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Priorities:Pepperdine University Student Priorities

2017-01-27T06:35:55Z

Kellyrodriguez:

== Overview==

Coming soon: Your Video (Session 5)

== Strategy #1 Collaboration Between Departments and Campuses ==

Something that everyone at Pepperdine can agree upon is the lack of collaboration in academics. It seems as though every department and campus (along with their resources) is isolated from the others. There are many ways different ways one can address and tackle this problem. But in light of our new Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Culture (IEMC), along with our small film program, UIF candiadtes Keeyana Kian and Moises Barba knew which direction they wanted to go in.

As film students, filmmakers, and representatives of the IEMC Innovation Catalyst Team, we wanted to utilize resources from the undergraduate and graduate schools, the business school, and the law school to completely reinnovate the film program at our school. While certainly promising with its many incredibly talented students, it is still not quite on par with the programs of other universities in the greater Los Angeles area. So for our prototype, we decided to create a theoretical dream major, Cinematic Arts, and its would-be curriculm. 

To begin, we looked at Pepperdine's exisiting undergraduate film programs, Film Studies and Media Production, and pulled all the courses with thought were beneficial to film students. Next, we looked at the MFA Film Program, and added courses that we thought were essential to an undergraduate's education. Afterwards, we perused through course catalogs for the business and law schools. We were able to find invaluable courses in entertainment law/intellectual property from the law school. The business school, unfortunately, doesn't offer many promising courses for film students...yet. 

Our prototype can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zevTEARG82uoHXz1bjjHQQRPmaHkb0BMi-EPuOCt-RQ/edit?usp=sharing 

After we had drafted our prototype/proposal for the major, we met with three faculty stakeholders, two of which were Media Production professors. We also conducted a focus group comprised of current Film Studies and Media Production students. The feedback we got from both sides was invaluable, and really helped outline our next steps, which are summarized in the milestones below.

Milestones/ Target Dates:

- 2/26/17: Collaborate with business school UIF Candidates (Charchil and Stephen) to come up with a potential course/courses that would benefit both film students and MBAs looking to get into the entertainment industry.

- 3/26/17: Create sequences so that film students may select an emphasis/specialty within the program by their junior year.

- 4/26/17: Come up with new and innovative film courses unique to Pepperdine that would distinguish it from other film programs

- 4/26/17: Present updated proposal to faculty stakeholders, students.

- 9/26/17: Complete the recommened adjustments by stakeholders, and present the updated proposal to them once more.

- 10/28/17: Present completed proposal to the Executive Board of IEMC, with stakeholders' support.

- 11/28/17: Make any adjustments needed, and either present to faculty stakeholders, or, if ready, present to Seaver Undergraduate Academic Council.



== Strategy #2==

== Strategy #3==

== Strategy #4: Foster Greater Student Mentorship ==

Intercampus Real World Career Mentorship Program 

*Two students from each the business school, law school and undergraduate school are put in groups to discuss, learn about and simulate real world entertainment/media career projects, sponsored by a collaboration of each school’s career center.
*Film industry example
**A group has an interest in working in the film industry (i.e. 2 undergrad media production/film studies majors, 2 law students with interest in the film industry, and 2 business school students with interest in finance/marketing for films)
**They receive training on group dynamics and how the film industry works then come up with a project to work on. This group decides they want to work on creating/producing/submitting a short film for a festival.
**They strive towards this collective goal with their specific expertise and are coached by alumni mentors through each school’s alumni network, professors and the on-campus industry specialists.
*The overall goal of the program is to serve as a hands on experience for all areas of a production/project for a multi-disciplinary team. <div> </div>

== Related Links ==

Spring 2017 UIF:

[[Kelly Rodriguez|Kelly Rodriguez]]

[[Keeyana_Kian|Keeyana Kian]]

[[StephenBalliet|Stephen Baillet]]

[[Charchil_shah|Charchil Shah]]

Tracy Smith

Moises Barba

Aundene Szmolyan

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Pepperdine University Student Priorities

2017-01-27T06:32:50Z

Kellyrodriguez:

== Overview==

Coming soon: Your Video (Session 5)

== Strategy #1 Collaboration Between Departments and Campuses ==

Something that everyone at Pepperdine can agree upon is the lack of collaboration in academics. It seems as though every department and campus (along with their resources) is isolated from the others. There are many ways different ways one can address and tackle this problem. But in light of our new Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Culture (IEMC), along with our small film program, UIF candiadtes Keeyana Kian and Moises Barba knew which direction they wanted to go in.

As film students, filmmakers, and representatives of the IEMC Innovation Catalyst Team, we wanted to utilize resources from the undergraduate and graduate schools, the business school, and the law school to completely reinnovate the film program at our school. While certainly promising with its many incredibly talented students, it is still not quite on par with the programs of other universities in the greater Los Angeles area. So for our prototype, we decided to create a theoretical dream major, Cinematic Arts, and its would-be curriculm. 

To begin, we looked at Pepperdine's exisiting undergraduate film programs, Film Studies and Media Production, and pulled all the courses with thought were beneficial to film students. Next, we looked at the MFA Film Program, and added courses that we thought were essential to an undergraduate's education. Afterwards, we perused through course catalogs for the business and law schools. We were able to find invaluable courses in entertainment law/intellectual property from the law school. The business school, unfortunately, doesn't offer many promising courses for film students...yet. 

Our prototype can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zevTEARG82uoHXz1bjjHQQRPmaHkb0BMi-EPuOCt-RQ/edit?usp=sharing 

After we had drafted our prototype/proposal for the major, we met with three faculty stakeholders, two of which were Media Production professors. We also conducted a focus group comprised of current Film Studies and Media Production students. The feedback we got from both sides was invaluable, and really helped outline our next steps, which are summarized in the milestones below.

Milestones/ Target Dates:

- 2/26/17: Collaborate with business school UIF Candidates (Charchil and Stephen) to come up with a potential course/courses that would benefit both film students and MBAs looking to get into the entertainment industry.

- 3/26/17: Create sequences so that film students may select an emphasis/specialty within the program by their junior year.

- 4/26/17: Come up with new and innovative film courses unique to Pepperdine that would distinguish it from other film programs

- 4/26/17: Present updated proposal to faculty stakeholders, students.

- 9/26/17: Complete the recommened adjustments by stakeholders, and present the updated proposal to them once more.

- 10/28/17: Present completed proposal to the Executive Board of IEMC, with stakeholders' support.

- 11/28/17: Make any adjustments needed, and either present to faculty stakeholders, or, if ready, present to Seaver Undergraduate Academic Council.



== Strategy #2==

== Strategy #3==

== Strategy #4: Foster Greater Student Mentorship ==

Intercampus Real World Career Mentorship Program 

*Two students from each the business school, law school and undergraduate school are put in groups to discuss, learn about and simulate real world entertainment/media career projects, sponsored by a collaboration of each school’s career center.
*Film industry example
**A group has an interest in working in the film industry (i.e. 2 undergrad media production/film studies majors, 2 law students with interest in the film industry, and 2 business school students with interest in finance/marketing for films)
**They receive training on group dynamics and how the film industry works then come up with a project to work on. This group decides they want to work on creating/producing/submitting a short film for a festival.
**They strive towards this collective goal with their specific expertise and are coached by alumni mentors through each school’s alumni network, professors and the on-campus industry specialists.
*The overall goal of the program is to serve as a hands on experience for all areas of a production/project for a multi-disciplinary team. <div> </div>

== Related Links ==

Spring 2017 UIF:

[[Kelly_Rodriguez|Kelly Rodriguez]]

Student 2 (hyperlinked)

Student 3 (hyperlinked)

Student 4 (hyperlinked)

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Pepperdine University Student Priorities

2017-01-26T09:39:46Z

Kellyrodriguez:

== Overview==

Coming soon: Your Video (Session 5)

== Strategy #1==

== Strategy #2==

== Strategy #3==

== Strategy #4: Foster Greater Student Mentorship ==

Intercampus Real World Career Mentorship Program 

*Two students from each the business school, law school and undergraduate school are put in groups to discuss, learn about and simulate real world entertainment/media career projects, sponsored by a collaboration of each school’s career center.
*Film industry example
**A group has an interest in working in the film industry (i.e. 2 undergrad media production/film studies majors, 2 law students with interest in the film industry, and 2 business school students with interest in finance/marketing for films)
**They receive training on group dynamics and how the film industry works then come up with a project to work on. This group decides they want to work on creating/producing/submitting a short film for a festival.
**They strive towards this collective goal with their specific expertise and are coached by alumni mentors through each school’s alumni network, professors and the on-campus industry specialists.
*The overall goal of the program is to serve as a hands on experience for all areas of a production/project for a multi-disciplinary team. <div> </div>

== Related Links==

Spring 2017 UIF:

Student 1 (hyperlinked)

Student 2 (hyperlinked)

Student 3 (hyperlinked)

Student 4 (hyperlinked)

[[Category:Student Priorities]]

School:Pepperdine University

2017-01-20T05:40:26Z

Kellyrodriguez:

== Overview ==

Pepperdine University is a private university in Malibu, California. This UCC affiliate contains an undergraduate campus (Seaver), a Law School, Business School, School of Public Policy, and School of Psychology.

Formed in 1937, the school has grown from a tiny start-up in the downtown area to hosting campus locations in Malibu, West LA, Encino, Westlake Village, and Irvine. Across these locations, Pepperdine educates about 3,500 undergraduate and 4,200 post-graduate students every year.

Pepperdine competes in Division I athletics, excelling primarily in Volleyball and Baseball. While Pepperdine maintains a respectable ranking on most collegiate reviews, they are probably most renowned for their consistently high rankings in "Most Beautiful Campus" and similar ratings. 

== Student Entrepreneurship ==

Undergraduate School (Seaver)

- Seaver strongly encourages and supports the entrepreneurial spirit of many of its students. This spirit is especially strong in the school's Business Administration Division, where students are offered many courses in Management, Finance, and the like that strengthen their entrepreneuraial skills, and they are exposed to many incredible opportunities to exercise those skills throguh clubs, honors socieites/business fraternities, and internships. There are similar opportunities for students of other divisions as well. 

- The Pepperdine Entrepreneur Club, open to all undergraduate students, is composed of an outstanding, dedicated group of students and specializes in start-up development. They are master networkers, forging relationships with the many guest speakers that speak at meetings every few weeks. Among these speakers are executive members of large companies, investors, and strategists. This club enables student entrepreneurs to act on their ideas by partnering them with an alumni mentor.

- The Career Services Center at Seaver College hosts events that provide students with the tool kit needed to succeed as student entrepreneurs. They also offer one on one sessions in which they can help the student get started on their entrepreneurial journey by helping them plan next steps and helping them network with the right people. The Career Center also helps students find internships that appeal to their entrepreneurial interests.

- Waves of Innovation is an incredible program unique to Pepperdine that seeks to enable our best entrepreneurs to see their ideas through. It is a school-wide competition in which students (in addition to faculty and staff) submit their ideas in writing. Some of the best ideas are selected to receive grants that take them into the prototyping phase, which is also the second stage of the competition. Finally, the best prototypes receive further grant money to see the idea through to completion. It's a thrilling process, especially given that ideas can be awarded grants up to $150,000!

- Pepperdine is renowned for having one of the best study abroad programs in the country. They also do an incredible job of arranging amazing internships for students in their host countries, enabling students to strengthen their skills by engaging in the work that they want to do in an unfamilar setting, preparing them to conquer any situation

Business School (Graziadio) - Graziadio offers an Entrepreneurship concentration that can be obtained through the 15 and 20 month MBA programs. Students complete course work in Generating, Marketing, Financing, and Managing new ventures in addition to other elective and core coursework.

- Graziadio also participates in the SEER certificate which strives to create profitable business practices while maintaining a focus on social consciousness and sustainability.

- Hult Prize (part of the Clinton Foundation) allows Graziadio students to pitch their solution to a global problem in a case competition format. The grand prize (winning the global round) is a $1,000,000 seed fund in order to realize the group's idea.

== Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

Undergraduate (Seaver)

- The Faculty at Seaver College are renowned for how much they care for and invest in their students. They are constantly seeking to improve available programs and current curriculum and often encourage students to collaborate with them in innovating curriculum. Faculty are also encouraged to compete the annual Waves of Innovation competition, and it's not uncommon for faculty members to take semesters or years off to work on books or side projects.

-New majors and minors are in varying stages of creation. These minors tend to be more interdisciplinary. For example, a minor in nonprofit management and a minor in sustainability both have coursework in business but also in social sciences. Pepperdine also offers contract majors for students that would like more personalized coursework. 

Business School

- Most of the professors at the Graziadio School of Business have other ventures that they are pursuing. Some are involved with start-ups and some have their own consulting groups that they work with. Professors are very encouraging of student innovation and have even been involved professionally with students after graduation. One of the great selling points of having a small class size is allowing professors to share their personal experience in the field and connect with students about their personal ambitions.

== University - Industry Collaboration ==

Undergraduate (Seaver)

- Pepperdine University is remarkably good at helping students apply and secure internships. Faculty members with connections in certain industries go out of their way to help students network. Additionally, the Career Services Center connects students with industry specialists who can assist them in pursuing an internship or career in their respective field. Further, Pepperdine is a part of the University Career Action Network (UCAN), along with 19 other of colleges and universities including Harvard and Princeton that provied a database of internships in different industries for students to utilize and pursue.

== Regional and Local Economic Development ==

Business School 

- Graziadio competes in C4C or 'Challenge for Charity'. Business Schools compete from around the country to log the most community service hours. This promotes friendly competition, great networking opportunities, and most importantly a way to give back to the surrounding community

- Step-Forward Day is a school-wide initiative that encourages all students to spend roughly 5 hours on a unified Saturday completing various projects throughout the Los Angeles area. Activities range from re-arranging libraries to picking fruit on a charitable farm. In-N-Out also partners with the school and sends a truck to the after-party.

== Related Links ==

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jY2YHvpkDg_7zxVaiZvc7P8BsBC3Q1g9QwZe19Dv9MQ/edit#gid=0 Landscape Canvas]

[[Kelly_Rodriguez|Kelly Rodriguez]]

[[Keeyana_Kian|Keeyana Kian]]

Stephen Baillet

[[Charchil_shah|Charchil Shah]]

Tracy Smith

Moises Barba

School:Pepperdine University

2017-01-20T05:29:10Z

Kellyrodriguez:

School:Pepperdine University

2017-01-20T05:27:54Z

Kellyrodriguez:

== Overview ==

Pepperdine University is a private university in Malibu, California. This UCC affiliate contains an undergraduate campus (Seaver), a Law School, Business School, School of Public Policy, and School of Psychology.

Formed in 1937, the school has grown from a tiny start-up in the downtown area to hosting campus locations in Malibu, West LA, Encino, Westlake Village, and Irvine. Across these locations, Pepperdine educates about 3,500 undergraduate and 4,200 post-graduate students every year.

Pepperdine competes in Division I athletics, excelling primarily in Volleyball and Baseball. While Pepperdine maintains a respectable ranking on most collegiate reviews, they are probably most renowned for their consistently high rankings in "Most Beautiful Campus" and similar ratings. 

== Student Entrepreneurship ==

Undergraduate School (Seaver)

- Seaver strongly encourages and supports the entrepreneurial spirit of many of its students. This spirit is especially strong in the school's Business Administration Division, where students are offered many courses in Management, Finance, and the like that strengthen their entrepreneuraial skills, and they are exposed to many incredible opportunities to exercise those skills throguh clubs, honors socieites/business fraternities, and internships. There are similar opportunities for students of other divisions as well. 

- The Pepperdine Entrepreneur Club, open to all undergraduate students, is composed of an outstanding, dedicated group of students and specializes in start-up development. They are master networkers, forging relationships with the many guest speakers that speak at meetings every few weeks. Among these speakers are executive members of large companies, investors, and strategists. This club enables student entrepreneurs to act on their ideas by partnering them with an alumni mentor.

- The Career Services Center at Seaver College hosts events that provide students with the tool kit needed to succeed as student entrepreneurs. They also offer one on one sessions in which they can help the student get started on their entrepreneurial journey by helping them plan next steps and helping them network with the right people. The Career Center also helps students find internships that appeal to their entrepreneurial interests.

- Waves of Innovation is an incredible program unique to Pepperdine that seeks to enable our best entrepreneurs to see their ideas through. It is a school-wide competition in which students (in addition to faculty and staff) submit their ideas in writing. Some of the best ideas are selected to receive grants that take them into the prototyping phase, which is also the second stage of the competition. Finally, the best prototypes receive further grant money to see the idea through to completion. It's a thrilling process, especially given that ideas can be awarded grants up to $150,000!

- Pepperdine is renowned for having one of the best study abroad programs in the country. They also do an incredible job of arranging amazing internships for students in their host countries, enabling students to strengthen their skills by engaging in the work that they want to do in an unfamilar setting, preparing them to conquer any situation

Business School (Graziadio) - Graziadio offers an Entrepreneurship concentration that can be obtained through the 15 and 20 month MBA programs. Students complete course work in Generating, Marketing, Financing, and Managing new ventures in addition to other elective and core coursework.

- Graziadio also participates in the SEER certificate which strives to create profitable business practices while maintaining a focus on social consciousness and sustainability.

- Hult Prize (part of the Clinton Foundation) allows Graziadio students to pitch their solution to a global problem in a case competition format. The grand prize (winning the global round) is a $1,000,000 seed fund in order to realize the group's idea.

== Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

Undergraduate (Seaver)

- The Faculty at Seaver College are renowned for how much they care for and invest in their students. They are constantly seeking to improve available programs and current curriculum and often encourage students to collaborate with them in innovating curriculum. Faculty are also encouraged to compete the annual Waves of Innovation competition, and it's not uncommon for faculty members to take semesters or years off to work on books or side projects.

-New majors and minors are in varying stages of creation. These minors tend to be more interdisciplinary. For example, a minor in nonprofit management and a minor in sustainability both have coursework in business but also in social sciences. Pepperdine also offers contract majors for students that would like more personalized coursework. 

Business School

- Most of the professors at the Graziadio School of Business have other ventures that they are pursuing. Some are involved with start-ups and some have their own consulting groups that they work with. Professors are very encouraging of student innovation and have even been involved professionally with students after graduation. One of the great selling points of having a small class size is allowing professors to share their personal experience in the field and connect with students about their personal ambitions.

== University Technology Transfer Function ==

Sample text

== University - Industry Collaboration ==

Undergraduate (Seaver)

- Pepperdine University is remarkably good at helping students apply and secure internships. Faculty members with connections in certain industries go out of their way to help students network. Additionally, the Career Services Center connects students with industry specialists who can assist them in pursuing an internship or career in their respective field. Further, Pepperdine is a part of the University Career Action Network (UCAN), along with 19 other of colleges and universities including Harvard and Princeton that provied a database of internships in different industries for students to utilize and pursue.

== Regional and Local Economic Development ==

Business School 

- Graziadio competes in C4C or 'Challenge for Charity'. Business Schools compete from around the country to log the most community service hours. This promotes friendly competition, great networking opportunities, and most importantly a way to give back to the surrounding community

- Step-Forward Day is a school-wide initiative that encourages all students to spend roughly 5 hours on a unified Saturday completing various projects throughout the Los Angeles area. Activities range from re-arranging libraries to picking fruit on a charitable farm. In-N-Out also partners with the school and sends a truck to the after-party.

== Other ==

== Related Links ==

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jY2YHvpkDg_7zxVaiZvc7P8BsBC3Q1g9QwZe19Dv9MQ/edit#gid=0 Landscape Canvas]

School:Pepperdine University

2017-01-20T05:14:30Z

Kellyrodriguez:

== Overview ==

Pepperdine University is a private university in Malibu, California. This UCC affiliate contains an undergraduate campus (Seaver), a Law School, Business School, School of Public Policy, and School of Psychology.

Formed in 1937, the school has grown from a tiny start-up in the downtown area to hosting campus locations in Malibu, West LA, Encino, Westlake Village, and Irvine. Across these locations, Pepperdine educates about 3,500 undergraduate and 4,200 post-graduate students every year.

Pepperdine competes in Division I athletics, excelling primarily in Volleyball and Baseball. While Pepperdine maintains a respectable ranking on most collegiate reviews, they are probably most renowned for their consistently high rankings in "Most Beautiful Campus" and similar ratings. 

== Student Entrepreneurship ==

Undergraduate School (Seaver)

- Seaver strongly encourages and supports the entrepreneurial spirit of many of its students. This spirit is especially strong in the school's Business Administration Division, where students are offered many courses in Management, Finance, and the like that strengthen their entrepreneuraial skills, and they are exposed to many incredible opportunities to exercise those skills throguh clubs, honors socieites/business fraternities, and internships. There are similar opportunities for students of other divisions as well. 

- The Pepperdine Entrepreneur Club, open to all undergraduate students, is composed of an outstanding, dedicated group of students and specializes in start-up development. They are master networkers, forging relationships with the many guest speakers that speak at meetings every few weeks. Among these speakers are executive members of large companies, investors, and strategists. This club enables student entrepreneurs to act on their ideas by partnering them with an alumni mentor.

- The Career Services Center at Seaver College hosts events that provide students with the tool kit needed to succeed as student entrepreneurs. They also offer one on one sessions in which they can help the student get started on their entrepreneurial journey by helping them plan next steps and helping them network with the right people. The Career Center also helps students find internships that appeal to their entrepreneurial interests.

- Waves of Innovation is an incredible program unique to Pepperdine that seeks to enable our best entrepreneurs to see their ideas through. It is a school-wide competition in which students (in addition to faculty and staff) submit their ideas in writing. Some of the best ideas are selected to receive grants that take them into the prototyping phase, which is also the second stage of the competition. Finally, the best prototypes receive further grant money to see the idea through to completion. It's a thrilling process, especially given that ideas can be awarded grants up to $150,000!

- Pepperdine is renowned for having one of the best study abroad programs in the country. They also do an incredible job of arranging amazing internships for students in their host countries, enabling students to strengthen their skills by engaging in the work that they want to do in an unfamilar setting, preparing them to conquer any situation

Business School (Graziadio) - Graziadio offers an Entrepreneurship concentration that can be obtained through the 15 and 20 month MBA programs. Students complete course work in Generating, Marketing, Financing, and Managing new ventures in addition to other elective and core coursework.

- Graziadio also participates in the SEER certificate which strives to create profitable business practices while maintaining a focus on social consciousness and sustainability.

- Hult Prize (part of the Clinton Foundation) allows Graziadio students to pitch their solution to a global problem in a case competition format. The grand prize (winning the global round) is a $1,000,000 seed fund in order to realize the group's idea.

== Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

Undergraduate (Seaver)

- The Faculty at Seaver College are renowned for how much they care for and invest in their students. They are constantly seeking to improve available programs and current curriculum and often encourage students to collaborate with them in innovating curriculum. Faculty are also encouraged to compete the annual Waves of Innovation competition, and it's not uncommon for faculty members to take semesters or years off to work on books or side projects.

Business School

- Most of the professors at the Graziadio School of Business have other ventures that they are pursuing. Some are involved with start-ups and some have their own consulting groups that they work with. Professors are very encouraging of student innovation and have even been involved professionally with students after graduation. One of the great selling points of having a small class size is allowing professors to share their personal experience in the field and connect with students about their personal ambitions.

== University Technology Transfer Function ==

Sample text

== University - Industry Collaboration ==

Undergraduate (Seaver)

- Pepperdine University is remarkably good at helping students apply and secure internships. Faculty members with connections in certain industries go out of their way to help students network. Additionally, the Career Services Center connects students with industry specialists who can assist them in pursuing an internship or career in their respective field. Further, Pepperdine is a part of the University Career Action Network (UCAN), along with 19 other of colleges and universities including Harvard and Princeton that provied a database of internships in different industries for students to utilize and pursue.

== Regional and Local Economic Development ==

Business School 

- Graziadio competes in C4C or 'Challenge for Charity'. Business Schools compete from around the country to log the most community service hours. This promotes friendly competition, great networking opportunities, and most importantly a way to give back to the surrounding community

- Step-Forward Day is a school-wide initiative that encourages all students to spend roughly 5 hours on a unified Saturday completing various projects throughout the Los Angeles area. Activities range from re-arranging libraries to picking fruit on a charitable farm. In-N-Out also partners with the school and sends a truck to the after-party.

== Other ==

== Related Links ==

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jY2YHvpkDg_7zxVaiZvc7P8BsBC3Q1g9QwZe19Dv9MQ/edit#gid=0 Landscape Canvas]

Resource:How to engage alumni and secure funds to support your change efforts on campus

2017-01-05T19:32:09Z

Kellyrodriguez:

[Hey Candidates! Welcome. Thank you for collaborating with your fellow interviewees to create a resource that helps student changemakers for years to come. We created a very simple template for you with section headings that your should swap out for your own, picking from [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6mlePQGB7ElzwcdtQD09p3Z6IFCi_jy2vQAJmmxt_I/edit the template we provided you here]. Use the text editor or OR click on '''Show wiki text editor''' (highly recommended) to use the very simple text interface. To add photos, you must create an account by clicking 'Log in / create account' under 'Personal Tools' menu to the right. Wait 12-24 hours for access. Don't forget to write down your username and password. If you have any questions, [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGmMfSglkVGHZtQobS8oEPsfkpGZY-Njh visit this page] or contact [mailto:team@universityinnovation.org team@universityinnovation.org]. Delete this paragraph after building out your page.]

So you have a project to create change in your community but you don't know how to get your school alumni on board? College alumni can be a big help and support system when it comes to getting your projects up and running. We spoke to UIF alum [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Rodolfo_Romañach Rodolfo Romañach] who now works with Stellup.com, a startup that connects alumni with their universities' need for crowdfunding. He said that most alumni want to help out their university, especially when they are engaged with their industry. They want to give back to their community by providing resources (not just money) and help the future of their industries. This wiki will explain the various ways that you can engage this want that alumni have with the needs your project will face.  

== Introduction ==

Firstly, your funders should know exactly what your project is. The more specific you can be with statistics, figures, and plans, the better. They want to see that you have plan and in a way, your funders want to see that you're gonna do it with or without their help. If they really want to invest in your project, consider making them part of your advisory board. You shouldn't be afraid of your funders because this is your plan. If anything, they should be there to help you. "Never have fear," said Romañach, "just do it."  

== Budget Research ==

As you approach your project, event, or club that you are attempting to gain funding for, you should create a budget to understand how much funding is necessary to receive. When starting, it may be tempting to make your budget the amount in which you can afford everything you want for your project or club to make it the best it can be, however, it is better to start small. You should first ask “what is the minimum amount of funds needed to create a viable project?” To reach this conclusion, make a list of the materials that are essentialto the project, event, or club. For example, if you were raising funding for a STEM makerspace, you may deem a 3D printer necessary for a successful, viable makerspace that students will use. The funds for 3D printer are then included in the minimum budget. As you reach your minimum budget, you may continue to raise and allot funds but it is important to be conservative on budget estimates. Start with the essentials for your project, club, or event and then work your way up from there.

 When determining the budget, it is important to work with the faculty and administration of your school, the alumni who you will be seeking for funds, and the people that the club, event, or project is intended for to get a better understanding of what is necessary to include.

== Identification ==

=== Reaching Out ===

seek out development offices, alumni affairs office, contact them through email, talk to professors

=== Staying In Touch ===

email lists, newsletters, social media

== Support and Connections ==

== Tips for Success ==

*Always ensure ''transparency'': alumni and funders should always know what their money is being used for
*Remember your main goals: 1) Find out who the alumni and funders are. 2) Engage the alumni and funders and cultivate a relationship with them. 3) Get the alumni and funders involved in the project, club, or event that you are using the funds for. 4) Involve the alumni and funders in fundraising efforts.
*Your main obstacle is ''time'': the fundraising process takes a lot of time, whether your making videos or planning fundraising events, so make sure to schedule activities early and clearly.
*Measure the success of your projects: keep on-campus metrics and data to interest more potential funders and alumni to be involved in your project.
*'''Start early, gain traction on your project, and collect stats to get more funding to expand the project.'''

By: [[Dalton Nelson|Dalton Nelson, ]]Bridget Carey, Maxwell Barnes, and [[Kelly Rodriguez|Kelly Rodriguez]]

Resource:How to engage alumni and secure funds to support your change efforts on campus

2017-01-05T19:28:06Z

Kellyrodriguez:

[Hey Candidates! Welcome. Thank you for collaborating with your fellow interviewees to create a resource that helps student changemakers for years to come. We created a very simple template for you with section headings that your should swap out for your own, picking from [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6mlePQGB7ElzwcdtQD09p3Z6IFCi_jy2vQAJmmxt_I/edit the template we provided you here]. Use the text editor or OR click on '''Show wiki text editor''' (highly recommended) to use the very simple text interface. To add photos, you must create an account by clicking 'Log in / create account' under 'Personal Tools' menu to the right. Wait 12-24 hours for access. Don't forget to write down your username and password. If you have any questions, [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGmMfSglkVGHZtQobS8oEPsfkpGZY-Njh visit this page] or contact [mailto:team@universityinnovation.org team@universityinnovation.org]. Delete this paragraph after building out your page.]

So you have a project to create change in your community but you don't know how to get your school alumni on board? College alumni can be a big help and support system when it comes to getting your projects up and running. We spoke to UIF alum [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Rodolfo_Romañach Rodolfo Romañach] who now works with Stellup.com, a startup that connects alumni with their universities' need for crowdfunding. He said that most alumni want to help out their university, especially when they are engaged with their industry. They want to give back to their community by providing resources (not just money) and help the future of their industries. This wiki will explain the various ways that you can engage this want that alumni have with the needs your project will face.  

== Introduction ==

Firstly, your funders should know exactly what your project is. The more specific you can be with statistics, figures, and plans, the better. Your funders want to know that you're gonna do it with or without their help. And if they really want to help you out, consider making them part of your advisory board. You shouldn't be afraid of your funders because this is your plan. If anything, they should be there to help you. "Never have fear," said Romañach, "just do it."  

== Budget Research ==

As you approach your project, event, or club that you are attempting to gain funding for, you should create a budget to understand how much funding is necessary to receive. When starting, it may be tempting to make your budget the amount in which you can afford everything you want for your project or club to make it the best it can be, however, it is better to start small. You should first ask “what is the minimum amount of funds needed to create a viable project?” To reach this conclusion, make a list of the materials that are essentialto the project, event, or club. For example, if you were raising funding for a STEM makerspace, you may deem a 3D printer necessary for a successful, viable makerspace that students will use. The funds for 3D printer are then included in the minimum budget. As you reach your minimum budget, you may continue to raise and allot funds but it is important to be conservative on budget estimates. Start with the essentials for your project, club, or event and then work your way up from there.

 When determining the budget, it is important to work with the faculty and administration of your school, the alumni who you will be seeking for funds, and the people that the club, event, or project is intended for to get a better understanding of what is necessary to include.

== Identification ==

=== Reaching Out ===

seek out development offices, alumni affairs office, contact them through email, talk to professors

=== Staying In Touch ===

email lists, newsletters, social media

== Support and Connections ==

== Tips for Success ==

*Always ensure ''transparency'': alumni and funders should always know what their money is being used for
*Remember your main goals: 1) Find out who the alumni and funders are. 2) Engage the alumni and funders and cultivate a relationship with them. 3) Get the alumni and funders involved in the project, club, or event that you are using the funds for. 4) Involve the alumni and funders in fundraising efforts.
*Your main obstacle is ''time'': the fundraising process takes a lot of time, whether your making videos or planning fundraising events, so make sure to schedule activities early and clearly.
*Measure the success of your projects: keep on-campus metrics and data to interest more potential funders and alumni to be involved in your project.
*'''Start early, gain traction on your project, and collect stats to get more funding to expand the project.'''

By: [[Dalton Nelson|Dalton Nelson, ]]Bridget Carey, Maxwell Barnes, and [[Kelly Rodriguez|Kelly Rodriguez]]

Resource:How to engage alumni and secure funds to support your change efforts on campus

2017-01-05T19:20:29Z

Kellyrodriguez:

[Hey Candidates! Welcome. Thank you for collaborating with your fellow interviewees to create a resource that helps student changemakers for years to come. We created a very simple template for you with section headings that your should swap out for your own, picking from [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6mlePQGB7ElzwcdtQD09p3Z6IFCi_jy2vQAJmmxt_I/edit the template we provided you here]. Use the text editor or OR click on '''Show wiki text editor''' (highly recommended) to use the very simple text interface. To add photos, you must create an account by clicking 'Log in / create account' under 'Personal Tools' menu to the right. Wait 12-24 hours for access. Don't forget to write down your username and password. If you have any questions, [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGmMfSglkVGHZtQobS8oEPsfkpGZY-Njh visit this page] or contact [mailto:team@universityinnovation.org team@universityinnovation.org]. Delete this paragraph after building out your page.]

So you have a project to create change in your community but you don't know how to get your school alumni on board? College alumni can be a big help and support system when it comes to getting your projects up and running. We spoke to UIF alum Rodolfo Romañach who now works with Stellup.com, a startup that connects alumni with their universities' need for crowdfunding. He said that most alumni want to help out their university, especially when they are engaged with their industry. They want to give back to their community by providing resources (not just money) and help the future of their industries. This wiki will explain the various ways that you can engage this want that alumni have with the needs your project will face.  

== Introduction ==

Firstly, your funders should know exactly what your project is. The more specific you can be with statistics, figures, and plans, the better. Your funders want to know that you're gonna do it with or without their help. And if they really want to help you out, consider making them part of your advisory board. You shouldn't be afraid of your funders because this is your plan. If anything, they should be there to help you. "Never have fear," said Romañach, "just do it."  

== Budget Research ==

As you approach your project, event, or club that you are attempting to gain funding for, you should create a budget to understand how much funding is necessary to receive. When starting, it may be tempting to make your budget the amount in which you can afford everything you want for your project or club to make it the best it can be, however, it is better to start small. You should first ask “what is the minimum amount of funds needed to create a viable project?” To reach this conclusion, make a list of the materials that are essentialto the project, event, or club. For example, if you were raising funding for a STEM makerspace, you may deem a 3D printer necessary for a successful, viable makerspace that students will use. The funds for 3D printer are then included in the minimum budget. As you reach your minimum budget, you may continue to raise and allot funds but it is important to be conservative on budget estimates. Start with the essentials for your project, club, or event and then work your way up from there.

 When determining the budget, it is important to work with the faculty and administration of your school, the alumni who you will be seeking for funds, and the people that the club, event, or project is intended for to get a better understanding of what is necessary to include.

== Identification ==

=== Reaching Out ===

seek out development offices, alumni affairs office, contact them through email, talk to professors

=== Staying In Touch ===

email lists, newsletters, social media

== Support and Connections ==

== Tips for Success ==

*Always ensure ''transparency'': alumni and funders should always know what their money is being used for
*Remember your main goals: 1) Find out who the alumni and funders are. 2) Engage the alumni and funders and cultivate a relationship with them. 3) Get the alumni and funders involved in the project, club, or event that you are using the funds for. 4) Involve the alumni and funders in fundraising efforts.
*Your main obstacle is ''time'': the fundraising process takes a lot of time, whether your making videos or planning fundraising events, so make sure to schedule activities early and clearly.
*Measure the success of your projects: keep on-campus metrics and data to interest more potential funders and alumni to be involved in your project.
*'''Start early, gain traction on your project, and collect stats to get more funding to expand the project.'''

By: [[Dalton Nelson|Dalton Nelson, ]]Bridget Carey, Maxwell Barnes, and [[Kelly Rodriguez|Kelly Rodriguez]]

Resource:How to engage alumni and secure funds to support your change efforts on campus

2017-01-05T06:57:02Z

Kellyrodriguez:

[Hey Candidates! Welcome. Thank you for collaborating with your fellow interviewees to create a resource that helps student changemakers for years to come. We created a very simple template for you with section headings that your should swap out for your own, picking from [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6mlePQGB7ElzwcdtQD09p3Z6IFCi_jy2vQAJmmxt_I/edit the template we provided you here]. Use the text editor or OR click on '''Show wiki text editor''' (highly recommended) to use the very simple text interface. To add photos, you must create an account by clicking 'Log in / create account' under 'Personal Tools' menu to the right. Wait 12-24 hours for access. Don't forget to write down your username and password. If you have any questions, [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGmMfSglkVGHZtQobS8oEPsfkpGZY-Njh visit this page] or contact [mailto:team@universityinnovation.org team@universityinnovation.org]. Delete this paragraph after building out your page.]

So you have a project to create change in your community but you don't know how to get your school alumni on board? College alumni can be a big help and support system when it comes to getting your projects up and running. We spoke to UIF alum Rodolfo Romañach who now works with Stellup.com, a startup that connects alumni with their universities' need for crowdfunding. He said that most alumni wantto help out their university, especially when they are engaged with their industry. They want to give back to their community by providing resources (not just money) and help the future of their industries. This wiki will explain the various ways that you can engage this want that alumni have with the needs your project will face.  

== Introduction ==

Firstly, your funders should know exactly what your project is. The more specific you can be with statistics, figures, and plans, the better. Your funders want to know that you're gonna do it with or without their help. So, they value transparency the most. And if they really want to help you out, consider making them part of your advisory board. Once you've got people on board, it's time to create your makerspace. Your makerspace is what Romañach describes as a "space where people can innovate, design and come up with new ideas." That makerspace is where you create the next steps for your project. You shouldn't be scared of your funders because this is your plan. If anything, they should be there to help you. "Never have fear," said Romañach, "just do it."  

== Budget Research ==

As you approach your project, event, or club that you are attempting to gain funding for, you should create a budget to understand how much funding is necessary to receive. When starting, it may be tempting to make your budget the amount in which you can afford everything you want for your project or club to make it the best it can be, however, it is better to start small. You should first ask “what is the minimum amount of funds needed to create a viable project?” To reach this conclusion, make a list of the materials that are essentialto the project, event, or club. For example, if you were raising funding for a STEM makerspace, you may deem a 3D printer necessary for a successful, viable makerspace that students will use. The funds for 3D printer are then included in the minimum budget. As you reach your minimum budget, you may continue to raise and allot funds but it is important to be conservative on budget estimates. Start with the essentials for your project, club, or event and then work your way up from there.

 When determining the budget, it is important to work with the faculty and administration of your school, the alumni who you will be seeking for funds, and the people that the club, event, or project is intended for to get a better understanding of what is necessary to include.

== Identification ==

=== Reaching Out ===

seek out development offices, alumni affairs office, contact them through email, talk to professors

=== Staying In Touch ===

email lists, newsletters, social media

== Support and Connections ==

=== ===

Resource:How to engage alumni and secure funds to support your change efforts on campus

2017-01-04T04:19:43Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Resource:How to engage alumni and secure funds to support your change efforts on campus

2017-01-04T04:18:08Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Resource:How to engage alumni and secure funds to support your change efforts on campus

2017-01-04T04:06:30Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Hey Candidates! Welcome. Thank you for collaborating with your fellow interviewees to create a resource that helps student changemakers for years to come. We created a very simple template for you with section headings that your should swap out for your own, picking from [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6mlePQGB7ElzwcdtQD09p3Z6IFCi_jy2vQAJmmxt_I/edit the template we provided you here]. Use the text editor or OR click on '''Show wiki text editor''' (highly recommended) to use the very simple text interface. To add photos, you must create an account by clicking 'Log in / create account' under 'Personal Tools' menu to the right. Wait 12-24 hours for access. Don't forget to write down your username and password. If you have any questions, [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGmMfSglkVGHZtQobS8oEPsfkpGZY-Njh visit this page] or contact [mailto:team@universityinnovation.org team@universityinnovation.org]. Delete this paragraph after building out your page.

== Introduction ==

So you have a project to create change in your community but you don't know how to get your school alumni to help you? College alumni can be a big help and support system when it comes to getting your projects up and running. We spoke to UIF alum Rodolfo Romañach who now works with Stellup.com, a startup that connects alumni with their universities' need for crowdfunding. He said that most alumni ''want'' to help out their university, especially when they are engaged with their industry. They want to give back to their community by providing resources (not just money) and help the future of their industries. This wiki will explain the various ways that you can engage this want that alumni have with the needs your project will face.  

== Budget Research ==

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== Identification ==

=== Reaching Out ===

seek out development offices, alumni affairs office, contact them through email, talk to professors

=== Staying In Touch ===

email lists, newsletters, social media

== Support and Connections ==

=== ===

Fellow:Kelly Rodriguez

2017-01-04T00:17:50Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Kelly Rodriguez is a candidate for the University Innovation Fellows and a third year Journalism major [[File:Kelly Rodriguez.JPG|thumb]]and Marketing minor at Pepperdine University. She is interested in creating easily digestible online/multimedia content for media sites and in innovating the future of the music and journalism industries. She says she has a great heart for people, education, and storytelling.

An East Los Angeles native who decided to make the trek to the westside, she pursued Media Production and Creative Writing at Pepperdine University during her first year. However, her experiences at the college newspaper, the Pepperdine Graphic, inspired an interest in journalism as a form of storytelling that led her to switch her major. During the first semester of her junior year, she worked as the online video news producer and set up a new standard of quality. She was nominated by her journalism advisers to be part of the team to create the Pepperdine Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture. This experience led her to the University Innovation Fellows.

Kelly currently works as an assistant for the semester-long effort, Currents Magazine, at the Pepperdine Graphic. When she's not living in the newsroom, she serves the student body as co-president of a campus ministry and works with preschool age kids in Canoga Park as a Jumpstart Corps member.

Her lifelong love of the performing arts led her to attend Ramon C. Cortines School of the Visual and Performing Arts in downtown Los Angeles where she studied Musical Theatre. There, she was part of a total of 6 productions, including the world premiere musical "Musical Fools." She also studied abroad in Shanghai, China last year to study Chinese language, culture and history as well as business. She really wants to go back.

=== Related Links ===

=== Featured Programs ===

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Kelly Rodriguez

2017-01-04T00:16:47Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Kelly Rodriguez is a candidate for the University Innovation Fellows and a third year Journalism major [[File:Kelly Rodriguez.JPG]] and Marketing minor at Pepperdine University. She is interested in creating easily digestible online/multimedia content for media sites and in innovating the future of the music and journalism industries. She says she has a great heart for people, education, and storytelling.

An East Los Angeles native who decided to make the trek to the westside, she pursued Media Production and Creative Writing at Pepperdine University during her first year. However, her experiences at the college newspaper, the Pepperdine Graphic, inspired an interest in journalism as a form of storytelling that led her to switch her major. During the first semester of her junior year, she worked as the online video news producer and set up a new standard of quality. She was nominated by her journalism advisers to be part of the team to create the Pepperdine Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture. This experience led her to the University Innovation Fellows.

Kelly currently works as an assistant for the semester-long effort, Currents Magazine, at the Pepperdine Graphic. When she's not living in the newsroom, she serves the student body as co-president of a campus ministry and works with preschool age kids in Canoga Park as a Jumpstart Corps member.

Her lifelong love of the performing arts led her to attend Ramon C. Cortines School of the Visual and Performing Arts in downtown Los Angeles where she studied Musical Theatre. There, she was part of a total of 6 productions, including the world premiere musical "Musical Fools." She also studied abroad in Shanghai, China last year to study Chinese language, culture and history as well as business. She really wants to go back.

=== Related Links ===

=== Featured Programs ===

[[Category:Student Contributors]]

Fellow:Kelly Rodriguez

2017-01-04T00:14:09Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Kelly Rodriguez is a candidate for the University Innovation Fellows and a third year Journalism major [[File:Kelly Rodriguez.JPG|thumb|Kelly Rodriguez.JPG]] and Marketing minor at Pepperdine University. She is interested in creating easily digestible online/multimedia content for media sites and in innovating the future of the music and journalism industries. She says she has a great heart for people, education, and storytelling.

An East Los Angeles native who decided to make the trek to the westside, she pursued Media Production and Creative Writing at Pepperdine University during her first year. However, her experiences at the college newspaper, the Pepperdine Graphic, inspired an interest in journalism as a form of storytelling that led her to switch her major. During the first semester of her junior year, she worked as the online video news producer and set up a new standard of quality. She was nominated by her journalism advisers to be part of the team to create the Pepperdine Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture. This experience led her to the University Innovation Fellows.

Kelly currently works as an assistant for the semester-long effort, Currents Magazine, at the Pepperdine Graphic. When she's not living in the newsroom, she serves the student body as co-president of a campus ministry and works with preschool age kids in Canoga Park as a Jumpstart Corps member.

Her lifelong love of the performing arts led her to attend Ramon C. Cortines School of the Visual and Performing Arts in downtown Los Angeles where she studied Musical Theatre. There, she was part of a total of 6 productions, including the world premiere musical "Musical Fools." She also studied abroad in Shanghai, China last year to study Chinese language, culture and history as well as business. She really wants to go back.

=== Related Links ===

=== Featured Programs ===

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Kelly Rodriguez

2017-01-04T00:13:31Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Kelly Rodriguez is a candidate for the University Innovation Fellows and a third year Journalism major [[File:Kelly Rodriguez.JPG|thumb]] and Marketing minor at Pepperdine University. She is interested in creating easily digestible online/multimedia content for media sites and in innovating the future of the music and journalism industries. She says she has a great heart for people, education, and storytelling. An East Los Angeles native who decided to make the trek to the westside, she pursued Media Production and Creative Writing at Pepperdine University during her first year. However, her experiences at the college newspaper, the Pepperdine Graphic, inspired an interest in journalism as a form of storytelling that led her to switch her major. During the first semester of her junior year, she worked as the online video news producer and set up a new standard of quality. She was nominated by her journalism advisers to be part of the team to create the Pepperdine Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture. This experience led her to the University Innovation Fellows.

Kelly currently works as an assistant for the semester-long effort, Currents Magazine, at the Pepperdine Graphic. When she's not living in the newsroom, she serves the student body as co-president of a campus ministry and works with preschool age kids in Canoga Park as a Jumpstart Corps member.

Her lifelong love of the performing arts led her to attend Ramon C. Cortines School of the Visual and Performing Arts in downtown Los Angeles where she studied Musical Theatre. There, she was part of a total of 6 productions, including the world premiere musical "Musical Fools." She also studied abroad in Shanghai, China last year to study Chinese language, culture and history as well as business. She really wants to go back.

=== Related Links ===

=== Featured Programs ===

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Kelly Rodriguez

2017-01-04T00:08:56Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Kelly Rodriguez is a candidate for the University Innovation Fellows and a third year Journalism major and Marketing minor at Pepperdine University. [[File:Kelly Rodriguez.JPG|thumb|Kelly Rodriguez.JPG]]She is interested in creating easily digestible online/multimedia content for media sites and in innovating the future of the music and journalism industries. She says she has a great heart for people, education, and storytelling.

An East Los Angeles native who decided to make the trek to the westside, she pursued Media Production and Creative Writing at Pepperdine University during her first year. However, her experiences at the college newspaper, the Pepperdine Graphic, inspired an interest in journalism as a form of storytelling that led her to switch her major. During the first semester of her junior year, she worked as the online video news producer and set up a new standard of quality. She was nominated by her journalism advisers to be part of the team to create the Pepperdine Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture. This experience led her to the University Innovation Fellows.

Kelly currently works as an assistant for the semester-long effort, Currents Magazine, at the Pepperdine Graphic. When she's not living in the newsroom, she serves the student body as co-president of a campus ministry and works with preschool age kids in Canoga Park as a Jumpstart Corps member.

Her lifelong love of the performing arts led her to attend Ramon C. Cortines School of the Visual and Performing Arts in downtown Los Angeles where she studied Musical Theatre. There, she was part of a total of 6 productions, including the world premiere musical "Musical Fools." She also studied abroad in Shanghai, China last year to study Chinese language, culture and history as well as business. She really wants to go back.

=== Related Links ===

=== Featured Programs ===

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2017-01-04T00:06:55Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Fellow:Kelly Rodriguez

2017-01-04T00:03:04Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Kelly Rodriguez is a candidate for the University Innovation Fellows and a third year Journalism major and Marketing minor at Pepperdine University. She is interested in creating easily digestible online/multimedia content for media sites and in innovating the future of the music and journalism industries. She says she has a great heart for people, education, and storytelling.

An East Los Angeles native who decided to make the trek to the westside, she pursued Media Production and Creative Writing at Pepperdine University during her first year. However, her experiences at the college newspaper, the Pepperdine Graphic, inspired an interest in journalism as a form of storytelling that led her to switch her major. During the first semester of her junior year, she worked as the online video news producer and set up a new standard of quality. She was nominated by her journalism advisers to be part of the team to create the Pepperdine Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture. This experience led her to the University Innovation Fellows.

Kelly currently works as an assistant for the semester-long effort, Currents Magazine, at the Pepperdine Graphic. When she's not living in the newsroom, she serves the student body as co-president of a campus ministry and works with preschool age kids in Canoga Park as a Jumpstart Corps member.

Her lifelong love of the performing arts led her to attend Ramon C. Cortines School of the Visual and Performing Arts in downtown Los Angeles where she studied Musical Theatre. There, she was part of a total of 6 productions, including the world premiere musical "Musical Fools." She also studied abroad in Shanghai, China last year to study Chinese language, culture and history as well as business. She really wants to go back.

=== Related Links ===

=== Featured Programs ===

Fellow:Kelly Rodriguez

2017-01-03T23:58:34Z

Kellyrodriguez:

Kelly Rodriguez is a candidate for the University Innovation Fellows and a third year Journalism major and Marketing minor at Pepperdine University. She is interested in online/multimedia development for media sites and future of the music and journalism industries. She says she has a great heart for people, education, and storytelling.

An East Los Angeles native who decided to make the trek to the westside, she pursued Media Production and Creative Writing at Pepperdine University during her first year. However, her experiences at the college newspaper, the Pepperdine Graphic, inspired an interest in journalism as a form of storytelling that led her to switch her major. During the first semester of her junior year, she worked as the online video news producer and set up a new standard of quality. She was nominated by her journalism advisers to be part of the team to create the Pepperdine Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture. This experience led her to the University Innovation Fellows.

Kelly currently works as an assistant for the semester-long effort, Currents Magazine, at the Pepperdine Graphic. When she's not living in the newsroom, she serves the student body as co-president of a campus ministry and works with preschool age kids in Canoga Park as a Jumpstart Corps member.

Her lifelong love of the performing arts led her to attend Ramon C. Cortines School of the Visual and Performing Arts in downtown Los Angeles where she studied Musical Theatre. There, she was part of a total of 6 productions, including the world premiere musical "Musical Fools." She also studied abroad in Shanghai, China last year to study Chinese language, culture and history as well as business. She really wants to go back.

=== Related Links ===

=== Featured Programs ===

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2017-01-03T23:55:36Z

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