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School:Kent State University

2017-12-20T18:22:58Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview - Undeniably Kent State =

Kent State University is a large, public state school in Northeast Ohio with over 26,000 students at the main campus. Kent State University is a leader in university research, placed 77th in the nation. Kent is made up of 8 different campuses spread throughout the region. It has satellite locations in New York City, Florence, and Cleveland. 

Some of Kent State University's strongest programs include:

*'''Liquid Crystal Research''': Founded in 1965, it has since become a leader in liquid crystal innovation, Including the first LCD screen.
*'''Fashion Merchandising and Design''': Ranked 22nd in the world; 4th in the U.S. for Design; 2nd in public universites; 1st in the Midwest.
*'''Architecture''': ARCHITECT magazine, the journal for the American Institute of Architects, recognizes the innovation of Brian Peters fro his invention of the 3D printed ceramic blocks.
*'''Aeronautics''': #1 in Ohio and nationally recognized by aerospace companies, military, and airports. 
*'''Nursing: '''Over 400 BSN graduates per year and 99.6% job placement within the first 6 months of graduation.
*'''Journalism: '''100% of juniors and seniors placed in a professional internship, and an accreditted program.

Kent State proudly boasts:

*'''200+''' education abroad programs in more than '''60''' countries.
*'''14''' Pulitzer Prize winners.
*Ranked '''top''' in the nation for research on stress disorders and trama psychology.
*'''190''' active U.S. patents for research.
*'''27'''% of Department of Physics faculty members are female, more than twice the national average.
*MA in Translation programs is top 10 in the U.S.
*'''280'''+ Bachelor Degree Programs.
*'''1'''st tier ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities for '''2015'''.
*'''70'''% Faculty with Highest Degree in Field.
*'''10''' Colleges across 8 Campuses.
*'''400'''+ Student Clubs and Organizations.

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

Along with the rest of Northeast Ohio, Kent State University is experiencing a rise in the entrepreneurial spirits among students. As more programs are being added within the university, students are challenging themselves creatively as well as academically. Kent has a variety of degree programs spanning Entrepreneurship to Fashion Merchandising to Computer Science. Students can minor in subjects like Innovation or Megatronics. In the Entrepreneurship Department lies many resources for business sutdents including venture assistance and mentorship. The College of Business also has a co-working space called the Brinzo Lab for students to work and collaborate on campus. 

After Balckstone Launchpad left, Kent State kept the ball rolling by opening Launchnet, a school funded research and entrepreneur labratory, very similar to Blackstone. It continues to nurture the entrepreneur spirit. Recently, Launchnet developed a mobile maker space for students across campus to use, in hopes of stimulating students creativity.

In similar spirit, Kent State also launched a student makerspace in the library called "The Fridge." Created and developed by Univeristy Innovation Fellows, The Fridge, gives students a private quiet area that is independent of study spaces and aims at being a key resource for students in the future.

Kent State seeks to provide sudents with any resource they need in their quest to create, build, and grow.

Student Innovation is currently at an all-time high. From incubators, accelerators, to bootcamps, and venture spaces; Kent State Students are surrounded with opportunity. Some popular programs include:

*[https://www.kent.edu/kent/news/entrepreneurship-laboratory-expansion-unveiled-kent-state%E2%80%99s-college-business Brinzo Lab]
*[https://www.kent.edu/launchnet LaunchNET]
*Signum Design
*[https://www.ideabasekent.com IdeaBase]
*[https://www.kent.edu/tusc/tolloty-technology-incubator Tolloty Center]
*[https://www.kent.edu/glyphix Glyphix]

Using these resources, students are able to communicate, connect, explore, and create like never before.

In classes across every college, students are taught the importance and application of innovation in their field.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

Kent State's faculty are a vital part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Many of them have real-world experience creating their own businesses or working on start-ups. The faculty works hard to support the students and their ventures. The deans of the University are working together to bring a makerspace to campus as a resource for students. The faculty supports the ecosystem by holding events like the Kent State Mini Maker Faire and monthy maker meet ups to encourage making and cross-disciplinary exploration. 

Kent State University’s Faculty plays a key role in the innovation and entrepreneurship environment. The faculty is rich with diversity and real-word experience concerning innovation and entrepreneurship. Their insight contributes to shaping tomorrow’s leaders. The Deans of various colleges collaborate in order to provide the students with opportunities to reach out to other concentrations in order to build relationships and inspire creativity.

With endowments at an all time high, and a rebranding initiative, Kent State in nurturing innovation in not only their students, but faculty as well.

Some highlights include [https://www.tech-style-lab.org/ The Techstyle Lab] and [http://www.lci.kent.edu/ Liquid Crystal Institute]. 

With multiple resident entrepreneurs, Kent State aims to connect the faculty with the students. Across campus, there are numerous mentoring programs open to all majors, including a center for professional development. 

= University Tech Transfer Function =

Specializing in Tech Transfer, Kent State has the Office of Corporate Engagement and Commercialization. Kent State holds over 190 patents for student and faculty inventions. Inventors go to this office with their ideas and the office will do all the research and paperwork to acquire the patent.

With so much innovation happening across campus, the tech transfer office is a main tool on campus. Headed by Paul Dicorleto, The Tech Transfer Office in the mainframe within the I&E network. Although the tech office handles most of the paperwork, they work hand-in-hand with other programs across campus to insure the success of student beyond school. The best example is LaunchNET, formerly Blackstone, LaunchNET aims at guiding students to the right people on & off campus. This unique guidance system leads to opportunities outside of school for students,  and provides structure so that any idea or invention created on campus, will find success in the real world.

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Northest Ohio is a region that specializes in industrial and technological industries. Kent State University has strong relations to many companies in different parts of the region including Akron, Cleveland, and Youngstown. Outside companies get involved on campus through many events such as business pitch competitions and hackathons. Student Organizations tour different companies frequently, and Kent State hosts career fairs. Many incubators and accelerators are involved and accept Kent State students into their programs. 

Many faculty get involved with student innovation by sponsoring and mentoring different student-led events like Kent Hack Enough and the Fashion Hackathon. Faculty work closely with student organizations to promote creativity and innovation around campus. 

With so many top-tier programs, Kent State attracts attention from many big names within the industry. As our maker/hack events gain momentum, our sponsorship grow. From these sponsorship, industry leaders not only attend events, but become involved with students and work together, which has lead to numerous internships. In the classroom, many majors such as Fashion Design, require students to have an internship for credit before graduation.

= Regional and Local Economic Developments =

Kent, Ohio is a unique down because the University and the downtown areas are strongly connected. In the past few years, the township has developed the downtown area with many small businesses. Over the years, Kent, OH has worked hard to link the downtown area with the campus. With the recent growth of construction, businesses have been thriving. Design thinking has been prevalent in Kent’s growth and it has been inspiring to Kent’s architecture, construction management, innovation, business, computer science, interior design, and fashion design students. Kent is a relatively small town, with a small (but thriving) economy. Within our limits, there are several resources. The Small Business Development Center and Kent Regional Business Alliance not help get business ideas off the ground, but help connect student with resources across the region.

There are three types of resources: Akron Global Business Accellerator, Cleveland Accelerator, and Columbus Business Incubator. These types of resources are helping students surround themselves with people who are like-minded, and understand what it takes to get their idea from small-scale, to global success. As the city faces questions and concerns for the future of its design, they often approach students in related fields for advice on different approaches. Design, innovation, and entrepreneurship has become the heart of Kent State University and Kent, OH.

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [https://www.kent.edu/launchnet [1]]

3. [https://khe.io/ [2]]

4. [https://www.kent.edu/launchnet/event/innov8athon-2017-flash-forward http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

8. [http://www.kent.edu/caest [3]]

9. [http://www.kent.edu/caed/ [4]]

10. [https://www.kent.edu/artscollege [5]]

11. [http://www.kent.edu/business/ [6]]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

14. [http://www.lcinet.kent.edu/ http://www.lcinet.kent.edu/]

15. [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack]

16. [[Mackenzie_Kinzel|http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel]]

17. [[Maxwell_Newberry|http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry]]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University Strategic Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[[Mackenzie Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Williette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:Clare Willette

2017-10-11T23:38:58Z

Mackenziekinzel:

<div>[[File:Clare.JPG|thumb|Clare.JPG]]Honors college student of Kent State University receiving a bachelors degree in Aeronautics to one day be a commercial airline pilot, a member of ExpressJet's AP3 program, and a member of the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Delta Gamma. I have wanted to be a pilot since I was 13 years old.  No one in my family works in the aviation industry, and I did not know of anyone that was.  I realized that flying involved everything in life that I truly enjoyed and decided to chase after it relentlessly.  My parents were not on board with my plan and I had no knowledge of how I would begin my training, or where to start.  I reached out to my local air center and people in my community who had flying experience.  I researched university flight programs and military options to determine the best path for myself academically, and studied early on to prepare myself for this new field. I scheduled my first flight during my senior year of high school, and confirmed that dream I had five years ago.  It was not easy being introduced into a such new environment, especially one that is so incredibly male dominated.  I became a University Innovation Fellow to create the mindset that new dreams are not so unattainable.  I want to invoke the concept of individuality to new generations, hoping to create a drive and determination to test limits and personal boundaries despite the hesitation of others.  With women especially, I strive to become an example of confidence and equality in a male dominated career.  I strongly believe that passion drives innovation, and plan on using this idea as a catalyst for change in my community.</div><div>
= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

[[Kent State University Strategic Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

'''Clare Willette'''

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]] </div>

Fellow:Jessie Nowjack

2017-10-11T23:38:40Z

Mackenziekinzel:

Jessie Nowjack is a biotechnology student at Kent State University. She was born just north of her university in Broadview Heights Ohio. She attended high school here and some community college. She attened Cuyahoga Community College just before Kent to allow her to explore many classes and decide what career path would be best for her.

Upon one semester completed at Kent she realized biotech was right for her. She also started getting involved in the innovation community. This led her to become a University Innovation Fellow. She also is a Supplemental Instruction Leader. This allows her to assist students in working together to understand difficult course work.

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

[[Kent State University Strategic Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

'''Jessie Nowjack'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

Fellow:Mackenzie Kinzel

2017-10-11T23:38:20Z

Mackenziekinzel:

[[File:Mkinzel.JPG|thumb|Mkinzel.JPG]]Mackenzie is a junior fashion merchandising major at Kent State University. In addition to fashion, she also studies sustainability and computer science. She looks forward to working in and contributing to the growing intersection of these three areas of interest. Outside of the classroom, Makenzie is a leader of Kent State's computer science oragnization, Hacksu, and a co-organizer of Kent State's annual hackathons, Kent Hack Enough and the Fashion Tech Hackothon. Mackenzie is a member of FSO, the Fashion Students Organization, and has volunteered as a stylist for thier fashion shows. Mackenzie is a sister of the Delta Omicron chapter of Sigma Delta Tau and helps the organiztion raise money for thier national philanthropies, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) and Jewish Women International (JWI).

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

[[Kent State University Strategic Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

'''Mackenzie Kinzel'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Clare Willette

2017-10-11T23:36:58Z

Mackenziekinzel:

<div>[[File:Clare.JPG|thumb|Clare.JPG]]Honors college student of Kent State University receiving a bachelors degree in Aeronautics to one day be a commercial airline pilot, a member of ExpressJet's AP3 program, and a member of the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Delta Gamma. I have wanted to be a pilot since I was 13 years old.  No one in my family works in the aviation industry, and I did not know of anyone that was.  I realized that flying involved everything in life that I truly enjoyed and decided to chase after it relentlessly.  My parents were not on board with my plan and I had no knowledge of how I would begin my training, or where to start.  I reached out to my local air center and people in my community who had flying experience.  I researched university flight programs and military options to determine the best path for myself academically, and studied early on to prepare myself for this new field. I scheduled my first flight during my senior year of high school, and confirmed that dream I had five years ago.  It was not easy being introduced into a such new environment, especially one that is so incredibly male dominated.  I became a University Innovation Fellow to create the mindset that new dreams are not so unattainable.  I want to invoke the concept of individuality to new generations, hoping to create a drive and determination to test limits and personal boundaries despite the hesitation of others.  With women especially, I strive to become an example of confidence and equality in a male dominated career.  I strongly believe that passion drives innovation, and plan on using this idea as a catalyst for change in my community.</div><div>
= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

'''Clare Willette'''

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]
</div>

Fellow:Jessie Nowjack

2017-10-11T23:36:21Z

Mackenziekinzel:

Jessie Nowjack is a biotechnology student at Kent State University. She was born just north of her university in Broadview Heights Ohio. She attended high school here and some community college. She attened Cuyahoga Community College just before Kent to allow her to explore many classes and decide what career path would be best for her.

Upon one semester completed at Kent she realized biotech was right for her. She also started getting involved in the innovation community. This led her to become a University Innovation Fellow. She also is a Supplemental Instruction Leader. This allows her to assist students in working together to understand difficult course work.

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

'''Jessie Nowjack'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

Fellow:Mackenzie Kinzel

2017-10-11T23:35:47Z

Mackenziekinzel:

[[File:Mkinzel.JPG|thumb|Mkinzel.JPG]]Mackenzie is a junior fashion merchandising major at Kent State University. In addition to fashion, she also studies sustainability and computer science. She looks forward to working in and contributing to the growing intersection of these three areas of interest. Outside of the classroom, Makenzie is a leader of Kent State's computer science oragnization, Hacksu, and a co-organizer of Kent State's annual hackathons, Kent Hack Enough and the Fashion Tech Hackothon. Mackenzie is a member of FSO, the Fashion Students Organization, and has volunteered as a stylist for thier fashion shows. Mackenzie is a sister of the Delta Omicron chapter of Sigma Delta Tau and helps the organiztion raise money for thier national philanthropies, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) and Jewish Women International (JWI).

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

'''Mackenzie Kinzel'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Mackenzie Kinzel

2017-10-11T23:35:28Z

Mackenziekinzel:

[[File:Mkinzel.JPG|thumb|Mkinzel.JPG]]Mackenzie is a junior fashion merchandising major at Kent State University. In addition to fashion, she also studies sustainability and computer science. She looks forward to working in and contributing to the growing intersection of these three areas of interest. Outside of the classroom, Makenzie is a leader of Kent State's computer science oragnization, Hacksu, and a co-organizer of Kent State's annual hackathons, Kent Hack Enough and the Fashion Tech Hackothon. Mackenzie is a member of FSO, the Fashion Students Organization, and has volunteered as a stylist for thier fashion shows. Mackenzie is a sister of the Delta Omicron chapter of Sigma Delta Tau and helps the organiztion raise money for thier national philanthropies, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) and Jewish Women International (JWI).

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

Mackenzie Kinzel

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Mackenzie Kinzel

2017-10-11T23:34:51Z

Mackenziekinzel:

[[File:Mkinzel.JPG|thumb|Mkinzel.JPG]]Mackenzie is a junior fashion merchandising major at Kent State University. In addition to fashion, she also studies sustainability and computer science. She looks forward to working in and contributing to the growing intersection of these three areas of interest. Outside of the classroom, Makenzie is a leader of Kent State's computer science oragnization, Hacksu, and a co-organizer of Kent State's annual hackathons, Kent Hack Enough and the Fashion Tech Hackothon. Mackenzie is a member of FSO, the Fashion Students Organization, and has volunteered as a stylist for thier fashion shows. Mackenzie is a sister of the Delta Omicron chapter of Sigma Delta Tau and helps the organiztion raise money for thier national philanthropies, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) and Jewish Women International (JWI).

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:34:00Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

= Project Pitch Videos =

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 1: Network Expansion</span> ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion</span> ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span> ==

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span> ==

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span> ==

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:33:24Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 1: Network Expansion</span> ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion</span> ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span> ==

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span> ==

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span> ==

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014: [[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]</div>

[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:32:44Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 1: Network Expansion</span> ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion</span> ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span> ==

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span> ==

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

== <span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span> ==

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:
[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]</div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:31:32Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

= Project Pitch Videos =

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== Tactic 1: Network Expansion ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

== '''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span>''' ==

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

== '''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span>''' ==

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

== '''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span>''' ==

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
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= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:
[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]</div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:30:29Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

= Project Pitch Videos =

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== Tactic 1: Network Expansion ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span>'''

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span>'''

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span>'''

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

School:Kent State University

2017-10-11T23:29:58Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview - Undeniably Kent State =

Kent State University is a large, public state school in Northeast Ohio with over 26,000 students at the main campus. Kent State University is a leader in university research, placed 77th in the nation. Kent is made up of 8 different campuses spread throughout the region. It has satellite locations in New York City, Florence, and Cleveland. 

Some of Kent State University's strongest programs include:

*'''Liquid Crystal Research''': Founded in 1965, it has since become a leader in liquid crystal innovation, Including the first LCD screen.
*'''Fashion Merchandising and Design''': Ranked 22nd in the world; 4th in the U.S. for Design; 2nd in public universites; 1st in the Midwest.
*'''Architecture''': ARCHITECT magazine, the journal for the American Institute of Architects, recognizes the innovation of Brian Peters fro his invention of the 3D printed ceramic blocks.
*'''Aeronautics''': #1 in Ohio and nationally recognized by aerospace companies, military, and airports. 
*'''Nursing: '''Over 400 BSN graduates per year and 99.6% job placement within the first 6 months of graduation.
*'''Journalism: '''100% of juniors and seniors placed in a professional internship, and an accreditted program.

Kent State proudly boasts:

*'''200+''' education abroad programs in more than '''60''' countries.
*'''14''' Pulitzer Prize winners.
*Ranked '''top''' in the nation for research on stress disorders and trama psychology.
*'''190''' active U.S. patents for research.
*'''27'''% of Department of Physics faculty members are female, more than twice the national average.
*MA in Translation programs is top 10 in the U.S.
*'''280'''+ Bachelor Degree Programs.
*'''1'''st tier ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities for '''2015'''.
*'''70'''% Faculty with Highest Degree in Field.
*'''10''' Colleges across 8 Campuses.
*'''400'''+ Student Clubs and Organizations.

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

Along with the rest of Northeast Ohio, Kent State University is experiencing a rise in the entrepreneurial spirits among students. As more programs are being added within the university, students are challenging themselves creatively as well as academically. Kent has a variety of degree programs spanning Entrepreneurship to Fashion Merchandising to Computer Science. Students can minor in subjects like Innovation or Megatronics. In the Entrepreneurship Department lies many resources for business sutdents including venture assistance and mentorship. The College of Business also has a co-working space called the Brinzo Lab for students to work and collaborate on campus. 

After Balckstone Launchpad left, Kent State kept the ball rolling by opening Launchnet, a school funded research and entrepreneur labratory, very similar to Blackstone. It continues to nurture the entrepreneur spirit. Recently, Launchnet developed a mobile maker space for students across campus to use, in hopes of stimulating students creativity.

In similar spirit, Kent State also launched a student makerspace in the library called "The Fridge." Created and developed by Univeristy Innovation Fellows, The Fridge, gives students a private quiet area that is independent of study spaces and aims at being a key resource for students in the future.

Kent State seeks to provide sudents with any resource they need in their quest to create, build, and grow.

Student Innovation is currently at an all-time high. From incubators, accelerators, to bootcamps, and venture spaces; Kent State Students are surrounded with opportunity. Some popular programs include:

*[https://www.kent.edu/kent/news/entrepreneurship-laboratory-expansion-unveiled-kent-state%E2%80%99s-college-business Brinzo Lab]
*[https://www.kent.edu/launchnet LaunchNET]
*Signum Design
*[https://www.ideabasekent.com IdeaBase]
*[https://www.kent.edu/tusc/tolloty-technology-incubator Tolloty Center]
*[https://www.kent.edu/glyphix Glyphix]

Using these resources, students are able to communicate, connect, explore, and create like never before.

In classes across every college, students are taught the importance and application of innovation in their field.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

Kent State's faculty are a vital part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Many of them have real-world experience creating their own businesses or working on start-ups. The faculty works hard to support the students and their ventures. The deans of the University are working together to bring a makerspace to campus as a resource for students. The faculty supports the ecosystem by holding events like the Kent State Mini Maker Faire and monthy maker meet ups to encourage making and cross-disciplinary exploration. 

Kent State University’s Faculty plays a key role in the innovation and entrepreneurship environment. The faculty is rich with diversity and real-word experience concerning innovation and entrepreneurship. Their insight contributes to shaping tomorrow’s leaders. The Deans of various colleges collaborate in order to provide the students with opportunities to reach out to other concentrations in order to build relationships and inspire creativity.

With endowments at an all time high, and a rebranding initiative, Kent State in nurturing innovation in not only their students, but faculty as well.

Some highlights include [https://www.tech-style-lab.org/ The Techstyle Lab] and [http://www.lci.kent.edu/ Liquid Crystal Institute]. 

With multiple resident entrepreneurs, Kent State aims to connect the faculty with the students. Across campus, there are numerous mentoring programs open to all majors, including a center for professional development. 

= University Tech Transfer Function =

Specializing in Tech Transfer, Kent State has the Office of Corporate Engagement and Commercialization. Kent State holds over 190 patents for student and faculty inventions. Inventors go to this office with their ideas and the office will do all the research and paperwork to acquire the patent.

With so much innovation happening across campus, the tech transfer office is a main tool on campus. Headed by Paul Dicorleto, The Tech Transfer Office in the mainframe within the I&E network. Although the tech office handles most of the paperwork, they work hand-in-hand with other programs across campus to insure the success of student beyond school. The best example is LaunchNET, formerly Blackstone, LaunchNET aims at guiding students to the right people on & off campus. This unique guidance system leads to opportunities outside of school for students,  and provides structure so that any idea or invention created on campus, will find success in the real world.

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Northest Ohio is a region that specializes in industrial and technological industries. Kent State University has strong relations to many companies in different parts of the region including Akron, Cleveland, and Youngstown. Outside companies get involved on campus through many events such as business pitch competitions and hackathons. Student Organizations tour different companies frequently, and Kent State hosts career fairs. Many incubators and accelerators are involved and accept Kent State students into their programs. 

Many faculty get involved with student innovation by sponsoring and mentoring different student-led events like Kent Hack Enough and the Fashion Hackathon. Faculty work closely with student organizations to promote creativity and innovation around campus. 

With so many top-tier programs, Kent State attracts attention from many big names within the industry. As our maker/hack events gain momentum, our sponsorship grow. From these sponsorship, industry leaders not only attend events, but become involved with students and work together, which has lead to numerous internships. In the classroom, many majors such as Fashion Design, require students to have an internship for credit before graduation.

= Regional and Local Economic Developments =

Kent, Ohio is a unique down because the University and the downtown areas are strongly connected. In the past few years, the township has developed the downtown area with many small businesses. Over the years, Kent, OH has worked hard to link the downtown area with the campus. With the recent growth of construction, businesses have been thriving. Design thinking has been prevalent in Kent’s growth and it has been inspiring to Kent’s architecture, construction management, innovation, business, computer science, interior design, and fashion design students. Kent is a relatively small town, with a small (but thriving) economy. Within our limits, there are several resources. The Small Business Development Center and Kent Regional Business Alliance not help get business ideas off the ground, but help connect student with resources across the region.

There are three types of resources: Akron Global Business Accellerator, Cleveland Accelerator, and Columbus Business Incubator. These types of resources are helping students surround themselves with people who are like-minded, and understand what it takes to get their idea from small-scale, to global success. As the city faces questions and concerns for the future of its design, they often approach students in related fields for advice on different approaches. Design, innovation, and entrepreneurship has become the heart of Kent State University and Kent, OH.

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [https://www.kent.edu/launchnet [1]]

3. [https://khe.io/ [2]]

4. [https://www.kent.edu/launchnet/event/innov8athon-2017-flash-forward http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

8. [http://www.kent.edu/caest [3]]

9. [http://www.kent.edu/caed/ [4]]

10. [https://www.kent.edu/artscollege [5]]

11. [http://www.kent.edu/business/ [6]]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

14. [http://www.lcinet.kent.edu/ http://www.lcinet.kent.edu/]

15. [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack]

16. [[Mackenzie_Kinzel|http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel]]

17. [[Maxwell_Newberry|http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry]]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University Strategic Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017:

[[Mackenzie Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]] (candidate)

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack] (candidate)

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Williette] (candidate)

[[Maxwell Newberry|Maxwell Newberry]] (candidate)

Spring 2016:

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Kent State University

2017-10-11T23:29:28Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview - Undeniably Kent State =

Kent State University is a large, public state school in Northeast Ohio with over 26,000 students at the main campus. Kent State University is a leader in university research, placed 77th in the nation. Kent is made up of 8 different campuses spread throughout the region. It has satellite locations in New York City, Florence, and Cleveland. 

Some of Kent State University's strongest programs include:

*'''Liquid Crystal Research''': Founded in 1965, it has since become a leader in liquid crystal innovation, Including the first LCD screen.
*'''Fashion Merchandising and Design''': Ranked 22nd in the world; 4th in the U.S. for Design; 2nd in public universites; 1st in the Midwest.
*'''Architecture''': ARCHITECT magazine, the journal for the American Institute of Architects, recognizes the innovation of Brian Peters fro his invention of the 3D printed ceramic blocks.
*'''Aeronautics''': #1 in Ohio and nationally recognized by aerospace companies, military, and airports. 
*'''Nursing: '''Over 400 BSN graduates per year and 99.6% job placement within the first 6 months of graduation.
*'''Journalism: '''100% of juniors and seniors placed in a professional internship, and an accreditted program.

Kent State proudly boasts:

*'''200+''' education abroad programs in more than '''60''' countries.
*'''14''' Pulitzer Prize winners.
*Ranked '''top''' in the nation for research on stress disorders and trama psychology.
*'''190''' active U.S. patents for research.
*'''27'''% of Department of Physics faculty members are female, more than twice the national average.
*MA in Translation programs is top 10 in the U.S.
*'''280'''+ Bachelor Degree Programs.
*'''1'''st tier ranking in U.S. News & World Report's Best National Universities for '''2015'''.
*'''70'''% Faculty with Highest Degree in Field.
*'''10''' Colleges across 8 Campuses.
*'''400'''+ Student Clubs and Organizations.

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

Along with the rest of Northeast Ohio, Kent State University is experiencing a rise in the entrepreneurial spirits among students. As more programs are being added within the university, students are challenging themselves creatively as well as academically. Kent has a variety of degree programs spanning Entrepreneurship to Fashion Merchandising to Computer Science. Students can minor in subjects like Innovation or Megatronics. In the Entrepreneurship Department lies many resources for business sutdents including venture assistance and mentorship. The College of Business also has a co-working space called the Brinzo Lab for students to work and collaborate on campus. 

After Balckstone Launchpad left, Kent State kept the ball rolling by opening Launchnet, a school funded research and entrepreneur labratory, very similar to Blackstone. It continues to nurture the entrepreneur spirit. Recently, Launchnet developed a mobile maker space for students across campus to use, in hopes of stimulating students creativity.

In similar spirit, Kent State also launched a student makerspace in the library called "The Fridge." Created and developed by Univeristy Innovation Fellows, The Fridge, gives students a private quiet area that is independent of study spaces and aims at being a key resource for students in the future.

Kent State seeks to provide sudents with any resource they need in their quest to create, build, and grow.

Student Innovation is currently at an all-time high. From incubators, accelerators, to bootcamps, and venture spaces; Kent State Students are surrounded with opportunity. Some popular programs include:

*[https://www.kent.edu/kent/news/entrepreneurship-laboratory-expansion-unveiled-kent-state%E2%80%99s-college-business Brinzo Lab]
*[https://www.kent.edu/launchnet LaunchNET]
*Signum Design
*[https://www.ideabasekent.com IdeaBase]
*[https://www.kent.edu/tusc/tolloty-technology-incubator Tolloty Center]
*[https://www.kent.edu/glyphix Glyphix]

Using these resources, students are able to communicate, connect, explore, and create like never before.

In classes across every college, students are taught the importance and application of innovation in their field.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

Kent State's faculty are a vital part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Many of them have real-world experience creating their own businesses or working on start-ups. The faculty works hard to support the students and their ventures. The deans of the University are working together to bring a makerspace to campus as a resource for students. The faculty supports the ecosystem by holding events like the Kent State Mini Maker Faire and monthy maker meet ups to encourage making and cross-disciplinary exploration. 

Kent State University’s Faculty plays a key role in the innovation and entrepreneurship environment. The faculty is rich with diversity and real-word experience concerning innovation and entrepreneurship. Their insight contributes to shaping tomorrow’s leaders. The Deans of various colleges collaborate in order to provide the students with opportunities to reach out to other concentrations in order to build relationships and inspire creativity.

With endowments at an all time high, and a rebranding initiative, Kent State in nurturing innovation in not only their students, but faculty as well.

Some highlights include [https://www.tech-style-lab.org/ The Techstyle Lab] and [http://www.lci.kent.edu/ Liquid Crystal Institute]. 

With multiple resident entrepreneurs, Kent State aims to connect the faculty with the students. Across campus, there are numerous mentoring programs open to all majors, including a center for professional development. 

= University Tech Transfer Function =

Specializing in Tech Transfer, Kent State has the Office of Corporate Engagement and Commercialization. Kent State holds over 190 patents for student and faculty inventions. Inventors go to this office with their ideas and the office will do all the research and paperwork to acquire the patent.

With so much innovation happening across campus, the tech transfer office is a main tool on campus. Headed by Paul Dicorleto, The Tech Transfer Office in the mainframe within the I&E network. Although the tech office handles most of the paperwork, they work hand-in-hand with other programs across campus to insure the success of student beyond school. The best example is LaunchNET, formerly Blackstone, LaunchNET aims at guiding students to the right people on & off campus. This unique guidance system leads to opportunities outside of school for students,  and provides structure so that any idea or invention created on campus, will find success in the real world.

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Northest Ohio is a region that specializes in industrial and technological industries. Kent State University has strong relations to many companies in different parts of the region including Akron, Cleveland, and Youngstown. Outside companies get involved on campus through many events such as business pitch competitions and hackathons. Student Organizations tour different companies frequently, and Kent State hosts career fairs. Many incubators and accelerators are involved and accept Kent State students into their programs. 

Many faculty get involved with student innovation by sponsoring and mentoring different student-led events like Kent Hack Enough and the Fashion Hackathon. Faculty work closely with student organizations to promote creativity and innovation around campus. 

With so many top-tier programs, Kent State attracts attention from many big names within the industry. As our maker/hack events gain momentum, our sponsorship grow. From these sponsorship, industry leaders not only attend events, but become involved with students and work together, which has lead to numerous internships. In the classroom, many majors such as Fashion Design, require students to have an internship for credit before graduation.

= Regional and Local Economic Developments =

Kent, Ohio is a unique down because the University and the downtown areas are strongly connected. In the past few years, the township has developed the downtown area with many small businesses. Over the years, Kent, OH has worked hard to link the downtown area with the campus. With the recent growth of construction, businesses have been thriving. Design thinking has been prevalent in Kent’s growth and it has been inspiring to Kent’s architecture, construction management, innovation, business, computer science, interior design, and fashion design students. Kent is a relatively small town, with a small (but thriving) economy. Within our limits, there are several resources. The Small Business Development Center and Kent Regional Business Alliance not help get business ideas off the ground, but help connect student with resources across the region.

There are three types of resources: Akron Global Business Accellerator, Cleveland Accelerator, and Columbus Business Incubator. These types of resources are helping students surround themselves with people who are like-minded, and understand what it takes to get their idea from small-scale, to global success. As the city faces questions and concerns for the future of its design, they often approach students in related fields for advice on different approaches. Design, innovation, and entrepreneurship has become the heart of Kent State University and Kent, OH.

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [https://www.kent.edu/launchnet [1]]

3. [https://khe.io/ [2]]

4. [https://www.kent.edu/launchnet/event/innov8athon-2017-flash-forward http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

8. [http://www.kent.edu/caest [3]]

9. [http://www.kent.edu/caed/ [4]]

10. [https://www.kent.edu/artscollege [5]]

11. [http://www.kent.edu/business/ [6]]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

14. [http://www.lcinet.kent.edu/ http://www.lcinet.kent.edu/]

15. [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack]

16. [[Mackenzie_Kinzel|http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel]]

17. [[Maxwell_Newberry|http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry]]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University Strategic Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017

[[Mackenzie Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]] (candidate)

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack] (candidate)

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Williette] (candidate)

[[Maxwell Newberry|Maxwell Newberry]] (candidate)

Spring 2016

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

[[Category:Universities]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:28:11Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== Tactic 1: Network Expansion ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span>'''

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span>'''

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span>'''

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:

[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:27:34Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== Tactic 1: Network Expansion ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span>'''

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span>'''

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span>'''

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jessie_Nowjack Jessie Nowjack]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014: [[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]</div>

[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Fellow:Jessie Nowjack

2017-10-11T23:26:36Z

Mackenziekinzel:

'''Jessie Nowjack is a biotechnology student at Kent State University. She was born just north of her university in Broadview Heights Ohio. She attended high school here and some community college. She attened Cuyahoga Community College just before Kent to allow her to explore many classes and decide what career path would be best for her.'''

'''Upon one semester completed at Kent she realized biotech was right for her. She also started getting involved in the innovation community. This led her to become a University Innovation Fellow. She also is a Supplemental Instruction Leader. This allows her to assist students in working together to understand difficult course work.'''

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:25:36Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

= Project Pitch Videos =

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== Tactic 1: Network Expansion ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span>'''

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span>'''

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span>'''

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

Jessie Nowjack

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014: [[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]</div>

[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:24:21Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== Tactic 1: Network Expansion ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span>'''

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span>'''

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span>'''

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Fall 2017

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Mackenzie_Kinzel Mackenzie Kinzel]

Jessie Nowjack

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Clare_Willette Clare Willette]

Spring 2016

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014: [[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]</div>

[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:18:05Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== Tactic 1: Network Expansion ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span>'''

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span>'''

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span>'''

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Spring 2016

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Allen Matthew Allen]

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:
[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]</div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:15:37Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

= Project Pitch Videos =

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== Tactic 1: Network Expansion ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span>'''

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span>'''

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span>'''

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span></li>
<li><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span></li>
</ul>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; text-align: justify;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Spring 2016

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

'''Matthew Allen'''

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:
[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]</div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Priorities:Kent State University Strategic Priorities

2017-10-11T23:12:55Z

Mackenziekinzel:

= Overview =

<span id="docs-internal-guid-c1cfc2f3-b083-57a1-e971-a5ed81dae349"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University is quickly evolving it’s entrepreneurship and innovation scene on campus. Home to a variety of events and organizations working to develop a community of cross disciplinary creators and thinkers. Kent is home to Kent Hack Enough, the largest hackathon in Ohio. It is one of the only, if not the only, school to have a University specific Makers Faire. The issue is that the university is very decentralized, so every department and college acts as a separate entity and communication is sometimes lacking. Each part of the University has events and groups that are actively doing cool things, but it is very difficult to join all of the different groups on campus as one. This issue expands across Kent State University's main campus as well as between all 8 regional campuses. Kent is beginning to recognize and celebrate it’s makers and entrepreneurs more than ever before, it just needs to develop a way to get more of a community involved in the conversation.</span></span>

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= Strategy: REAL Collaboration =

Relative Experience and Learning Collaboration is a class for Sophmores and up. Much like a capstone class this class would focus on a semester long project. However this class would combine people from different majors to be put onto teams to work on a project. Projects may consist of actual jobs from companies such as designing a product, solving a problem, researching and implementing tools ect. These projects could be gathered from companies but don't necessarily have to be projects that currently need done or may be past projects the company already worked on. The class would work in tandum with a company to report to them as well as a professor or student aid.

Why: After landscaping the University I see that we have a lot of resources but not enough people use them. I also see a lot of potential in our students to use their knowledge but never do. Having a class that grabs people from different majors to work on something would be highly beneficial to students as well as being able to solve real world problems with the skills they have.

== Milestone 1: Planning [February - August] ==

We need to work with the university to see if this class would be possible in regards to credit hours, replacing other classes, and possibly providing a benefit for the university itself. Plan class application if needed.

The curriculm needs to be planned, advisors need to inform students, companies need to be contacted to help.

== Milestone 2: Alpha [August - December] ==

First class. The initial class should be small, 2-4 groups of 3-5 people each. This would be a test run to see what works and what doesn't. We will work out the kinks of working with a company as well as reporting progress on the projects. This will help refine a system for future classes. Continue to work with advisors to promote class.

== Milestone 3: Assesment [December - January] ==

Review class with students and company. See what worked and what didn't work. Make adjustments for future classes. Approach more companies. Go through applications for class

== Milestone 4: Beta [January- March] ==

Second class. Test new system. Promote internships through skill building and working with companies. Continue to refine class. 

= Strategy: Innovation Space to Foster Developing Maker Community =

One project that has been rapidly gaining interest is a need for a space for students to work collaboratively. This kind of space would get all interested parties in the same room working together. Kent State University's campus has some spaces for students to work in, but they're either located within departments and not open to most students or too crowded to foster true creativity. 

== Tactic 1: Traditional Makerspace ==

<span data-scaytid="4" data-scayt_word="Makerspaces">Makerspaces</span> are popping up everywhere these days. Near Kent State there is Case Western Reserve University's <span data-scaytid="5" data-scayt_word="Thinkbox">Thinkbox</span> space and Youngstown Business Incubator's <span data-scaytid="6" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Even closer is <span data-scaytid="10" data-scayt_word="Synhak">Synhak</span>, Akron's public <span data-scaytid="7" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. Kent does not have a single space dedicated to creativity and innovation. There is currently a <span data-scaytid="8" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> committee on campus consisting of various Deans and faculty from around the university discussing ideas for a <span data-scaytid="9" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. 

I image a Kent State University <span data-scaytid="11" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> as an open, comfortable space to work in with a variety of resources right there in the space. The space would ideally be in the library or another building near the middle of campus. It would look brightly colored with tables, chairs, and couches. Some resources available would include prototyping machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, wide format printers etc, as well as small electronics like <span data-scaytid="13" data-scayt_word="arduinos">arduinos</span> and raspberry <span data-scaytid="14" data-scayt_word="pis">pis</span>. The space would have mannequins and scrap art supplies. Students would come to the space on their own in their free time to work on projects. The space would have to be open late hours so it could be accessible to students when they have time to use it. 

There are a few issues with creating a traditional <span data-scaytid="15" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. First of all, there currently exists no large, open space to develop one. Additionally, all the machines, resources, venue, and security would bring high start up costs. There has been a lot of interest in developing a space like this from all different departments, but <span data-scaytid="17" data-scayt_word="crowdsourcing">crowdsourcing</span>/<span data-scaytid="18" data-scayt_word="crowdfunding">crowdfunding</span> for a model like this would be very expensive and time consuming. There are a lot of politics and bureaucracy when dealing with so many different departments from one school. Because of these factors, development and idea generation is taking a very long time.. 

== Tactic 2: Mobile Innovation Van ==

Another tactic that has been discussed is the idea of a mobile <span data-scaytid="20" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>. This would be a van with a 3D printer and other small resources that would travel around campus and between regional campuses. The van would be more so an inspirational resource than a typical <span data-scaytid="21" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would. 

This model of a <span data-scaytid="25" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> is cheap and viable. It is unique because it would create a bridge connecting different areas of the main campus as well as the other regional campuses. The operating costs are fairly low. However, it limits the number of students able to use the space at once and it would be harder to access with it moving all the time. This model would not engage as many students as a static space would. 

== Tactic 3: Circular Whiteboard <span data-scaytid="28" data-scayt_word="Kiva">Kiva</span> ==

Another kind of space that would fill the need for an innovation center would be a whiteboard <span data-scaytid="29" data-scayt_word="kiva">kiva</span>. This would look like a circular space sectioned off in a bigger, open space. Inside the circle, the walls would be all whiteboards, allowing for easy active collaboration. Inside the circle would be comfortable chairs, allowing people to sit and be comfortable but encouraging them to stand up and be actively creating. 

This kind of model would be ideal for a smaller department, like Computer Science. Opening up a space like this would encourage students to think more collaboratively and creatively. It is cheap and viable, with no operating costs. It would also need to have late hour availability to provide real value to students. This model also limits the number of students and would not fully satisfy the needs of the campus. 

== Tactic 4: <span data-scaytid="62" data-scayt_word="Barebone">Barebone</span> <span data-scaytid="34" data-scayt_word="Coworking">Coworking</span> Space ==

A <span data-scaytid="35" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space eliminates many of the high costs of a more traditional <span data-scaytid="31" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> while still providing students with the value and community space they're seeking. A <span data-scaytid="36" data-scayt_word="coworking">coworking</span> space at Kent State University would look similar to the fourth floor of the library (a large, open space with lots of seating and tables). Students and possibly even parties from outside of the university would rent a table or space within the room. They would decorate and fill the space with any materials and resources they want. It wouldn't require all the machines and resources as a traditional <span data-scaytid="32" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, although it would have the potential to expand to that kind of model in the future. 

This space would also need late hours and maybe security, but other than that there would be few costs involved. A model like this would have the pure intention to provide the students with a place to be creative and work outside of their dorms/apartments. Student organizations could gather here and students would be able to see each other's activities due to the close proximity. 

= Strategy: Virtual Community Support =

There are significant challenges involved in the above projects. These all require resources and locations that haven't been gathered or even sought out yet. In the meantime, Kent State University would provide support for the maker community through virtual systems. 

== Tactic 1: Virtual Makerspace ==

A virtual <span data-scaytid="50" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span> would consist of a public map of the web of resources open to people from all different of areas on campus. This has started to develop with some of the labs on campus creating flyers mapping out where they were and what resources they had. This could be expanded to provide students with a whole network of machines and materials available to them.

This model would provide valuable information to the students and community members that are already seeking out and creating with these kind of resources, but it would not encourage more people to get involved. While this would be helpful to the community, it is not enough on it's own. This would be very beneficial to add to one of the above tactics.
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== Tactic 4: Community Calendar ==
<div>Similar to a virtual <span data-scaytid="76" data-scayt_word="makerspace">makerspace</span>, the Kent State University community would benefit from a <span data-scaytid="91" data-scayt_word="crowdsourced">crowdsourced</span> calendar of all the events that go on throughout the calendar year that contribute to the innovation and entrepreneurship scenes on campus. This calendar would include everything from small events like student organization meetings to the maker meet ups being hosted to big events like any inspirational <span data-scaytid="402" data-scayt_word="TedX">TedX</span> events.</div><div><br/></div><div>This would expand the maker community at Kent State University because it would be easier for people to see what is going on and when, making attendance and participation higher for all these events. </div><div><br/></div>
= Strategy: Maker Community Expansion =

At the time of this writing, we have successfully implemented a physical coworking space in the University Library, called The Fridge. The next step to take with this is to expand the community we have around this space.

== Tactic 1: Network Expansion ==

The easiest way to expand our community is to use the resource we already have on hand - the students who already frequently work in The Fridge. We should encourage these students to reach out to their friends and encourage them to become a part of this community of makers.

== Tactic 2: Student Org Expansion ==

Currently, the only organization involved with The Fridge is HacKSU. However, there are many other organizations on campus also doing cool stuff! We need to find a way to bring these organizations into The Fridge and become part of our community.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 3: Build Team</span>'''

Use teacher recommendations to build a team of representatives for each school.

From there set up a online network for students to access so they can begin their ventures.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 4: Attract Students</span>'''

Host event that promotes innovation and allow students to understand what resources they have, and entice them to join out network.

'''<span style="font-size:large;">Tactic 5: Follow-up</span>'''

Have follow-up constantly and recieve feedback from our team to see how we can contnue to expand our network.

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Awareness About Aeronautical Studies Opportunities</span></span></span> =
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">The College of Technology at Kent State University has a plethora of opportunities for all types of students. Students are often unaware of numerous internships, scholarships, organizations, and competitions that they can participate in. The main line of communication for these types of resources is e-mail; however, many students refuse to read them. We will make an engaging publication that includes internship, scholarship, events, and organization information. This publication will be distributed by the advisors.</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan –November, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather internship, event, organization, and scholarship information and build a team of writers –December, 2015</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Print and distribute publication to advisors – January, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">·</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">     </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Target Implementation – Spring, 2016</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3a-d8d0-3df8-881383bb36dd"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Member: Katie Patterson</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>
= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span>Strategy: Student/Alumni Mentorship (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY)</span></span> =

<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Kent State University has various peer mentoring programs, but there needs to be a mentoring program for those who are transitioning after graduation. Juniors and Seniors could use a connection their perspective career field and it’s important to introduce them to networking. We will create a student/alumni mentorship and push for the mentees to gain an internship as a result.</span></span></span>

*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the head advisor: Heather Ryan – November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Meet with the Dean of CAEST- November, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Gather alumni who are interested in becoming a mentor-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Make an application form-December, 2015</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Interview student candidates- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Select candidates and set up a meeting for expectations- January, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Set candidates up with their mentors- February, 2016</span></span></span>
*<span style="font-size:small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-925b1d77-7e3c-1cbd-5aa3-b78b13f8a9fe"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Follow – up with mentors and mentees -March, 2016</span></span></span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Team Leader: Kristen Boye</span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy : Improve Eco-Friendly Living on Campus (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;">Student Success Series on Sustainable College Life</span></span> ==
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Offering talks to incoming freshman about life skills with an eco-friendly twist.</span></li>
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== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2: Educating Student Leaders</span></span></span> ==
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting with student leaders about organization management and sustainability. Encouraging student leaders to use this as a way to advertize their organization.</span></span>
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== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3: Encouraging Sustainable Business</span></span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0dae-8533-6434-248969b39100"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encouraging students to find new ways to be sustainable and possible businesses and products. Offering talks to entrepreneurship majors and business majors about the market for more sustainable/eco-friendly products and processes.</span></span>
</li>
</ul>

<span><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Create a Campus Community for Young Women in STEM (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;">STEM Summer Camp</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Geared towards girls 8th-12th grade</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exposure to male dominated majors offered at Kent State</span></span>
</li>
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hands on, accompanied by classroom portion</span></span>
</li>
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alumni, student volunteers</span></span>
</li>
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cleveland Aviation High School</span></span>
</li>
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can I help to reach students who would find it most beneficial?</span></span>
</li>
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How can this be improved and be different than existing programs?</span></span>
</li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;">Mentorship Program</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Female STEM majors pair with interested middle school and high school girls</span></li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost like a “big sister” program</span></span>
</li>
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Offer support and encouragement when needed the most</span></span>
</li>
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Casual, but with a few yearly large group meetings and activities</span></span>
</li>
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can be a great community builder for both the mentors and the mentees</span></span>
</li>
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db3-744c-53c0-20dbb329a70f"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Giving back and ensuring a strong, diverse I&E ecosystem in the future</span></span>
</li>
</ul>

<span><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span>

= <span style="font-size:x-large;"><span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Strategy: Expand Career Opportunities for Aeronautics Majors and Awareness of Aviation (Fall 17)</span></span> =

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 1:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;">Extended Aeronautics Career Fair</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Aeronautics Career Fair should be turned into a full day event. During this time, representatives from each business could speak more about their recruiting and hiring process. For example, what they look for in a candidate, how they can stand out, what organizations and activities help prepare the applicant, and how to look good on a resume. Students could ask questions as well. Corporations could also hold mock interviews so students have an idea of the questions they will be asked and how to respond properly. The mock interviews could be done by new hires who are familiar with the position our students are in at this point, and could almost act as mentors to prospective individuals.</span></span>
</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 2:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;">Reach Out to Younger Generations</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-align: justify;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There need to be more programs geared towards younger generations to generate interest early on.  There are a few existing programs at Kent State, but only cater to pilots.  Aviation includes air traffic control, aerospace engineering, dispatch, airport management, propulsion studies, and many other subjects.  Exposing these opportunities to kids will create more jobs in aviation.</span></span></p></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== <span style="font-size:large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tactic 3:</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;">Increase Internship Opportunity</span></span> ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-9badf65b-0db4-f612-fae3-7d67437bca41"><span style="font-size: 11pt; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many regional airlines invest in the KSU flight program and are eager to participate in events such as the Aeronautics Career Fair. This is because airlines are desperate for pilots at this time, and are seeking out college students who are close to getting their minimum hours.  By creating more internship opportunities for students, ones that are more flexible in scheduling and are geared towards a learning and networking experience, those individuals will be more apt to apply to that airline.  Internships would also help better prepare pilots for being a part of a professional aviation environment, and not just the flying aspect.  </span></span>
</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

= Additional Resources =

<span style="font-size: 12px;">1. </span>[http://www.kent.edu/ http://www.kent.edu/]

2. [http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/blackstonelaunchpad/index.cfm]

3. [http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014 http://hacksu.cs.kent.edu/khe2014]

4. [http://www.innov8athon.com/ http://www.innov8athon.com/]

5. [http://makerfairekent.com/ http://makerfairekent.com/]

6. [http://tech-style-lab.org/ http://tech-style-lab.org/]

7. [http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/cebi/index.cfm]

8. [http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm http://www2.kent.edu/caest/index.cfm]

9. [http://www2.kent.edu/caed/ http://www2.kent.edu/caed/]

10. [http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/ http://www2.kent.edu/artscollege/]

11. [http://www2.kent.edu/business/ http://www2.kent.edu/business/]

12. [http://www.kent.edu/dsci http://www.kent.edu/dsci]

13. [http://www.kent.edu/research http://www.kent.edu/research]

= Related Links =

[[Kent State University]]

University Innovation Fellows:

Spring 2016

[[Jag Ashcraft]]

[[Brad Baumeister]]

Fall 2015:

[[Kristen Boye|Kristine Boye]]

[[Paul Dilyard|Paul Dilyard]]

[[Sami Glass|Samantha Glass]]

[[Ian Reede|Ian Reede]]

Spring 2015:

'''Matthew Allen'''

[[Sravan Kumar Karpurapu]]

[[Tapti Saha]]

Fall 2014:
[[Robin Bonatesta|Robin Bonatesta]]</div>
[[Category:Student Priorities|k]]

Resource:How to Make Your Makerspace 100% Free of Charge for Students

2017-09-12T21:48:29Z

Mackenziekinzel:

<div>
== Background ==

[[File:Nathan UIF Profile.JPG|thumb|Nathan UIF Profile.JPG]]
<div>'''[[Nathan LaWarre|Nathan LaWarre]] '''is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergrad at '''[[Western Michigan University|Western Michigan University]]'''. He is majoring in electrical engineering with a minor in environmental studies and sustainability. He has many interests including but not limited to experimenting with his Arduino, tackling difficult problems, and working with solar panels.  He is on the leadership board of The Innovation Club at his school. Nathan draws inspiration and motivation for leadership from the previous works of the Innovation Club as well as the previous fellows from the University Innovation Fellows at his school.</div><div><br/></div><div>Here is the success story of how his Innovation Club managed to establish a Makerspace at his campus free of charge for students, from forming a team of few Engineering students, finding a space, and raising the funds.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Introduction ==
<div>This article will discuss the fundamentals of how to develop a Makerspace that is completely free for students, inspired by the success experienced by Nathan Lawarre at Western Michigan University, whose Makerspace was the first of its kind at his University.  Then, this article will discuss some the challenges and strategies to overcome them, so that you can effectively influence your campus.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Need and Goal ==
<div>The need to have a Makerspace is often driven by a the desire to create an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.  Makerspaces foster creative problem solving, encourage engagement, and promote an agile entrepreneurial mindset.  They offer the opportunity for hands-on learning with topics students are interested in.  This opens the door for cultivating passion and inspiring truly innovative solutions.  Cost can be a limiting factor for many students.  Through making the Makerspace on your campus free to students, the space becomes more accessible to a wider range of students, which improves the community and the ideas created there.</div><div><br/></div>
*Encourage innovation among students
*Enhance thinking ability
*Transform student ideas into products
*Generate startups at school level
*Promote hands-on learning
*Support creative problem solving
*Engage students within the program
*Support and implement innovation

== How to get it started? ==

=== ''Politics/Culture'' ===
<div>One of the most important aspects of creating a Makerspace, or implementing any new idea on your campus, is being aware of the culture and different politics that could impact what you are developing.  As each campus is different, the politics and culture of your campus will shape how you approach and tackle any given problem.  </div><div><br/></div><div>The best way to use these to your advantage is to do research about both what is going on around your campus and about the people who are integrally involved in the projects and departments who can help you.  This way, when you are asking for help from people around your university, you can tailor your pitch to touch on things you know they are interested and invested in.  The context in which you pitch your idea for the free Makerspace and how you frame it has a significant impact on how your audience perceives and reacts to it.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''The Pitch'' ===
<div>The pitch is a critical part in the process of making a free Makerspace.  As was discussed above, it is critical to understand who your audience is and how to best convey the value that the Makerspace will provide to students.  </div><div><br/></div><div>When designing the pitch, consider what data will be most compelling.  Not only does it provide the audience something to hold onto, it impresses on them that work has been put into this proposal.  Data points that may be useful include: usage of existing labs on campus, interest in the project, number of people actively working towards this goal, amount of money needed, and what has already been done to reach this goal.</div><div><br/></div><div>Additionally, it is paramount to pitch to the “right” people.  In this case, the “right” person is going to be anyone you can talk to, as the best allies and partnerships can result from seemingly unimportant conversations.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Funding'' ===
<div>Although the Makerspace you are creating is free to students, running the Makerspace costs money.  Ensuring that the space is available and that there are materials and equipment for students to use not only requires a large amount of work but also requires monetary support.  In order to keep the space free for students, you need to be persistent in looking for funding.  Some good places to start are: club funding, local sponsors, and donations.  </div><div><br/></div><div>It pays to be creative to when attracting both sponsors and donations.  For example, the Makerspace developed at Western Michigan University uses an incentivized tiered donation system where the sponsors get a different size of sticker for donations within the tiers they developed.  These stickers decorate the walls of the Makerspace while promoting the businesses. Local and national businesses love advertising at local universities because it drives businesses through target audiences found at them. Offering wall space or places on flyers or advertisements can go a long way for businesses who are looking to sponsor.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Promotion'' ===
<div>To get students to come to your Makerspace, you must develop a marketing campaign. The goal of this campaign should be to get students as interested in and excited about your space as possible. Creating branded posters and business cards for your Makerspace is a great start. Place your posters all around campus, making sure you have permission to do so. Try to place posters in every college, school, and building within your university to maximize the amount of students you reach with your marketing and to ensure students from all majors and disciplines know about and feel welcome to use your Makerspace. Holding events at your Makerspace where there is free food involved is a great way to get people through the door. College students love free food! </div><div><br/></div>
*Understand your campus culture
*Ask, and be persistent!
*Ensure rapid prototyping tools are available
*Publicize your Makerspace to a diverse audience
*Fundraise and consider offering rewards<div><br/></div>
=== ''Management'' ===
<div>Your Makerspace will need to be monitored and managed when students are using it, especially if there is valuable equipment and materials in it. Depending on the specific circumstances of your space, you may need to find student volunteers in order to do so. The key to effectively managing your space is organization. Create a centralized place to schedule who will monitor the Makerspace at what time. This can be anything from a shared spreadsheet to a web tool such as WhenIsGood. Find what works best for your team. Schedule at least two people to manage the Makerspace at any given time, so that even if a volunteer has a last minute conflict, there will always be someone to keep the space open.</div><div><br/></div>
 

== Take-aways ==
<div>While Makerspaces can be difficult to start and even harder to offer free of cost to students, the benefits are well worth the struggle. Makerspaces offer students a place for hands-on learning in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.  The first attempt likely won’t be perfect.  As Nathan informed our team in the interview, there is always room to iterate.Hopefully, with this Wiki article, this process is a bit less daunting.</div><div><br/></div><div>Nathan mentioned in throughout his interview and during his closing statements that he is constantly driving to improve his makerspace. The leadership board for the Innovation Club is currently in the process of creating new plans for the makerspace at Western Michigan University. </div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
</div><div>''Written by [[Lisa Feiden|Lisa Feiden]], [[Mackenzie Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Uday_Sai_Tyada Uday Sai Tyada], [[Abigail Graese|Abigail Graese]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Nagamani_ravula Nagamani Ravula], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry Maxwell Newberry]''</div><br/> </div></div>
[[Category:Guides]]

Resource:How to Make Your Makerspace 100% Free of Charge for Students

2017-09-12T21:48:12Z

Mackenziekinzel:

<div>
== Background ==

[[File:Nathan UIF Profile.JPG|thumb|Nathan UIF Profile.JPG]]
<div>'''[[Nathan LaWarre|Nathan LaWarre]] '''is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergrad at '''[[Western Michigan University|Western Michigan University]]'''. He is majoring in electrical engineering with a minor in environmental studies and sustainability. He has many interests including but not limited to experimenting with his Arduino, tackling difficult problems, and working with solar panels.  He is on the leadership board of The Innovation Club at his school. Nathan draws inspiration and motivation for leadership from the previous works of the Innovation Club as well as the previous fellows from the University Innovation Fellows at his school.</div><div><br/></div><div>Here is the success story of how his Innovation Club managed to establish a Makerspace at his campus free of charge for students, from forming a team of few Engineering students, finding a space, and raising the funds.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Introduction ==
<div>This article will discuss the fundamentals of how to develop a Makerspace that is completely free for students, inspired by the success experienced by Nathan Lawarre at Western Michigan University, whose Makerspace was the first of its kind at his University.  Then, this article will discuss some the challenges and strategies to overcome them, so that you can effectively influence your campus.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Need and Goal ==
<div>The need to have a Makerspace is often driven by a the desire to create an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.  Makerspaces foster creative problem solving, encourage engagement, and promote an agile entrepreneurial mindset.  They offer the opportunity for hands-on learning with topics students are interested in.  This opens the door for cultivating passion and inspiring truly innovative solutions.  Cost can be a limiting factor for many students.  Through making the Makerspace on your campus free to students, the space becomes more accessible to a wider range of students, which improves the community and the ideas created there.</div><div><br/></div>
*Encourage innovation among students
*Enhance thinking ability
*Transform student ideas into products
*Generate startups at school level
*Promote hands-on learning
*Support creative problem solving
*Engage students within the program
*Support and implement innovation

== How to get it started? ==

=== ''Politics/Culture'' ===
<div>One of the most important aspects of creating a Makerspace, or implementing any new idea on your campus, is being aware of the culture and different politics that could impact what you are developing.  As each campus is different, the politics and culture of your campus will shape how you approach and tackle any given problem.  </div><div><br/></div><div>The best way to use these to your advantage is to do research about both what is going on around your campus and about the people who are integrally involved in the projects and departments who can help you.  This way, when you are asking for help from people around your university, you can tailor your pitch to touch on things you know they are interested and invested in.  The context in which you pitch your idea for the free Makerspace and how you frame it has a significant impact on how your audience perceives and reacts to it.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''The Pitch'' ===
<div>The pitch is a critical part in the process of making a free Makerspace.  As was discussed above, it is critical to understand who your audience is and how to best convey the value that the Makerspace will provide to students.  </div><div><br/></div><div>When designing the pitch, consider what data will be most compelling.  Not only does it provide the audience something to hold onto, it impresses on them that work has been put into this proposal.  Data points that may be useful include: usage of existing labs on campus, interest in the project, number of people actively working towards this goal, amount of money needed, and what has already been done to reach this goal.</div><div><br/></div><div>Additionally, it is paramount to pitch to the “right” people.  In this case, the “right” person is going to be anyone you can talk to, as the best allies and partnerships can result from seemingly unimportant conversations.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Funding'' ===
<div>Although the Makerspace you are creating is free to students, running the Makerspace costs money.  Ensuring that the space is available and that there are materials and equipment for students to use not only requires a large amount of work but also requires monetary support.  In order to keep the space free for students, you need to be persistent in looking for funding.  Some good places to start are: club funding, local sponsors, and donations.  </div><div><br/></div><div>It pays to be creative to when attracting both sponsors and donations.  For example, the Makerspace developed at Western Michigan University uses an incentivized tiered donation system where the sponsors get a different size of sticker for donations within the tiers they developed.  These stickers decorate the walls of the Makerspace while promoting the businesses. Local and national businesses love advertising at local universities because it drives businesses through target audiences found at them. Offering wall space or places on flyers or advertisements can go a long way for businesses who are looking to sponsor.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Promotion'' ===
<div>To get students to come to your Makerspace, you must develop a marketing campaign. The goal of this campaign should be to get students as interested in and excited about your space as possible. Creating branded posters and business cards for your Makerspace is a great start. Place your posters all around campus, making sure you have permission to do so. Try to place posters in every college, school, and building within your university to maximize the amount of students you reach with your marketing and to ensure students from all majors and disciplines know about and feel welcome to use your Makerspace. Holding events at your Makerspace where there is free food involved is a great way to get people through the door. College students love free food! </div><div><br/></div>
*Understand your campus culture
*Ask, and be persistent!
*Ensure rapid prototyping tools are available
*Publicize your Makerspace to a diverse audience
*Fundraise and consider offering rewards<div><br/></div>
=== Management ===
<div>Your Makerspace will need to be monitored and managed when students are using it, especially if there is valuable equipment and materials in it. Depending on the specific circumstances of your space, you may need to find student volunteers in order to do so. The key to effectively managing your space is organization. Create a centralized place to schedule who will monitor the Makerspace at what time. This can be anything from a shared spreadsheet to a web tool such as WhenIsGood. Find what works best for your team. Schedule at least two people to manage the Makerspace at any given time, so that even if a volunteer has a last minute conflict, there will always be someone to keep the space open.</div><div><br/></div>
 

== Take-aways ==
<div>While Makerspaces can be difficult to start and even harder to offer free of cost to students, the benefits are well worth the struggle. Makerspaces offer students a place for hands-on learning in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.  The first attempt likely won’t be perfect.  As Nathan informed our team in the interview, there is always room to iterate.Hopefully, with this Wiki article, this process is a bit less daunting.</div><div><br/></div><div>Nathan mentioned in throughout his interview and during his closing statements that he is constantly driving to improve his makerspace. The leadership board for the Innovation Club is currently in the process of creating new plans for the makerspace at Western Michigan University. </div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
</div><div>''Written by [[Lisa Feiden|Lisa Feiden]], [[Mackenzie Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Uday_Sai_Tyada Uday Sai Tyada], [[Abigail Graese|Abigail Graese]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Nagamani_ravula Nagamani Ravula], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry Maxwell Newberry]''</div><br/> </div></div>
[[Category:Guides]]

Resource:How to Make Your Makerspace 100% Free of Charge for Students

2017-09-12T21:47:51Z

Mackenziekinzel:

<div>
== Background ==

[[File:Nathan UIF Profile.JPG|thumb|Nathan UIF Profile.JPG]]
<div>'''[[Nathan LaWarre|Nathan LaWarre]] '''is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergrad at '''[[Western Michigan University|Western Michigan University]]'''. He is majoring in electrical engineering with a minor in environmental studies and sustainability. He has many interests including but not limited to experimenting with his Arduino, tackling difficult problems, and working with solar panels.  He is on the leadership board of The Innovation Club at his school. Nathan draws inspiration and motivation for leadership from the previous works of the Innovation Club as well as the previous fellows from the University Innovation Fellows at his school.</div><div><br/></div><div>Here is the success story of how his Innovation Club managed to establish a Makerspace at his campus free of charge for students, from forming a team of few Engineering students, finding a space, and raising the funds.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Introduction ==
<div>This article will discuss the fundamentals of how to develop a Makerspace that is completely free for students, inspired by the success experienced by Nathan Lawarre at Western Michigan University, whose Makerspace was the first of its kind at his University.  Then, this article will discuss some the challenges and strategies to overcome them, so that you can effectively influence your campus.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Need and Goal ==
<div>The need to have a Makerspace is often driven by a the desire to create an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.  Makerspaces foster creative problem solving, encourage engagement, and promote an agile entrepreneurial mindset.  They offer the opportunity for hands-on learning with topics students are interested in.  This opens the door for cultivating passion and inspiring truly innovative solutions.  Cost can be a limiting factor for many students.  Through making the Makerspace on your campus free to students, the space becomes more accessible to a wider range of students, which improves the community and the ideas created there.</div><div><br/></div>
*Encourage innovation among students
*Enhance thinking ability
*Transform student ideas into products
*Generate startups at school level
*Promote hands-on learning
*Support creative problem solving
*Engage students within the program
*Support and implement innovation

== How to get it started? ==

=== ''Politics/Culture'' ===
<div>One of the most important aspects of creating a Makerspace, or implementing any new idea on your campus, is being aware of the culture and different politics that could impact what you are developing.  As each campus is different, the politics and culture of your campus will shape how you approach and tackle any given problem.  </div><div><br/></div><div>The best way to use these to your advantage is to do research about both what is going on around your campus and about the people who are integrally involved in the projects and departments who can help you.  This way, when you are asking for help from people around your university, you can tailor your pitch to touch on things you know they are interested and invested in.  The context in which you pitch your idea for the free Makerspace and how you frame it has a significant impact on how your audience perceives and reacts to it.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''The Pitch'' ===
<div>The pitch is a critical part in the process of making a free Makerspace.  As was discussed above, it is critical to understand who your audience is and how to best convey the value that the Makerspace will provide to students.  </div><div><br/></div><div>When designing the pitch, consider what data will be most compelling.  Not only does it provide the audience something to hold onto, it impresses on them that work has been put into this proposal.  Data points that may be useful include: usage of existing labs on campus, interest in the project, number of people actively working towards this goal, amount of money needed, and what has already been done to reach this goal.</div><div><br/></div><div>Additionally, it is paramount to pitch to the “right” people.  In this case, the “right” person is going to be anyone you can talk to, as the best allies and partnerships can result from seemingly unimportant conversations.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Funding'' ===
<div>Although the Makerspace you are creating is free to students, running the Makerspace costs money.  Ensuring that the space is available and that there are materials and equipment for students to use not only requires a large amount of work but also requires monetary support.  In order to keep the space free for students, you need to be persistent in looking for funding.  Some good places to start are: club funding, local sponsors, and donations.  </div><div><br/></div><div>It pays to be creative to when attracting both sponsors and donations.  For example, the Makerspace developed at Western Michigan University uses an incentivized tiered donation system where the sponsors get a different size of sticker for donations within the tiers they developed.  These stickers decorate the walls of the Makerspace while promoting the businesses. Local and national businesses love advertising at local universities because it drives businesses through target audiences found at them. Offering wall space or places on flyers or advertisements can go a long way for businesses who are looking to sponsor.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Promotion'' ===
<div>To get students to come to your Makerspace, you must develop a marketing campaign. The goal of this campaign should be to get students as interested in and excited about your space as possible. Creating branded posters and business cards for your Makerspace is a great start. Place your posters all around campus, making sure you have permission to do so. Try to place posters in every college, school, and building within your university to maximize the amount of students you reach with your marketing and to ensure students from all majors and disciplines know about and feel welcome to use your Makerspace. Holding events at your Makerspace where there is free food involved is a great way to get people through the door. College students love free food! </div><div><br/></div>
*Understand your campus culture
*Ask, and be persistent!
*Ensure rapid prototyping tools are available
*Publicize your Makerspace to a diverse audience
*Fundraise and consider offering rewards<div><br/></div>
=== "Management" ===
<div>Your Makerspace will need to be monitored and managed when students are using it, especially if there is valuable equipment and materials in it. Depending on the specific circumstances of your space, you may need to find student volunteers in order to do so. The key to effectively managing your space is organization. Create a centralized place to schedule who will monitor the Makerspace at what time. This can be anything from a shared spreadsheet to a web tool such as WhenIsGood. Find what works best for your team. Schedule at least two people to manage the Makerspace at any given time, so that even if a volunteer has a last minute conflict, there will always be someone to keep the space open.</div><div><br/></div>

 

== Take-aways ==
<div>While Makerspaces can be difficult to start and even harder to offer free of cost to students, the benefits are well worth the struggle. Makerspaces offer students a place for hands-on learning in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.  The first attempt likely won’t be perfect.  As Nathan informed our team in the interview, there is always room to iterate.Hopefully, with this Wiki article, this process is a bit less daunting.</div><div><br/></div><div>Nathan mentioned in throughout his interview and during his closing statements that he is constantly driving to improve his makerspace. The leadership board for the Innovation Club is currently in the process of creating new plans for the makerspace at Western Michigan University. </div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
</div><div>''Written by [[Lisa Feiden|Lisa Feiden]], [[Mackenzie Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Uday_Sai_Tyada Uday Sai Tyada], [[Abigail Graese|Abigail Graese]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Nagamani_ravula Nagamani Ravula], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry Maxwell Newberry]''</div><br/> </div></div>
[[Category:Guides]]

Resource:How to Make Your Makerspace 100% Free of Charge for Students

2017-09-12T21:45:15Z

Mackenziekinzel:

<div>
== Background ==

[[File:Nathan UIF Profile.JPG|thumb]]
<div>'''[[Nathan LaWarre|Nathan LaWarre]] '''is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergrad at '''[[Western Michigan University|Western Michigan University]]'''. He is majoring in electrical engineering with a minor in environmental studies and sustainability. He has many interests including but not limited to experimenting with his Arduino, tackling difficult problems, and working with solar panels.  He is on the leadership board of The Innovation Club at his school. Nathan draws inspiration and motivation for leadership from the previous works of the Innovation Club as well as the previous fellows from the University Innovation Fellows at his school.</div><div><br/></div><div>Here is the success story of how his Innovation Club managed to establish a Makerspace at his campus free of charge for students, from forming a team of few Engineering students, finding a space, and raising the funds.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Introduction ==
<div>This article will discuss the fundamentals of how to develop a Makerspace that is completely free for students, inspired by the success experienced by Nathan Lawarre at Western Michigan University, whose Makerspace was the first of its kind at his University.  Then, this article will discuss some the challenges and strategies to overcome them, so that you can effectively influence your campus.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Need and Goal ==
<div>The need to have a Makerspace is often driven by a the desire to create an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.  Makerspaces foster creative problem solving, encourage engagement, and promote an agile entrepreneurial mindset.  They offer the opportunity for hands-on learning with topics students are interested in.  This opens the door for cultivating passion and inspiring truly innovative solutions.  Cost can be a limiting factor for many students.  Through making the Makerspace on your campus free to students, the space becomes more accessible to a wider range of students, which improves the community and the ideas created there.</div><div><br/></div>
*Encourage innovation among students
*Enhance thinking ability
*Transform student ideas into products
*Generate startups at school level
*Promote hands-on learning
*Support creative problem solving
*Engage students within the program
*Support and implement innovation

== How to get it started? ==

=== ''Politics/Culture'' ===
<div>One of the most important aspects of creating a Makerspace, or implementing any new idea on your campus, is being aware of the culture and different politics that could impact what you are developing.  As each campus is different, the politics and culture of your campus will shape how you approach and tackle any given problem.  </div><div><br/></div><div>The best way to use these to your advantage is to do research about both what is going on around your campus and about the people who are integrally involved in the projects and departments who can help you.  This way, when you are asking for help from people around your university, you can tailor your pitch to touch on things you know they are interested and invested in.  The context in which you pitch your idea for the free Makerspace and how you frame it has a significant impact on how your audience perceives and reacts to it.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''The Pitch'' ===
<div>The pitch is a critical part in the process of making a free Makerspace.  As was discussed above, it is critical to understand who your audience is and how to best convey the value that the Makerspace will provide to students.  </div><div><br/></div><div>When designing the pitch, consider what data will be most compelling.  Not only does it provide the audience something to hold onto, it impresses on them that work has been put into this proposal.  Data points that may be useful include: usage of existing labs on campus, interest in the project, number of people actively working towards this goal, amount of money needed, and what has already been done to reach this goal.</div><div><br/></div><div>Additionally, it is paramount to pitch to the “right” people.  In this case, the “right” person is going to be anyone you can talk to, as the best allies and partnerships can result from seemingly unimportant conversations.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Funding'' ===
<div>Although the Makerspace you are creating is free to students, running the Makerspace costs money.  Ensuring that the space is available and that there are materials and equipment for students to use not only requires a large amount of work but also requires monetary support.  In order to keep the space free for students, you need to be persistent in looking for funding.  Some good places to start are: club funding, local sponsors, and donations.  </div><div><br/></div><div>It pays to be creative to when attracting both sponsors and donations.  For example, the Makerspace developed at Western Michigan University uses an incentivized tiered donation system where the sponsors get a different size of sticker for donations within the tiers they developed.  These stickers decorate the walls of the Makerspace while promoting the businesses. Local and national businesses love advertising at local universities because it drives businesses through target audiences found at them. Offering wall space or places on flyers or advertisements can go a long way for businesses who are looking to sponsor.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Promotion'' ===
<div>To get students to come to your Makerspace, you must develop a marketing campaign. The goal of this campaign should be to get students as interested in and excited about your space as possible. Creating branded posters and business cards for your Makerspace is a great start. Place your posters all around campus, making sure you have permission to do so. Try to place posters in every college, school, and building within your university to maximize the amount of students you reach with your marketing and to ensure students from all majors and disciplines know about and feel welcome to use your Makerspace. Holding events at your Makerspace where there is free food involved is a great way to get people through the door. College students love free food! </div><div><br/></div>
*Understand your campus culture
*Ask, and be persistent!
*Ensure rapid prototyping tools are available
*Publicize your Makerspace to a diverse audience
*Fundraise and consider offering rewards

 

== Take-aways ==
<div>While Makerspaces can be difficult to start and even harder to offer free of cost to students, the benefits are well worth the struggle. Makerspaces offer students a place for hands-on learning in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.  The first attempt likely won’t be perfect.  As Nathan informed our team in the interview, there is always room to iterate.Hopefully, with this Wiki article, this process is a bit less daunting.</div><div><br/></div><div>Nathan mentioned in throughout his interview and during his closing statements that he is constantly driving to improve his makerspace. The leadership board for the Innovation Club is currently in the process of creating new plans for the makerspace at Western Michigan University. </div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
</div><div>''Written by [[Lisa Feiden|Lisa Feiden]], [[Mackenzie Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Uday_Sai_Tyada Uday Sai Tyada], [[Abigail Graese|Abigail Graese]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Nagamani_ravula Nagamani Ravula], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry Maxwell Newberry]''</div><br/> </div></div>
[[Category:Guides]]

Resource:How to Make Your Makerspace 100% Free of Charge for Students

2017-09-12T21:44:42Z

Mackenziekinzel:

<div>
== Background ==

[[File:Nathan UIF Profile.JPG|thumb|Nathan UIF Profile.JPG]]
<div>'''[[Nathan LaWarre|Nathan LaWarre]] '''is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergrad at '''[[Western Michigan University|Western Michigan University]]'''. He is majoring in electrical engineering with a minor in environmental studies and sustainability. He has many interests including but not limited to experimenting with his Arduino, tackling difficult problems, and working with solar panels.  He is on the leadership board of The Innovation Club at his school. Nathan draws inspiration and motivation for leadership from the previous works of the Innovation Club as well as the previous fellows from the University Innovation Fellows at his school.</div><div><br/></div><div>Here is the success story of how his Innovation Club managed to establish a Makerspace at his campus free of charge for students, from forming a team of few Engineering students, finding a space, and raising the funds.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Introduction ==
<div>This article will discuss the fundamentals of how to develop a Makerspace that is completely free for students, inspired by the success experienced by Nathan Lawarre at Western Michigan University, whose Makerspace was the first of its kind at his University.  Then, this article will discuss some the challenges and strategies to overcome them, so that you can effectively influence your campus.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Need and Goal ==
<div>The need to have a Makerspace is often driven by a the desire to create an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.  Makerspaces foster creative problem solving, encourage engagement, and promote an agile entrepreneurial mindset.  They offer the opportunity for hands-on learning with topics students are interested in.  This opens the door for cultivating passion and inspiring truly innovative solutions.  Cost can be a limiting factor for many students.  Through making the Makerspace on your campus free to students, the space becomes more accessible to a wider range of students, which improves the community and the ideas created there.</div><div><br/></div>
*Encourage innovation among students
*Enhance thinking ability
*Transform student ideas into products
*Generate startups at school level
*Promote hands-on learning
*Support creative problem solving
*Engage students within the program
*Support and implement innovation

== How to get it started? ==

=== ''Politics/Culture'' ===
<div>One of the most important aspects of creating a Makerspace, or implementing any new idea on your campus, is being aware of the culture and different politics that could impact what you are developing.  As each campus is different, the politics and culture of your campus will shape how you approach and tackle any given problem.  </div><div><br/></div><div>The best way to use these to your advantage is to do research about both what is going on around your campus and about the people who are integrally involved in the projects and departments who can help you.  This way, when you are asking for help from people around your university, you can tailor your pitch to touch on things you know they are interested and invested in.  The context in which you pitch your idea for the free Makerspace and how you frame it has a significant impact on how your audience perceives and reacts to it.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''The Pitch'' ===
<div>The pitch is a critical part in the process of making a free Makerspace.  As was discussed above, it is critical to understand who your audience is and how to best convey the value that the Makerspace will provide to students.  </div><div><br/></div><div>When designing the pitch, consider what data will be most compelling.  Not only does it provide the audience something to hold onto, it impresses on them that work has been put into this proposal.  Data points that may be useful include: usage of existing labs on campus, interest in the project, number of people actively working towards this goal, amount of money needed, and what has already been done to reach this goal.</div><div><br/></div><div>Additionally, it is paramount to pitch to the “right” people.  In this case, the “right” person is going to be anyone you can talk to, as the best allies and partnerships can result from seemingly unimportant conversations.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Funding'' ===
<div>Although the Makerspace you are creating is free to students, running the Makerspace costs money.  Ensuring that the space is available and that there are materials and equipment for students to use not only requires a large amount of work but also requires monetary support.  In order to keep the space free for students, you need to be persistent in looking for funding.  Some good places to start are: club funding, local sponsors, and donations.  </div><div><br/></div><div>It pays to be creative to when attracting both sponsors and donations.  For example, the Makerspace developed at Western Michigan University uses an incentivized tiered donation system where the sponsors get a different size of sticker for donations within the tiers they developed.  These stickers decorate the walls of the Makerspace while promoting the businesses. Local and national businesses love advertising at local universities because it drives businesses through target audiences found at them. Offering wall space or places on flyers or advertisements can go a long way for businesses who are looking to sponsor.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Promotion'' ===
<div>To get students to come to your Makerspace, you must develop a marketing campaign. The goal of this campaign should be to get students as interested in and excited about your space as possible. Creating branded posters and business cards for your Makerspace is a great start. Place your posters all around campus, making sure you have permission to do so. Try to place posters in every college, school, and building within your university to maximize the amount of students you reach with your marketing and to ensure students from all majors and disciplines know about and feel welcome to use your Makerspace. Holding events at your Makerspace where there is free food involved is a great way to get people through the door. College students love free food! </div><div><br/></div>
*Understand your campus culture
*Ask, and be persistent!
*Ensure rapid prototyping tools are available
*Publicize your Makerspace to a diverse audience
*Fundraise and consider offering rewards

 

== Take-aways ==
<div>While Makerspaces can be difficult to start and even harder to offer free of cost to students, the benefits are well worth the struggle. Makerspaces offer students a place for hands-on learning in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.  The first attempt likely won’t be perfect.  As Nathan informed our team in the interview, there is always room to iterate.Hopefully, with this Wiki article, this process is a bit less daunting.</div><div><br/></div><div>Nathan mentioned in throughout his interview and during his closing statements that he is constantly driving to improve his makerspace. The leadership board for the Innovation Club is currently in the process of creating new plans for the makerspace at Western Michigan University. </div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
</div><div>''Written by [[Lisa Feiden|Lisa Feiden]], [[Mackenzie Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Uday_Sai_Tyada Uday Sai Tyada], [[Abigail Graese|Abigail Graese]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Nagamani_ravula Nagamani Ravula], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry Maxwell Newberry]''</div><br/>
 </div> [[Category:Guides]]

Resource:How to Make Your Makerspace 100% Free of Charge for Students

2017-09-12T21:44:11Z

Mackenziekinzel:

<div>
== Background ==

[[File:Nathan UIF Profile.JPG|thumb|Nathan UIF Profile.JPG]]
<div>'''[[Nathan LaWarre|Nathan LaWarre]] '''is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergrad at '''[[Western Michigan University|Western Michigan University]]'''. He is majoring in electrical engineering with a minor in environmental studies and sustainability. He has many interests including but not limited to experimenting with his Arduino, tackling difficult problems, and working with solar panels.  He is on the leadership board of The Innovation Club at his school. Nathan draws inspiration and motivation for leadership from the previous works of the Innovation Club as well as the previous fellows from the University Innovation Fellows at his school.</div><div><br/></div><div>Here is the success story of how his Innovation Club managed to establish a Makerspace at his campus free of charge for students, from forming a team of few Engineering students, finding a space, and raising the funds.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Introduction ==
<div>This article will discuss the fundamentals of how to develop a Makerspace that is completely free for students, inspired by the success experienced by Nathan Lawarre at Western Michigan University, whose Makerspace was the first of its kind at his University.  Then, this article will discuss some the challenges and strategies to overcome them, so that you can effectively influence your campus.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Need and Goal ==
<div>The need to have a Makerspace is often driven by a the desire to create an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.  Makerspaces foster creative problem solving, encourage engagement, and promote an agile entrepreneurial mindset.  They offer the opportunity for hands-on learning with topics students are interested in.  This opens the door for cultivating passion and inspiring truly innovative solutions.  Cost can be a limiting factor for many students.  Through making the Makerspace on your campus free to students, the space becomes more accessible to a wider range of students, which improves the community and the ideas created there.</div><div><br/></div>
*Encourage innovation among students
*Enhance thinking ability
*Transform student ideas into products
*Generate startups at school level
*Promote hands-on learning
*Support creative problem solving
*Engage students within the program
*Support and implement innovation

== How to get it started? ==

=== ''Politics/Culture'' ===
<div>One of the most important aspects of creating a Makerspace, or implementing any new idea on your campus, is being aware of the culture and different politics that could impact what you are developing.  As each campus is different, the politics and culture of your campus will shape how you approach and tackle any given problem.  </div><div><br/></div><div>The best way to use these to your advantage is to do research about both what is going on around your campus and about the people who are integrally involved in the projects and departments who can help you.  This way, when you are asking for help from people around your university, you can tailor your pitch to touch on things you know they are interested and invested in.  The context in which you pitch your idea for the free Makerspace and how you frame it has a significant impact on how your audience perceives and reacts to it.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''The Pitch'' ===
<div>The pitch is a critical part in the process of making a free Makerspace.  As was discussed above, it is critical to understand who your audience is and how to best convey the value that the Makerspace will provide to students.  </div><div><br/></div><div>When designing the pitch, consider what data will be most compelling.  Not only does it provide the audience something to hold onto, it impresses on them that work has been put into this proposal.  Data points that may be useful include: usage of existing labs on campus, interest in the project, number of people actively working towards this goal, amount of money needed, and what has already been done to reach this goal.</div><div><br/></div><div>Additionally, it is paramount to pitch to the “right” people.  In this case, the “right” person is going to be anyone you can talk to, as the best allies and partnerships can result from seemingly unimportant conversations.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Funding'' ===
<div>Although the Makerspace you are creating is free to students, running the Makerspace costs money.  Ensuring that the space is available and that there are materials and equipment for students to use not only requires a large amount of work but also requires monetary support.  In order to keep the space free for students, you need to be persistent in looking for funding.  Some good places to start are: club funding, local sponsors, and donations.  </div><div><br/></div><div>It pays to be creative to when attracting both sponsors and donations.  For example, the Makerspace developed at Western Michigan University uses an incentivized tiered donation system where the sponsors get a different size of sticker for donations within the tiers they developed.  These stickers decorate the walls of the Makerspace while promoting the businesses. Local and national businesses love advertising at local universities because it drives businesses through target audiences found at them. Offering wall space or places on flyers or advertisements can go a long way for businesses who are looking to sponsor.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Promotion'' ===
<div>To get students to come to your Makerspace, you must develop a marketing campaign. The goal of this campaign should be to get students as interested in and excited about your space as possible. Creating branded posters and business cards for your Makerspace is a great start. Place your posters all around campus, making sure you have permission to do so. Try to place posters in every college, school, and building within your university to maximize the amount of students you reach with your marketing and to ensure students from all majors and disciplines know about and feel welcome to use your Makerspace. Holding events at your Makerspace where there is free food involved is a great way to get people through the door. College students love free food! </div><div><br/></div>
*Understand your campus culture
*Ask, and be persistent!
*Ensure rapid prototyping tools are available
*Publicize your Makerspace to a diverse audience
*Fundraise and consider offering rewards

 

== Take-aways ==
<div>While Makerspaces can be difficult to start and even harder to offer free of cost to students, the benefits are well worth the struggle.  Makerspaces offer students a place for hands-on learning in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.  The first attempt likely won’t be perfect.  As Nathan informed our team in the interview, there is always room to iterate.Hopefully, with this Wiki article, this process is a bit less daunting.</div><div><br/></div><div>Nathan mentioned in throughout his interview and during his closing statements that he is constantly driving to improve his makerspace. The leadership board for the Innovation Club is currently in the process of creating new plans for the makerspace at Western Michigan University. </div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
</div><div>''Written by [[Lisa Feiden|Lisa Feiden]], [[Mackenzie Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Uday_Sai_Tyada Uday Sai Tyada], [[Abigail Graese|Abigail Graese]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Nagamani_ravula Nagamani Ravula], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry Maxwell Newberry]''</div><br/> </div>
[[Category:Guides]]

Resource:How to Make Your Makerspace 100% Free of Charge for Students

2017-09-12T21:42:52Z

Mackenziekinzel:

<div>
== Background ==

[[File:Nathan UIF Profile.JPG|thumb]]
<div>'''[[Nathan LaWarre|Nathan LaWarre]] '''is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergrad at '''[[Western Michigan University|Western Michigan University]]'''. He is majoring in electrical engineering with a minor in environmental studies and sustainability. He has many interests including but not limited to experimenting with his Arduino, tackling difficult problems, and working with solar panels.  He is on the leadership board of The Innovation Club at his school. Nathan draws inspiration and motivation for leadership from the previous works of the Innovation Club as well as the previous fellows from the University Innovation Fellows at his school.</div><div><br/></div><div>Here is the success story of how his Innovation Club managed to establish a Makerspace at his campus free of charge for students, from forming a team of few Engineering students, finding a space, and raising the funds.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Introduction ==
<div>This article will discuss the fundamentals of how to develop a Makerspace that is completely free for students, inspired by the success experienced by Nathan Lawarre at Western Michigan University, whose Makerspace was the first of its kind at his University.  Then, this article will discuss some the challenges and strategies to overcome them, so that you can effectively influence your campus.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Need and Goal ==
<div>The need to have a Makerspace is often driven by a the desire to create an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.  Makerspaces foster creative problem solving, encourage engagement, and promote an agile entrepreneurial mindset.  They offer the opportunity for hands-on learning with topics students are interested in.  This opens the door for cultivating passion and inspiring truly innovative solutions.  Cost can be a limiting factor for many students.  Through making the Makerspace on your campus free to students, the space becomes more accessible to a wider range of students, which improves the community and the ideas created there.</div><div><br/></div>
*Encourage innovation among students
*Enhance thinking ability
*Transform student ideas into products
*Generate startups at school level
*Promote hands-on learning
*Support creative problem solving
*Engage students within the program
*Support and implement innovation

== How to get it started? ==

=== ''Politics/Culture'' ===
<div>One of the most important aspects of creating a Makerspace, or implementing any new idea on your campus, is being aware of the culture and different politics that could impact what you are developing.  As each campus is different, the politics and culture of your campus will shape how you approach and tackle any given problem.  </div><div><br/></div><div>The best way to use these to your advantage is to do research about both what is going on around your campus and about the people who are integrally involved in the projects and departments who can help you.  This way, when you are asking for help from people around your university, you can tailor your pitch to touch on things you know they are interested and invested in.  The context in which you pitch your idea for the free Makerspace and how you frame it has a significant impact on how your audience perceives and reacts to it.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''The Pitch'' ===
<div>The pitch is a critical part in the process of making a free Makerspace.  As was discussed above, it is critical to understand who your audience is and how to best convey the value that the Makerspace will provide to students.  </div><div><br/></div><div>When designing the pitch, consider what data will be most compelling.  Not only does it provide the audience something to hold onto, it impresses on them that work has been put into this proposal.  Data points that may be useful include: usage of existing labs on campus, interest in the project, number of people actively working towards this goal, amount of money needed, and what has already been done to reach this goal.</div><div><br/></div><div>Additionally, it is paramount to pitch to the “right” people.  In this case, the “right” person is going to be anyone you can talk to, as the best allies and partnerships can result from seemingly unimportant conversations.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Funding'' ===
<div>Although the Makerspace you are creating is free to students, running the Makerspace costs money.  Ensuring that the space is available and that there are materials and equipment for students to use not only requires a large amount of work but also requires monetary support.  In order to keep the space free for students, you need to be persistent in looking for funding.  Some good places to start are: club funding, local sponsors, and donations.  </div><div><br/></div><div>It pays to be creative to when attracting both sponsors and donations.  For example, the Makerspace developed at Western Michigan University uses an incentivized tiered donation system where the sponsors get a different size of sticker for donations within the tiers they developed.  These stickers decorate the walls of the Makerspace while promoting the businesses. Local and national businesses love advertising at local universities because it drives businesses through target audiences found at them. Offering wall space or places on flyers or advertisements can go a long way for businesses who are looking to sponsor.  </div>
=== ''Promotion'' ===
<div>To get students to come to your Makerspace, you must develop a marketing campaign. The goal of this campaign should be to get students as interested in and excited about your space as possible. Creating branded posters and business cards for your Makerspace is a great start. Place your posters all around campus, making sure you have permission to do so. Try to place posters in every college, school, and building within your university to maximize the amount of students you reach with your marketing and to ensure students from all majors and disciplines know about and feel welcome to use your Makerspace. Holding events at your Makerspace where there is free food involved is a great way to get people through the door. College students love free food! </div><div><br/></div>
*Understand your campus culture
*Ask, and be persistent!
*Ensure rapid prototyping tools are available
*Publicize your Makerspace to a diverse audience
*Fundraise and consider offering rewards

 

== Take-aways ==
<div>While Makerspaces can be difficult to start and even harder to offer free of cost to students, the benefits are well worth the struggle.  Makerspaces offer students a place for hands-on learning in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.  The first attempt likely won’t be perfect.  As Nathan informed our team in the interview, there is always room to iterate.Hopefully, with this Wiki article, this process is a bit less daunting.</div><div><br/></div><div>Nathan mentioned in throughout his interview and during his closing statements that he is constantly driving to improve his makerspace. The leadership board for the Innovation Club is currently in the process of creating new plans for the makerspace at Western Michigan University. </div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
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</div><div>''Written by [[Lisa Feiden|Lisa Feiden]], [[Mackenzie Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Uday_Sai_Tyada Uday Sai Tyada], [[Abigail Graese|Abigail Graese]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Nagamani_ravula Nagamani Ravula], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry Maxwell Newberry]''</div><br/> </div>
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Fellow:Mackenzie Kinzel

2017-09-11T03:56:36Z

Mackenziekinzel:

[[File:Mkinzel.JPG|thumb]]Mackenzie is a junior fashion merchandising major at Kent State University. In addition to fashion, she also studies sustainability and computer science. She looks forward to working in and contributing to the growing intersection of these three areas of interest. Outside of the classroom, Makenzie is a leader of Kent State's computer science oragnization, Hacksu, and a co-organizer of Kent State's annual hackathons, Kent Hack Enough and the Fashion Tech Hackothon. Mackenzie is a member of FSO, the Fashion Students Organization, and has volunteered as a stylist for thier fashion shows. Mackenzie is a sister of the Delta Omicron chapter of Sigma Delta Tau and helps the organiztion raise money for thier national philanthropies, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) and Jewish Women International (JWI).

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

File:Mkinzel.JPG

2017-09-11T03:55:38Z

Mackenziekinzel:

Fellow:Mackenzie Kinzel

2017-09-11T03:32:02Z

Mackenziekinzel:

Mackenzie is a junior fashion merchandising major at Kent State University. In addition to fashion, she also studies sustainability and computer science. She looks forward to working in and contributing to the growing intersection of these three areas of interest. Outside of the classroom, Makenzie is a leader of Kent State's computer science oragnization, Hacksu, and a co-organizer of Kent State's annual hackathons, Kent Hack Enough and the Fashion Tech Hackothon. Mackenzie is a member of FSO, the Fashion Students Organization, and has volunteered as a stylist for thier fashion shows. Mackenzie is a sister of the Delta Omicron chapter of Sigma Delta Tau and helps the organiztion raise money for thier national philanthropies, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) and Jewish Women International (JWI).

[[Category: Student Contributors]]

Resource:How to Make Your Makerspace 100% Free of Charge for Students

2017-09-11T03:29:44Z

Mackenziekinzel:

<div>
== Background ==

[[File:Nathan UIF Profile.JPG|thumb|Nathan UIF Profile.JPG]]
<div>'''[[Nathan LaWarre|Nathan LaWarre]] '''is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergrad at '''[[Western Michigan University|Western Michigan University]]'''. He is majoring in electrical engineering with a minor in environmental studies and sustainability. He has many interests including but not limited to experimenting with his Arduino, tackling difficult problems, and working with solar panels.  He is on the leadership board of The Innovation Club at his school. Nathan draws inspiration and motivation for leadership from the previous works of the Innovation Club as well as the previous fellows from the University Innovation Fellows at his school.</div><div><br/></div><div>Here is the success story of how his Innovation Club managed to establish a Makerspace at his campus free of charge for students, from forming a team of few Engineering students, finding a space, and raising the funds.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>

== Introduction ==
<div>This article will discuss the fundamentals of how to develop a Makerspace that is completely free for students, inspired by the success experienced by Nathan Lawarre at Western Michigan University, whose Makerspace was the first of its kind at his University.  Then, this article will discuss some the challenges and strategies to overcome them, so that you can effectively influence your campus.</div><div><br/></div><div> </div>
== Need and Goal ==
<div>The need to have a Makerspace is often driven by a the desire to create an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.  Makerspaces foster creative problem solving, encourage engagement, and promote an agile entrepreneurial mindset.  They offer the opportunity for hands-on learning with topics students are interested in.  This opens the door for cultivating passion and inspiring truly innovative solutions.  Cost can be a limiting factor for many students.  Through making the Makerspace on your campus free to students, the space becomes more accessible to a wider range of students, which improves the community and the ideas created there.</div><div><br/></div>
*Encourage innovation among students
*Enhance thinking ability
*Transform student ideas into products
*Generate startups at school level
*Promote hands-on learning
*Support creative problem solving
*Engage students within the program
*Support and implement innovation

== How to get it started? ==

=== ''Politics/Culture'' ===
<div>One of the most important aspects of creating a Makerspace, or implementing any new idea on your campus, is being aware of the culture and different politics that could impact what you are developing.  As each campus is different, the politics and culture of your campus will shape how you approach and tackle any given problem.  </div><div><br/></div><div>The best way to use these to your advantage is to do research about both what is going on around your campus and about the people who are integrally involved in the projects and departments who can help you.  This way, when you are asking for help from people around your university, you can tailor your pitch to touch on things you know they are interested and invested in.  The context in which you pitch your idea for the free Makerspace and how you frame it has a significant impact on how your audience perceives and reacts to it.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''The Pitch'' ===
<div>The pitch is a critical part in the process of making a free Makerspace.  As was discussed above, it is critical to understand who your audience is and how to best convey the value that the Makerspace will provide to students.  </div><div><br/></div><div>When designing the pitch, consider what data will be most compelling.  Not only does it provide the audience something to hold onto, it impresses on them that work has been put into this proposal.  Data points that may be useful include: usage of existing labs on campus, interest in the project, number of people actively working towards this goal, amount of money needed, and what has already been done to reach this goal.</div><div><br/></div><div>Additionally, it is paramount to pitch to the “right” people.  In this case, the “right” person is going to be anyone you can talk to, as the best allies and partnerships can result from seemingly unimportant conversations.</div><div><br/></div>
=== ''Funding'' ===
<div>Although the Makerspace you are creating is free to students, running the Makerspace costs money.  Ensuring that the space is available and that there are materials and equipment for students to use not only requires a large amount of work but also requires monetary support.  In order to keep the space free for students, you need to be persistent in looking for funding.  Some good places to start are: club funding, local sponsors, and donations.  </div><div><br/></div><div>It pays to be creative to when attracting both sponsors and donations.  For example, the Makerspace developed at Western Michigan University uses an incentivized tiered donation system where the sponsors get a different size of sticker for donations within the tiers they developed.  These stickers decorate the walls of the Makerspace while promoting the businesses. Local and national businesses love advertising at local universities because it drives businesses through target audiences found at them. Offering wall space or places on flyers or advertisements can go a long way for businesses who are looking to sponsor.  </div>

=== ''Promotion'' ===
<div>To get students to come to your Makerspace, you must develop a marketing campaign. The goal of this campaign should be to get students as interested in and excited about your space as possible. Creating branded posters and business cards for your Makerspace is a great start. Place your posters all around campus, making sure you have permission to do so. Try to place posters in every college, school, and building within your university to maximize the amount of students you reach with your marketing and to ensure students from all majors and disciplines know about and feel welcome to use your Makerspace. Holding events at your Makerspace where there is free food involved is a great way to get people through the door. College students love free food! </div><div><br/></div>
*Understand your campus culture
*Ask, and be persistent!
*Ensure rapid prototyping tools are available
*Publicize your Makerspace to a diverse audience
*Fundraise and consider offering rewards

 

== Take-aways ==
<div>While Makerspaces can be difficult to start and even harder to offer free of cost to students, the benefits are well worth the struggle.  Makerspaces offer students a place for hands-on learning in an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.  The first attempt likely won’t be perfect.  As Nathan informed our team in the interview, there is always room to iterate.Hopefully, with this Wiki article, this process is a bit less daunting.</div><div><br/></div><div>Nathan mentioned in throughout his interview and during his closing statements that he is constantly driving to improve his makerspace. The leadership board for the Innovation Club is currently in the process of creating new plans for the makerspace at Western Michigan University. </div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
</div><div>''Written by [[Lisa Feiden|Lisa Feiden]], [[Mackenzie_Kinzel|Mackenzie Kinzel]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Uday_Sai_Tyada Uday Sai Tyada], [[Abigail Graese|Abigail Graese]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Nagamani_ravula Nagamani Ravula], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Maxwell_Newberry Maxwell Newberry]''</div>
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Fellow:Mackenzie Kinzel

2017-09-11T03:28:24Z

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