunities:  ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/scholarship-opportunities/ AUCC DDEP Scholarship Opportunities])
*Engineering Institutions: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-history-3/ AUCC Dual Degree Engineering Program – AUCC DDEP)]
*Experience – eRecruiting ([http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ AUC Consortium Experience Site]) Students: For viewing events, information sessions, and applying for student internship and research opportunities.
*Employers/Recruiters: For posting career, summer internships research opportunities and to register events such as career or graduate fair visit: [http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ www.aucenter.experience.com]

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

CAU is currently trying to strengthen its connection with the community in regard to local and regional economic development. The university is committed to working with its stakeholders to build a better community and a better academic institution.

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:18:14Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Active Support in the University Technology Transfer Function ==

'''The CAU Office of Technology Transfer (T2)-''' is responsible for managing the protection and licensing of CAU discoveries with potential commercial value. By using intellectual property law to protect discoveries with potential commercial value, our office can hopefully encourage interested companies to invest the resources necessary to turn an early stage academic discovery into a commercial product.

'''IP Consulting-  '''Cynthia Parks and Collen Beard are the IP staff on hand to assist students through the process of protecting and developing their ideas and inventions.

'''Faculty Research Council- '''“The Faculty Research Council advises the Vice President Research on matters involving research infrastructure, maintenance of equipment, start-up support for faculty and in general support of standing up a more robust research enterprise at Clark Atlanta University”.

== Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration ==

'''Lead Week '''-is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs. The event bridges the gap between the industry and the University.

'''Corporate Visits'''- There are approximately 25 visits to the School of Business annually to recruit top talent. In addition, over 500 companies participate in the AUC career fairs to recruit students as well. However, the school is working on developing relationships with organizations that are interested in research, innovation and entrepreneurship to enhance the scholastic CAU experience.

The '''AUC Academic and Career Development Organization'''- Have a wide variety of resources for students, listed below.

*On-Campus Recruiting – Students: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/campus-recruiting/ DDEP Campus Recruiting])
*AUCC DDEP Student Registration: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-form AUCC DDEP Student Registration Form])
*Scholarship Opportunities:  ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/scholarship-opportunities/ AUCC DDEP Scholarship Opportunities])
*Engineering Institutions: ([http://www.aucconsortium.org/ddep-history-3/ AUCC Dual Degree Engineering Program – AUCC DDEP)]
*Experience – eRecruiting ([http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ AUC Consortium Experience Site]) Students: For viewing events, information sessions, and applying for student internship and research opportunities.
*Employers/Recruiters: For posting career, summer internships research opportunities and to register events such as career or graduate fair visit: [http://www.aucenter.experience.com/ www.aucenter.experience.com]

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:14:52Z

Damonwillis0:

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:14:14Z

Damonwillis0:

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:10:00Z

Damonwillis0:

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:09:07Z

Damonwillis0:

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:02:20Z

Damonwillis0:

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T02:01:57Z

Damonwillis0:

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:56:54Z

Damonwillis0:

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:56:33Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- I is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:48:01Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- I is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== ==

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:47:29Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- I is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== ==

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:47:04Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- I is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:37:07Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- I is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:36:41Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- I is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned!

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:36:04Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- I is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

=== Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned! ===

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:35:36Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- I is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

=== '''Center for Innovation and Entreprenuership''' ===

=== Is a new organization headed by entreprenuer David Duncan. The goal of the organization is to assist the student body in promoting innovation and entreprenuership on campus by having a liason between students and staff. This a new venture that looks very promising, so stay tuned! ===

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:25:10Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- I is an annual event sponsored by the School of Business which raises awareness in the areas of entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supporting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote entrepreneurship. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is an area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Regional and Local Development Efforts ==

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki//Tiffany_Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Damon_Willis Damon Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ariel_rogers Ariel Rogers]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aaron_Chambers Aaron Chambers]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:21:32Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

 2.1 Courses


There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management
<pre> 2.2 Events</pre>
'''Lead Week '''- I is an annual event sponsored by the School of Busniess which raises awareness in the areas of entreprenuership, finance, marketing, social media, mass media, innovation and alumni affairs.

'''Capstone Projects'''- Are an integral part of the schools commitment to supoorting project based learning. There are a number of capstone projects predominantly in the Arts & Sciences department.

'''Speaker Series-  ''' a few workshops and speakers that promote enrtreprenuership. There is a freshman success speaker series along with a case competition workshop that took place this year. In my opinion this is aqn area that the university can improve on. It would take very little effort to increase the number of events and workshops on campus.

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:08:53Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

2.1 Courses

There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

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

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:07:03Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

2.1 Courses

There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

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

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:06:34Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

== 2.1 Courses ==

There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

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

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T01:05:40Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

       

== 2 Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

== 2.1 Courses ==

There are a number of courses offered to undergraduate and graduate students that promote entrepreneurship on campus.

CBUS 380 - Entrepreneurial Thinking

CBUS 381 - Financing Entrepreneurial Ventures

CBUS 382 - Marketing the Entrepreneurial Venture

CBUS 481 - Entrepreneurial Practicum

CBUS 482 Business Law for Entrepreneurs

CBUS 484 Small Business Management

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

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

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T00:52:00Z

Damonwillis0:

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T00:51:42Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

== Overview ==

     Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

        Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

== Current Landscape of Clark Atlanta University ==

[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-02-16T00:46:30Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

          Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees as well as certificate programs to students of diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University was established in 1988 through the consolidation of its two parent institutions, Atlanta University (1865), the nation's first institution to award graduate degrees to African Americans, and Clark College (1869) the nation's first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population.  

        Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

== Current Landscape of Clark Atlanta University ==

[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

== Related Links: ==

[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:Damon Willis

2015-02-16T00:34:00Z

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=== Damon Willis ===

Clark Atlanta University, UIF Spring 2015[[File:Damon9.jpg|none|Damon9.jpg]]

         

          Hello my name is Damon Willis. I'm a first year MBA candidate at Clark Atlanta University, with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. I am a very active member of the CAU campus, acting as an officer for the Graduate Student Business Council. As the Chairperson for the Lead Week committee, I am responsible for Project Management duties which bring in a large number of corporate sponsors and benefactors for the university. I am also passionate about entrepreneurship and I've previously owned a small real estate wholesaling business. In addition, I am a strong advcate for innovation, entrepreneurship and social change, which makes me a great fit for the UIF program. This summer I will be working for the Fiat Chrysler Corporation as a Supply Chain intern, in Auburn Hills, MI. Please feel free to check out our project pitch, (link below) to see what's happening soon at Clark Atlanta University.

== [http://youtu.be/6Ct29S7JWc0 http://youtu.be/6Ct29S7JWc0] ==

== Related Links: ==

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

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

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2015-02-16T00:29:59Z

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School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T03:27:19Z

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[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

       Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. Recently, the University has created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with David Duncan spearheading the initiative as the Director. In addition, Clark Atlanta University has started the design of its first Innolab which is slated to begin serving students in late February. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development. 

        Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

== Current Landscape of Clark Atlanta University ==

[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]

Related Links:

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.

3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property


3.4  The advisory committee should be voted on and approved by students, on an annual basis.

3.5  The committee should consist of faculty, entreprenuers, educators and current or past UIF members.

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T03:04:07Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

       Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. Recently, the University has created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with David Duncan spearheading the initiative as the Director. In addition, Clark Atlanta University has started the design of its first Innolab which is slated to begin serving students in late February. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development. 

        Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

== Current Landscape of Clark Atlanta University ==

[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]

Related Links:

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.



3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T02:50:06Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. Recently, the University has created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with David Duncan spearheading the initiative as the Director. In addition, Clark Atlanta University has started the design of its first Innolab which is slated to begin serving students in late February. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development.

Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

== Current Landscape of Clark Atlanta University ==

[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]

Related Links:

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.



3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property

== ==

4. I&E Events on Campus

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T02:41:18Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. Recently, the University has created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with David Duncan spearheading the initiative as the Director. In addition, Clark Atlanta University has started the design of its first Innolab which is slated to begin serving students in late February. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development.

Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

== Current Landscape of Clark Atlanta University ==

[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]

Related Links:

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.



3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property

== ==

4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Event Launch

4.1 Lean Startup April-May (per semester)

4.2  Launch a hack-a-thon for students and invite local Universities (annually)

4.3  Shark Tank event with alumni judges (annually)

4.4  MBA disciplined workshops for non-business students (twice a semester)

4.5  Tedx event at CAU (annual event)

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T02:33:09Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. Recently, the University has created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with David Duncan spearheading the initiative as the Director. In addition, Clark Atlanta University has started the design of its first Innolab which is slated to begin serving students in late February. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development.

Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

== Current Landscape of Clark Atlanta University ==

[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]

Related Links:

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.



3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T02:30:56Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]

Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. Recently, the University has created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with David Duncan spearheading the initiative as the Director. In addition, Clark Atlanta University has started the design of its first Innolab which is slated to begin serving students in late February. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development.

Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.

[[Link title]]== Current Landscape of Clark Atlanta University ==

[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]

Related Links:

== Clark Atlanta University Strategic Plan 2015 ==

Clark Atlanta University has several hidden gems within the institution and across disciplines that support, enhance and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, the information about these “gems” are not communicated to students, departments, and staff. Thus leaving these gems underutilized.

== ==

1. Increasing awareness of the Innolab which will result in increased participation and utilization of the center and cultivating and environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

1.1 Develop a marketing plan that promotes the use of the Innovation Center among internal and external stakeholders.

1.2 Capitalize on the Media outlets that are currently at CAU’s disposal to brand the Innovation Center; such as the Atlanta University Center Digest (newspaper), The Panther (newspaper), CAU’s Award Winning Jazz Radio Station, and all the social media platforms that are already established by CAU.

1.3 Develop an I&E annual campaign specifically targeted to alumni, asking for their support and resources to include time, and talent.

1.4 Conduct Informational sessions for the professors within each department that outline our purpose, mission, and how to effectively utilize the InnoLab, and promote the use among their students. For the long term make the informational sessions publicity sessions.

== ==

2. Develop Community partnerships

2.1 Establish partnerships with businesses to support innovation and creativity on campus.

2.2. Create a quarterly “Challenge Drop” where local business would drop off a problem/concern that they are currently facing and have the students submit creative, innovative, solutions that could possibly lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for the students.

2.3. Develop an Advisory Board and have Corporations strategically advise the center.

2.4 Invite companies and entrepreneurs to lecture and conduct presentations related to Creativity, and I&E ultimately establishing a lecture series.

== ==

3. Establish Innovation fellows advisory committee for CAU

3.1 Select a combination of Faculty, Staff, Students and Administrators whose responsibility is to bridge the gap between the transition of old fellows and new incoming fellow and continue/support the momentum of what the previous UIF students have initiated.

3.2 Advisory Committee will be responsible for preserving the long term strategic plan developed by the UIF and landscape.



3.3 Support creative problem solving/provide practical experience from corporation Sponsorships for intellectual property

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T01:52:03Z

Damonwillis0:

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<span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">        Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. Recently, the University has created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with David Duncan spearheading the initiative as the Director. In addition, Clark Atlanta University has started the design of its first Innolab which is slated to begin serving students in late February. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development.

 <span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">          Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year. <span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Related Links:

UI Fellow[http://universityinnovation.org/Lionel%20Cross%20Jr. Lionel_Cross_Jr.],[http://universityinnovation.org/Damon_Willis Damon_Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Clark%20Atlanta%20University%20Student%20Strategies Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies]

== Clark Atlanta University Landscape Canvas ==

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nQ-Sgj3ogxjk7_vzRuixdtyB0r19E8cic4iK8bHpO1A/edit#gid=1096064236

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T01:34:26Z

Damonwillis0:

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<span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">        Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. Recently, the University has created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with David Duncan spearheading the initiative as the Director. In addition, Clark Atlanta University has started the design of its first Innolab which is slated to begin serving students in late February. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development.

 <span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">          Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year. <span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Related Links:

UI Fellow[http://universityinnovation.org/Lionel%20Cross%20Jr. Lionel_Cross_Jr.],[http://universityinnovation.org/Damon_Willis Damon_Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Clark%20Atlanta%20University%20Student%20Strategies Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies]

== Clark Atlanta University Landscape Canvas ==

[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T01:31:37Z

Damonwillis0:

<span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">          Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. Recently, the University has created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with David Duncan spearheading the initiative as the Director. In addition, Clark Atlanta University has started the design of its first Innolab which is slated to begin serving students in late February. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development.
 
<span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">          Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year.
 
<span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Related Links:

UI Fellow[http://universityinnovation.org/Lionel%20Cross%20Jr. Lionel_Cross_Jr.],[http://universityinnovation.org/Damon_Willis Damon_Willis]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Clark%20Atlanta%20University%20Student%20Strategies Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T01:28:04Z

Damonwillis0:

== <span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline" id="docs-internal-guid-5a2a54f1-3d95-2070-09c0-53e83e8d75dc">[https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ju0YgdyKMmOiYIjyYst--232xk3PtpNMmppC4dv31ve3qfotwN-wuXwpREagKOoyJxj-12nrncHwKxTjR69A7c8yfhJnMyweT-iRbWZwlZwYov2ceBbeAUknFcj_dPmLlg https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ju0YgdyKMmOiYIjyYst--232xk3PtpNMmppC4dv31ve3qfotwN-wuXwpREagKOoyJxj-12nrncHwKxTjR69A7c8yfhJnMyweT-iRbWZwlZwYov2ceBbeAUknFcj_dPmLlg] == <span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">        Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. Recently, the University has created the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with David Duncan spearheading the initiative as the Director. In addition, Clark Atlanta University has started the design of its first Innolab which is slated to begin serving students in late February. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development. <span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">          Although Clark Atlanta University is in the early stages of developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The University also has a Shark tank competition this year which should inspire students and raise the profile of the innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives being enacted by both the UIF members and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.The development of programs such as LEADWeek, which has a UIF candidate as its Co-chair, has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self. Moving forward, the primary goal of the team is to integrate the departmental silos on campus in order to usher in a new ecosystem which embraces collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. We are very optimistic that we will be successful at raising awareness and participation throughout the course of this school year. <span style="font-size:15px; font-family:'Times New Roman'; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Related Links: UI Fellow[http://universityinnovation.org/Lionel%20Cross%20Jr. Lionel_Cross_Jr.],[http://universityinnovation.org/Damon_Willis Damon_Willis] [http://universityinnovation.org/Clark%20Atlanta%20University%20Student%20Strategies Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies] == Current Landscape of Clark Atlanta University == [https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]     [[Category:Universities]]

School:Clark Atlanta University

2015-01-31T01:14:36Z

Damonwillis0:

[[File:CAU logo.jpg]]Currently, Clark Atlanta University is developing a strategic plan for the development and implementation of entrepreneurial innovation across disciplines. Building on the current infrastructure the establishment of workshops, lecture series, and special topics courses will provide faculty with the tools needed to pursue entrepreneurship within the marketplace. Encouraging faculty to pursue SBIRs, STTRSs, and development of grant proposals is necessary to the development of sustainable revenue for the University. We are currently reviewing our policies and developing a technology transfer office which is necessary to bridge the gap of innovation and commercialization at Clark Atlanta University. By implementing the platform set forth by the initial leadership circle while continuing to grow this group to a larger pool of innovators will set in motion sustainable economic development.

Although Clark Atlanta University is not currently possess an entrepreneurial ecosystem we do offer a few entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business at Clark Atlanta University makes great efforts to encourage entrepreneurship efforts of the students. Established within the Clark Atlanta University curriculum, freshman students as well as graduate students are exposed to entrepreneurship through the course which we look to establish across disciplines. Students also participate in various pitch competitions in which they prove their capabilities of establishing a working business model necessary for successful startup. The development of programs such as LEADweek with the school of business has provided students with the opportunity to receive input on the development of self.

== Current Landscape of Clark Atlanta University ==

[https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0By3dnjIxAwoDalFnNmF3ZzI4QjA&usp=sharing_eid]

Related Links:

UI Fellow [[Lionel Cross Jr.|Lionel_Cross_Jr.]]
<div>[[Clark Atlanta University Student Strategies|Clark_Atlanta_University_Student_Strategies]] </div>
 

 

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