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= <big><big>Related links</big></big> =

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Susquehanna_University Susquehanna University Wiki Page]</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Susquehanna_University_Student_Priorities Susquehanna University Student Priorities]</big>

<big>'''Susquehanna University - University Innovation Fellows'''</big>

<big>'''2015 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ethan_Eastwood Ethan Eastwood]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexis_Gargin Alexis Gargin]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Pierce_Logan_Perkins Pierce Logan Perkins]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Tiffany_Richards Tiffany Richards]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>'''2016 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[[Hana Feiner|Hana Feiner]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Aviel Stein|Aviel Stein]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Rachel Tate|Rachel Tate]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>'''2017 Fellows'''</big>

<big>Tonia Hall (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexandra_Haller Alexandra Haller] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:DamianMunoz Damian Munoz] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Daniel_Yim Daniel Yim] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>'''2018 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Leah_Cieniawa Leah Cieniawa] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brianna_Murphy Brianna Murphy] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Joseph_Morante Joseph Morante] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kyle_Williams Kyle Williams] (Fall 2018)</big>

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

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= <big>'''Overview'''</big> =

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Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college located in the town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna University is dedicated to helping students become proactive leaders through academics, service, and personal assets, which is represented through the University motto “Achieve, Lead, Serve”. Susquehanna allows students to engage and facilitate conversation through our clubs and organizations as well as our Global Opportunities (GO) program, which connects students with the world by establishing a GO academic requirement. While there are opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship, such as the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor, the university has room for improvement. 

One of the biggest challenges that Susquehanna faces is the lack of collaboration between the Sigmund Weis Business School and the School of Arts and Sciences. Students focus on individual departmental disciplines and associate the words "entrepreneurship" and "innovation" strictly with business. The main objective of our University Innovation Fellows Leadership Circle is to implement more innovation and entrepreneurship programs on campus and promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

'''Spring 2015 Pitch '''-  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6fupPb51eI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6fupPb51eI]

'''Fall 2016 Pitch''' -  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhbBjd26XYA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhbBjd26XYA]

= <big>Student Priorities</big> =

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== '''STRATEGY ONE: PARTNERSHIP WITH UNICEF''' ==

Partner with UNICEF and implement the Innovation in Education campaign on campus.

*Collaborate with UNICEF and the campus initiative.
**''Innovation in Education ''Campaign.
**Ideal Start-up date - Fall 2019.
*Integrate ''Innovation in Education ''Campaign on campus to raise awareness of the needforinnovation and entrepreneurship programs on campus at the local and global level.
**Focus on Innovation and or Entrepreneurship as an interdisciplinary focus.
**Grow exposure of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor on campus.
**Encourage local awareness of Innovation in Education and plausible solutions.
**Facilitate global awareness of Innovation in Education and plausible solutions.
**Integrate campus initiative in SU Give or Serve.
*Develop a continuity plan to sustain ''Innovation in Education'' Campaign on campus in future years to create stability and longevity of the plan.
*Identify resources and funding available to students, faculty, and staff.
**Funding for students working with campus initiative on innovation projects on and off campus.
**Publicize funding, stakeholder assistance, and global outreach to maintain campus-wide participation.
**Connect with student leaders on campus with a focus in philanthropy work
***Greek Life and philanthropy organization collaboration.

== '''STRATEGY TWO: INNOVATION IN EDUCATION''' ==

Eliminate innovation and entrepreneurship disciplinary stigma to encourage innovation other academic fields to maintain interdisciplinary collaboration.

*Understand current underrepresentation of academic disciplines on campus and incorporate new innovative solutions for departmental engagement.
*Create events catered to various disciplines, such as the arts, to encourage creativity and original thinking on campus.
**Hold campus events to showcase student creations and ideas.
*Utilize on-campus creative spaces to raise awareness of such design spaces.
**Encourage use ofnew makerspace to facilitate conversation and hold events in the new establishment.
**Speak to the first-year community about creative spaces and encourage discussion.
*Involve local community with makerspace to collaborate and discover solutions the local community would like to see implemented in relation to underrepresented programs.
**Collaborate with the local community to encourage recognition, participation, and innovative solutions in academic disciplines.
*Bring organizations to campus to understand current problems in innovation in other academic fields of study.
**Identify needs on campus and collaborate with local partners to create innovative events pertaining to underrepresented fields of study, such as the arts.
**Engage local businesses to help students see innovation as a constant process and not commodity based.

== '''STRATEGY THREE: DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS SHOWCASE''' ==

*Create an event on campus to facilitate innovation and diversity in the arts.
**Art showcase.
*Establish an art showcase to show different forms of artistic medium and creative design processes.
**Art Works
*Host small group collaboration projects between art departments.
**Individuals from the creative writing department write a creative piece (poetry, short story, etc.) and other individuals from the design or painting department paint about the creative piece or vise versa.
*Create a 24-hour innovation and design event.
**Students create and design original pieces of art for the first few hours, practice and critique next few hours, perform and showcase creative ideas the last few hours.
**We have a 24-hour play festival. How can we inspire creators to invent and create original works in 24-hours too?
*Host event where students learn how to work through the creative process and students and or faculty in various art departments can facilitate workshops.
**Campus-Wide Art Workshop (critique event and how-to innovate and create event)

== '''STRATEGY FOUR: CREATE AND HOST A CULTURAL GALA''' ==

*Bring a Ted Talk or motivational speaker on campus to facilitate dialogue and share conversations about diversity on campus.
**Host speaker to create discourse on diversity and inclusion on our campus (PWI).
*Create Cultural Gala to showcase underrepresented cultures and groups on campus.
**Performances and readings about culture and diversity during Gala.
**Students can showcase various artistic medium about cultural differences such as music, art, dance, etc.
*Host Gala where minority students can share their story, culture, and customs at the event.
**Students engage with peers about their culture, background, and ignorance of certain topics.
**Create a safe and educational event for students about culture on our campus (PWI).
*Have food and beverages from various cultural backgrounds during the Gala.
*Raffles, drawings, and prizes to support our project.



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= <big><big>Related links</big></big> =

<big>Pitch Video (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=xmRyLXyqz9k}}</big>

<big>Cohort Change Story Platform (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/ https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/]</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=uhbBjd26XYA}}</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=V6fupPb51eI}}</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Susquehanna_University Susquehanna University Wiki Page]</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Susquehanna_University_Student_Priorities Susquehanna University Student Priorities]</big>

<big>'''Susquehanna University - University Innovation Fellows'''</big>

<big>'''2015 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ethan_Eastwood Ethan Eastwood]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexis_Gargin Alexis Gargin]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Pierce_Logan_Perkins Pierce Logan Perkins]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Tiffany_Richards Tiffany Richards]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>'''2016 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[[Hana Feiner|Hana Feiner]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Aviel Stein|Aviel Stein]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Rachel Tate|Rachel Tate]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>'''2017 Fellows'''</big>

<big>Tonia Hall (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexandra_Haller Alexandra Haller] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:DamianMunoz Damian Munoz] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Daniel_Yim Daniel Yim] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>'''2018 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Leah_Cieniawa Leah Cieniawa] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brianna_Murphy Brianna Murphy] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Joseph_Morante Joseph Morante] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kyle_Williams Kyle Williams] (Fall 2018)</big>

School:Susquehanna University

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= <big>Overview</big> =

Founded in 1858, Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college located in the town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna University is dedicated to helping students become proactive leaders through academics, service, and personal assets, which is represented through the University motto “Achieve, Lead, Serve”. Susquehanna is centrally located within a three-hour drive of four major cities – Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. and fourhours from Pittsburgh and one-and-a-half hours from the Pocono Mountains.

Susquehanna University believes cross-cultural experiences are essential to a liberal arts education – the University has made it part of the central curriculum. Susquehanna University’s distinctive award-winning cross-cultural program, Global Opportunities (GO), offers students a wide range of off-campus educational programs in both domestic and international locations.
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= <big>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</big> =
<big>At Susquehanna University, entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities exist for students and experienced professors on and off campus. Students can learn from professors through class lessons and succeed outside of the classroom with personal ventures and research. In addition, the Sigmund Weis School of Business implemented entrepreneurship and innovation as an undergraduate minor. In recent years, Susquehanna has partnered with Columbia University to create a dual degree program in Liberal Arts and Science Education and Engineering. Interested students will be able to obtain two bachelor’s degrees in a short span of five years.</big>
 <big>Student Engagement</big>

<big>At Susquehanna, opportunities for student engagement in entrepreneurship and innovation continue to grow each year. The University established an Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor to replace the Business Administration Entrepreneurship emphasis. Faculty and staff members teaching entrepreneurship courses are encouraging students to participate in the program regardless of academic discipline. Hopeful students who wish to create their own organizations or campus publications will quickly learn about the willingness and guidance from the faculty and staff to help students turn their ideas into reality. The University hosted a Pitch Contest in the past and plans to continue the "House of Hawks" Pitch Contest to showcase student creativity. The University Innovation Fellows team wishes to collaborate with the Business School, Susquehanna alumni, and the career development center to continue the Pitch Contest in future years.</big>

<big>'''What is the Pitch Contest?''' - The Pitch Contest was organized to “help students gain experience in developing and presenting ideas for innovation”. Susquehanna Alumni served as the judges during the event and shared their own experiences while building connections with current students to establish a basis for a greater network. The event helped inspire ideas and provide valuable feedback on how students can improve their ideas and pitching skills in the future. Students were given two minutes to describe their ideas and convince the judges of their merit, learning how to effectively communicate to sell their products and ideas.</big>

<big>Faculty and Staff</big>

<big>In the past, faculty members at Susquehanna University partnered with companies and organizations such as the Keystone Innovation Zone and the American Physiological Society to involve students in entrepreneurial and innovative opportunities. These opportunities help faculty members receive funding for projects and research to provide students with opportunities and skills to strengthen their innovative and entrepreneurial assets.</big>

<big>In recent years, the Keystone Innovation Zone provided funding to one faculty member in the Sigmund Weis Business School to assist in the development of a website for Fresh Roasted Coffee, a local company in Selinsgrove. In addition, the allotted funding allowed the faculty member to collaborate with two Susquehanna University students on the project. The Keystone Innovation Zone has given students and faculty the privilege of assisting one other local company in the development of a device to scale trees for hunters in the area. Also, faculty in the Biology department at Susquehanna University are working to gain funding from the American Physiological Society and the National Science Foundation to conduct innovative research. The funding will not only assist faculty members in their research but grant students the opportunity to take part in the research alongside their professors.</big>

<big>Additionally, the Center for Teaching and Learning provides grants for faculty members that foster curricular or pedagogical innovations to enhance learning. It hosts lunches and workshops where faculty members can learn about teaching strategies and share innovative ideas, conducts a "talk-while-you-walk" initiative for faculty to walk while they talk about teaching, and joins faculty members with two or three peers to discuss teaching strategies more intimately.</big>
<big>'''Innovation Allies'''</big><big>Dr. Samya Bano Zain, Associate Professor of Physics, Physics Department Chair</big><big>Dr. Scott Manning, Dean of Global Programs</big><big>Robert Sieczkiewicz, Assistant Professor, Research Librarian: Instruction and Digital Scholarship</big><big>Katie Burr, Director of the First Year Experience</big><big>Dr. Emma Fleck, Associate Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship)</big><big>Dr. Betsy Verhoeven, Associate Professor of English, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning</big><big>Dr. Amir Bahman Radnejad, Assistant Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship)</big><big>Ron Cohen, Vice President for University Relations</big><big>Becky Deitrick, Assistant VP of Alumni, Parent and Donor Engagement</big><big>Scott Cox, Adjunct Professor</big><big>Dr. Linda McMillan, Provost and Dean of the Faculty</big>
= <big>Technology Transfer Function</big> =
The science department at Susquehanna keeps students highly involved in the forefront of the research process from the beginning of their undergraduate studies. Students are regularly invited to partner with faculty for the summer to conduct research in the professors’ area of expertise.
= <big>University-Industry Collaboration</big> =

Susquehanna University is centrally located in a small but bustling economic center within central Pennsylvania. Academically, the Sigmund Weis School of Business leads the campus in industry collaboration. A variety of business classes push their students beyond the classroom to collaborate with local small businesses and entrepreneurs. Extracurricular organizations such as Enactus and, in the past, the Entrepreneurship Club have acted as bridges connecting SU students with industries both local and abroad. Geisinger Hospital is also an industry collaborator. In addition to the establishment of the Geisinger Medical Center on campus, students have the opportunity to complete internships with Geisinger.

Alongside the University's strong alumni network, students have opportunities to interact and work with professionals regularly throughout their academic career. Formal events, such as “Breakthrough: To Life After Graduation” allow students to discuss topics such as entrepreneurship and research with experienced professional alumni. Moreover, the Career Development Center, Alumni Office, and individual departments actively try to build informal networks between students and alumni for mentoring, internship, and employment opportunities.

'''Collaborators'''

*Agricultural Region
*Weis Markets
*Hershey Medical
*Harley Davidson Headquarters
*Empire Kosher

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= <big>Regional and Local Economic Development</big> =
SEDA-Council of Governments is a regional public organization that serves 11 counties in Central Pennsylvania. The organization is overseen by a Board which consists of elected officials and local people. SEDA-Council of Governments focuses on transportation, international sales, information technology, and financial packaging. This organization works on marketing local products for international export. Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) leads a major effort to aid in the development of small businesses. They offer information and resources to start businesses and help with growth, continuity, and survival once the business has been started. SBDC has many branches including one at nearby Bucknell University. SBDC offers a variety of services aimed at topics such as Government Marketing, International Business, Technology assistance, and Environmental Management.
= <big>Landscape Canvas</big> =

<big>Spring 2015</big>

<big>{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1wJcTwxLVJPyZWJspFgFqedx69g-fMc0iUSYz7Fc0z3E|width=1300|height=700}}</big>

<big>Fall 2016</big>

<big>{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1r8ILl0FNuVXFBQ8v2bFrfdomU2ED0rtsmS4cZ7EX9V8|width=1300|height=700}}</big>

= <big><big>Related links</big></big> =

<big>Pitch Video (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=xmRyLXyqz9k}}</big>

<big>Cohort Change Story Platform (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/ https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/]</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=uhbBjd26XYA}}</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=V6fupPb51eI}}</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Susquehanna_University_Student_Priorities Susquehanna University Student Priorities]</big>

<big>'''Susquehanna University - University Innovation Fellows'''</big>

<big>'''2015 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ethan_Eastwood Ethan Eastwood]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexis_Gargin Alexis Gargin]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Pierce_Logan_Perkins Pierce Logan Perkins]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Tiffany_Richards Tiffany Richards]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>'''2016 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[[Hana Feiner|Hana Feiner]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Aviel Stein|Aviel Stein]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Rachel Tate|Rachel Tate]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>'''2017 Fellows'''</big>

<big>Tonia Hall (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexandra_Haller Alexandra Haller] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:DamianMunoz Damian Munoz] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Daniel_Yim Daniel Yim] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>'''2018 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Leah_Cieniawa Leah Cieniawa] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brianna_Murphy Brianna Murphy] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Joseph_Morante Joseph Morante] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kyle_Williams Kyle Williams] (Fall 2018)</big>

School:Susquehanna University

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= <big>Overview</big> =

Founded in 1858, Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college located in the town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna University is dedicated to helping students become proactive leaders through academics, service, and personal assets, which is represented through the University motto “Achieve, Lead, Serve”. Susquehanna is centrally located within a three-hour drive of four major cities – Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. and fourhours from Pittsburgh and one-and-a-half hours from the Pocono Mountains.

Susquehanna University believes cross-cultural experiences are essential to a liberal arts education – the University has made it part of the central curriculum. Susquehanna University’s distinctive award-winning cross-cultural program, Global Opportunities (GO), offers students a wide range of off-campus educational programs in both domestic and international locations.
<div>
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</div><div></div>
= <big>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</big> =
<big>At Susquehanna University, entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities exist for students and experienced professors on and off campus. Students can learn from professors through class lessons and succeed outside of the classroom with personal ventures and research. In addition, the Sigmund Weis School of Business implemented entrepreneurship and innovation as an undergraduate minor. In recent years, Susquehanna has partnered with Columbia University to create a dual degree program in Liberal Arts and Science Education and Engineering. Interested students will be able to obtain two bachelor’s degrees in a short span of five years.</big>
 <big>Student Engagement</big>

<big>At Susquehanna, opportunities for student engagement in entrepreneurship and innovation continue to grow each year. The University established an Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor to replace the Business Administration Entrepreneurship emphasis. Faculty and staff members teaching entrepreneurship courses are encouraging students to participate in the program regardless of academic discipline. Hopeful students who wish to create their own organizations or campus publications will quickly learn about the willingness and guidance from the faculty and staff to help students turn their ideas into reality. The University hosted a Pitch Contest in the past and plans to continue the "House of Hawks" Pitch Contest to showcase student creativity. The University Innovation Fellows team wishes to collaborate with the Business School, Susquehanna alumni, and the career development center to continue the Pitch Contest in future years.</big>

<big>'''What is the Pitch Contest?''' - The Pitch Contest was organized to “help students gain experience in developing and presenting ideas for innovation”. Susquehanna Alumni served as the judges during the event and shared their own experiences while building connections with current students to establish a basis for a greater network. The event helped inspire ideas and provide valuable feedback on how students can improve their ideas and pitching skills in the future. Students were given two minutes to describe their ideas and convince the judges of their merit, learning how to effectively communicate to sell their products and ideas.</big>

<big>Faculty and Staff</big>

<big>In the past, faculty members at Susquehanna University partnered with companies and organizations such as the Keystone Innovation Zone and the American Physiological Society to involve students in entrepreneurial and innovative opportunities. These opportunities help faculty members receive funding for projects and research to provide students with opportunities and skills to strengthen their innovative and entrepreneurial assets.</big>

<big>In recent years, the Keystone Innovation Zone provided funding to one faculty member in the Sigmund Weis Business School to assist in the development of a website for Fresh Roasted Coffee, a local company in Selinsgrove. In addition, the allotted funding allowed the faculty member to collaborate with two Susquehanna University students on the project. The Keystone Innovation Zone has given students and faculty the privilege of assisting one other local company in the development of a device to scale trees for hunters in the area. Also, faculty in the Biology department at Susquehanna University are working to gain funding from the American Physiological Society and the National Science Foundation to conduct innovative research. The funding will not only assist faculty members in their research but grant students the opportunity to take part in the research alongside their professors.</big>

<big>Additionally, the Center for Teaching and Learning provides grants for faculty members that foster curricular or pedagogical innovations to enhance learning. It hosts lunches and workshops where faculty members can learn about teaching strategies and share innovative ideas, conducts a "talk-while-you-walk" initiative for faculty to walk while they talk about teaching, and joins faculty members with two or three peers to discuss teaching strategies more intimately.</big>
<big>'''Innovation Allies'''</big><big>Dr. Samya Bano Zain, Associate Professor of Physics, Physics Department Chair</big><big>Dr. Scott Manning, Dean of Global Programs</big><big>Robert Sieczkiewicz, Assistant Professor, Research Librarian: Instruction and Digital Scholarship</big><big>Katie Burr, Director of the First Year Experience</big><big>Dr. Emma Fleck, Associate Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship)</big><big>Dr. Betsy Verhoeven, Associate Professor of English, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning</big><big>Dr. Amir Bahman Radnejad, Assistant Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship)</big><big>Ron Cohen, Vice President for University Relations</big><big>Becky Deitrick, Assistant VP of Alumni, Parent and Donor Engagement</big><big>Scott Cox, Adjunct Professor</big><big>Dr. Linda McMillan, Provost and Dean of the Faculty</big>
= <big>Technology Transfer Function</big> =
The science department at Susquehanna keeps students highly involved in the forefront of the research process from the beginning of their undergraduate studies. Students are regularly invited to partner with faculty for the summer to conduct research in the professors’ area of expertise.
= <big>University-Industry Collaboration</big> =

Susquehanna University is centrally located in a small but bustling economic center within central Pennsylvania. Academically, the Sigmund Weis School of Business leads the campus in industry collaboration. A variety of business classes push their students beyond the classroom to collaborate with local small businesses and entrepreneurs. Extracurricular organizations such as Enactus and, in the past, the Entrepreneurship Club have acted as bridges connecting SU students with industries both local and abroad. Geisinger Hospital is also an industry collaborator. In addition to the establishment of the Geisinger Medical Center on campus, students have the opportunity to complete internships with Geisinger.

Alongside the University's strong alumni network, students have opportunities to interact and work with professionals regularly throughout their academic career. Formal events, such as “Breakthrough: To Life After Graduation” allow students to discuss topics such as entrepreneurship and research with experienced professional alumni. Moreover, the Career Development Center, Alumni Office, and individual departments actively try to build informal networks between students and alumni for mentoring, internship, and employment opportunities.

'''Collaborators'''

*Agricultural Region
*Weis Markets
*Hershey Medical
*Harley Davidson Headquarters
*Empire Kosher

----

= <big>Regional and Local Economic Development</big> =
SEDA-Council of Governments is a regional public organization that serves 11 counties in Central Pennsylvania. The organization is overseen by a Board which consists of elected officials and local people. SEDA-Council of Governments focuses on transportation, international sales, information technology, and financial packaging. This organization works on marketing local products for international export. Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) leads a major effort to aid in the development of small businesses. They offer information and resources to start businesses and help with growth, continuity, and survival once the business has been started. SBDC has many branches including one at nearby Bucknell University. SBDC offers a variety of services aimed at topics such as Government Marketing, International Business, Technology assistance, and Environmental Management.
= <big>Landscape Canvas</big> =

<big>Spring 2015</big>

<big>{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1wJcTwxLVJPyZWJspFgFqedx69g-fMc0iUSYz7Fc0z3E|width=1300|height=700}}</big>

<big>Fall 2016</big>

<big>{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1r8ILl0FNuVXFBQ8v2bFrfdomU2ED0rtsmS4cZ7EX9V8|width=1300|height=700}}</big>

= <big><big>Related links</big></big> =

<big>Cohort Change Story Platform (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/ https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/]</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=uhbBjd26XYA}}</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=V6fupPb51eI}}</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Susquehanna_University_Student_Priorities Susquehanna University Student Priorities]</big>

<big>'''Susquehanna University - University Innovation Fellows'''</big>

<big>'''2015 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ethan_Eastwood Ethan Eastwood]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexis_Gargin Alexis Gargin]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Pierce_Logan_Perkins Pierce Logan Perkins]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Tiffany_Richards Tiffany Richards]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>'''2016 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[[Hana Feiner|Hana Feiner]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Aviel Stein|Aviel Stein]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Rachel Tate|Rachel Tate]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>'''2017 Fellows'''</big>

<big>Tonia Hall (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexandra_Haller Alexandra Haller] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:DamianMunoz Damian Munoz] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Daniel_Yim Daniel Yim] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>'''2018 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Leah_Cieniawa Leah Cieniawa] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brianna_Murphy Brianna Murphy] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Joseph_Morante Joseph Morante] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kyle_Williams Kyle Williams] (Fall 2018)</big>

School:Susquehanna University

2018-10-19T03:49:27Z

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= <big>Overview</big> =

Founded in 1858, Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college located in the town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna University is dedicated to helping students become proactive leaders through academics, service, and personal assets, which is represented through the University motto “Achieve, Lead, Serve”. Susquehanna is centrally located within a three-hour drive of four major cities – Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. and four hours from Pittsburgh and one-and-a-half hours from the Pocono Mountains.

Susquehanna University believes cross-cultural experiences are essential to a liberal arts education – the University has made it part of the central curriculum. Susquehanna University’s distinctive award-winning cross-cultural program, Global Opportunities (GO), offers students a wide range of off-campus educational programs in both domestic and international locations.
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= <big>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</big> =
<big>At Susquehanna University, entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities exist for students and experienced professors on and off campus. Students can learn from professors through class lessons and succeed outside of the classroom with personal ventures and research. In addition, the Sigmund Weis School of Business implemented entrepreneurship and innovation as an undergraduate minor. In recent years, Susquehanna has partnered with Columbia University to create a dual degree program in Liberal Arts and Science Education and Engineering. Interested students will be able to obtain two bachelor’s degrees in a short span of five years.</big>
 <big>Student Engagement</big>

<big>At Susquehanna, opportunities for student engagement in entrepreneurship and innovation continue to grow each year. The University established an Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor to replace the Business Administration Entrepreneurship emphasis. Faculty and staff members teaching entrepreneurship courses are encouraging students to participate in the program regardless of academic discipline. Hopeful students who wish to create their own organizations or campus publications will quickly learn about the willingness and guidance from the faculty and staff to help students turn their ideas into reality. The University hosted a Pitch Contest in the past and plans to continue the "House of Hawks" Pitch Contest to showcase student creativity. The University Innovation Fellows team wishes to collaborate with the Business School, Susquehanna alumni, and the career development center to continue the Pitch Contest in future years.</big>

<big>'''What is the Pitch Contest?''' - The Pitch Contest was organized to “help students gain experience in developing and presenting ideas for innovation”. Susquehanna Alumni served as the judges during the event and shared their own experiences while building connections with current students to establish a basis for a greater network. The event helped inspire ideas and provide valuable feedback on how students can improve their ideas and pitching skills in the future. Students were given two minutes to describe their ideas and convince the judges of their merit, learning how to effectively communicate to sell their products and ideas.</big>

<big>Faculty and Staff</big>

<big>In the past, faculty members at Susquehanna University partnered with companies and organizations such as the Keystone Innovation Zone and the American Physiological Society to involve students in entrepreneurial and innovative opportunities. These opportunities help faculty members receive funding for projects and research to provide students with opportunities and skills to strengthen their innovative and entrepreneurial assets.</big>

<big>In recent years, the Keystone Innovation Zone provided funding to one faculty member in the Sigmund Weis Business School to assist in the development of a website for Fresh Roasted Coffee, a local company in Selinsgrove. In addition, the allotted funding allowed the faculty member to collaborate with two Susquehanna University students on the project. The Keystone Innovation Zone has given students and faculty the privilege of assisting one other local company in the development of a device to scale trees for hunters in the area. Also, faculty in the Biology department at Susquehanna University are working to gain funding from the American Physiological Society and the National Science Foundation to conduct innovative research. The funding will not only assist faculty members in their research but grant students the opportunity to take part in the research alongside their professors.</big>

<big>Additionally, the Center for Teaching and Learning provides grants for faculty members that foster curricular or pedagogical innovations to enhance learning. It hosts lunches and workshops where faculty members can learn about teaching strategies and share innovative ideas, conducts a "talk-while-you-walk" initiative for faculty to walk while they talk about teaching, and joins faculty members with two or three peers to discuss teaching strategies more intimately.</big>
<big>'''Innovation Allies'''</big><big>Dr. Samya Bano Zain, Associate Professor of Physics, Physics Department Chair</big><big>Dr. Scott Manning, Dean of Global Programs</big><big>Robert Sieczkiewicz, Assistant Professor, Research Librarian: Instruction and Digital Scholarship</big><big>Katie Burr, Director of the First Year Experience</big><big>Dr. Emma Fleck, Associate Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship)</big><big>Dr. Betsy Verhoeven, Associate Professor of English, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning</big><big>Dr. Amir Bahman Radnejad, Assistant Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship)</big><big>Ron Cohen, Vice President for University Relations</big><big>Becky Deitrick, Assistant VP of Alumni, Parent and Donor Engagement</big><big>Scott Cox, Adjunct Professor</big><big>Dr. Linda McMillan, Provost and Dean of the Faculty</big>

= <big>Technology Transfer Function</big> =
The science department at Susquehanna keeps students highly involved in the forefront of the research process from the beginning of their undergraduate studies. Students are regularly invited to partner with faculty for the summer to conduct research in the professors’ area of expertise.

= <big>University-Industry Collaboration</big> =

Susquehanna University is centrally located in a small but bustling economic center within central Pennsylvania. Academically, the Sigmund Weis School of Business leads the campus in industry collaboration. A variety of business classes push their students beyond the classroom to collaborate with local small businesses and entrepreneurs. Extracurricular organizations such as Enactus and, in the past, the Entrepreneurship Club have acted as bridges connecting SU students with industries both local and abroad. Geisinger Hospital is also an industry collaborator. In addition to the establishment of the Geisinger Medical Center on campus, students have the opportunity to complete internships with Geisinger.

Alongside the University's strong alumni network, students have opportunities to interact and work with professionals regularly throughout their academic career. Formal events, such as “Breakthrough: To Life After Graduation” allow students to discuss topics such as entrepreneurship and research with experienced professional alumni. Moreover, the Career Development Center, Alumni Office, and individual departments actively try to build informal networks between students and alumni for mentoring, internship, and employment opportunities.

'''Collaborators'''

*Agricultural Region
*Weis Markets
*Hershey Medical
*Harley Davidson Headquarters
*Empire Kosher

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= <big>Regional and Local Economic Development</big> =
SEDA-Council of Governments is a regional public organization that serves 11 counties in Central Pennsylvania. The organization is overseen by a Board which consists of elected officials and local people. SEDA-Council of Governments focuses on transportation, international sales, information technology, and financial packaging. This organization works on marketing local products for international export. Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) leads a major effort to aid in the development of small businesses. They offer information and resources to start businesses and help with growth, continuity, and survival once the business has been started. SBDC has many branches including one at nearby Bucknell University. SBDC offers a variety of services aimed at topics such as Government Marketing, International Business, Technology assistance, and Environmental Management.
= <big>Landscape Canvas</big> =

<big>Spring 2015</big>

<big>{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1wJcTwxLVJPyZWJspFgFqedx69g-fMc0iUSYz7Fc0z3E|width=1300|height=700}}</big>

<big>Fall 2016</big>

<big>{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1r8ILl0FNuVXFBQ8v2bFrfdomU2ED0rtsmS4cZ7EX9V8|width=1300|height=700}}</big>

= <big><big>Related links</big></big> =

<big>Pitch Video (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=xmRyLXyqz9k}}</big>

<big>Cohort Change Story Platform (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/ https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/]</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=uhbBjd26XYA}}</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=V6fupPb51eI}}</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Susquehanna_University_Student_Priorities Susquehanna University Student Priorities]</big>

<big>'''Susquehanna University - University Innovation Fellows'''</big>

<big>'''2015 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ethan_Eastwood Ethan Eastwood]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexis_Gargin Alexis Gargin]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Pierce_Logan_Perkins Pierce Logan Perkins]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Tiffany_Richards Tiffany Richards]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>'''2016 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[[Hana Feiner|Hana Feiner]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Aviel Stein|Aviel Stein]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Rachel Tate|Rachel Tate]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>'''2017 Fellows'''</big>

<big>Tonia Hall (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexandra_Haller Alexandra Haller] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:DamianMunoz Damian Munoz] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Daniel_Yim Daniel Yim] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>'''2018 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Leah_Cieniawa Leah Cieniawa] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brianna_Murphy Brianna Murphy] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Joseph_Morante Joseph Morante] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Kyle_Williams Kyle Williams] (Fall 2018)</big>

2018-10-13T16:45:06Z

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= <big>'''Overview'''</big> =

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Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college located in the town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna University is dedicated to helping students become proactive leaders through academics, service, and personal assets, which is represented through the University motto “Achieve, Lead, Serve”. Susquehanna allows students to engage and facilitate conversation through our clubs and organizations as well as our Global Opportunities (GO) program, which connects students with the world by establishing a GO academic requirement. While there are opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship, such as the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor, the university has room for improvement. 

One of the biggest challenges that Susquehanna faces is the lack of collaboration between the Sigmund Weis Business School and the School of Arts and Sciences. Students focus on individual departmental disciplines and associate the words "entrepreneurship" and "innovation" strictly with business. The main objective of our University Innovation Fellows Leadership Circle is to implement more innovation and entrepreneurship programs on campus and promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

'''Spring 2015 Pitch '''-  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6fupPb51eI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6fupPb51eI]

'''Fall 2016 Pitch''' -  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhbBjd26XYA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhbBjd26XYA]

= <big>Student Priorities</big> =

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== '''STRATEGY ONE: PARTNERSHIP WITH UNICEF''' ==

Partner with UNICEF and implement the Innovation in Education campaign on campus.

*Collaborate with UNICEF and the campus initiative.
**''Innovation in Education ''Campaign.
**Ideal Start-up date - Fall 2019.
*Integrate ''Innovation in Education ''Campaign on campus to raise awareness of the needforinnovation and entrepreneurship programs on campus at the local and global level.
**Focus on Innovation and or Entrepreneurship as an interdisciplinary focus.
**Grow exposure of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor on campus.
**Encourage local awareness of Innovation in Education and plausible solutions.
**Facilitate global awareness of Innovation in Education and plausible solutions.
**Integrate campus initiative in SU Give or Serve.
*Develop a continuity plan to sustain ''Innovation in Education'' Campaign on campus in future years to create stability and longevity of the plan.
*Identify resources and funding available to students, faculty, and staff.
**Funding for students working with campus initiative on innovation projects on and off campus.
**Publicize funding, stakeholder assistance, and global outreach to maintain campus-wide participation.
**Connect with student leaders on campus with a focus in philanthropy work
***Greek Life and philanthropy organization collaboration.

== '''STRATEGY TWO: INNOVATION IN EDUCATION''' ==

Eliminate innovation and entrepreneurship disciplinary stigma to encourage innovation other academic fields to maintain interdisciplinary collaboration.

*Understand current underrepresentation of academic disciplines on campus and incorporate new innovative solutions for departmental engagement.
*Create events catered to various disciplines, such as the arts, to encourage creativity and original thinking on campus.
**Hold campus events to showcase student creations and ideas.
*Utilize on-campus creative spaces to raise awareness of such design spaces.
**Encourage use ofnew makerspace to facilitate conversation and hold events in the new establishment.
**Speak to the first-year community about creative spaces and encourage discussion.
*Involve local community with makerspace to collaborate and discover solutions the local community would like to see implemented in relation to underrepresented programs.
**Collaborate with the local community to encourage recognition, participation, and innovative solutions in academic disciplines.
*Bring organizations to campus to understand current problems in innovation in other academic fields of study.
**Identify needs on campus and collaborate with local partners to create innovative events pertaining to underrepresented fields of study, such as the arts.
**Engage local businesses to help students see innovation as a constant process and not commodity based.

== '''STRATEGY THREE: DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS SHOWCASE''' ==

*Create an event on campus to facilitate innovation and diversity in the arts.
**Art showcase.
*Establish an art showcase to show different forms of artistic medium and creative design processes.
**Art Works
*Host small group collaboration projects between art departments.
**Individuals from the creative writing department write a creative piece (poetry, short story, etc.) and other individuals from the design or painting department paint about the creative piece or vise versa.
*Create a 24-hour innovation and design event.
**Students create and design original pieces of art for the first few hours, practice and critique next few hours, perform and showcase creative ideas the last few hours.
**We have a 24-hour play festival. How can we inspire creators to invent and create original works in 24-hours too?
*Host event where students learn how to work through the creative process and students and or faculty in various art departments can facilitate workshops.
**Campus-Wide Art Workshop (critique event and how-to innovate and create event)

== '''STRATEGY FOUR: CREATE AND HOST A CULTURAL GALA''' ==

*Bring a Ted Talk or motivational speaker on campus to facilitate dialogue and share conversations about diversity on campus.
**Host speaker to create discourse on diversity and inclusion on our campus (PWI).
*Create Cultural Gala to showcase underrepresented cultures and groups on campus.
**Performances and readings about culture and diversity during Gala.
**Students can showcase various artistic medium about cultural differences such as music, art, dance, etc.
*Host Gala where minority students can share their story, culture, and customs at the event.
**Students engage with peers about their culture, background, and ignorance of certain topics.
**Create a safe and educational event for students about culture on our campus (PWI).
*Have food and beverages from various cultural backgrounds during the Gala.
*Raffles, drawings, and prizes to support our project.

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= <big><big>Related links</big></big> =

<big>Cohort Change Story Platform (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/ https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/]</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=uhbBjd26XYA}}</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=V6fupPb51eI}}</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Susquehanna_University_Student_Priorities Susquehanna University Student Priorities]</big>

<big>'''Susquehanna University - University Innovation Fellows'''</big>

<big>'''2015 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ethan_Eastwood Ethan Eastwood]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexis_Gargin Alexis Gargin]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Pierce_Logan_Perkins Pierce Logan Perkins]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Tiffany_Richards Tiffany Richards]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>'''2016 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[[Hana Feiner|Hana Feiner]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Aviel Stein|Aviel Stein]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Rachel Tate|Rachel Tate]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>'''2017 Fellows'''</big>

<big>Tonia Hall (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexandra_Haller Alexandra Haller] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:DamianMunoz Damian Munoz] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Daniel_Yim Daniel Yim] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>'''2018 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Leah_Cieniawa Leah Cieniawa] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>Brianna Murphy (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>Joseph Morante (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>Kyle Williams (Fall 2018)</big>

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= <big>Overview</big> =

Founded in 1858, Susquehanna University is a private liberal arts college located in the town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Susquehanna University is dedicated to helping students become proactive leaders through academics, service, and personal assets, which is represented through the University motto “Achieve, Lead, Serve”. Susquehanna is centrally located within a three-hour drive of four major cities – Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. and four hours from Pittsburgh and one-and-a-half hours from the Pocono Mountains.

Susquehanna University believes cross-cultural experiences are essential to a liberal arts education – the University has made it part of the central curriculum. Susquehanna University’s distinctive award-winning cross-cultural program, Global Opportunities (GO), offers students a wide range of off-campus educational programs in both domestic and international locations.
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</div><div></div>

= <big>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</big> =
<big>At Susquehanna University, entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities exist for students and experienced professors on and off campus. Students can learn from professors through class lessons and succeed outside of the classroom with personal ventures and research. In addition, the Sigmund Weis School of Business implemented entrepreneurship and innovation as an undergraduate minor. In recent years, Susquehanna has partnered with Columbia University to create a dual degree program in Liberal Arts and Science Education and Engineering. Interested students will be able to obtain two bachelor’s degrees in a short span of five years.</big>
 <big>Student Engagement</big>

<big>At Susquehanna, opportunities for student engagement in entrepreneurship and innovation continue to grow each year. The University established an Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor to replace the Business Administration Entrepreneurship emphasis. Faculty and staff members teaching entrepreneurship courses are encouraging students to participate in the program regardless of academic discipline. Hopeful students who wish to create their own organizations or campus publications will quickly learn about the willingness and guidance from the faculty and staff to help students turn their ideas into reality. The University hosted a Pitch Contest in the Spring of 2014 and allowed students from various backgrounds and disciplines to share their ideas for innovation and creativity. The Pitch Contest has not been held since, but the University Innovation Fellows team wishes to collaborate with the Business School, Susquehanna alumni, and the career development center to reinstate the Pitch Contest in future years.</big>

<big>'''What is the Pitch Contest?''' - The Pitch Contest was organized to “help students gain experience in developing and presenting ideas for innovation”. Susquehanna Alumni served as the judges during the event and shared their own experiences while building connections with current students to establish a basis for a greater network. The event helped inspire ideas and provide valuable feedback on how students can improve their ideas and pitching skills in the future. Students were given two minutes to describe their ideas and convince the judges of their merit, learning how to effectively communicate to sell their products and ideas.</big>

<big>Faculty and Staff</big>

<big>In the past, faculty members at Susquehanna University partnered with companies and organizations such as the Keystone Innovation Zone and the American Physiological Society to involve students in entrepreneurial and innovative opportunities. These opportunities help faculty members receive funding for projects and research to provide students with opportunities and skills to strengthen their innovative and entrepreneurial assets.</big>

<big>In recent years, the Keystone Innovation Zone provided funding to one faculty member in the Sigmund Weis Business School to assist in the development of a website for Fresh Roasted Coffee, a local company in Selinsgrove. In addition, the allotted funding allowed the faculty member to collaborate with two Susquehanna University students on the project. The Keystone Innovation Zone has given students and faculty the privilege of assisting one other local company in the development of a device to scale trees for hunters in the area. Also, faculty in the Biology department at Susquehanna University are working to gain funding from the American Physiological Society and the National Science Foundation to conduct innovative research. The funding will not only assist faculty members in their research but grant students the opportunity to take part in the research alongside their professors.</big>

<big>Additionally, the Center for Teaching and Learning provides grants for faculty members that foster curricular or pedagogical innovations to enhance learning. It hosts lunches and workshops where faculty members can learn about teaching strategies and share innovative ideas, conducts a "talk-while-you-walk" initiative for faculty to walk while they talk about teaching, and joins faculty members with two or three peers to discuss teaching strategies more intimately.</big>
<big>'''Innovation Allies'''</big><big>Dr. Samya Bano Zain, Associate Professor of Physics, Physics Department Chair</big><big>Dr. Scott Manning, Dean of Global Programs</big><big>Robert Sieczkiewicz, Assistant Professor, Research Librarian: Instruction and Digital Scholarship</big><big>Katie Burr, Director of the First Year Experience</big><big>Dr. Emma Fleck, Associate Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship)</big><big>Dr. Betsy Verhoeven, Associate Professor of English, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning</big><big>Dr. Amir Bahman Radnejad, Assistant Professor of Management (Entrepreneurship)</big><big>Ron Cohen, Vice President for University Relations</big><big>Becky Deitrick, Assistant VP of Alumni, Parent and Donor Engagement</big><big>Scott Cox, Adjunct Professor</big><big>Dr. Linda McMillan, Provost and Dean of the Faculty</big>

= <big>Technology Transfer Function</big> =
The science department at Susquehanna keeps students highly involved in the forefront of the research process from the beginning of their undergraduate studies. Students are regularly invited to partner with faculty for the summer to conduct research in the professors’ area of expertise.

= <big>University-Industry Collaboration</big> =

Susquehanna University is centrally located in a small but bustling economic center within central Pennsylvania. Academically, the Sigmund Weis School of Business leads the campus in industry collaboration. A variety of business classes push their students beyond the classroom to collaborate with local small businesses and entrepreneurs. Extracurricular organizations such as Enactus and, in the past, the Entrepreneurship Club have acted as bridges connecting SU students with industries both local and abroad. Geisinger Hospital is also an industry collaborator. In addition to the establishment of the Geisinger Medical Center on campus, students have the opportunity to complete internships with Geisinger.

Alongside the University's strong alumni network, students have opportunities to interact and work with professionals regularly throughout their academic career. Formal events, such as “Breakthrough: To Life After Graduation” allow students to discuss topics such as entrepreneurship and research with experienced professional alumni. Moreover, the Career Development Center, Alumni Office, and individual departments actively try to build informal networks between students and alumni for mentoring, internship, and employment opportunities.

'''Collaborators'''

*Agricultural Region
*Weis Markets
*Hershey Medical
*Harley Davidson Headquarters
*Empire Kosher

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= <big>Regional and Local Economic Development</big> =
SEDA-Council of Governments is a regional public organization that serves 11 counties in Central Pennsylvania. The organization is overseen by a Board which consists of elected officials and local people. SEDA-Council of Governments focuses on transportation, international sales, information technology, and financial packaging. This organization works on marketing local products for international export. Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) leads a major effort to aid in the development of small businesses. They offer information and resources to start businesses and help with growth, continuity, and survival once the business has been started. SBDC has many branches including one at nearby Bucknell University. SBDC offers a variety of services aimed at topics such as Government Marketing, International Business, Technology assistance, and Environmental Management.
= <big>Landscape Canvas</big> =

<big>Spring 2015</big>

<big>{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1wJcTwxLVJPyZWJspFgFqedx69g-fMc0iUSYz7Fc0z3E|width=1300|height=700}}</big>

<big>Fall 2016</big>

<big>{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=1r8ILl0FNuVXFBQ8v2bFrfdomU2ED0rtsmS4cZ7EX9V8|width=1300|height=700}}</big>

= <big><big>Related links</big></big> =

<big>Cohort Change Story Platform (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/ https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaUIF/]</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=uhbBjd26XYA}}</big>

<big>Pitch Video (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>{{#Widget:Youtube|id=V6fupPb51eI}}</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Susquehanna_University_Student_Priorities Susquehanna University Student Priorities]</big>

<big>'''Susquehanna University - University Innovation Fellows'''</big>

<big>'''2015 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ethan_Eastwood Ethan Eastwood]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexis_Gargin Alexis Gargin]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Pierce_Logan_Perkins Pierce Logan Perkins]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Tiffany_Richards Tiffany Richards]  (Spring 2015)</big>

<big>'''2016 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[[Hana Feiner|Hana Feiner]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Aviel Stein|Aviel Stein]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>[[Rachel Tate|Rachel Tate]] (Fall 2016)</big>

<big>'''2017 Fellows'''</big>

<big>Tonia Hall (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alexandra_Haller Alexandra Haller] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:DamianMunoz Damian Munoz] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Daniel_Yim Daniel Yim] (Fall 2017)</big>

<big>'''2018 Fellows'''</big>

<big>[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Leah_Cieniawa Leah Cieniawa] (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>Brianna Murphy (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>Joseph Morante (Fall 2018)</big>

<big>Kyle Williams (Fall 2018)</big>

Fellow:Leah Cieniawa

2018-10-06T03:31:45Z

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