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Priorities:Marquette University Student Priorities

2017-03-06T21:21:11Z

Kathleenbaert:

== Overview==

Coming soon: Your Video (Session 5)

== Alumni Speaker Series ==

Alumni from different colleges at Marquette come to speak to the students about their field and previous experiences at Marquette. Alumni would give a 15-20 minute presentation with room for any questions by students. Following their presentation, students would be able to network with the alumni. 

== Shadow Marquette Alumni or Professional Working in Industry of Interest ==

We will create a program where Marquette students can shadow a professional for a day. Through our research, we found that most undecided students wish they could have a glimpse into a profession of interest to help them decide their major. This program would help students refine their major choices and ultimately, have an idea of what kind of career they want to go into. On top of that, it can help them build their network early on - something that is important. 

== Major For a Day  ==

Once again, we found that a big issue on our campus is that many students who are undecided simply do not know which direction to go in. Fortunately, Marquette offers a plethora of majors and minors, but with that, many students have trouble deciding which one to choose. With the "Major For a Day" program, Marquette students can get a glimpse of what a major would be like. The day long program can be taken over winter or summer break, or on Saturday's during the school year. The students will be able to touch the surface on the different introduction classes that will be taken (because those are the classes that usually weed one out of a major), along with getting to know faculty from the college of interest. There will also be student speakers that will share their experience in the major and why they are happy with their decision. 

== Non-Major Advisor ==

Currently, undecided students meet with an advisor who they will not see again after they have declared their major. This is is a set back for the students because it is harder for them to develop a long lasting relationship with their advisor and have someone they can consistantly go to that knows where they are on their track to graduate. This has caused some students to not graduate on time becuase their new advisor isn't up to date on their requirements. We have proposed a non-major advisor program where a student will be given an advisor who will help the student fill needed requirements and also inform them on different majors that they think will be suitable for them based on their performance in class. Once the student has decided their major, the advisor will connect them with a permanent advisor and make sure there is a system/database in place that can help the new advisor pick up where the old advisor left off. These advisors will stay in touch. 

== Related Links ==

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjGealGmfGU&t=2s

<br/>Spring 2017 UIF:

Student 1: [[Rebecca Streightiff|Rebecca_Streightiff]]

Student 2: [[Kathleen Baert|Kathleen_Baert]]

Student 3: 

Priorities:Marquette University Student Priorities

2017-03-06T21:20:40Z

Kathleenbaert:

== Overview==

Coming soon: Your Video (Session 5)

== Alumni Speaker Series ==

Alumni from different colleges at Marquette come to speak to the students about their field and previous experiences at Marquette. Alumni would give a 15-20 minute presentation with room for any questions by students. Following their presentation, students would be able to network with the alumni. 

== Shadow Marquette Alumni or Professional Working in Industry of Interest ==

We will create a program where Marquette students can shadow a professional for a day. Through our research, we found that most undecided students wish they could have a glimpse into a profession of interest to help them decide their major. This program would help students refine their major choices and ultimately, have an idea of what kind of career they want to go into. On top of that, it can help them build their network early on - something that is important. 

== Major For a Day  ==

Once again, we found that a big issue on our campus is that many students who are undecided simply do not know which direction to go in. Fortunately, Marquette offers a plethora of majors and minors, but with that, many students have trouble deciding which one to choose. With the "Major For a Day" program, Marquette students can get a glimpse of what a major would be like. The day long program can be taken over winter or summer break, or on Saturday's during the school year. The students will be able to touch the surface on the different introduction classes that will be taken (because those are the classes that usually weed one out of a major), along with getting to know faculty from the college of interest. There will also be student speakers that will share their experience in the major and why they are happy with their decision. 

== Non-Major Advisor ==

Currently, undecided students meet with an advisor who they will not see again after they have declared their major. This is is a set back for the students because it is harder for them to develop a long lasting relationship with their advisor and have someone they can consistantly go to that knows where they are on their track to graduate. This has caused some students to not graduate on time becuase their new advisor isn't up to date on their requirements. We have proposed a non-major advisor program where a student will be given an advisor who will help the student fill needed requirements and also inform them on different majors that they think will be suitable for them based on their performance in class. Once the student has decided their major, the advisor will connect them with a permanent advisor and make sure there is a system/database in place that can help the new advisor pick up where the old advisor left off. These advisors will stay in touch. 

== Related Links ==

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<br/>Spring 2017 UIF:

Student 1: [[Rebecca Streightiff|Rebecca_Streightiff]]

Student 2: [[Kathleen Baert|Kathleen_Baert]]

Student 3: 

Priorities:Marquette University Student Priorities

2017-03-06T21:19:28Z

Kathleenbaert:

== Overview==

Coming soon: Your Video (Session 5)

== Alumni Speaker Series ==

Alumni from different colleges at Marquette come to speak to the students about their field and previous experiences at Marquette. Alumni would give a 15-20 minute presentation with room for any questions by students. Following their presentation, students would be able to network with the alumni. 

== Shadow Marquette Alumni or Professional Working in Industry of Interest ==

We will create a program where Marquette students can shadow a professional for a day. Through our research, we found that most undecided students wish they could have a glimpse into a profession of interest to help them decide their major. This program would help students refine their major choices and ultimately, have an idea of what kind of career they want to go into. On top of that, it can help them build their network early on - something that is important. 

== Major For a Day  ==

Once again, we found that a big issue on our campus is that many students who are undecided simply do not know which direction to go in. Fortunately, Marquette offers a plethora of majors and minors, but with that, many students have trouble deciding which one to choose. With the "Major For a Day" program, Marquette students can get a glimpse of what a major would be like. The day long program can be taken over winter or summer break, or on Saturday's during the school year. The students will be able to touch the surface on the different introduction classes that will be taken (because those are the classes that usually weed one out of a major), along with getting to know faculty from the college of interest. There will also be student speakers that will share their experience in the major and why they are happy with their decision. 

== Non-Major Advisor ==

Currently, undecided students meet with an advisor who they will not see again after they have declared their major. This is is a set back for the students because it is harder for them to develop a long lasting relationship with their advisor and have someone they can consistantly go to that knows where they are on their track to graduate. This has caused some students to not graduate on time becuase their new advisor isn't up to date on their requirements. We have proposed a non-major advisor program where a student will be given an advisor who will help the student fill needed requirements and also inform them on different majors that they think will be suitable for them based on their performance in class. Once the student has decided their major, the advisor will connect them with a permanent advisor and make sure there is a system/database in place that can help the new advisor pick up where the old advisor left off. These advisors will stay in touch. 

== Related Links ==

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src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjGealGmfGU&t=2s">
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<br/>Spring 2017 UIF:

Student 1: [[Rebecca Streightiff|Rebecca_Streightiff]]

Student 2: [[Kathleen Baert|Kathleen_Baert]]

Student 3: 

Priorities:Marquette University Student Priorities

2017-03-06T21:17:32Z

Kathleenbaert:

== Overview==

Coming soon: Your Video (Session 5)

== Alumni Speaker Series ==

Alumni from different colleges at Marquette come to speak to the students about their field and previous experiences at Marquette. Alumni would give a 15-20 minute presentation with room for any questions by students. Following their presentation, students would be able to network with the alumni. 

== Shadow Marquette Alumni or Professional Working in Industry of Interest ==

We will create a program where Marquette students can shadow a professional for a day. Through our research, we found that most undecided students wish they could have a glimpse into a profession of interest to help them decide their major. This program would help students refine their major choices and ultimately, have an idea of what kind of career they want to go into. On top of that, it can help them build their network early on - something that is important. 

== Major For a Day  ==

Once again, we found that a big issue on our campus is that many students who are undecided simply do not know which direction to go in. Fortunately, Marquette offers a plethora of majors and minors, but with that, many students have trouble deciding which one to choose. With the "Major For a Day" program, Marquette students can get a glimpse of what a major would be like. The day long program can be taken over winter or summer break, or on Saturday's during the school year. The students will be able to touch the surface on the different introduction classes that will be taken (because those are the classes that usually weed one out of a major), along with getting to know faculty from the college of interest. There will also be student speakers that will share their experience in the major and why they are happy with their decision. 

== Non-Major Advisor ==

Currently, undecided students meet with an advisor who they will not see again after they have declared their major. This is is a set back for the students because it is harder for them to develop a long lasting relationship with their advisor and have someone they can consistantly go to that knows where they are on their track to graduate. This has caused some students to not graduate on time becuase their new advisor isn't up to date on their requirements. We have proposed a non-major advisor program where a student will be given an advisor who will help the student fill needed requirements and also inform them on different majors that they think will be suitable for them based on their performance in class. Once the student has decided their major, the advisor will connect them with a permanent advisor and make sure there is a system/database in place that can help the new advisor pick up where the old advisor left off. These advisors will stay in touch. 

== Related Links ==
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<br/>Spring 2017 UIF:

Student 1: [[Rebecca Streightiff|Rebecca_Streightiff]]

Student 2: [[Kathleen Baert|Kathleen_Baert]]

Student 3: 

Priorities:Marquette University Student Priorities

2017-03-06T21:16:36Z

Kathleenbaert:

== Overview==

Coming soon: Your Video (Session 5)

== Alumni Speaker Series ==

Alumni from different colleges at Marquette come to speak to the students about their field and previous experiences at Marquette. Alumni would give a 15-20 minute presentation with room for any questions by students. Following their presentation, students would be able to network with the alumni. 

== Shadow Marquette Alumni or Professional Working in Industry of Interest ==

We will create a program where Marquette students can shadow a professional for a day. Through our research, we found that most undecided students wish they could have a glimpse into a profession of interest to help them decide their major. This program would help students refine their major choices and ultimately, have an idea of what kind of career they want to go into. On top of that, it can help them build their network early on - something that is important. 

== Major For a Day  ==

Once again, we found that a big issue on our campus is that many students who are undecided simply do not know which direction to go in. Fortunately, Marquette offers a plethora of majors and minors, but with that, many students have trouble deciding which one to choose. With the "Major For a Day" program, Marquette students can get a glimpse of what a major would be like. The day long program can be taken over winter or summer break, or on Saturday's during the school year. The students will be able to touch the surface on the different introduction classes that will be taken (because those are the classes that usually weed one out of a major), along with getting to know faculty from the college of interest. There will also be student speakers that will share their experience in the major and why they are happy with their decision. 

== Non-Major Advisor ==

Currently, undecided students meet with an advisor who they will not see again after they have declared their major. This is is a set back for the students because it is harder for them to develop a long lasting relationship with their advisor and have someone they can consistantly go to that knows where they are on their track to graduate. This has caused some students to not graduate on time becuase their new advisor isn't up to date on their requirements. We have proposed a non-major advisor program where a student will be given an advisor who will help the student fill needed requirements and also inform them on different majors that they think will be suitable for them based on their performance in class. Once the student has decided their major, the advisor will connect them with a permanent advisor and make sure there is a system/database in place that can help the new advisor pick up where the old advisor left off. These advisors will stay in touch. 

== Related Links ==
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Spring 2017 UIF:

Student 1: [[Rebecca Streightiff|Rebecca_Streightiff]]

Student 2: [[Kathleen Baert|Kathleen_Baert]]

Student 3: 

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Marquette University Student Priorities

2017-03-06T21:15:37Z

Kathleenbaert:

== Overview==

Coming soon: Your Video (Session 5)

== Alumni Speaker Series ==

Alumni from different colleges at Marquette come to speak to the students about their field and previous experiences at Marquette. Alumni would give a 15-20 minute presentation with room for any questions by students. Following their presentation, students would be able to network with the alumni. 

== Shadow Marquette Alumni or Professional Working in Industry of Interest ==

We will create a program where Marquette students can shadow a professional for a day. Through our research, we found that most undecided students wish they could have a glimpse into a profession of interest to help them decide their major. This program would help students refine their major choices and ultimately, have an idea of what kind of career they want to go into. On top of that, it can help them build their network early on - something that is important. 

== Major For a Day  ==

Once again, we found that a big issue on our campus is that many students who are undecided simply do not know which direction to go in. Fortunately, Marquette offers a plethora of majors and minors, but with that, many students have trouble deciding which one to choose. With the "Major For a Day" program, Marquette students can get a glimpse of what a major would be like. The day long program can be taken over winter or summer break, or on Saturday's during the school year. The students will be able to touch the surface on the different introduction classes that will be taken (because those are the classes that usually weed one out of a major), along with getting to know faculty from the college of interest. There will also be student speakers that will share their experience in the major and why they are happy with their decision. 

== Non-Major Advisor ==

Currently, undecided students meet with an advisor who they will not see again after they have declared their major. This is is a set back for the students because it is harder for them to develop a long lasting relationship with their advisor and have someone they can consistantly go to that knows where they are on their track to graduate. This has caused some students to not graduate on time becuase their new advisor isn't up to date on their requirements. We have proposed a non-major advisor program where a student will be given an advisor who will help the student fill needed requirements and also inform them on different majors that they think will be suitable for them based on their performance in class. Once the student has decided their major, the advisor will connect them with a permanent advisor and make sure there is a system/database in place that can help the new advisor pick up where the old advisor left off. These advisors will stay in touch. 

== Related Links ==

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjGealGmfGU&t=2s

Spring 2017 UIF:

Student 1: [[Rebecca Streightiff|Rebecca_Streightiff]]

Student 2: [[Kathleen Baert|Kathleen_Baert]]

Student 3: 

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Fellow:Kathleen Baert

2017-03-02T23:56:40Z

Kathleenbaert:

Kathleen Baert is a University Innovation Fellow and Computer Science major at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When not in a computer lab, she organizes and instructs a large group of middle and high school students as part of a program called Girls Who Code, and spends all other free time trying out new yarn and knitting patterns. [[File:KathleenBaert.jpg|thumb|KathleenBaert.jpg]]

Growing up, Kathleen never would’ve seen herself studying computer science in college, or anything computation or math related. In fact, she had never even written a line of code until the second semester of her freshman year of college! For this reason, she is very passionate about exposing students to computer science at  young ages. One way of accomplishing this goal that Kathleen is particularly proud of is her work with Girls Who Code, which is a program that aims to decrease the gender gap in the computing fields. GWC at Marquette has 80 dedicated middle and high school students, with over 30 college students volunteering their time. Marquette is the second largest host site for GWC. These 80 students are currently divided into 3 classes - 2 Level 1 classes, and 1 Level 2 class. Kathleen has taught the Level 1 class for two years now, and plans to continue with this work next year as well. GWC at Marquette is anticipating growing even larger next year! 

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Kathleen Baert

2017-02-27T22:46:20Z

Kathleenbaert:

Kathleen Baert is a University Innovation Fellow and Computer Science major at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When not in a computer lab, she organizes and instructs a large group of middle and high school students as part of a program called Girls Who Code, and spends all other free time trying out new yarn and knitting patterns. [[File:KathleenBaert.jpg|thumb]]

Growing up, Kathleen never would’ve seen herself studying computer science in college, or anything computation or math related. In fact, she had never even written a line of code until the second semester of her freshman year of college! For this reason, she is very passionate about exposing students to computer science at  young ages. One way of accomplishing this goal that Kathleen is particularly proud of is her work with Girls Who Code, which is a program that aims to decrease the gender gap in the computing fields. GWC at Marquette has 80 dedicated middle and high school students, with over 30 college students volunteering their time. Marquette is the second largest host site for GWC. These 80 students are currently divided into 3 classes - 2 Level 1 classes, and 1 Level 2 class. Kathleen has taught the Level 1 class for two years now, and plans to continue with this work next year as well. GWC at Marquette is anticipating growing even larger next year! 

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Kathleen Baert

2017-02-27T22:45:55Z

Kathleenbaert:

Kathleen Baert is a University Innovation Fellow and Computer Scien
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ce major at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When not in a computer lab, she organizes and instructs a large group of middle and high school students as part of a program called Girls Who Code, and spends all other free time trying out new yarn and knitting patterns.

Growing up, Kathleen never would’ve seen herself studying computer science in college, or anything computation or math related. In fact, she had never even written a line of code until the second semester of her freshman year of college! For this reason, she is very passionate about exposing students to computer science at  young ages. One way of accomplishing this goal that Kathleen is particularly proud of is her work with Girls Who Code, which is a program that aims to decrease the gender gap in the computing fields. GWC at Marquette has 80 dedicated middle and high school students, with over 30 college students volunteering their time. Marquette is the second largest host site for GWC. These 80 students are currently divided into 3 classes - 2 Level 1 classes, and 1 Level 2 class. Kathleen has taught the Level 1 class for two years now, and plans to continue with this work next year as well. GWC at Marquette is anticipating growing even larger next year! 

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Kathleen Baert

2017-02-27T22:45:39Z

Kathleenbaert:

Kathleen Baert is a University Innovation Fellow and Computer Science major at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When not in a computer lab, she organizes and instructs a large group of middle and high school students as part of a program called Girls Who Code, and spends all other free time trying out new yarn and knitting patterns.

[[File:KathleenBaert.jpg|thumb|none]]

Growing up, Kathleen never would’ve seen herself studying computer science in college, or anything computation or math related. In fact, she had never even written a line of code until the second semester of her freshman year of college! For this reason, she is very passionate about exposing students to computer science at  young ages. One way of accomplishing this goal that Kathleen is particularly proud of is her work with Girls Who Code, which is a program that aims to decrease the gender gap in the computing fields. GWC at Marquette has 80 dedicated middle and high school students, with over 30 college students volunteering their time. Marquette is the second largest host site for GWC. These 80 students are currently divided into 3 classes - 2 Level 1 classes, and 1 Level 2 class. Kathleen has taught the Level 1 class for two years now, and plans to continue with this work next year as well. GWC at Marquette is anticipating growing even larger next year! 

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Kathleen Baert

2017-02-27T22:45:19Z

Kathleenbaert:

Kathleen Baert is a University Innovation Fellow and Computer Science major at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When not in a computer lab, she organizes and instructs a large group of middle and high school students as part of a program called Girls Who Code, and spends all other free time trying out new yarn and knitting patterns.

[[File:KathleenBaert.jpg|thumb|none|KathleenBaert.jpg]]

Growing up, Kathleen never would’ve seen herself studying computer science in college, or anything computation or math related. In fact, she had never even written a line of code until the second semester of her freshman year of college! For this reason, she is very passionate about exposing students to computer science at  young ages. One way of accomplishing this goal that Kathleen is particularly proud of is her work with Girls Who Code, which is a program that aims to decrease the gender gap in the computing fields. GWC at Marquette has 80 dedicated middle and high school students, with over 30 college students volunteering their time. Marquette is the second largest host site for GWC. These 80 students are currently divided into 3 classes - 2 Level 1 classes, and 1 Level 2 class. Kathleen has taught the Level 1 class for two years now, and plans to continue with this work next year as well. GWC at Marquette is anticipating growing even larger next year! 

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Kathleen Baert

2017-02-27T22:45:01Z

Kathleenbaert:

Kathleen Baert is a University Innovation Fellow and Computer Science major at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When not in a computer lab, she organizes and instructs a large group of middle and high school students as part of a program called Girls Who Code, and spends all other free time trying out new yarn and knitting patterns.

[[File:KathleenBaert.jpg|thumb]]

Growing up, Kathleen never would’ve seen herself studying computer science in college, or anything computation or math related. In fact, she had never even written a line of code until the second semester of her freshman year of college! For this reason, she is very passionate about exposing students to computer science at  young ages. One way of accomplishing this goal that Kathleen is particularly proud of is her work with Girls Who Code, which is a program that aims to decrease the gender gap in the computing fields. GWC at Marquette has 80 dedicated middle and high school students, with over 30 college students volunteering their time. Marquette is the second largest host site for GWC. These 80 students are currently divided into 3 classes - 2 Level 1 classes, and 1 Level 2 class. Kathleen has taught the Level 1 class for two years now, and plans to continue with this work next year as well. GWC at Marquette is anticipating growing even larger next year! 

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Kathleen Baert

2017-02-27T22:44:37Z

Kathleenbaert:

Kathleen Baert is a University Innovation Fellow and Computer Science major at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When not in a computer lab, she organizes and instructs a large group of middle and high school students as part of a program called Girls Who Code, and spends all other free time trying out new yarn and knitting patterns. [[File:KathleenBaert.jpg|thumb|KathleenBaert.jpg]]

Growing up, Kathleen never would’ve seen herself studying computer science in college, or anything computation or math related. In fact, she had never even written a line of code until the second semester of her freshman year of college! For this reason, she is very passionate about exposing students to computer science at  young ages. One way of accomplishing this goal that Kathleen is particularly proud of is her work with Girls Who Code, which is a program that aims to decrease the gender gap in the computing fields. GWC at Marquette has 80 dedicated middle and high school students, with over 30 college students volunteering their time. Marquette is the second largest host site for GWC. These 80 students are currently divided into 3 classes - 2 Level 1 classes, and 1 Level 2 class. Kathleen has taught the Level 1 class for two years now, and plans to continue with this work next year as well. GWC at Marquette is anticipating growing even larger next year! 

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Kathleen Baert

2017-02-27T22:42:22Z

Kathleenbaert:

Kathleen Baert is a University Innovation Fellow and Computer Science major at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When not in a computer lab, she organizes and instructs a large group of middle and high school students as part of a program called Girls Who Code, and spends all other free time trying out new yarn and knitting patterns. [[File:KathleenBaert.jpg]]

Growing up, Kathleen never would’ve seen herself studying computer science in college, or anything computation or math related. In fact, she had never even written a line of code until the second semester of her freshman year of college! For this reason, she is very passionate about exposing students to computer science at  young ages. One way of accomplishing this goal that Kathleen is particularly proud of is her work with Girls Who Code, which is a program that aims to decrease the gender gap in the computing fields. GWC at Marquette has 80 dedicated middle and high school students, with over 30 college students volunteering their time. Marquette is the second largest host site for GWC. These 80 students are currently divided into 3 classes - 2 Level 1 classes, and 1 Level 2 class. Kathleen has taught the Level 1 class for two years now, and plans to continue with this work next year as well. GWC at Marquette is anticipating growing even larger next year! 

File:KathleenBaert.jpg

2017-02-27T22:39:12Z

Kathleenbaert:

Fellow:Kathleen Baert

2017-02-27T22:38:29Z

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Kathleen Baert is a University Innovation Fellow and Computer Science major at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When not in a computer lab, she organizes and instructs a large group of middle and high school students as part of a program called Girls Who Code, and spends all other free time trying out new yarn and knitting patterns. 

Growing up, Kathleen never would’ve seen herself studying computer science in college, or anything computation or math related. In fact, she had never even written a line of code until the second semester of her freshman year of college! For this reason, she is very passionate about exposing students to computer science at  young ages. One way of accomplishing this goal that Kathleen is particularly proud of is her work with Girls Who Code, which is a program that aims to decrease the gender gap in the computing fields. GWC at Marquette has 80 dedicated middle and high school students, with over 30 college students volunteering their time. Marquette is the second largest host site for GWC. These 80 students are currently divided into 3 classes - 2 Level 1 classes, and 1 Level 2 class. Kathleen has taught the Level 1 class for two years now, and plans to continue with this work next year as well. GWC at Marquette is anticipating growing even larger next year! 