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Priorities:Loyola University Maryland Student Priorities

2019-10-18T02:19:57Z

Meghanmcn:

= Overview =

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors.

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= Fall 2019 Student Priorities  =

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyola is a place where we came, not only to get an education, but to learn and grow as individuals. Through these strategies we are trying to focus on projects that connect to mind, body, soul, and energy that Loyola has to offer. In doing so we hope to make the community better through innovative problem solving, and show the importance of I&E in all settings.

'''Strategy #1- Loyola App'''

My team and I recognize the importance and necessity for students to connect with others from their class, especially when they might need help with the material when professors aren’t available. Students may also sometimes feel more comfortable approaching their peers when they need or want help with going over what they learned in class. This Loyola Study-Group App would allow students to easily connect with their classmates, or just other students who might need help in the same subject. This app has a lot of potential: students could sign up to say, “I understand this material very well, I am willing to help” or “I need help with this subject.” Students could choose to meet with those who understand the subject, or those who don’t so they can bounce ideas off each other. While we do have The Study on campus (a place where students can receive free tutoring), this app would serve to be a much more casual, meet-up concept.

'''Strategy #2- Bandana Outreach'''

After completing our campus landscape, I noticed that there are few resources on campus for mental health other than the counseling center. There is a stigma surrounding mental health, so it did not surprise me that the lack of resources around campus reflected that. However, this needs to change because many college students struggle with mental illness and are ashamed or do not have the means to get help. I then reached out to a friend that attends Rutgers University because I recalled him telling me about a mental health program that his campus recently implemented. The program is called the Bandana Project, where students tie green bandanas on their backpacks and carry around resource cards with information about mental health resources on and off-campus. In order to implement this project at Loyola, we would need a decent amount of students willing to be mental health advocates, with the hope that students would feel comfortable turning to their peers in times of need. The Bandana Project would enable those struggling with mental illness to get the support they need, along with build a closer campus community. 

'''Strategy #3- Using QR codes to find class/events/rooms'''

After the landscape we noticed that a problem for new students, students that have most classes in one building, or families/prospective students have difficulty getting around. While our campus is relatively small compared to other universities, our buildings are oddly organized, and each building has a different numbering system. The QR codes would be placed around campus and allow whoever is lost to connect to a simple or VR map. The VR map would not only shows you where to go, but noticeable landmarks- so there is confidence when entering the space. This would promote attendance at events and would help the Loyola community to utilize the all available space around campus.

'''Strategy #4- Withdrawl App/Support '''

Our Vape Addiction and Quitting mobile application prototype is something that can help a lot of students at Loyola. A large portion of the student body vapes but now they won't be able to buy them anymore because they are under 21. Many of the students will try and want to quit but they are unable to because they don't know how to. Our app will guide college students through the process and road to quitting vaping. In our video prototype, a student actor was saying that he wants to quit but doesn't know how to. Another actor goes up to him and says, "hey use this new college student quitting app which can help you through the process and gives tips". This app can help many students become healthier as they have a quitting app that guides them through the process of withdrawal and quitting. 

Please check out our [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmMkxe3ghos change story video] to learn more

= Fall 2018 Student Priorities  =

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not well known as something that Loyola supports. Innovation and Entrepreneurship have increasingly become more important on campus over the past three years, resulting in a new minor and maker spaces around campus. However, the majority of our students do not know that this exists or that they have the option of going along this route. They have never heard of the University Innovations Fellows or these resources in general. Our cohort decided that we should expand upon the resources that are already here as well as making these resources more well known. 

'''Strategy #1: Allowing for Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders Once a Month, Accessible for All Students''' 

*The hosting of meetings once a month with prominent faculty members to make them accessible to all students.
*The formation of committees of faculty members interested in innovating specific facets on campus: sustainability, technology, etc. 

'''Strategy #2: Expand our innovation minor to an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major'''

*Offering classes on design thinking and brainstorming and problem-solving
*Offering classes on owning a personal business and innovating policies/programs that are already in place
*Offering classes on how to make changes on campus or in the workplace
*This major could be part of the Sellinger School of Business

'''Strategy #3: Housing Students Based on Interest'''

*Create a community based around certain interests that allows students to be creative and collaborative
*Reorganize the housing system on campus to live with others that hold similar interests but come from different majors
*Upgrade common spaces in the dorms to account for different interests such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, etc. 

'''Strategy #4: Creating an after-school program that integrates all majors for the Baltimore community'''

*Design a club that has one overall theme
*Create a partnership with local emlemntary schools from around the area and bring our club to their school
*The club will have one theme, for example Robot Roadtrip
*At the weekly meetings we we focus on writng, history, science, math, and reading
*The club will not only unify the majors on campus but will demenstarte to the school children that all subjects are important and are needed in every major.

= Spring 2018 Student Priorities =

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">In the beginning of the second semester, one of our cohort members had a problem: he was looking for the Writing society’s event on <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Social Media and Rhetoric <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">but he forgot where the event was being held. After running around the Humanities Building and checking every Loyola website he could think of, he realized that only place the event was advertised was on a poster outside Boulder Cafeteria. Running back across the main quad, he found the poster and made it to the event (in Maryland Hall) just in time.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">After reaching out to friends and classmates, we have realized that this is not an uncommon scenario. We identified the need for a centralized “event board” on campus. Of the many innovations we plan to implement on campus, this event initiative is one of two main projects that we, the 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Cohort, plan to roll out over the next year.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Through countless hours of meetings and brainstorming, we have developed many ideas that we plan to implement over the next year. Here, we are sharing two of our most exciting ones: the Content Initiative and the Loyola mobile app. The Content Initiative will bring together a cross-disciplinary group of students, faculty, and staff to ensure that information is effectively transmitted across campus. The Loyola App will be the one place where you can find Inside Loyola, Moodle, and Evergreen account information all together. The app will also provide important campus information such as maps, RA contacts, Campus Security information, and an “Events” page tied in via our Content Initiative.
 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">From sporting events, to pop up classes, to academic programs, to library conferences, to club meetings, to so much more, there are many activities happening on Loyola’s campus each day. Currently, they are advertised via posters, websites, social media accounts, TV screens, and PDFs. With so many disparate sources of information, it can be very hard for students and faculty to find information about the events they want to attend. From the conversations we had during UIF training, we believe that we can streamline the current content streams across campus to create a more collaborative environment where all members of campus will easily be able to discover what, where, and when events are happening. 
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Our UIF training was instrumental in helping us pinpoint the exact aspects of content distribution that we can improve on campus. We used the techniques mentioned in the Landscape Canvas and the Lean Startup processes to determine the exact need for an accessible resource of finding event information around campus. In a conversation with two members of the Marketing and Communication (MarComm) office, Amy Filardo and David Blohm, we received helpful insights on our prototypes for the Content Initiative. They informed us about the circuitous connection between the Event Services database in 25Live and MarComm’s data used on Loyola’s websites. As we discovered, even though there currently is a master spreadsheet of events, there is still room to integrate this database with MarComm’s. We plan to help facilitate the integration of these services, alongside the creation of our app, and hope to increase the conversations between MarComm and members of Loyola’s campus to better meet the needs of the community.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The other project we plan to implement is the updated Loyola mobile app. Currently, when accessing their accounts from their phones, students have to go through a four-step process to sign in and access Inside Loyola. To find other information, such as Evergreen Card balances, students must leave that website and login again to a different one. As a result of this segmentation, many students do not know how to find such information on the go.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">To improve this situation, we propose the creation of a modern iOS app that will cater to both students and visitors to campus. This can build off the previous Loyola app, which provided some of these services but is no longer operations on newer operating systems. During training, we received requests from a multitude of students for this type of system, as they aspire to have a consolidated location for this content. Through a meeting with Loyola’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Applications, we also learned that they are looking to improve this system and we would love to help facilitate this discussion.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">These concepts are possible thanks to the help of Loyola’s supportive student body, administrators, and the entire UIF team. We look forward to positively improving Loyola’s campus and are excited to begin collaborating with these groups over the next few months. We hope that these projects will help inspire future innovation on campus, and look forward to seeing the impact that these initiatives will have throughout the rest of our time on campus.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows Cohort

== Strategy #1: Increase Student Interaction with Baltimore Community ==

=== Transportation ===

*Convert some of the on-campus shuttles to have routes off-campus for the weekend so that students have a better opportunity to get into Baltimore and interact with the surrounding community.

*Shuttles will have routes to popular locations in and around Baltimore (Inner Harbor, Towson, Fells Point). Routes and destinations will vary, in response to the feedback from students.

== Strategy #2: Streamline Technology Resources for Students ==

=== Loyola App ===

*Create a centralized, mobile-optimized application for students to access necessary tech offerings on the go.

*Provide students with up-to-date push notifications about current campus activities/events/warnings.

*Work with Tech Services to build app on top of current systems, rather than require the rebuilding of them.

== Strategy #3: Create a Unified Repository for all I&E programs on Campus ==

=== Innovation Website ===

*Create an easy-to-use website using Squarespace that will organize all of the out-of-school resources Loyola has to offer (i.e scholarship programs, grants, internships, etc.). The site would also include due dates for applications, direct locations for where/how they need to be turned in, appropriate contacts for questions on the application, and much more. When prototyping, thisas generally well recieved by both students and several faculty member, many of whom were more than willing to help.

*Website will be updated by University Innovation Fellows, ensuring that it is relevant each year. Because Fellows already monitor the school's programs to create our landscape analysis, keeping the website updated will not require them to put in too much extra work.

== Strategy #4: Give Students the Oppourtunity to Disseminate Information With Each Other ==

=== Content Initiative ===

*Increase colloboration between Event Services and MarComm to share information about student events on campus.

*Create a bridge with the 25Live database so that other officies can find necessary information from Loyola's master event list.

*Encourage communication between SGA and these officies to optomize information disemmination.

== Strategy #5: Promote Community Service to Help Students Better Embody Loyola's Jesuit Mission ==

=== Promote Awareness of Events ===

*One common suggestion during prototyping was that students often were unaware of the short-term oppourtunities offered by CCSJ and Campus Ministry. Although there is a "Community Service Event Fair" at the start of each semester, students said they often found it hard to find such oppourtunites if they did not sign up for any at the fair. Alongside Strategies 3 and 4, we would like to help complie the oppourtunities from CCSJ and Campus Ministry to help students find oppourtunites they are looking for.

=== Greater Flexibility in Messina Service-Learning ===

*Some First Year "Messina" courses offer service-learning components that students can join to supplement their education. Some students raised the concern that only giving students one week (at the start of the semester) may prevent students from sufficiently weighing their options in joining this aspect of the course. We would like to help First Years better understand the benefits of signing up for a Service-Learning course so that more students join these benefical oppourtunities.
*Students in Loyola's Honors program do not take the 100-level courses which are most likely to offer Service-Learning components to First Year students. Although some of the Honors Messina courses to participate in their own service trips, giving students - and not just those in the Honors program - who are not in designated Service-Learning courses a chance to join actual Service-Learning courses' trips may also increase participation in such events.

= Spring 2017 Student Priorities =

== Strategy #1: Increasing Cross-Discplinary Collaboration while Gaining Transferrable Skills ==

=== Student-led Consulting Firm ===
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<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">To maximize undergraduate experience and increase cross-disciplinary collaboration, a group of student possessing technical skills and business acumen would provide business services to fellow students, faculty, and the greater Baltimore community.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">The organizational structure of the business is as follows: Directors of Strategy, Technology, and Operations Under these three departments, there would lie associate and senior consultants.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">For individuals who would like to join the team, but lack the technical or business acumen for whatever reason, the on-boarding process will require a “how-to” module. As an additional revenue source, and to inspire high school students, this module will be provided at a premium fee.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Based on the early success of the business, there is hope of expansion outside of state [Maryland] lines. Furthermore, to ensure fluid transfer of powers, there will always be a director-in-training</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Tenative launch date: Fall 2017</li>
</ul>

== Strategy #2 GENERATING INTEREST FROM THE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY ==

=== Repair Cafe ===

*The space provides a low risk environment for students to gain basic knowledge of tools and innovation processes. The space will curate a basis for the I&E platform to take off on campus.
*This is a space/event that will take place on a monthly, bi-monthly, or semester basis
*In two to three weeks funding for the first event should be discussed and the idea should be presented to the appropriate deans and stakeholders.
*By March 15, 2017 the date for the first Repair Cafe event should be picked and participants from the greater Baltimore area should be contacted.

=== Pitch Competition ===

*Running in through the Sellinger School of Business
*Name: "Building a Better World Through Business"
*Date: Late March 2017

=== TedX/ Smaller Speaker Series ===

*In order to spark inspiration and passion in Loyola's undergraduate population we will setup an annual TedX event on Loyola's campus
**An appliaction for TedX license has been submitted and another should be submitted as soon as possible
*However, creating TedX events often take many months.  In the meantime we would like to set up a smaller speaker series at various locations around campus.
**By the end of February the first date and location for the speaker series should be chosen
**The first speaker should be contacted (can be Baltimore professional, teacher, or student) by mid-March.
**PechaKucha event may also be considered

== STRATEGY #3 CREATE A COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GIVE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PROTOTYPE THEIR CREATIONS AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS ==

=== Design Space ===

A design space would allow students to gather and share, collaborate, and inspire, and be inspired by meeting with peers to tinker with prototyping objects such as building blocks, post it notes, 3-D printers, and more. In order to establish this space there are some items of importance to consider and their target dates:

*Discussing possibility and opportunity with university administration (February 2017)
*Conduct further market research (May 2017)
*Settling on a location and creating a legitimate floor plan (May 2017)
*Begin renovations (Spring 2018)
*Renovations complete (September 2018)
*Facility opens to the student population (October 2018)

== Strategy #4 Promote entrepreneurial research projects by faculty - across all disciplines ==

While this priority is largely above the UIF team, it is not completely out of reach to influence.  By making the I&E mission and environment more present on campus more faculty will become intrigued.  By creating a council of professors and faculty, from all disciplines, the UIF team will also get all the schools involved and spread the word.

== Strategy #5 Promote tech advancements and usage across campus ==

=== Pop-Up Classes ===

*In order to teach individuals more about specific technology and give them the tools to properly use it the UIF team will build off the already existing pop-up classes.
*The pop-up classes have already been held for 3D printing, resume building, and music editing technology.
*By the end of February a survey should be sent out to the Loyola community to discover what technology/ classes they are interested in.
*By the mid-March these statistics should be used to form the first student-promoted pop-up classes

= Related Links =

=== Main Campus Page ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland Loyola University Maryland]

=== Spring 2018 Fellows ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

=== Spring 2017 Fellows: ===

[[Meghan Reynolds|Meghan Reynolds]]

[[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]]

[[Eric Muchisky|Eric Muchisky]]

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Fellow:Meghan McNulty

2019-10-18T02:16:39Z

Meghanmcn:

Meghan McNulty is a University Innovation Fellow for the Loyola University Maryland 2019 cohort. She is majoring in chemistry and is interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy. She hopes to utilize the UIF program to work on projects that raise awareness/focus on mental health, support for military dependents, and strengthening the community. At Loyola, besides being apart of UIF, Meghan is a Resident Assistant for first-year students. She finds both very rewarding experiences and always is grateful to learn more ways to improve the community around her. If she isn't sitting somewhere on the floor studying she can be found hiking, cooking, or building lego sets. 

Fellow:Meghan McNulty

2019-10-18T02:15:37Z

Meghanmcn:

Meghan McNulty is a University Innovation Fellow for the Loyola University Maryland 2019 cohort. She is majoring in chemistry and is interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy. She hopes to utilize the UIF program to work on projects that raise awareness/focus on mental health, support for military dependents, and help strengthen the community. At Loyola, besides being apart of UIF, Meghan is a Resident Assistant for first-year students. She finds both very rewarding experiences and always is grateful to learn more ways to improve the community around her. If she isn't sitting somewhere on the floor studying she can be found hiking, cooking, or building lego sets. 

Fellow:Meghan McNulty

2019-10-17T00:38:18Z

Meghanmcn: Created page with "Meghan McNulty is a University Innovation Fellow for the Loyola University Maryland 2019 cohort. She is majoring in chemistry and is intrested in persuing a career in pharmacy..."

Meghan McNulty is a University Innovation Fellow for the Loyola University Maryland 2019 cohort. She is majoring in chemistry and is intrested in persuing a career in pharmacy. She hopes to use her UIF postion to work on projects that raise awareness of mental health, that support for military dependents, and that improves the Loyola community. At Loyola University Maryland, besides being apart of UIF, Meghan is a Resident Assistant for first years. She finds both very rewarding experiences, that she is grateful to be apart of. If she isn't sitting on the floor studing she can be found hiking, running, or building lego sets.  

Priorities:Loyola University Maryland Student Priorities

2019-10-04T03:07:46Z

Meghanmcn:

= Overview =

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors.

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= Fall 2019 Student Priorities  =

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyola is a place where we came, not only to get an education, but to learn and grow as individuals. Through these strategies we are trying to focus on projects that connect to mind, body, soul, and energy that Loyola has to offer. In doing so we hope to make the community better through innovative problem solving, and show the importance of I&E in all settings.

'''Strategy #1- Loyola App'''

My team and I recognize the importance and necessity for students to connect with others from their class, especially when they might need help with the material when professors aren’t available. Students may also sometimes feel more comfortable approaching their peers when they need or want help with going over what they learned in class. This Loyola Study-Group App would allow students to easily connect with their classmates, or just other students who might need help in the same subject. This app has a lot of potential: students could sign up to say, “I understand this material very well, I am willing to help” or “I need help with this subject.” Students could choose to meet with those who understand the subject, or those who don’t so they can bounce ideas off each other. While we do have The Study on campus (a place where students can receive free tutoring), this app would serve to be a much more casual, meet-up concept.

'''Strategy #2- Bandana Outreach'''

After completing our campus landscape, I noticed that there are few resources on campus for mental health other than the counseling center. There is a stigma surrounding mental health, so it did not surprise me that the lack of resources around campus reflected that. However, this needs to change because many college students struggle with mental illness and are ashamed or do not have the means to get help. I then reached out to a friend that attends Rutgers University because I recalled him telling me about a mental health program that his campus recently implemented. The program is called the Bandana Project, where students tie green bandanas on their backpacks and carry around resource cards with information about mental health resources on and off-campus. In order to implement this project at Loyola, we would need a decent amount of students willing to be mental health advocates, with the hope that students would feel comfortable turning to their peers in times of need. The Bandana Project would enable those struggling with mental illness to get the support they need, along with build a closer campus community. 

'''Strategy #3- Using QR codes to find class/events/rooms'''

After the landscape we noticed that a problem for new students, students that have most classes in one building, or families/prospective students have difficulty getting around. While our campus is relatively small compared to other universities, our buildings are oddly organized, and each building has a different numbering system. The QR codes would be placed around campus and allow whoever is lost to connect to a simple or VR map. The VR map would not only shows you where to go, but noticeable landmarks- so there is confidence when entering the space. This would promote attendance at events and would help the Loyola community to utilize the all available space around campus.

'''Strategy #4- Withdrawl App/Support '''

Our Vape Addiction and Quitting mobile application prototype is something that can help a lot of students at Loyola. A large portion of the student body vapes but now they won't be able to buy them anymore because they are under 21. Many of the students will try and want to quit but they are unable to because they don't know how to. Our app will guide college students through the process and road to quitting vaping. In our video prototype, a student actor was saying that he wants to quit but doesn't know how to. Another actor goes up to him and says, "hey use this new college student quitting app which can help you through the process and gives tips". This app can help many students become healthier as they have a quitting app that guides them through the process of withdrawal and quitting.

= Fall 2018 Student Priorities  =

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not well known as something that Loyola supports. Innovation and Entrepreneurship have increasingly become more important on campus over the past three years, resulting in a new minor and maker spaces around campus. However, the majority of our students do not know that this exists or that they have the option of going along this route. They have never heard of the University Innovations Fellows or these resources in general. Our cohort decided that we should expand upon the resources that are already here as well as making these resources more well known. 

'''Strategy #1: Allowing for Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders Once a Month, Accessible for All Students''' 

*The hosting of meetings once a month with prominent faculty members to make them accessible to all students.
*The formation of committees of faculty members interested in innovating specific facets on campus: sustainability, technology, etc. 

'''Strategy #2: Expand our innovation minor to an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major'''

*Offering classes on design thinking and brainstorming and problem-solving
*Offering classes on owning a personal business and innovating policies/programs that are already in place
*Offering classes on how to make changes on campus or in the workplace
*This major could be part of the Sellinger School of Business

'''Strategy #3: Housing Students Based on Interest'''

*Create a community based around certain interests that allows students to be creative and collaborative
*Reorganize the housing system on campus to live with others that hold similar interests but come from different majors
*Upgrade common spaces in the dorms to account for different interests such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, etc. 

'''Strategy #4: Creating an after-school program that integrates all majors for the Baltimore community'''

*Design a club that has one overall theme
*Create a partnership with local emlemntary schools from around the area and bring our club to their school
*The club will have one theme, for example Robot Roadtrip
*At the weekly meetings we we focus on writng, history, science, math, and reading
*The club will not only unify the majors on campus but will demenstarte to the school children that all subjects are important and are needed in every major.

= Spring 2018 Student Priorities =

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">In the beginning of the second semester, one of our cohort members had a problem: he was looking for the Writing society’s event on <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Social Media and Rhetoric <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">but he forgot where the event was being held. After running around the Humanities Building and checking every Loyola website he could think of, he realized that only place the event was advertised was on a poster outside Boulder Cafeteria. Running back across the main quad, he found the poster and made it to the event (in Maryland Hall) just in time.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">After reaching out to friends and classmates, we have realized that this is not an uncommon scenario. We identified the need for a centralized “event board” on campus. Of the many innovations we plan to implement on campus, this event initiative is one of two main projects that we, the 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Cohort, plan to roll out over the next year.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Through countless hours of meetings and brainstorming, we have developed many ideas that we plan to implement over the next year. Here, we are sharing two of our most exciting ones: the Content Initiative and the Loyola mobile app. The Content Initiative will bring together a cross-disciplinary group of students, faculty, and staff to ensure that information is effectively transmitted across campus. The Loyola App will be the one place where you can find Inside Loyola, Moodle, and Evergreen account information all together. The app will also provide important campus information such as maps, RA contacts, Campus Security information, and an “Events” page tied in via our Content Initiative.
 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">From sporting events, to pop up classes, to academic programs, to library conferences, to club meetings, to so much more, there are many activities happening on Loyola’s campus each day. Currently, they are advertised via posters, websites, social media accounts, TV screens, and PDFs. With so many disparate sources of information, it can be very hard for students and faculty to find information about the events they want to attend. From the conversations we had during UIF training, we believe that we can streamline the current content streams across campus to create a more collaborative environment where all members of campus will easily be able to discover what, where, and when events are happening. 
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Our UIF training was instrumental in helping us pinpoint the exact aspects of content distribution that we can improve on campus. We used the techniques mentioned in the Landscape Canvas and the Lean Startup processes to determine the exact need for an accessible resource of finding event information around campus. In a conversation with two members of the Marketing and Communication (MarComm) office, Amy Filardo and David Blohm, we received helpful insights on our prototypes for the Content Initiative. They informed us about the circuitous connection between the Event Services database in 25Live and MarComm’s data used on Loyola’s websites. As we discovered, even though there currently is a master spreadsheet of events, there is still room to integrate this database with MarComm’s. We plan to help facilitate the integration of these services, alongside the creation of our app, and hope to increase the conversations between MarComm and members of Loyola’s campus to better meet the needs of the community.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The other project we plan to implement is the updated Loyola mobile app. Currently, when accessing their accounts from their phones, students have to go through a four-step process to sign in and access Inside Loyola. To find other information, such as Evergreen Card balances, students must leave that website and login again to a different one. As a result of this segmentation, many students do not know how to find such information on the go.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">To improve this situation, we propose the creation of a modern iOS app that will cater to both students and visitors to campus. This can build off the previous Loyola app, which provided some of these services but is no longer operations on newer operating systems. During training, we received requests from a multitude of students for this type of system, as they aspire to have a consolidated location for this content. Through a meeting with Loyola’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Applications, we also learned that they are looking to improve this system and we would love to help facilitate this discussion.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">These concepts are possible thanks to the help of Loyola’s supportive student body, administrators, and the entire UIF team. We look forward to positively improving Loyola’s campus and are excited to begin collaborating with these groups over the next few months. We hope that these projects will help inspire future innovation on campus, and look forward to seeing the impact that these initiatives will have throughout the rest of our time on campus.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows Cohort

== Strategy #1: Increase Student Interaction with Baltimore Community ==

=== Transportation ===

*Convert some of the on-campus shuttles to have routes off-campus for the weekend so that students have a better opportunity to get into Baltimore and interact with the surrounding community.

*Shuttles will have routes to popular locations in and around Baltimore (Inner Harbor, Towson, Fells Point). Routes and destinations will vary, in response to the feedback from students.

== Strategy #2: Streamline Technology Resources for Students ==

=== Loyola App ===

*Create a centralized, mobile-optimized application for students to access necessary tech offerings on the go.

*Provide students with up-to-date push notifications about current campus activities/events/warnings.

*Work with Tech Services to build app on top of current systems, rather than require the rebuilding of them.

== Strategy #3: Create a Unified Repository for all I&E programs on Campus ==

=== Innovation Website ===

*Create an easy-to-use website using Squarespace that will organize all of the out-of-school resources Loyola has to offer (i.e scholarship programs, grants, internships, etc.). The site would also include due dates for applications, direct locations for where/how they need to be turned in, appropriate contacts for questions on the application, and much more. When prototyping, thisas generally well recieved by both students and several faculty member, many of whom were more than willing to help.

*Website will be updated by University Innovation Fellows, ensuring that it is relevant each year. Because Fellows already monitor the school's programs to create our landscape analysis, keeping the website updated will not require them to put in too much extra work.

== Strategy #4: Give Students the Oppourtunity to Disseminate Information With Each Other ==

=== Content Initiative ===

*Increase colloboration between Event Services and MarComm to share information about student events on campus.

*Create a bridge with the 25Live database so that other officies can find necessary information from Loyola's master event list.

*Encourage communication between SGA and these officies to optomize information disemmination.

== Strategy #5: Promote Community Service to Help Students Better Embody Loyola's Jesuit Mission ==

=== Promote Awareness of Events ===

*One common suggestion during prototyping was that students often were unaware of the short-term oppourtunities offered by CCSJ and Campus Ministry. Although there is a "Community Service Event Fair" at the start of each semester, students said they often found it hard to find such oppourtunites if they did not sign up for any at the fair. Alongside Strategies 3 and 4, we would like to help complie the oppourtunities from CCSJ and Campus Ministry to help students find oppourtunites they are looking for.

=== Greater Flexibility in Messina Service-Learning ===

*Some First Year "Messina" courses offer service-learning components that students can join to supplement their education. Some students raised the concern that only giving students one week (at the start of the semester) may prevent students from sufficiently weighing their options in joining this aspect of the course. We would like to help First Years better understand the benefits of signing up for a Service-Learning course so that more students join these benefical oppourtunities.
*Students in Loyola's Honors program do not take the 100-level courses which are most likely to offer Service-Learning components to First Year students. Although some of the Honors Messina courses to participate in their own service trips, giving students - and not just those in the Honors program - who are not in designated Service-Learning courses a chance to join actual Service-Learning courses' trips may also increase participation in such events.

= Spring 2017 Student Priorities =

== Strategy #1: Increasing Cross-Discplinary Collaboration while Gaining Transferrable Skills ==

=== Student-led Consulting Firm ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">To maximize undergraduate experience and increase cross-disciplinary collaboration, a group of student possessing technical skills and business acumen would provide business services to fellow students, faculty, and the greater Baltimore community.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">The organizational structure of the business is as follows: Directors of Strategy, Technology, and Operations Under these three departments, there would lie associate and senior consultants.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">For individuals who would like to join the team, but lack the technical or business acumen for whatever reason, the on-boarding process will require a “how-to” module. As an additional revenue source, and to inspire high school students, this module will be provided at a premium fee.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Based on the early success of the business, there is hope of expansion outside of state [Maryland] lines. Furthermore, to ensure fluid transfer of powers, there will always be a director-in-training</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Tenative launch date: Fall 2017</li>
</ul>

== Strategy #2 GENERATING INTEREST FROM THE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY ==

=== Repair Cafe ===

*The space provides a low risk environment for students to gain basic knowledge of tools and innovation processes. The space will curate a basis for the I&E platform to take off on campus.
*This is a space/event that will take place on a monthly, bi-monthly, or semester basis
*In two to three weeks funding for the first event should be discussed and the idea should be presented to the appropriate deans and stakeholders.
*By March 15, 2017 the date for the first Repair Cafe event should be picked and participants from the greater Baltimore area should be contacted.

=== Pitch Competition ===

*Running in through the Sellinger School of Business
*Name: "Building a Better World Through Business"
*Date: Late March 2017

=== TedX/ Smaller Speaker Series ===

*In order to spark inspiration and passion in Loyola's undergraduate population we will setup an annual TedX event on Loyola's campus
**An appliaction for TedX license has been submitted and another should be submitted as soon as possible
*However, creating TedX events often take many months.  In the meantime we would like to set up a smaller speaker series at various locations around campus.
**By the end of February the first date and location for the speaker series should be chosen
**The first speaker should be contacted (can be Baltimore professional, teacher, or student) by mid-March.
**PechaKucha event may also be considered

== STRATEGY #3 CREATE A COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GIVE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PROTOTYPE THEIR CREATIONS AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS ==

=== Design Space ===

A design space would allow students to gather and share, collaborate, and inspire, and be inspired by meeting with peers to tinker with prototyping objects such as building blocks, post it notes, 3-D printers, and more. In order to establish this space there are some items of importance to consider and their target dates:

*Discussing possibility and opportunity with university administration (February 2017)
*Conduct further market research (May 2017)
*Settling on a location and creating a legitimate floor plan (May 2017)
*Begin renovations (Spring 2018)
*Renovations complete (September 2018)
*Facility opens to the student population (October 2018)

== Strategy #4 Promote entrepreneurial research projects by faculty - across all disciplines ==

While this priority is largely above the UIF team, it is not completely out of reach to influence.  By making the I&E mission and environment more present on campus more faculty will become intrigued.  By creating a council of professors and faculty, from all disciplines, the UIF team will also get all the schools involved and spread the word.

== Strategy #5 Promote tech advancements and usage across campus ==

=== Pop-Up Classes ===

*In order to teach individuals more about specific technology and give them the tools to properly use it the UIF team will build off the already existing pop-up classes.
*The pop-up classes have already been held for 3D printing, resume building, and music editing technology.
*By the end of February a survey should be sent out to the Loyola community to discover what technology/ classes they are interested in.
*By the mid-March these statistics should be used to form the first student-promoted pop-up classes

= Related Links =

=== Main Campus Page ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland Loyola University Maryland]

=== Spring 2018 Fellows ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

=== Spring 2017 Fellows: ===

[[Meghan Reynolds|Meghan Reynolds]]

[[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]]

[[Eric Muchisky|Eric Muchisky]]

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Priorities:Loyola University Maryland Student Priorities

2019-10-04T03:06:48Z

Meghanmcn:

= Overview =

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors.

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= Fall 2019 Student Priorities  =

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyola is a place where we came to not only get an education, but to learn and grow as individuals. Through these strategies we are trying to focus on projects that connect to mind, body, soul, and energy that Loyola has to offer. In doing so we hope to make the community better through innovative problem solving, and show the importance of I&E in all settings.

'''Strategy #1- Loyola App'''

My team and I recognize the importance and necessity for students to connect with others from their class, especially when they might need help with the material when professors aren’t available. Students may also sometimes feel more comfortable approaching their peers when they need or want help with going over what they learned in class. This Loyola Study-Group App would allow students to easily connect with their classmates, or just other students who might need help in the same subject. This app has a lot of potential: students could sign up to say, “I understand this material very well, I am willing to help” or “I need help with this subject.” Students could choose to meet with those who understand the subject, or those who don’t so they can bounce ideas off each other. While we do have The Study on campus (a place where students can receive free tutoring), this app would serve to be a much more casual, meet-up concept.

'''Strategy #2- Bandana Outreach'''

After completing our campus landscape, I noticed that there are few resources on campus for mental health other than the counseling center. There is a stigma surrounding mental health, so it did not surprise me that the lack of resources around campus reflected that. However, this needs to change because many college students struggle with mental illness and are ashamed or do not have the means to get help. I then reached out to a friend that attends Rutgers University because I recalled him telling me about a mental health program that his campus recently implemented. The program is called the Bandana Project, where students tie green bandanas on their backpacks and carry around resource cards with information about mental health resources on and off-campus. In order to implement this project at Loyola, we would need a decent amount of students willing to be mental health advocates, with the hope that students would feel comfortable turning to their peers in times of need. The Bandana Project would enable those struggling with mental illness to get the support they need, along with build a closer campus community. 

'''Strategy #3- Using QR codes to find class/events/rooms'''

After the landscape we noticed that a problem for new students, students that have most classes in one building, or families/prospective students have difficulty getting around. While our campus is relatively small compared to other universities, our buildings are oddly organized, and each building has a different numbering system. The QR codes would be placed around campus and allow whoever is lost to connect to a simple or VR map. The VR map would not only shows you where to go, but noticeable landmarks- so there is confidence when entering the space. This would promote attendance at events and would help the Loyola community to utilize the all available space around campus.

'''Strategy #4- Withdrawl App/Support '''

Our Vape Addiction and Quitting mobile application prototype is something that can help a lot of students at Loyola. A large portion of the student body vapes but now they won't be able to buy them anymore because they are under 21. Many of the students will try and want to quit but they are unable to because they don't know how to. Our app will guide college students through the process and road to quitting vaping. In our video prototype, a student actor was saying that he wants to quit but doesn't know how to. Another actor goes up to him and says, "hey use this new college student quitting app which can help you through the process and gives tips". This app can help many students become healthier as they have a quitting app that guides them through the process of withdrawal and quitting.

= Fall 2018 Student Priorities  =

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not well known as something that Loyola supports. Innovation and Entrepreneurship have increasingly become more important on campus over the past three years, resulting in a new minor and maker spaces around campus. However, the majority of our students do not know that this exists or that they have the option of going along this route. They have never heard of the University Innovations Fellows or these resources in general. Our cohort decided that we should expand upon the resources that are already here as well as making these resources more well known. 

'''Strategy #1: Allowing for Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders Once a Month, Accessible for All Students''' 

*The hosting of meetings once a month with prominent faculty members to make them accessible to all students.
*The formation of committees of faculty members interested in innovating specific facets on campus: sustainability, technology, etc. 

'''Strategy #2: Expand our innovation minor to an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major'''

*Offering classes on design thinking and brainstorming and problem-solving
*Offering classes on owning a personal business and innovating policies/programs that are already in place
*Offering classes on how to make changes on campus or in the workplace
*This major could be part of the Sellinger School of Business

'''Strategy #3: Housing Students Based on Interest'''

*Create a community based around certain interests that allows students to be creative and collaborative
*Reorganize the housing system on campus to live with others that hold similar interests but come from different majors
*Upgrade common spaces in the dorms to account for different interests such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, etc. 

'''Strategy #4: Creating an after-school program that integrates all majors for the Baltimore community'''

*Design a club that has one overall theme
*Create a partnership with local emlemntary schools from around the area and bring our club to their school
*The club will have one theme, for example Robot Roadtrip
*At the weekly meetings we we focus on writng, history, science, math, and reading
*The club will not only unify the majors on campus but will demenstarte to the school children that all subjects are important and are needed in every major.

= Spring 2018 Student Priorities =

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">In the beginning of the second semester, one of our cohort members had a problem: he was looking for the Writing society’s event on <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Social Media and Rhetoric <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">but he forgot where the event was being held. After running around the Humanities Building and checking every Loyola website he could think of, he realized that only place the event was advertised was on a poster outside Boulder Cafeteria. Running back across the main quad, he found the poster and made it to the event (in Maryland Hall) just in time.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">After reaching out to friends and classmates, we have realized that this is not an uncommon scenario. We identified the need for a centralized “event board” on campus. Of the many innovations we plan to implement on campus, this event initiative is one of two main projects that we, the 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Cohort, plan to roll out over the next year.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Through countless hours of meetings and brainstorming, we have developed many ideas that we plan to implement over the next year. Here, we are sharing two of our most exciting ones: the Content Initiative and the Loyola mobile app. The Content Initiative will bring together a cross-disciplinary group of students, faculty, and staff to ensure that information is effectively transmitted across campus. The Loyola App will be the one place where you can find Inside Loyola, Moodle, and Evergreen account information all together. The app will also provide important campus information such as maps, RA contacts, Campus Security information, and an “Events” page tied in via our Content Initiative.
 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">From sporting events, to pop up classes, to academic programs, to library conferences, to club meetings, to so much more, there are many activities happening on Loyola’s campus each day. Currently, they are advertised via posters, websites, social media accounts, TV screens, and PDFs. With so many disparate sources of information, it can be very hard for students and faculty to find information about the events they want to attend. From the conversations we had during UIF training, we believe that we can streamline the current content streams across campus to create a more collaborative environment where all members of campus will easily be able to discover what, where, and when events are happening. 
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Our UIF training was instrumental in helping us pinpoint the exact aspects of content distribution that we can improve on campus. We used the techniques mentioned in the Landscape Canvas and the Lean Startup processes to determine the exact need for an accessible resource of finding event information around campus. In a conversation with two members of the Marketing and Communication (MarComm) office, Amy Filardo and David Blohm, we received helpful insights on our prototypes for the Content Initiative. They informed us about the circuitous connection between the Event Services database in 25Live and MarComm’s data used on Loyola’s websites. As we discovered, even though there currently is a master spreadsheet of events, there is still room to integrate this database with MarComm’s. We plan to help facilitate the integration of these services, alongside the creation of our app, and hope to increase the conversations between MarComm and members of Loyola’s campus to better meet the needs of the community.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The other project we plan to implement is the updated Loyola mobile app. Currently, when accessing their accounts from their phones, students have to go through a four-step process to sign in and access Inside Loyola. To find other information, such as Evergreen Card balances, students must leave that website and login again to a different one. As a result of this segmentation, many students do not know how to find such information on the go.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">To improve this situation, we propose the creation of a modern iOS app that will cater to both students and visitors to campus. This can build off the previous Loyola app, which provided some of these services but is no longer operations on newer operating systems. During training, we received requests from a multitude of students for this type of system, as they aspire to have a consolidated location for this content. Through a meeting with Loyola’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Applications, we also learned that they are looking to improve this system and we would love to help facilitate this discussion.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">These concepts are possible thanks to the help of Loyola’s supportive student body, administrators, and the entire UIF team. We look forward to positively improving Loyola’s campus and are excited to begin collaborating with these groups over the next few months. We hope that these projects will help inspire future innovation on campus, and look forward to seeing the impact that these initiatives will have throughout the rest of our time on campus.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows Cohort

== Strategy #1: Increase Student Interaction with Baltimore Community ==

=== Transportation ===

*Convert some of the on-campus shuttles to have routes off-campus for the weekend so that students have a better opportunity to get into Baltimore and interact with the surrounding community.

*Shuttles will have routes to popular locations in and around Baltimore (Inner Harbor, Towson, Fells Point). Routes and destinations will vary, in response to the feedback from students.

== Strategy #2: Streamline Technology Resources for Students ==

=== Loyola App ===

*Create a centralized, mobile-optimized application for students to access necessary tech offerings on the go.

*Provide students with up-to-date push notifications about current campus activities/events/warnings.

*Work with Tech Services to build app on top of current systems, rather than require the rebuilding of them.

== Strategy #3: Create a Unified Repository for all I&E programs on Campus ==

=== Innovation Website ===

*Create an easy-to-use website using Squarespace that will organize all of the out-of-school resources Loyola has to offer (i.e scholarship programs, grants, internships, etc.). The site would also include due dates for applications, direct locations for where/how they need to be turned in, appropriate contacts for questions on the application, and much more. When prototyping, thisas generally well recieved by both students and several faculty member, many of whom were more than willing to help.

*Website will be updated by University Innovation Fellows, ensuring that it is relevant each year. Because Fellows already monitor the school's programs to create our landscape analysis, keeping the website updated will not require them to put in too much extra work.

== Strategy #4: Give Students the Oppourtunity to Disseminate Information With Each Other ==

=== Content Initiative ===

*Increase colloboration between Event Services and MarComm to share information about student events on campus.

*Create a bridge with the 25Live database so that other officies can find necessary information from Loyola's master event list.

*Encourage communication between SGA and these officies to optomize information disemmination.

== Strategy #5: Promote Community Service to Help Students Better Embody Loyola's Jesuit Mission ==

=== Promote Awareness of Events ===

*One common suggestion during prototyping was that students often were unaware of the short-term oppourtunities offered by CCSJ and Campus Ministry. Although there is a "Community Service Event Fair" at the start of each semester, students said they often found it hard to find such oppourtunites if they did not sign up for any at the fair. Alongside Strategies 3 and 4, we would like to help complie the oppourtunities from CCSJ and Campus Ministry to help students find oppourtunites they are looking for.

=== Greater Flexibility in Messina Service-Learning ===

*Some First Year "Messina" courses offer service-learning components that students can join to supplement their education. Some students raised the concern that only giving students one week (at the start of the semester) may prevent students from sufficiently weighing their options in joining this aspect of the course. We would like to help First Years better understand the benefits of signing up for a Service-Learning course so that more students join these benefical oppourtunities.
*Students in Loyola's Honors program do not take the 100-level courses which are most likely to offer Service-Learning components to First Year students. Although some of the Honors Messina courses to participate in their own service trips, giving students - and not just those in the Honors program - who are not in designated Service-Learning courses a chance to join actual Service-Learning courses' trips may also increase participation in such events.

= Spring 2017 Student Priorities =

== Strategy #1: Increasing Cross-Discplinary Collaboration while Gaining Transferrable Skills ==

=== Student-led Consulting Firm ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">To maximize undergraduate experience and increase cross-disciplinary collaboration, a group of student possessing technical skills and business acumen would provide business services to fellow students, faculty, and the greater Baltimore community.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">The organizational structure of the business is as follows: Directors of Strategy, Technology, and Operations Under these three departments, there would lie associate and senior consultants.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">For individuals who would like to join the team, but lack the technical or business acumen for whatever reason, the on-boarding process will require a “how-to” module. As an additional revenue source, and to inspire high school students, this module will be provided at a premium fee.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Based on the early success of the business, there is hope of expansion outside of state [Maryland] lines. Furthermore, to ensure fluid transfer of powers, there will always be a director-in-training</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Tenative launch date: Fall 2017</li>
</ul>

== Strategy #2 GENERATING INTEREST FROM THE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY ==

=== Repair Cafe ===

*The space provides a low risk environment for students to gain basic knowledge of tools and innovation processes. The space will curate a basis for the I&E platform to take off on campus.
*This is a space/event that will take place on a monthly, bi-monthly, or semester basis
*In two to three weeks funding for the first event should be discussed and the idea should be presented to the appropriate deans and stakeholders.
*By March 15, 2017 the date for the first Repair Cafe event should be picked and participants from the greater Baltimore area should be contacted.

=== Pitch Competition ===

*Running in through the Sellinger School of Business
*Name: "Building a Better World Through Business"
*Date: Late March 2017

=== TedX/ Smaller Speaker Series ===

*In order to spark inspiration and passion in Loyola's undergraduate population we will setup an annual TedX event on Loyola's campus
**An appliaction for TedX license has been submitted and another should be submitted as soon as possible
*However, creating TedX events often take many months.  In the meantime we would like to set up a smaller speaker series at various locations around campus.
**By the end of February the first date and location for the speaker series should be chosen
**The first speaker should be contacted (can be Baltimore professional, teacher, or student) by mid-March.
**PechaKucha event may also be considered

== STRATEGY #3 CREATE A COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GIVE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PROTOTYPE THEIR CREATIONS AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS ==

=== Design Space ===

A design space would allow students to gather and share, collaborate, and inspire, and be inspired by meeting with peers to tinker with prototyping objects such as building blocks, post it notes, 3-D printers, and more. In order to establish this space there are some items of importance to consider and their target dates:

*Discussing possibility and opportunity with university administration (February 2017)
*Conduct further market research (May 2017)
*Settling on a location and creating a legitimate floor plan (May 2017)
*Begin renovations (Spring 2018)
*Renovations complete (September 2018)
*Facility opens to the student population (October 2018)

== Strategy #4 Promote entrepreneurial research projects by faculty - across all disciplines ==

While this priority is largely above the UIF team, it is not completely out of reach to influence.  By making the I&E mission and environment more present on campus more faculty will become intrigued.  By creating a council of professors and faculty, from all disciplines, the UIF team will also get all the schools involved and spread the word.

== Strategy #5 Promote tech advancements and usage across campus ==

=== Pop-Up Classes ===

*In order to teach individuals more about specific technology and give them the tools to properly use it the UIF team will build off the already existing pop-up classes.
*The pop-up classes have already been held for 3D printing, resume building, and music editing technology.
*By the end of February a survey should be sent out to the Loyola community to discover what technology/ classes they are interested in.
*By the mid-March these statistics should be used to form the first student-promoted pop-up classes

= Related Links =

=== Main Campus Page ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland Loyola University Maryland]

=== Spring 2018 Fellows ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

=== Spring 2017 Fellows: ===

[[Meghan Reynolds|Meghan Reynolds]]

[[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]]

[[Eric Muchisky|Eric Muchisky]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|l]]

Priorities:Loyola University Maryland Student Priorities

2019-10-04T03:06:33Z

Meghanmcn:

= Overview =

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors.

= =

= Fall 2019 Student Priorities  =

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Loyola is a place where we came to not only get an education, but to learn and grow as individuals. Through these strategies we are trying to focus on projects that connect to mind, body, soul, and energy that Loyola has to offer. In doing so we hope to make the community better through innovative problem solving, and show the importance of I&E in all settings.

'''Strategy #1- Loyola App'''

My team and I recognize the importance and necessity for students to connect with others from their class, especially when they might need help with the material when professors aren’t available. Students may also sometimes feel more comfortable approaching their peers when they need or want help with going over what they learned in class. This Loyola Study-Group App would allow students to easily connect with their classmates, or just other students who might need help in the same subject. This app has a lot of potential: students could sign up to say, “I understand this material very well, I am willing to help” or “I need help with this subject.” Students could choose to meet with those who understand the subject, or those who don’t so they can bounce ideas off each other. While we do have The Study on campus (a place where students can receive free tutoring), this app would serve to be a much more casual, meet-up concept.

'''Strategy #2- Bandana Outreach'''

After completing our campus landscape, I noticed that there are few resources on campus for mental health other than the counseling center. There is a stigma surrounding mental health, so it did not surprise me that the lack of resources around campus reflected that. However, this needs to change because many college students struggle with mental illness and are ashamed or do not have the means to get help. I then reached out to a friend that attends Rutgers University because I recalled him telling me about a mental health program that his campus recently implemented. The program is called the Bandana Project, where students tie green bandanas on their backpacks and carry around resource cards with information about mental health resources on and off-campus. In order to implement this project at Loyola, we would need a decent amount of students willing to be mental health advocates, with the hope that students would feel comfortable turning to their peers in times of need. The Bandana Project would enable those struggling with mental illness to get the support they need, along with build a closer campus community. 

'''Strategy #3- Using QR codes to find class/events/rooms'''

After the landscape we noticed that a problem for new students, students that have most classes in one building, or families/prospective students have difficulty getting around. While our campus is relatively small compared to other universities, our buildings are oddly organized, and each building has a different numbering system. The QR codes would be placed around campus and allow whoever is lost to connect to a simple or VR map. The VR map would not only shows you where to go, but noticeable landmarks- so there is confidence when entering the space. This would promote attendance at events and would help the Loyola community to utilize the all available space around campus.

'''Strategy #4- Withdrawl App/Support '''

Our Vape Addiction and Quitting mobile application prototype is something that can help a lot of students at Loyola. A large portion of the student body vapes but now they won't be able to buy them anymore because they are under 21. Many of the students will try and want to quit but they are unable to because they don't know how to. Our app will guide college students through the process and road to quitting vaping. In our video prototype, a student actor was saying that he wants to quit but doesn't know how to. Another actor goes up to him and says, "hey use this new college student quitting app which can help you through the process and gives tips". This app can help many students become healthier as they have a quitting app that guides them through the process of withdrawal and quitting.

= Fall 2018 Student Priorities  =

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not well known as something that Loyola supports. Innovation and Entrepreneurship have increasingly become more important on campus over the past three years, resulting in a new minor and maker spaces around campus. However, the majority of our students do not know that this exists or that they have the option of going along this route. They have never heard of the University Innovations Fellows or these resources in general. Our cohort decided that we should expand upon the resources that are already here as well as making these resources more well known. 

'''Strategy #1: Allowing for Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders Once a Month, Accessible for All Students''' 

*The hosting of meetings once a month with prominent faculty members to make them accessible to all students.
*The formation of committees of faculty members interested in innovating specific facets on campus: sustainability, technology, etc. 

'''Strategy #2: Expand our innovation minor to an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major'''

*Offering classes on design thinking and brainstorming and problem-solving
*Offering classes on owning a personal business and innovating policies/programs that are already in place
*Offering classes on how to make changes on campus or in the workplace
*This major could be part of the Sellinger School of Business

'''Strategy #3: Housing Students Based on Interest'''

*Create a community based around certain interests that allows students to be creative and collaborative
*Reorganize the housing system on campus to live with others that hold similar interests but come from different majors
*Upgrade common spaces in the dorms to account for different interests such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, etc. 

'''Strategy #4: Creating an after-school program that integrates all majors for the Baltimore community'''

*Design a club that has one overall theme
*Create a partnership with local emlemntary schools from around the area and bring our club to their school
*The club will have one theme, for example Robot Roadtrip
*At the weekly meetings we we focus on writng, history, science, math, and reading
*The club will not only unify the majors on campus but will demenstarte to the school children that all subjects are important and are needed in every major.

= Spring 2018 Student Priorities =

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">In the beginning of the second semester, one of our cohort members had a problem: he was looking for the Writing society’s event on <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Social Media and Rhetoric <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">but he forgot where the event was being held. After running around the Humanities Building and checking every Loyola website he could think of, he realized that only place the event was advertised was on a poster outside Boulder Cafeteria. Running back across the main quad, he found the poster and made it to the event (in Maryland Hall) just in time.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">After reaching out to friends and classmates, we have realized that this is not an uncommon scenario. We identified the need for a centralized “event board” on campus. Of the many innovations we plan to implement on campus, this event initiative is one of two main projects that we, the 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Cohort, plan to roll out over the next year.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Through countless hours of meetings and brainstorming, we have developed many ideas that we plan to implement over the next year. Here, we are sharing two of our most exciting ones: the Content Initiative and the Loyola mobile app. The Content Initiative will bring together a cross-disciplinary group of students, faculty, and staff to ensure that information is effectively transmitted across campus. The Loyola App will be the one place where you can find Inside Loyola, Moodle, and Evergreen account information all together. The app will also provide important campus information such as maps, RA contacts, Campus Security information, and an “Events” page tied in via our Content Initiative.
 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">From sporting events, to pop up classes, to academic programs, to library conferences, to club meetings, to so much more, there are many activities happening on Loyola’s campus each day. Currently, they are advertised via posters, websites, social media accounts, TV screens, and PDFs. With so many disparate sources of information, it can be very hard for students and faculty to find information about the events they want to attend. From the conversations we had during UIF training, we believe that we can streamline the current content streams across campus to create a more collaborative environment where all members of campus will easily be able to discover what, where, and when events are happening. 
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Our UIF training was instrumental in helping us pinpoint the exact aspects of content distribution that we can improve on campus. We used the techniques mentioned in the Landscape Canvas and the Lean Startup processes to determine the exact need for an accessible resource of finding event information around campus. In a conversation with two members of the Marketing and Communication (MarComm) office, Amy Filardo and David Blohm, we received helpful insights on our prototypes for the Content Initiative. They informed us about the circuitous connection between the Event Services database in 25Live and MarComm’s data used on Loyola’s websites. As we discovered, even though there currently is a master spreadsheet of events, there is still room to integrate this database with MarComm’s. We plan to help facilitate the integration of these services, alongside the creation of our app, and hope to increase the conversations between MarComm and members of Loyola’s campus to better meet the needs of the community.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The other project we plan to implement is the updated Loyola mobile app. Currently, when accessing their accounts from their phones, students have to go through a four-step process to sign in and access Inside Loyola. To find other information, such as Evergreen Card balances, students must leave that website and login again to a different one. As a result of this segmentation, many students do not know how to find such information on the go.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">To improve this situation, we propose the creation of a modern iOS app that will cater to both students and visitors to campus. This can build off the previous Loyola app, which provided some of these services but is no longer operations on newer operating systems. During training, we received requests from a multitude of students for this type of system, as they aspire to have a consolidated location for this content. Through a meeting with Loyola’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Applications, we also learned that they are looking to improve this system and we would love to help facilitate this discussion.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">These concepts are possible thanks to the help of Loyola’s supportive student body, administrators, and the entire UIF team. We look forward to positively improving Loyola’s campus and are excited to begin collaborating with these groups over the next few months. We hope that these projects will help inspire future innovation on campus, and look forward to seeing the impact that these initiatives will have throughout the rest of our time on campus.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows Cohort

== Strategy #1: Increase Student Interaction with Baltimore Community ==

=== Transportation ===

*Convert some of the on-campus shuttles to have routes off-campus for the weekend so that students have a better opportunity to get into Baltimore and interact with the surrounding community.

*Shuttles will have routes to popular locations in and around Baltimore (Inner Harbor, Towson, Fells Point). Routes and destinations will vary, in response to the feedback from students.

== Strategy #2: Streamline Technology Resources for Students ==

=== Loyola App ===

*Create a centralized, mobile-optimized application for students to access necessary tech offerings on the go.

*Provide students with up-to-date push notifications about current campus activities/events/warnings.

*Work with Tech Services to build app on top of current systems, rather than require the rebuilding of them.

== Strategy #3: Create a Unified Repository for all I&E programs on Campus ==

=== Innovation Website ===

*Create an easy-to-use website using Squarespace that will organize all of the out-of-school resources Loyola has to offer (i.e scholarship programs, grants, internships, etc.). The site would also include due dates for applications, direct locations for where/how they need to be turned in, appropriate contacts for questions on the application, and much more. When prototyping, thisas generally well recieved by both students and several faculty member, many of whom were more than willing to help.

*Website will be updated by University Innovation Fellows, ensuring that it is relevant each year. Because Fellows already monitor the school's programs to create our landscape analysis, keeping the website updated will not require them to put in too much extra work.

== Strategy #4: Give Students the Oppourtunity to Disseminate Information With Each Other ==

=== Content Initiative ===

*Increase colloboration between Event Services and MarComm to share information about student events on campus.

*Create a bridge with the 25Live database so that other officies can find necessary information from Loyola's master event list.

*Encourage communication between SGA and these officies to optomize information disemmination.

== Strategy #5: Promote Community Service to Help Students Better Embody Loyola's Jesuit Mission ==

=== Promote Awareness of Events ===

*One common suggestion during prototyping was that students often were unaware of the short-term oppourtunities offered by CCSJ and Campus Ministry. Although there is a "Community Service Event Fair" at the start of each semester, students said they often found it hard to find such oppourtunites if they did not sign up for any at the fair. Alongside Strategies 3 and 4, we would like to help complie the oppourtunities from CCSJ and Campus Ministry to help students find oppourtunites they are looking for.

=== Greater Flexibility in Messina Service-Learning ===

*Some First Year "Messina" courses offer service-learning components that students can join to supplement their education. Some students raised the concern that only giving students one week (at the start of the semester) may prevent students from sufficiently weighing their options in joining this aspect of the course. We would like to help First Years better understand the benefits of signing up for a Service-Learning course so that more students join these benefical oppourtunities.
*Students in Loyola's Honors program do not take the 100-level courses which are most likely to offer Service-Learning components to First Year students. Although some of the Honors Messina courses to participate in their own service trips, giving students - and not just those in the Honors program - who are not in designated Service-Learning courses a chance to join actual Service-Learning courses' trips may also increase participation in such events.

= Spring 2017 Student Priorities =

== Strategy #1: Increasing Cross-Discplinary Collaboration while Gaining Transferrable Skills ==

=== Student-led Consulting Firm ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">To maximize undergraduate experience and increase cross-disciplinary collaboration, a group of student possessing technical skills and business acumen would provide business services to fellow students, faculty, and the greater Baltimore community.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">The organizational structure of the business is as follows: Directors of Strategy, Technology, and Operations Under these three departments, there would lie associate and senior consultants.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">For individuals who would like to join the team, but lack the technical or business acumen for whatever reason, the on-boarding process will require a “how-to” module. As an additional revenue source, and to inspire high school students, this module will be provided at a premium fee.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Based on the early success of the business, there is hope of expansion outside of state [Maryland] lines. Furthermore, to ensure fluid transfer of powers, there will always be a director-in-training</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Tenative launch date: Fall 2017</li>
</ul>

== Strategy #2 GENERATING INTEREST FROM THE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY ==

=== Repair Cafe ===

*The space provides a low risk environment for students to gain basic knowledge of tools and innovation processes. The space will curate a basis for the I&E platform to take off on campus.
*This is a space/event that will take place on a monthly, bi-monthly, or semester basis
*In two to three weeks funding for the first event should be discussed and the idea should be presented to the appropriate deans and stakeholders.
*By March 15, 2017 the date for the first Repair Cafe event should be picked and participants from the greater Baltimore area should be contacted.

=== Pitch Competition ===

*Running in through the Sellinger School of Business
*Name: "Building a Better World Through Business"
*Date: Late March 2017

=== TedX/ Smaller Speaker Series ===

*In order to spark inspiration and passion in Loyola's undergraduate population we will setup an annual TedX event on Loyola's campus
**An appliaction for TedX license has been submitted and another should be submitted as soon as possible
*However, creating TedX events often take many months.  In the meantime we would like to set up a smaller speaker series at various locations around campus.
**By the end of February the first date and location for the speaker series should be chosen
**The first speaker should be contacted (can be Baltimore professional, teacher, or student) by mid-March.
**PechaKucha event may also be considered

== STRATEGY #3 CREATE A COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GIVE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PROTOTYPE THEIR CREATIONS AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS ==

=== Design Space ===

A design space would allow students to gather and share, collaborate, and inspire, and be inspired by meeting with peers to tinker with prototyping objects such as building blocks, post it notes, 3-D printers, and more. In order to establish this space there are some items of importance to consider and their target dates:

*Discussing possibility and opportunity with university administration (February 2017)
*Conduct further market research (May 2017)
*Settling on a location and creating a legitimate floor plan (May 2017)
*Begin renovations (Spring 2018)
*Renovations complete (September 2018)
*Facility opens to the student population (October 2018)

== Strategy #4 Promote entrepreneurial research projects by faculty - across all disciplines ==

While this priority is largely above the UIF team, it is not completely out of reach to influence.  By making the I&E mission and environment more present on campus more faculty will become intrigued.  By creating a council of professors and faculty, from all disciplines, the UIF team will also get all the schools involved and spread the word.

== Strategy #5 Promote tech advancements and usage across campus ==

=== Pop-Up Classes ===

*In order to teach individuals more about specific technology and give them the tools to properly use it the UIF team will build off the already existing pop-up classes.
*The pop-up classes have already been held for 3D printing, resume building, and music editing technology.
*By the end of February a survey should be sent out to the Loyola community to discover what technology/ classes they are interested in.
*By the mid-March these statistics should be used to form the first student-promoted pop-up classes

= Related Links =

=== Main Campus Page ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland Loyola University Maryland]

=== Spring 2018 Fellows ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

=== Spring 2017 Fellows: ===

[[Meghan Reynolds|Meghan Reynolds]]

[[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]]

[[Eric Muchisky|Eric Muchisky]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|l]]

Priorities:Loyola University Maryland Student Priorities

2019-10-04T03:00:07Z

Meghanmcn:

= Overview =

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors.

= =

= Fall 2019 Student Priorities  =

NOT COMPLETE YET: Loyola is a place where we not only come to get an education, but to learn and grown as indviudals. We are trying to foucs on projects that focus on the mind, body, soul, and energy that Loyola has to offer. In so we not only grow we learn to make the community better through innovative ways, and show the importace of I&E in all settings. 

'''Strategy #1- Loyola App'''

My team and I recognize the importance and necessity for students to connect with others from their class, especially when they might need help with the material when professors aren’t available. Students may also sometimes feel more comfortable approaching their peers when they need or want help with going over what they learned in class. This Loyola Study-Group App would allow students to easily connect with their classmates, or just other students who might need help in the same subject. This app has a lot of potential: students could sign up to say, “I understand this material very well, I am willing to help” or “I need help with this subject.” Students could choose to meet with those who understand the subject, or those who don’t so they can bounce ideas off each other. While we do have The Study on campus (a place where students can receive free tutoring), this app would serve to be a much more casual, meet-up concept.

'''Strategy #2- Bandana Outreach'''

After completing our campus landscape, I noticed that there are few resources on campus for mental health other than the counseling center. There is a stigma surrounding mental health, so it did not surprise me that the lack of resources around campus reflected that. However, this needs to change because many college students struggle with mental illness and are ashamed or do not have the means to get help. I then reached out to a friend that attends Rutgers University because I recalled him telling me about a mental health program that his campus recently implemented. The program is called the Bandana Project, where students tie green bandanas on their backpacks and carry around resource cards with information about mental health resources on and off-campus. In order to implement this project at Loyola, we would need a decent amount of students willing to be mental health advocates, with the hope that students would feel comfortable turning to their peers in times of need. The Bandana Project would enable those struggling with mental illness to get the support they need, along with build a closer campus community. 

'''Strategy #3- Using QR codes to find class/events/rooms'''

After the landscape we noticed that a problem for new students, students that have most classes in one building, or families/prospective students have difficulty getting around. While our campus is relatively small compared to other universities, our buildings are oddly organized, and each building has a different numbering system. The QR codes would be placed around campus and allow whoever is lost to connect to a simple or VR map. The VR map would not only shows you where to go, but noticeable landmarks- so there is confidence when entering the space. This would promote attendance at events and would help the Loyola community to utilize the all available space around campus.

'''Strategy #4- Withdrawl App/Support '''

Our Vape Addiction and Quitting mobile application prototype is something that can help a lot of students at Loyola. A large portion of the student body vapes but now they won't be able to buy them anymore because they are under 21. Many of the students will try and want to quit but they are unable to because they don't know how to. Our app will guide college students through the process and road to quitting vaping. In our video prototype, a student actor was saying that he wants to quit but doesn't know how to. Another actor goes up to him and says, "hey use this new college student quitting app which can help you through the process and gives tips". This app can help many students become healthier as they have a quitting app that guides them through the process of withdrawal and quitting.

= Fall 2018 Student Priorities  =

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not well known as something that Loyola supports. Innovation and Entrepreneurship have increasingly become more important on campus over the past three years, resulting in a new minor and maker spaces around campus. However, the majority of our students do not know that this exists or that they have the option of going along this route. They have never heard of the University Innovations Fellows or these resources in general. Our cohort decided that we should expand upon the resources that are already here as well as making these resources more well known. 

'''Strategy #1: Allowing for Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders Once a Month, Accessible for All Students''' 

*The hosting of meetings once a month with prominent faculty members to make them accessible to all students.
*The formation of committees of faculty members interested in innovating specific facets on campus: sustainability, technology, etc. 

'''Strategy #2: Expand our innovation minor to an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major'''

*Offering classes on design thinking and brainstorming and problem-solving
*Offering classes on owning a personal business and innovating policies/programs that are already in place
*Offering classes on how to make changes on campus or in the workplace
*This major could be part of the Sellinger School of Business

'''Strategy #3: Housing Students Based on Interest'''

*Create a community based around certain interests that allows students to be creative and collaborative
*Reorganize the housing system on campus to live with others that hold similar interests but come from different majors
*Upgrade common spaces in the dorms to account for different interests such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, etc. 

'''Strategy #4: Creating an after-school program that integrates all majors for the Baltimore community'''

*Design a club that has one overall theme
*Create a partnership with local emlemntary schools from around the area and bring our club to their school
*The club will have one theme, for example Robot Roadtrip
*At the weekly meetings we we focus on writng, history, science, math, and reading
*The club will not only unify the majors on campus but will demenstarte to the school children that all subjects are important and are needed in every major.

= Spring 2018 Student Priorities =

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">In the beginning of the second semester, one of our cohort members had a problem: he was looking for the Writing society’s event on <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Social Media and Rhetoric <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">but he forgot where the event was being held. After running around the Humanities Building and checking every Loyola website he could think of, he realized that only place the event was advertised was on a poster outside Boulder Cafeteria. Running back across the main quad, he found the poster and made it to the event (in Maryland Hall) just in time.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">After reaching out to friends and classmates, we have realized that this is not an uncommon scenario. We identified the need for a centralized “event board” on campus. Of the many innovations we plan to implement on campus, this event initiative is one of two main projects that we, the 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Cohort, plan to roll out over the next year.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Through countless hours of meetings and brainstorming, we have developed many ideas that we plan to implement over the next year. Here, we are sharing two of our most exciting ones: the Content Initiative and the Loyola mobile app. The Content Initiative will bring together a cross-disciplinary group of students, faculty, and staff to ensure that information is effectively transmitted across campus. The Loyola App will be the one place where you can find Inside Loyola, Moodle, and Evergreen account information all together. The app will also provide important campus information such as maps, RA contacts, Campus Security information, and an “Events” page tied in via our Content Initiative.
 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">From sporting events, to pop up classes, to academic programs, to library conferences, to club meetings, to so much more, there are many activities happening on Loyola’s campus each day. Currently, they are advertised via posters, websites, social media accounts, TV screens, and PDFs. With so many disparate sources of information, it can be very hard for students and faculty to find information about the events they want to attend. From the conversations we had during UIF training, we believe that we can streamline the current content streams across campus to create a more collaborative environment where all members of campus will easily be able to discover what, where, and when events are happening. 
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Our UIF training was instrumental in helping us pinpoint the exact aspects of content distribution that we can improve on campus. We used the techniques mentioned in the Landscape Canvas and the Lean Startup processes to determine the exact need for an accessible resource of finding event information around campus. In a conversation with two members of the Marketing and Communication (MarComm) office, Amy Filardo and David Blohm, we received helpful insights on our prototypes for the Content Initiative. They informed us about the circuitous connection between the Event Services database in 25Live and MarComm’s data used on Loyola’s websites. As we discovered, even though there currently is a master spreadsheet of events, there is still room to integrate this database with MarComm’s. We plan to help facilitate the integration of these services, alongside the creation of our app, and hope to increase the conversations between MarComm and members of Loyola’s campus to better meet the needs of the community.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The other project we plan to implement is the updated Loyola mobile app. Currently, when accessing their accounts from their phones, students have to go through a four-step process to sign in and access Inside Loyola. To find other information, such as Evergreen Card balances, students must leave that website and login again to a different one. As a result of this segmentation, many students do not know how to find such information on the go.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">To improve this situation, we propose the creation of a modern iOS app that will cater to both students and visitors to campus. This can build off the previous Loyola app, which provided some of these services but is no longer operations on newer operating systems. During training, we received requests from a multitude of students for this type of system, as they aspire to have a consolidated location for this content. Through a meeting with Loyola’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Applications, we also learned that they are looking to improve this system and we would love to help facilitate this discussion.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">These concepts are possible thanks to the help of Loyola’s supportive student body, administrators, and the entire UIF team. We look forward to positively improving Loyola’s campus and are excited to begin collaborating with these groups over the next few months. We hope that these projects will help inspire future innovation on campus, and look forward to seeing the impact that these initiatives will have throughout the rest of our time on campus.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows Cohort

== Strategy #1: Increase Student Interaction with Baltimore Community ==

=== Transportation ===

*Convert some of the on-campus shuttles to have routes off-campus for the weekend so that students have a better opportunity to get into Baltimore and interact with the surrounding community.

*Shuttles will have routes to popular locations in and around Baltimore (Inner Harbor, Towson, Fells Point). Routes and destinations will vary, in response to the feedback from students.

== Strategy #2: Streamline Technology Resources for Students ==

=== Loyola App ===

*Create a centralized, mobile-optimized application for students to access necessary tech offerings on the go.

*Provide students with up-to-date push notifications about current campus activities/events/warnings.

*Work with Tech Services to build app on top of current systems, rather than require the rebuilding of them.

== Strategy #3: Create a Unified Repository for all I&E programs on Campus ==

=== Innovation Website ===

*Create an easy-to-use website using Squarespace that will organize all of the out-of-school resources Loyola has to offer (i.e scholarship programs, grants, internships, etc.). The site would also include due dates for applications, direct locations for where/how they need to be turned in, appropriate contacts for questions on the application, and much more. When prototyping, thisas generally well recieved by both students and several faculty member, many of whom were more than willing to help.

*Website will be updated by University Innovation Fellows, ensuring that it is relevant each year. Because Fellows already monitor the school's programs to create our landscape analysis, keeping the website updated will not require them to put in too much extra work.

== Strategy #4: Give Students the Oppourtunity to Disseminate Information With Each Other ==

=== Content Initiative ===

*Increase colloboration between Event Services and MarComm to share information about student events on campus.

*Create a bridge with the 25Live database so that other officies can find necessary information from Loyola's master event list.

*Encourage communication between SGA and these officies to optomize information disemmination.

== Strategy #5: Promote Community Service to Help Students Better Embody Loyola's Jesuit Mission ==

=== Promote Awareness of Events ===

*One common suggestion during prototyping was that students often were unaware of the short-term oppourtunities offered by CCSJ and Campus Ministry. Although there is a "Community Service Event Fair" at the start of each semester, students said they often found it hard to find such oppourtunites if they did not sign up for any at the fair. Alongside Strategies 3 and 4, we would like to help complie the oppourtunities from CCSJ and Campus Ministry to help students find oppourtunites they are looking for.

=== Greater Flexibility in Messina Service-Learning ===

*Some First Year "Messina" courses offer service-learning components that students can join to supplement their education. Some students raised the concern that only giving students one week (at the start of the semester) may prevent students from sufficiently weighing their options in joining this aspect of the course. We would like to help First Years better understand the benefits of signing up for a Service-Learning course so that more students join these benefical oppourtunities.
*Students in Loyola's Honors program do not take the 100-level courses which are most likely to offer Service-Learning components to First Year students. Although some of the Honors Messina courses to participate in their own service trips, giving students - and not just those in the Honors program - who are not in designated Service-Learning courses a chance to join actual Service-Learning courses' trips may also increase participation in such events.

= Spring 2017 Student Priorities =

== Strategy #1: Increasing Cross-Discplinary Collaboration while Gaining Transferrable Skills ==

=== Student-led Consulting Firm ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">To maximize undergraduate experience and increase cross-disciplinary collaboration, a group of student possessing technical skills and business acumen would provide business services to fellow students, faculty, and the greater Baltimore community.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">The organizational structure of the business is as follows: Directors of Strategy, Technology, and Operations Under these three departments, there would lie associate and senior consultants.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">For individuals who would like to join the team, but lack the technical or business acumen for whatever reason, the on-boarding process will require a “how-to” module. As an additional revenue source, and to inspire high school students, this module will be provided at a premium fee.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Based on the early success of the business, there is hope of expansion outside of state [Maryland] lines. Furthermore, to ensure fluid transfer of powers, there will always be a director-in-training</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Tenative launch date: Fall 2017</li>
</ul>

== Strategy #2 GENERATING INTEREST FROM THE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY ==

=== Repair Cafe ===

*The space provides a low risk environment for students to gain basic knowledge of tools and innovation processes. The space will curate a basis for the I&E platform to take off on campus.
*This is a space/event that will take place on a monthly, bi-monthly, or semester basis
*In two to three weeks funding for the first event should be discussed and the idea should be presented to the appropriate deans and stakeholders.
*By March 15, 2017 the date for the first Repair Cafe event should be picked and participants from the greater Baltimore area should be contacted.

=== Pitch Competition ===

*Running in through the Sellinger School of Business
*Name: "Building a Better World Through Business"
*Date: Late March 2017

=== TedX/ Smaller Speaker Series ===

*In order to spark inspiration and passion in Loyola's undergraduate population we will setup an annual TedX event on Loyola's campus
**An appliaction for TedX license has been submitted and another should be submitted as soon as possible
*However, creating TedX events often take many months.  In the meantime we would like to set up a smaller speaker series at various locations around campus.
**By the end of February the first date and location for the speaker series should be chosen
**The first speaker should be contacted (can be Baltimore professional, teacher, or student) by mid-March.
**PechaKucha event may also be considered

== STRATEGY #3 CREATE A COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GIVE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PROTOTYPE THEIR CREATIONS AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS ==

=== Design Space ===

A design space would allow students to gather and share, collaborate, and inspire, and be inspired by meeting with peers to tinker with prototyping objects such as building blocks, post it notes, 3-D printers, and more. In order to establish this space there are some items of importance to consider and their target dates:

*Discussing possibility and opportunity with university administration (February 2017)
*Conduct further market research (May 2017)
*Settling on a location and creating a legitimate floor plan (May 2017)
*Begin renovations (Spring 2018)
*Renovations complete (September 2018)
*Facility opens to the student population (October 2018)

== Strategy #4 Promote entrepreneurial research projects by faculty - across all disciplines ==

While this priority is largely above the UIF team, it is not completely out of reach to influence.  By making the I&E mission and environment more present on campus more faculty will become intrigued.  By creating a council of professors and faculty, from all disciplines, the UIF team will also get all the schools involved and spread the word.

== Strategy #5 Promote tech advancements and usage across campus ==

=== Pop-Up Classes ===

*In order to teach individuals more about specific technology and give them the tools to properly use it the UIF team will build off the already existing pop-up classes.
*The pop-up classes have already been held for 3D printing, resume building, and music editing technology.
*By the end of February a survey should be sent out to the Loyola community to discover what technology/ classes they are interested in.
*By the mid-March these statistics should be used to form the first student-promoted pop-up classes

= Related Links =

=== Main Campus Page ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland Loyola University Maryland]

=== Spring 2018 Fellows ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

=== Spring 2017 Fellows: ===

[[Meghan Reynolds|Meghan Reynolds]]

[[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]]

[[Eric Muchisky|Eric Muchisky]]

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Priorities:Loyola University Maryland Student Priorities

2019-10-03T23:07:01Z

Meghanmcn:

= Overview =

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors.

= =

= Fall 2019 Student Priorities  =

NOT COMPLETE YET: Loyola is a place where we not only come to get an education, but to learn and grown as indviudals. We are trying to foucs on projects that focus on the mind, body, soul, and energy that Loyola has to offer. In so we not only grow we learn to make the community better through innovative ways, and show the importace of I&E in all settings. 

'''Strategy #1- Loyola App'''

'''Strategy #2- Bandana Outreach'''

After completing our campus landscape, I noticed that there are few resources on campus for mental health other than the counseling center. There is a stigma surrounding mental health, so it did not surprise me that the lack of resources around campus reflected that. However, this needs to change because many college students struggle with mental illness and are ashamed or do not have the means to get help. I then reached out to a friend that attends Rutgers University because I recalled him telling me about a mental health program that his campus recently implemented. The program is called the Bandana Project, where students tie green bandanas on their backpacks and carry around resource cards with information about mental health resources on and off-campus. In order to implement this project at Loyola, we would need a decent amount of students willing to be mental health advocates, with the hope that students would feel comfortable turning to their peers in times of need. The Bandana Project would enable those struggling with mental illness to get the support they need, along with build a closer campus community. 

'''Strategy #3- Using QR codes to find class/events/rooms'''

            After the landscape we noticed that a problem for new students, students that have most classes in one building, or families/perspective students have difficulty getting around. While our campus is relatively small compared to other universities, our buildings are oddly organized, and each building has a different numbering system. The QR codes would be placed around campus and allow whoever is lost to connect to a simple or VR map. The VR map would not only shows you where to go, but noticeable landmarks- so there is confidence when entering the space. This would promote attendance at events and would help the Loyola community to utilize the all available space around campus.

'''Strategy #4- Withdrawl App/Support '''

= Fall 2018 Student Priorities  =

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not well known as something that Loyola supports. Innovation and Entrepreneurship have increasingly become more important on campus over the past three years, resulting in a new minor and maker spaces around campus. However, the majority of our students do not know that this exists or that they have the option of going along this route. They have never heard of the University Innovations Fellows or these resources in general. Our cohort decided that we should expand upon the resources that are already here as well as making these resources more well known. 

'''Strategy #1: Allowing for Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders Once a Month, Accessible for All Students''' 

*The hosting of meetings once a month with prominent faculty members to make them accessible to all students.
*The formation of committees of faculty members interested in innovating specific facets on campus: sustainability, technology, etc. 

'''Strategy #2: Expand our innovation minor to an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major'''

*Offering classes on design thinking and brainstorming and problem-solving
*Offering classes on owning a personal business and innovating policies/programs that are already in place
*Offering classes on how to make changes on campus or in the workplace
*This major could be part of the Sellinger School of Business

'''Strategy #3: Housing Students Based on Interest'''

*Create a community based around certain interests that allows students to be creative and collaborative
*Reorganize the housing system on campus to live with others that hold similar interests but come from different majors
*Upgrade common spaces in the dorms to account for different interests such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, etc. 

'''Strategy #4: Creating an after-school program that integrates all majors for the Baltimore community'''

*Design a club that has one overall theme
*Create a partnership with local emlemntary schools from around the area and bring our club to their school
*The club will have one theme, for example Robot Roadtrip
*At the weekly meetings we we focus on writng, history, science, math, and reading
*The club will not only unify the majors on campus but will demenstarte to the school children that all subjects are important and are needed in every major.

= Spring 2018 Student Priorities =

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">In the beginning of the second semester, one of our cohort members had a problem: he was looking for the Writing society’s event on <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Social Media and Rhetoric <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">but he forgot where the event was being held. After running around the Humanities Building and checking every Loyola website he could think of, he realized that only place the event was advertised was on a poster outside Boulder Cafeteria. Running back across the main quad, he found the poster and made it to the event (in Maryland Hall) just in time.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">After reaching out to friends and classmates, we have realized that this is not an uncommon scenario. We identified the need for a centralized “event board” on campus. Of the many innovations we plan to implement on campus, this event initiative is one of two main projects that we, the 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Cohort, plan to roll out over the next year.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Through countless hours of meetings and brainstorming, we have developed many ideas that we plan to implement over the next year. Here, we are sharing two of our most exciting ones: the Content Initiative and the Loyola mobile app. The Content Initiative will bring together a cross-disciplinary group of students, faculty, and staff to ensure that information is effectively transmitted across campus. The Loyola App will be the one place where you can find Inside Loyola, Moodle, and Evergreen account information all together. The app will also provide important campus information such as maps, RA contacts, Campus Security information, and an “Events” page tied in via our Content Initiative.
 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">From sporting events, to pop up classes, to academic programs, to library conferences, to club meetings, to so much more, there are many activities happening on Loyola’s campus each day. Currently, they are advertised via posters, websites, social media accounts, TV screens, and PDFs. With so many disparate sources of information, it can be very hard for students and faculty to find information about the events they want to attend. From the conversations we had during UIF training, we believe that we can streamline the current content streams across campus to create a more collaborative environment where all members of campus will easily be able to discover what, where, and when events are happening. 
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Our UIF training was instrumental in helping us pinpoint the exact aspects of content distribution that we can improve on campus. We used the techniques mentioned in the Landscape Canvas and the Lean Startup processes to determine the exact need for an accessible resource of finding event information around campus. In a conversation with two members of the Marketing and Communication (MarComm) office, Amy Filardo and David Blohm, we received helpful insights on our prototypes for the Content Initiative. They informed us about the circuitous connection between the Event Services database in 25Live and MarComm’s data used on Loyola’s websites. As we discovered, even though there currently is a master spreadsheet of events, there is still room to integrate this database with MarComm’s. We plan to help facilitate the integration of these services, alongside the creation of our app, and hope to increase the conversations between MarComm and members of Loyola’s campus to better meet the needs of the community.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The other project we plan to implement is the updated Loyola mobile app. Currently, when accessing their accounts from their phones, students have to go through a four-step process to sign in and access Inside Loyola. To find other information, such as Evergreen Card balances, students must leave that website and login again to a different one. As a result of this segmentation, many students do not know how to find such information on the go.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">To improve this situation, we propose the creation of a modern iOS app that will cater to both students and visitors to campus. This can build off the previous Loyola app, which provided some of these services but is no longer operations on newer operating systems. During training, we received requests from a multitude of students for this type of system, as they aspire to have a consolidated location for this content. Through a meeting with Loyola’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Applications, we also learned that they are looking to improve this system and we would love to help facilitate this discussion.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">These concepts are possible thanks to the help of Loyola’s supportive student body, administrators, and the entire UIF team. We look forward to positively improving Loyola’s campus and are excited to begin collaborating with these groups over the next few months. We hope that these projects will help inspire future innovation on campus, and look forward to seeing the impact that these initiatives will have throughout the rest of our time on campus.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows Cohort

== Strategy #1: Increase Student Interaction with Baltimore Community ==

=== Transportation ===

*Convert some of the on-campus shuttles to have routes off-campus for the weekend so that students have a better opportunity to get into Baltimore and interact with the surrounding community.

*Shuttles will have routes to popular locations in and around Baltimore (Inner Harbor, Towson, Fells Point). Routes and destinations will vary, in response to the feedback from students.

== Strategy #2: Streamline Technology Resources for Students ==

=== Loyola App ===

*Create a centralized, mobile-optimized application for students to access necessary tech offerings on the go.

*Provide students with up-to-date push notifications about current campus activities/events/warnings.

*Work with Tech Services to build app on top of current systems, rather than require the rebuilding of them.

== Strategy #3: Create a Unified Repository for all I&E programs on Campus ==

=== Innovation Website ===

*Create an easy-to-use website using Squarespace that will organize all of the out-of-school resources Loyola has to offer (i.e scholarship programs, grants, internships, etc.). The site would also include due dates for applications, direct locations for where/how they need to be turned in, appropriate contacts for questions on the application, and much more. When prototyping, thisas generally well recieved by both students and several faculty member, many of whom were more than willing to help.

*Website will be updated by University Innovation Fellows, ensuring that it is relevant each year. Because Fellows already monitor the school's programs to create our landscape analysis, keeping the website updated will not require them to put in too much extra work.

== Strategy #4: Give Students the Oppourtunity to Disseminate Information With Each Other ==

=== Content Initiative ===

*Increase colloboration between Event Services and MarComm to share information about student events on campus.

*Create a bridge with the 25Live database so that other officies can find necessary information from Loyola's master event list.

*Encourage communication between SGA and these officies to optomize information disemmination.

== Strategy #5: Promote Community Service to Help Students Better Embody Loyola's Jesuit Mission ==

=== Promote Awareness of Events ===

*One common suggestion during prototyping was that students often were unaware of the short-term oppourtunities offered by CCSJ and Campus Ministry. Although there is a "Community Service Event Fair" at the start of each semester, students said they often found it hard to find such oppourtunites if they did not sign up for any at the fair. Alongside Strategies 3 and 4, we would like to help complie the oppourtunities from CCSJ and Campus Ministry to help students find oppourtunites they are looking for.

=== Greater Flexibility in Messina Service-Learning ===

*Some First Year "Messina" courses offer service-learning components that students can join to supplement their education. Some students raised the concern that only giving students one week (at the start of the semester) may prevent students from sufficiently weighing their options in joining this aspect of the course. We would like to help First Years better understand the benefits of signing up for a Service-Learning course so that more students join these benefical oppourtunities.
*Students in Loyola's Honors program do not take the 100-level courses which are most likely to offer Service-Learning components to First Year students. Although some of the Honors Messina courses to participate in their own service trips, giving students - and not just those in the Honors program - who are not in designated Service-Learning courses a chance to join actual Service-Learning courses' trips may also increase participation in such events.

= Spring 2017 Student Priorities =

== Strategy #1: Increasing Cross-Discplinary Collaboration while Gaining Transferrable Skills ==

=== Student-led Consulting Firm ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">To maximize undergraduate experience and increase cross-disciplinary collaboration, a group of student possessing technical skills and business acumen would provide business services to fellow students, faculty, and the greater Baltimore community.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">The organizational structure of the business is as follows: Directors of Strategy, Technology, and Operations Under these three departments, there would lie associate and senior consultants.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">For individuals who would like to join the team, but lack the technical or business acumen for whatever reason, the on-boarding process will require a “how-to” module. As an additional revenue source, and to inspire high school students, this module will be provided at a premium fee.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Based on the early success of the business, there is hope of expansion outside of state [Maryland] lines. Furthermore, to ensure fluid transfer of powers, there will always be a director-in-training</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Tenative launch date: Fall 2017</li>
</ul>

== Strategy #2 GENERATING INTEREST FROM THE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY ==

=== Repair Cafe ===

*The space provides a low risk environment for students to gain basic knowledge of tools and innovation processes. The space will curate a basis for the I&E platform to take off on campus.
*This is a space/event that will take place on a monthly, bi-monthly, or semester basis
*In two to three weeks funding for the first event should be discussed and the idea should be presented to the appropriate deans and stakeholders.
*By March 15, 2017 the date for the first Repair Cafe event should be picked and participants from the greater Baltimore area should be contacted.

=== Pitch Competition ===

*Running in through the Sellinger School of Business
*Name: "Building a Better World Through Business"
*Date: Late March 2017

=== TedX/ Smaller Speaker Series ===

*In order to spark inspiration and passion in Loyola's undergraduate population we will setup an annual TedX event on Loyola's campus
**An appliaction for TedX license has been submitted and another should be submitted as soon as possible
*However, creating TedX events often take many months.  In the meantime we would like to set up a smaller speaker series at various locations around campus.
**By the end of February the first date and location for the speaker series should be chosen
**The first speaker should be contacted (can be Baltimore professional, teacher, or student) by mid-March.
**PechaKucha event may also be considered

== STRATEGY #3 CREATE A COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GIVE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PROTOTYPE THEIR CREATIONS AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS ==

=== Design Space ===

A design space would allow students to gather and share, collaborate, and inspire, and be inspired by meeting with peers to tinker with prototyping objects such as building blocks, post it notes, 3-D printers, and more. In order to establish this space there are some items of importance to consider and their target dates:

*Discussing possibility and opportunity with university administration (February 2017)
*Conduct further market research (May 2017)
*Settling on a location and creating a legitimate floor plan (May 2017)
*Begin renovations (Spring 2018)
*Renovations complete (September 2018)
*Facility opens to the student population (October 2018)

== Strategy #4 Promote entrepreneurial research projects by faculty - across all disciplines ==

While this priority is largely above the UIF team, it is not completely out of reach to influence.  By making the I&E mission and environment more present on campus more faculty will become intrigued.  By creating a council of professors and faculty, from all disciplines, the UIF team will also get all the schools involved and spread the word.

== Strategy #5 Promote tech advancements and usage across campus ==

=== Pop-Up Classes ===

*In order to teach individuals more about specific technology and give them the tools to properly use it the UIF team will build off the already existing pop-up classes.
*The pop-up classes have already been held for 3D printing, resume building, and music editing technology.
*By the end of February a survey should be sent out to the Loyola community to discover what technology/ classes they are interested in.
*By the mid-March these statistics should be used to form the first student-promoted pop-up classes

= Related Links =

=== Main Campus Page ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland Loyola University Maryland]

=== Spring 2018 Fellows ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

=== Spring 2017 Fellows: ===

[[Meghan Reynolds|Meghan Reynolds]]

[[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]]

[[Eric Muchisky|Eric Muchisky]]

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Priorities:Loyola University Maryland Student Priorities

2019-10-03T23:03:38Z

Meghanmcn:

= Overview =

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors.

= =

= Fall 2019 Student Priorities  =

NOT COMPLETE YET: Loyola is a place where we not only come to get an education, but to learn and grown as indviudals. We are trying to foucs on projects that focus on the mind, body, soul, and energy that Loyola has to offer. In so we not only grow we learn to make the community better through innovative ways, and show the importace of I&E in all settings. 

'''Strategy #1- Loyola App'''

'''Strategy #2- Bandana Outreach'''

After completing our campus landscape, I noticed that there are few resources on campus for mental health other than the counseling center. There is a stigma surrounding mental health, so it did not surprise me that the lack of resources around campus reflected that. However, this needs to change because many college students struggle with mental illness and are ashamed or do not have the means to get help. I then reached out to a friend that attends Rutgers University because I recalled him telling me about a mental health program that his campus recently implemented. The program is called the Bandana Project, where students tie green bandanas on their backpacks and carry around resource cards with information about mental health resources on and off-campus. In order to implement this project at Loyola, we would need a decent amount of students willing to be mental health advocates, with the hope that students would feel comfortable turning to their peers in times of need. The Bandana Project would enable those struggling with mental illness to get the support they need, along with build a closer campus community. 

'''Strategy #3- Using QR codes to find class/events/rooms'''

                After the landscape we noticed that a problem for new students, students that have most classes in one building, or families/perspective students have diffulty getting around. While our campus is relativley small comapred to other universities, our buildings are oddly organized, and each builiding has a different numbering system. The QR codes would be placed around campus and allow whoever is lost to connect to a simple or VR map. The VR map would not only shows you where to go, but noticable landmarks- so there is confidence when entering the space. This would promote attendence at events and would help the Loyola community to utlize the all avilable space around campus. 

'''Strategy #4- Withdrawl App/Support '''

= Fall 2018 Student Priorities  =

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not well known as something that Loyola supports. Innovation and Entrepreneurship have increasingly become more important on campus over the past three years, resulting in a new minor and maker spaces around campus. However, the majority of our students do not know that this exists or that they have the option of going along this route. They have never heard of the University Innovations Fellows or these resources in general. Our cohort decided that we should expand upon the resources that are already here as well as making these resources more well known. 

'''Strategy #1: Allowing for Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders Once a Month, Accessible for All Students''' 

*The hosting of meetings once a month with prominent faculty members to make them accessible to all students.
*The formation of committees of faculty members interested in innovating specific facets on campus: sustainability, technology, etc. 

'''Strategy #2: Expand our innovation minor to an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major'''

*Offering classes on design thinking and brainstorming and problem-solving
*Offering classes on owning a personal business and innovating policies/programs that are already in place
*Offering classes on how to make changes on campus or in the workplace
*This major could be part of the Sellinger School of Business

'''Strategy #3: Housing Students Based on Interest'''

*Create a community based around certain interests that allows students to be creative and collaborative
*Reorganize the housing system on campus to live with others that hold similar interests but come from different majors
*Upgrade common spaces in the dorms to account for different interests such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, etc. 

'''Strategy #4: Creating an after-school program that integrates all majors for the Baltimore community'''

*Design a club that has one overall theme
*Create a partnership with local emlemntary schools from around the area and bring our club to their school
*The club will have one theme, for example Robot Roadtrip
*At the weekly meetings we we focus on writng, history, science, math, and reading
*The club will not only unify the majors on campus but will demenstarte to the school children that all subjects are important and are needed in every major.

= Spring 2018 Student Priorities =

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">In the beginning of the second semester, one of our cohort members had a problem: he was looking for the Writing society’s event on <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Social Media and Rhetoric <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">but he forgot where the event was being held. After running around the Humanities Building and checking every Loyola website he could think of, he realized that only place the event was advertised was on a poster outside Boulder Cafeteria. Running back across the main quad, he found the poster and made it to the event (in Maryland Hall) just in time.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">After reaching out to friends and classmates, we have realized that this is not an uncommon scenario. We identified the need for a centralized “event board” on campus. Of the many innovations we plan to implement on campus, this event initiative is one of two main projects that we, the 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Cohort, plan to roll out over the next year.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Through countless hours of meetings and brainstorming, we have developed many ideas that we plan to implement over the next year. Here, we are sharing two of our most exciting ones: the Content Initiative and the Loyola mobile app. The Content Initiative will bring together a cross-disciplinary group of students, faculty, and staff to ensure that information is effectively transmitted across campus. The Loyola App will be the one place where you can find Inside Loyola, Moodle, and Evergreen account information all together. The app will also provide important campus information such as maps, RA contacts, Campus Security information, and an “Events” page tied in via our Content Initiative.
 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">From sporting events, to pop up classes, to academic programs, to library conferences, to club meetings, to so much more, there are many activities happening on Loyola’s campus each day. Currently, they are advertised via posters, websites, social media accounts, TV screens, and PDFs. With so many disparate sources of information, it can be very hard for students and faculty to find information about the events they want to attend. From the conversations we had during UIF training, we believe that we can streamline the current content streams across campus to create a more collaborative environment where all members of campus will easily be able to discover what, where, and when events are happening. 
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Our UIF training was instrumental in helping us pinpoint the exact aspects of content distribution that we can improve on campus. We used the techniques mentioned in the Landscape Canvas and the Lean Startup processes to determine the exact need for an accessible resource of finding event information around campus. In a conversation with two members of the Marketing and Communication (MarComm) office, Amy Filardo and David Blohm, we received helpful insights on our prototypes for the Content Initiative. They informed us about the circuitous connection between the Event Services database in 25Live and MarComm’s data used on Loyola’s websites. As we discovered, even though there currently is a master spreadsheet of events, there is still room to integrate this database with MarComm’s. We plan to help facilitate the integration of these services, alongside the creation of our app, and hope to increase the conversations between MarComm and members of Loyola’s campus to better meet the needs of the community.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The other project we plan to implement is the updated Loyola mobile app. Currently, when accessing their accounts from their phones, students have to go through a four-step process to sign in and access Inside Loyola. To find other information, such as Evergreen Card balances, students must leave that website and login again to a different one. As a result of this segmentation, many students do not know how to find such information on the go.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">To improve this situation, we propose the creation of a modern iOS app that will cater to both students and visitors to campus. This can build off the previous Loyola app, which provided some of these services but is no longer operations on newer operating systems. During training, we received requests from a multitude of students for this type of system, as they aspire to have a consolidated location for this content. Through a meeting with Loyola’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Applications, we also learned that they are looking to improve this system and we would love to help facilitate this discussion.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">These concepts are possible thanks to the help of Loyola’s supportive student body, administrators, and the entire UIF team. We look forward to positively improving Loyola’s campus and are excited to begin collaborating with these groups over the next few months. We hope that these projects will help inspire future innovation on campus, and look forward to seeing the impact that these initiatives will have throughout the rest of our time on campus.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows Cohort

== Strategy #1: Increase Student Interaction with Baltimore Community ==

=== Transportation ===

*Convert some of the on-campus shuttles to have routes off-campus for the weekend so that students have a better opportunity to get into Baltimore and interact with the surrounding community.

*Shuttles will have routes to popular locations in and around Baltimore (Inner Harbor, Towson, Fells Point). Routes and destinations will vary, in response to the feedback from students.

== Strategy #2: Streamline Technology Resources for Students ==

=== Loyola App ===

*Create a centralized, mobile-optimized application for students to access necessary tech offerings on the go.

*Provide students with up-to-date push notifications about current campus activities/events/warnings.

*Work with Tech Services to build app on top of current systems, rather than require the rebuilding of them.

== Strategy #3: Create a Unified Repository for all I&E programs on Campus ==

=== Innovation Website ===

*Create an easy-to-use website using Squarespace that will organize all of the out-of-school resources Loyola has to offer (i.e scholarship programs, grants, internships, etc.). The site would also include due dates for applications, direct locations for where/how they need to be turned in, appropriate contacts for questions on the application, and much more. When prototyping, thisas generally well recieved by both students and several faculty member, many of whom were more than willing to help.

*Website will be updated by University Innovation Fellows, ensuring that it is relevant each year. Because Fellows already monitor the school's programs to create our landscape analysis, keeping the website updated will not require them to put in too much extra work.

== Strategy #4: Give Students the Oppourtunity to Disseminate Information With Each Other ==

=== Content Initiative ===

*Increase colloboration between Event Services and MarComm to share information about student events on campus.

*Create a bridge with the 25Live database so that other officies can find necessary information from Loyola's master event list.

*Encourage communication between SGA and these officies to optomize information disemmination.

== Strategy #5: Promote Community Service to Help Students Better Embody Loyola's Jesuit Mission ==

=== Promote Awareness of Events ===

*One common suggestion during prototyping was that students often were unaware of the short-term oppourtunities offered by CCSJ and Campus Ministry. Although there is a "Community Service Event Fair" at the start of each semester, students said they often found it hard to find such oppourtunites if they did not sign up for any at the fair. Alongside Strategies 3 and 4, we would like to help complie the oppourtunities from CCSJ and Campus Ministry to help students find oppourtunites they are looking for.

=== Greater Flexibility in Messina Service-Learning ===

*Some First Year "Messina" courses offer service-learning components that students can join to supplement their education. Some students raised the concern that only giving students one week (at the start of the semester) may prevent students from sufficiently weighing their options in joining this aspect of the course. We would like to help First Years better understand the benefits of signing up for a Service-Learning course so that more students join these benefical oppourtunities.
*Students in Loyola's Honors program do not take the 100-level courses which are most likely to offer Service-Learning components to First Year students. Although some of the Honors Messina courses to participate in their own service trips, giving students - and not just those in the Honors program - who are not in designated Service-Learning courses a chance to join actual Service-Learning courses' trips may also increase participation in such events.

= Spring 2017 Student Priorities =

== Strategy #1: Increasing Cross-Discplinary Collaboration while Gaining Transferrable Skills ==

=== Student-led Consulting Firm ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">To maximize undergraduate experience and increase cross-disciplinary collaboration, a group of student possessing technical skills and business acumen would provide business services to fellow students, faculty, and the greater Baltimore community.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">The organizational structure of the business is as follows: Directors of Strategy, Technology, and Operations Under these three departments, there would lie associate and senior consultants.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">For individuals who would like to join the team, but lack the technical or business acumen for whatever reason, the on-boarding process will require a “how-to” module. As an additional revenue source, and to inspire high school students, this module will be provided at a premium fee.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Based on the early success of the business, there is hope of expansion outside of state [Maryland] lines. Furthermore, to ensure fluid transfer of powers, there will always be a director-in-training</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Tenative launch date: Fall 2017</li>
</ul>

== Strategy #2 GENERATING INTEREST FROM THE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY ==

=== Repair Cafe ===

*The space provides a low risk environment for students to gain basic knowledge of tools and innovation processes. The space will curate a basis for the I&E platform to take off on campus.
*This is a space/event that will take place on a monthly, bi-monthly, or semester basis
*In two to three weeks funding for the first event should be discussed and the idea should be presented to the appropriate deans and stakeholders.
*By March 15, 2017 the date for the first Repair Cafe event should be picked and participants from the greater Baltimore area should be contacted.

=== Pitch Competition ===

*Running in through the Sellinger School of Business
*Name: "Building a Better World Through Business"
*Date: Late March 2017

=== TedX/ Smaller Speaker Series ===

*In order to spark inspiration and passion in Loyola's undergraduate population we will setup an annual TedX event on Loyola's campus
**An appliaction for TedX license has been submitted and another should be submitted as soon as possible
*However, creating TedX events often take many months.  In the meantime we would like to set up a smaller speaker series at various locations around campus.
**By the end of February the first date and location for the speaker series should be chosen
**The first speaker should be contacted (can be Baltimore professional, teacher, or student) by mid-March.
**PechaKucha event may also be considered

== STRATEGY #3 CREATE A COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GIVE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PROTOTYPE THEIR CREATIONS AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS ==

=== Design Space ===

A design space would allow students to gather and share, collaborate, and inspire, and be inspired by meeting with peers to tinker with prototyping objects such as building blocks, post it notes, 3-D printers, and more. In order to establish this space there are some items of importance to consider and their target dates:

*Discussing possibility and opportunity with university administration (February 2017)
*Conduct further market research (May 2017)
*Settling on a location and creating a legitimate floor plan (May 2017)
*Begin renovations (Spring 2018)
*Renovations complete (September 2018)
*Facility opens to the student population (October 2018)

== Strategy #4 Promote entrepreneurial research projects by faculty - across all disciplines ==

While this priority is largely above the UIF team, it is not completely out of reach to influence.  By making the I&E mission and environment more present on campus more faculty will become intrigued.  By creating a council of professors and faculty, from all disciplines, the UIF team will also get all the schools involved and spread the word.

== Strategy #5 Promote tech advancements and usage across campus ==

=== Pop-Up Classes ===

*In order to teach individuals more about specific technology and give them the tools to properly use it the UIF team will build off the already existing pop-up classes.
*The pop-up classes have already been held for 3D printing, resume building, and music editing technology.
*By the end of February a survey should be sent out to the Loyola community to discover what technology/ classes they are interested in.
*By the mid-March these statistics should be used to form the first student-promoted pop-up classes

= Related Links =

=== Main Campus Page ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland Loyola University Maryland]

=== Spring 2018 Fellows ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

=== Spring 2017 Fellows: ===

[[Meghan Reynolds|Meghan Reynolds]]

[[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]]

[[Eric Muchisky|Eric Muchisky]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|l]]

Priorities:Loyola University Maryland Student Priorities

2019-10-03T16:30:37Z

Meghanmcn:

= Overview =

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors.

= =

= Fall 2019 Student Priorities  =

NOT COMPLETE YET: Loyola is a place where we not only come to get an education, but to learn and grown as indviudals. We are trying to foucs on projects that focus on the mind, body, soul, and energy that Loyola has to offer. In so we not only grow we learn to make the community better through innovative ways, and show the importace of I&E in all settings. 

'''Strategy #1- Loyola App'''

'''Strategy #2- Bandana Outreach '''

'''Strategy #3- Using QR codes to find class/events/rooms'''

'''Strategy #4- Withdrawl App/Support '''

= Fall 2018 Student Priorities  =

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not well known as something that Loyola supports. Innovation and Entrepreneurship have increasingly become more important on campus over the past three years, resulting in a new minor and maker spaces around campus. However, the majority of our students do not know that this exists or that they have the option of going along this route. They have never heard of the University Innovations Fellows or these resources in general. Our cohort decided that we should expand upon the resources that are already here as well as making these resources more well known. 

'''Strategy #1: Allowing for Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders Once a Month, Accessible for All Students''' 

*The hosting of meetings once a month with prominent faculty members to make them accessible to all students.
*The formation of committees of faculty members interested in innovating specific facets on campus: sustainability, technology, etc. 

'''Strategy #2: Expand our innovation minor to an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major'''

*Offering classes on design thinking and brainstorming and problem-solving
*Offering classes on owning a personal business and innovating policies/programs that are already in place
*Offering classes on how to make changes on campus or in the workplace
*This major could be part of the Sellinger School of Business

'''Strategy #3: Housing Students Based on Interest'''

*Create a community based around certain interests that allows students to be creative and collaborative
*Reorganize the housing system on campus to live with others that hold similar interests but come from different majors
*Upgrade common spaces in the dorms to account for different interests such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, etc. 

'''Strategy #4: Creating an after-school program that integrates all majors for the Baltimore community'''

*Design a club that has one overall theme
*Create a partnership with local emlemntary schools from around the area and bring our club to their school
*The club will have one theme, for example Robot Roadtrip
*At the weekly meetings we we focus on writng, history, science, math, and reading
*The club will not only unify the majors on campus but will demenstarte to the school children that all subjects are important and are needed in every major.

= Spring 2018 Student Priorities =

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">In the beginning of the second semester, one of our cohort members had a problem: he was looking for the Writing society’s event on <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Social Media and Rhetoric <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">but he forgot where the event was being held. After running around the Humanities Building and checking every Loyola website he could think of, he realized that only place the event was advertised was on a poster outside Boulder Cafeteria. Running back across the main quad, he found the poster and made it to the event (in Maryland Hall) just in time.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">After reaching out to friends and classmates, we have realized that this is not an uncommon scenario. We identified the need for a centralized “event board” on campus. Of the many innovations we plan to implement on campus, this event initiative is one of two main projects that we, the 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Cohort, plan to roll out over the next year.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Through countless hours of meetings and brainstorming, we have developed many ideas that we plan to implement over the next year. Here, we are sharing two of our most exciting ones: the Content Initiative and the Loyola mobile app. The Content Initiative will bring together a cross-disciplinary group of students, faculty, and staff to ensure that information is effectively transmitted across campus. The Loyola App will be the one place where you can find Inside Loyola, Moodle, and Evergreen account information all together. The app will also provide important campus information such as maps, RA contacts, Campus Security information, and an “Events” page tied in via our Content Initiative.
 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">From sporting events, to pop up classes, to academic programs, to library conferences, to club meetings, to so much more, there are many activities happening on Loyola’s campus each day. Currently, they are advertised via posters, websites, social media accounts, TV screens, and PDFs. With so many disparate sources of information, it can be very hard for students and faculty to find information about the events they want to attend. From the conversations we had during UIF training, we believe that we can streamline the current content streams across campus to create a more collaborative environment where all members of campus will easily be able to discover what, where, and when events are happening. 
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Our UIF training was instrumental in helping us pinpoint the exact aspects of content distribution that we can improve on campus. We used the techniques mentioned in the Landscape Canvas and the Lean Startup processes to determine the exact need for an accessible resource of finding event information around campus. In a conversation with two members of the Marketing and Communication (MarComm) office, Amy Filardo and David Blohm, we received helpful insights on our prototypes for the Content Initiative. They informed us about the circuitous connection between the Event Services database in 25Live and MarComm’s data used on Loyola’s websites. As we discovered, even though there currently is a master spreadsheet of events, there is still room to integrate this database with MarComm’s. We plan to help facilitate the integration of these services, alongside the creation of our app, and hope to increase the conversations between MarComm and members of Loyola’s campus to better meet the needs of the community.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The other project we plan to implement is the updated Loyola mobile app. Currently, when accessing their accounts from their phones, students have to go through a four-step process to sign in and access Inside Loyola. To find other information, such as Evergreen Card balances, students must leave that website and login again to a different one. As a result of this segmentation, many students do not know how to find such information on the go.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">To improve this situation, we propose the creation of a modern iOS app that will cater to both students and visitors to campus. This can build off the previous Loyola app, which provided some of these services but is no longer operations on newer operating systems. During training, we received requests from a multitude of students for this type of system, as they aspire to have a consolidated location for this content. Through a meeting with Loyola’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Applications, we also learned that they are looking to improve this system and we would love to help facilitate this discussion.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">These concepts are possible thanks to the help of Loyola’s supportive student body, administrators, and the entire UIF team. We look forward to positively improving Loyola’s campus and are excited to begin collaborating with these groups over the next few months. We hope that these projects will help inspire future innovation on campus, and look forward to seeing the impact that these initiatives will have throughout the rest of our time on campus.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows Cohort

== Strategy #1: Increase Student Interaction with Baltimore Community ==

=== Transportation ===

*Convert some of the on-campus shuttles to have routes off-campus for the weekend so that students have a better opportunity to get into Baltimore and interact with the surrounding community.

*Shuttles will have routes to popular locations in and around Baltimore (Inner Harbor, Towson, Fells Point). Routes and destinations will vary, in response to the feedback from students.

== Strategy #2: Streamline Technology Resources for Students ==

=== Loyola App ===

*Create a centralized, mobile-optimized application for students to access necessary tech offerings on the go.

*Provide students with up-to-date push notifications about current campus activities/events/warnings.

*Work with Tech Services to build app on top of current systems, rather than require the rebuilding of them.

== Strategy #3: Create a Unified Repository for all I&E programs on Campus ==

=== Innovation Website ===

*Create an easy-to-use website using Squarespace that will organize all of the out-of-school resources Loyola has to offer (i.e scholarship programs, grants, internships, etc.). The site would also include due dates for applications, direct locations for where/how they need to be turned in, appropriate contacts for questions on the application, and much more. When prototyping, thisas generally well recieved by both students and several faculty member, many of whom were more than willing to help.

*Website will be updated by University Innovation Fellows, ensuring that it is relevant each year. Because Fellows already monitor the school's programs to create our landscape analysis, keeping the website updated will not require them to put in too much extra work.

== Strategy #4: Give Students the Oppourtunity to Disseminate Information With Each Other ==

=== Content Initiative ===

*Increase colloboration between Event Services and MarComm to share information about student events on campus.

*Create a bridge with the 25Live database so that other officies can find necessary information from Loyola's master event list.

*Encourage communication between SGA and these officies to optomize information disemmination.

== Strategy #5: Promote Community Service to Help Students Better Embody Loyola's Jesuit Mission ==

=== Promote Awareness of Events ===

*One common suggestion during prototyping was that students often were unaware of the short-term oppourtunities offered by CCSJ and Campus Ministry. Although there is a "Community Service Event Fair" at the start of each semester, students said they often found it hard to find such oppourtunites if they did not sign up for any at the fair. Alongside Strategies 3 and 4, we would like to help complie the oppourtunities from CCSJ and Campus Ministry to help students find oppourtunites they are looking for.

=== Greater Flexibility in Messina Service-Learning ===

*Some First Year "Messina" courses offer service-learning components that students can join to supplement their education. Some students raised the concern that only giving students one week (at the start of the semester) may prevent students from sufficiently weighing their options in joining this aspect of the course. We would like to help First Years better understand the benefits of signing up for a Service-Learning course so that more students join these benefical oppourtunities.
*Students in Loyola's Honors program do not take the 100-level courses which are most likely to offer Service-Learning components to First Year students. Although some of the Honors Messina courses to participate in their own service trips, giving students - and not just those in the Honors program - who are not in designated Service-Learning courses a chance to join actual Service-Learning courses' trips may also increase participation in such events.

= Spring 2017 Student Priorities =

== Strategy #1: Increasing Cross-Discplinary Collaboration while Gaining Transferrable Skills ==

=== Student-led Consulting Firm ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">To maximize undergraduate experience and increase cross-disciplinary collaboration, a group of student possessing technical skills and business acumen would provide business services to fellow students, faculty, and the greater Baltimore community.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">The organizational structure of the business is as follows: Directors of Strategy, Technology, and Operations Under these three departments, there would lie associate and senior consultants.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">For individuals who would like to join the team, but lack the technical or business acumen for whatever reason, the on-boarding process will require a “how-to” module. As an additional revenue source, and to inspire high school students, this module will be provided at a premium fee.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Based on the early success of the business, there is hope of expansion outside of state [Maryland] lines. Furthermore, to ensure fluid transfer of powers, there will always be a director-in-training</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Tenative launch date: Fall 2017</li>
</ul>

== Strategy #2 GENERATING INTEREST FROM THE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY ==

=== Repair Cafe ===

*The space provides a low risk environment for students to gain basic knowledge of tools and innovation processes. The space will curate a basis for the I&E platform to take off on campus.
*This is a space/event that will take place on a monthly, bi-monthly, or semester basis
*In two to three weeks funding for the first event should be discussed and the idea should be presented to the appropriate deans and stakeholders.
*By March 15, 2017 the date for the first Repair Cafe event should be picked and participants from the greater Baltimore area should be contacted.

=== Pitch Competition ===

*Running in through the Sellinger School of Business
*Name: "Building a Better World Through Business"
*Date: Late March 2017

=== TedX/ Smaller Speaker Series ===

*In order to spark inspiration and passion in Loyola's undergraduate population we will setup an annual TedX event on Loyola's campus
**An appliaction for TedX license has been submitted and another should be submitted as soon as possible
*However, creating TedX events often take many months.  In the meantime we would like to set up a smaller speaker series at various locations around campus.
**By the end of February the first date and location for the speaker series should be chosen
**The first speaker should be contacted (can be Baltimore professional, teacher, or student) by mid-March.
**PechaKucha event may also be considered

== STRATEGY #3 CREATE A COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GIVE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PROTOTYPE THEIR CREATIONS AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS ==

=== Design Space ===

A design space would allow students to gather and share, collaborate, and inspire, and be inspired by meeting with peers to tinker with prototyping objects such as building blocks, post it notes, 3-D printers, and more. In order to establish this space there are some items of importance to consider and their target dates:

*Discussing possibility and opportunity with university administration (February 2017)
*Conduct further market research (May 2017)
*Settling on a location and creating a legitimate floor plan (May 2017)
*Begin renovations (Spring 2018)
*Renovations complete (September 2018)
*Facility opens to the student population (October 2018)

== Strategy #4 Promote entrepreneurial research projects by faculty - across all disciplines ==

While this priority is largely above the UIF team, it is not completely out of reach to influence.  By making the I&E mission and environment more present on campus more faculty will become intrigued.  By creating a council of professors and faculty, from all disciplines, the UIF team will also get all the schools involved and spread the word.

== Strategy #5 Promote tech advancements and usage across campus ==

=== Pop-Up Classes ===

*In order to teach individuals more about specific technology and give them the tools to properly use it the UIF team will build off the already existing pop-up classes.
*The pop-up classes have already been held for 3D printing, resume building, and music editing technology.
*By the end of February a survey should be sent out to the Loyola community to discover what technology/ classes they are interested in.
*By the mid-March these statistics should be used to form the first student-promoted pop-up classes

= Related Links =

=== Main Campus Page ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland Loyola University Maryland]

=== Spring 2018 Fellows ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

=== Spring 2017 Fellows: ===

[[Meghan Reynolds|Meghan Reynolds]]

[[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]]

[[Eric Muchisky|Eric Muchisky]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|l]]

Priorities:Loyola University Maryland Student Priorities

2019-10-03T16:24:55Z

Meghanmcn:

= Overview =

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors.

= =

= Fall 2019 Student Priorities  =

= Fall 2018 Student Priorities  =

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not well known as something that Loyola supports. Innovation and Entrepreneurship have increasingly become more important on campus over the past three years, resulting in a new minor and maker spaces around campus. However, the majority of our students do not know that this exists or that they have the option of going along this route. They have never heard of the University Innovations Fellows or these resources in general. Our cohort decided that we should expand upon the resources that are already here as well as making these resources more well known. 

'''Strategy #1: Allowing for Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders Once a Month, Accessible for All Students''' 

*The hosting of meetings once a month with prominent faculty members to make them accessible to all students.
*The formation of committees of faculty members interested in innovating specific facets on campus: sustainability, technology, etc. 

'''Strategy #2: Expand our innovation minor to an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major'''

*Offering classes on design thinking and brainstorming and problem-solving
*Offering classes on owning a personal business and innovating policies/programs that are already in place
*Offering classes on how to make changes on campus or in the workplace
*This major could be part of the Sellinger School of Business

'''Strategy #3: Housing Students Based on Interest'''

*Create a community based around certain interests that allows students to be creative and collaborative
*Reorganize the housing system on campus to live with others that hold similar interests but come from different majors
*Upgrade common spaces in the dorms to account for different interests such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, etc. 

'''Strategy #4: Creating an after-school program that integrates all majors for the Baltimore community'''

*Design a club that has one overall theme
*Create a partnership with local emlemntary schools from around the area and bring our club to their school
*The club will have one theme, for example Robot Roadtrip
*At the weekly meetings we we focus on writng, history, science, math, and reading
*The club will not only unify the majors on campus but will demenstarte to the school children that all subjects are important and are needed in every major.

= Spring 2018 Student Priorities =

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">In the beginning of the second semester, one of our cohort members had a problem: he was looking for the Writing society’s event on <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Social Media and Rhetoric <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">but he forgot where the event was being held. After running around the Humanities Building and checking every Loyola website he could think of, he realized that only place the event was advertised was on a poster outside Boulder Cafeteria. Running back across the main quad, he found the poster and made it to the event (in Maryland Hall) just in time.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">After reaching out to friends and classmates, we have realized that this is not an uncommon scenario. We identified the need for a centralized “event board” on campus. Of the many innovations we plan to implement on campus, this event initiative is one of two main projects that we, the 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Cohort, plan to roll out over the next year.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Through countless hours of meetings and brainstorming, we have developed many ideas that we plan to implement over the next year. Here, we are sharing two of our most exciting ones: the Content Initiative and the Loyola mobile app. The Content Initiative will bring together a cross-disciplinary group of students, faculty, and staff to ensure that information is effectively transmitted across campus. The Loyola App will be the one place where you can find Inside Loyola, Moodle, and Evergreen account information all together. The app will also provide important campus information such as maps, RA contacts, Campus Security information, and an “Events” page tied in via our Content Initiative.
 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">From sporting events, to pop up classes, to academic programs, to library conferences, to club meetings, to so much more, there are many activities happening on Loyola’s campus each day. Currently, they are advertised via posters, websites, social media accounts, TV screens, and PDFs. With so many disparate sources of information, it can be very hard for students and faculty to find information about the events they want to attend. From the conversations we had during UIF training, we believe that we can streamline the current content streams across campus to create a more collaborative environment where all members of campus will easily be able to discover what, where, and when events are happening. 
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Our UIF training was instrumental in helping us pinpoint the exact aspects of content distribution that we can improve on campus. We used the techniques mentioned in the Landscape Canvas and the Lean Startup processes to determine the exact need for an accessible resource of finding event information around campus. In a conversation with two members of the Marketing and Communication (MarComm) office, Amy Filardo and David Blohm, we received helpful insights on our prototypes for the Content Initiative. They informed us about the circuitous connection between the Event Services database in 25Live and MarComm’s data used on Loyola’s websites. As we discovered, even though there currently is a master spreadsheet of events, there is still room to integrate this database with MarComm’s. We plan to help facilitate the integration of these services, alongside the creation of our app, and hope to increase the conversations between MarComm and members of Loyola’s campus to better meet the needs of the community.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The other project we plan to implement is the updated Loyola mobile app. Currently, when accessing their accounts from their phones, students have to go through a four-step process to sign in and access Inside Loyola. To find other information, such as Evergreen Card balances, students must leave that website and login again to a different one. As a result of this segmentation, many students do not know how to find such information on the go.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">To improve this situation, we propose the creation of a modern iOS app that will cater to both students and visitors to campus. This can build off the previous Loyola app, which provided some of these services but is no longer operations on newer operating systems. During training, we received requests from a multitude of students for this type of system, as they aspire to have a consolidated location for this content. Through a meeting with Loyola’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Applications, we also learned that they are looking to improve this system and we would love to help facilitate this discussion.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">These concepts are possible thanks to the help of Loyola’s supportive student body, administrators, and the entire UIF team. We look forward to positively improving Loyola’s campus and are excited to begin collaborating with these groups over the next few months. We hope that these projects will help inspire future innovation on campus, and look forward to seeing the impact that these initiatives will have throughout the rest of our time on campus.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows Cohort

== Strategy #1: Increase Student Interaction with Baltimore Community ==

=== Transportation ===

*Convert some of the on-campus shuttles to have routes off-campus for the weekend so that students have a better opportunity to get into Baltimore and interact with the surrounding community.

*Shuttles will have routes to popular locations in and around Baltimore (Inner Harbor, Towson, Fells Point). Routes and destinations will vary, in response to the feedback from students.

== Strategy #2: Streamline Technology Resources for Students ==

=== Loyola App ===

*Create a centralized, mobile-optimized application for students to access necessary tech offerings on the go.

*Provide students with up-to-date push notifications about current campus activities/events/warnings.

*Work with Tech Services to build app on top of current systems, rather than require the rebuilding of them.

== Strategy #3: Create a Unified Repository for all I&E programs on Campus ==

=== Innovation Website ===

*Create an easy-to-use website using Squarespace that will organize all of the out-of-school resources Loyola has to offer (i.e scholarship programs, grants, internships, etc.). The site would also include due dates for applications, direct locations for where/how they need to be turned in, appropriate contacts for questions on the application, and much more. When prototyping, thisas generally well recieved by both students and several faculty member, many of whom were more than willing to help.

*Website will be updated by University Innovation Fellows, ensuring that it is relevant each year. Because Fellows already monitor the school's programs to create our landscape analysis, keeping the website updated will not require them to put in too much extra work.

== Strategy #4: Give Students the Oppourtunity to Disseminate Information With Each Other ==

=== Content Initiative ===

*Increase colloboration between Event Services and MarComm to share information about student events on campus.

*Create a bridge with the 25Live database so that other officies can find necessary information from Loyola's master event list.

*Encourage communication between SGA and these officies to optomize information disemmination.

== Strategy #5: Promote Community Service to Help Students Better Embody Loyola's Jesuit Mission ==

=== Promote Awareness of Events ===

*One common suggestion during prototyping was that students often were unaware of the short-term oppourtunities offered by CCSJ and Campus Ministry. Although there is a "Community Service Event Fair" at the start of each semester, students said they often found it hard to find such oppourtunites if they did not sign up for any at the fair. Alongside Strategies 3 and 4, we would like to help complie the oppourtunities from CCSJ and Campus Ministry to help students find oppourtunites they are looking for.

=== Greater Flexibility in Messina Service-Learning ===

*Some First Year "Messina" courses offer service-learning components that students can join to supplement their education. Some students raised the concern that only giving students one week (at the start of the semester) may prevent students from sufficiently weighing their options in joining this aspect of the course. We would like to help First Years better understand the benefits of signing up for a Service-Learning course so that more students join these benefical oppourtunities.
*Students in Loyola's Honors program do not take the 100-level courses which are most likely to offer Service-Learning components to First Year students. Although some of the Honors Messina courses to participate in their own service trips, giving students - and not just those in the Honors program - who are not in designated Service-Learning courses a chance to join actual Service-Learning courses' trips may also increase participation in such events.

= Spring 2017 Student Priorities =

== Strategy #1: Increasing Cross-Discplinary Collaboration while Gaining Transferrable Skills ==

=== Student-led Consulting Firm ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">To maximize undergraduate experience and increase cross-disciplinary collaboration, a group of student possessing technical skills and business acumen would provide business services to fellow students, faculty, and the greater Baltimore community.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">The organizational structure of the business is as follows: Directors of Strategy, Technology, and Operations Under these three departments, there would lie associate and senior consultants.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">For individuals who would like to join the team, but lack the technical or business acumen for whatever reason, the on-boarding process will require a “how-to” module. As an additional revenue source, and to inspire high school students, this module will be provided at a premium fee.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Based on the early success of the business, there is hope of expansion outside of state [Maryland] lines. Furthermore, to ensure fluid transfer of powers, there will always be a director-in-training</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Tenative launch date: Fall 2017</li>
</ul>

== Strategy #2 GENERATING INTEREST FROM THE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY ==

=== Repair Cafe ===

*The space provides a low risk environment for students to gain basic knowledge of tools and innovation processes. The space will curate a basis for the I&E platform to take off on campus.
*This is a space/event that will take place on a monthly, bi-monthly, or semester basis
*In two to three weeks funding for the first event should be discussed and the idea should be presented to the appropriate deans and stakeholders.
*By March 15, 2017 the date for the first Repair Cafe event should be picked and participants from the greater Baltimore area should be contacted.

=== Pitch Competition ===

*Running in through the Sellinger School of Business
*Name: "Building a Better World Through Business"
*Date: Late March 2017

=== TedX/ Smaller Speaker Series ===

*In order to spark inspiration and passion in Loyola's undergraduate population we will setup an annual TedX event on Loyola's campus
**An appliaction for TedX license has been submitted and another should be submitted as soon as possible
*However, creating TedX events often take many months.  In the meantime we would like to set up a smaller speaker series at various locations around campus.
**By the end of February the first date and location for the speaker series should be chosen
**The first speaker should be contacted (can be Baltimore professional, teacher, or student) by mid-March.
**PechaKucha event may also be considered

== STRATEGY #3 CREATE A COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GIVE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PROTOTYPE THEIR CREATIONS AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS ==

=== Design Space ===

A design space would allow students to gather and share, collaborate, and inspire, and be inspired by meeting with peers to tinker with prototyping objects such as building blocks, post it notes, 3-D printers, and more. In order to establish this space there are some items of importance to consider and their target dates:

*Discussing possibility and opportunity with university administration (February 2017)
*Conduct further market research (May 2017)
*Settling on a location and creating a legitimate floor plan (May 2017)
*Begin renovations (Spring 2018)
*Renovations complete (September 2018)
*Facility opens to the student population (October 2018)

== Strategy #4 Promote entrepreneurial research projects by faculty - across all disciplines ==

While this priority is largely above the UIF team, it is not completely out of reach to influence.  By making the I&E mission and environment more present on campus more faculty will become intrigued.  By creating a council of professors and faculty, from all disciplines, the UIF team will also get all the schools involved and spread the word.

== Strategy #5 Promote tech advancements and usage across campus ==

=== Pop-Up Classes ===

*In order to teach individuals more about specific technology and give them the tools to properly use it the UIF team will build off the already existing pop-up classes.
*The pop-up classes have already been held for 3D printing, resume building, and music editing technology.
*By the end of February a survey should be sent out to the Loyola community to discover what technology/ classes they are interested in.
*By the mid-March these statistics should be used to form the first student-promoted pop-up classes

= Related Links =

=== Main Campus Page ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland Loyola University Maryland]

=== Spring 2018 Fellows ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

=== Spring 2017 Fellows: ===

[[Meghan Reynolds|Meghan Reynolds]]

[[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]]

[[Eric Muchisky|Eric Muchisky]]

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Priorities:Loyola University Maryland Student Priorities

2019-10-03T16:23:11Z

Meghanmcn:

= Overview =

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors.

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= Fall 2018 Student Priorities  =

Innovation and Entrepreneurship are not well known as something that Loyola supports. Innovation and Entrepreneurship have increasingly become more important on campus over the past three years, resulting in a new minor and maker spaces around campus. However, the majority of our students do not know that this exists or that they have the option of going along this route. They have never heard of the University Innovations Fellows or these resources in general. Our cohort decided that we should expand upon the resources that are already here as well as making these resources more well known. 

'''Strategy #1: Allowing for Monthly Meetings with Stakeholders Once a Month, Accessible for All Students''' 

*The hosting of meetings once a month with prominent faculty members to make them accessible to all students.
*The formation of committees of faculty members interested in innovating specific facets on campus: sustainability, technology, etc. 

'''Strategy #2: Expand our innovation minor to an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major'''

*Offering classes on design thinking and brainstorming and problem-solving
*Offering classes on owning a personal business and innovating policies/programs that are already in place
*Offering classes on how to make changes on campus or in the workplace
*This major could be part of the Sellinger School of Business

'''Strategy #3: Housing Students Based on Interest'''

*Create a community based around certain interests that allows students to be creative and collaborative
*Reorganize the housing system on campus to live with others that hold similar interests but come from different majors
*Upgrade common spaces in the dorms to account for different interests such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, etc. 

'''Strategy #4: Creating an after-school program that integrates all majors for the Baltimore community'''

*Design a club that has one overall theme
*Create a partnership with local emlemntary schools from around the area and bring our club to their school
*The club will have one theme, for example Robot Roadtrip
*At the weekly meetings we we focus on writng, history, science, math, and reading
*The club will not only unify the majors on campus but will demenstarte to the school children that all subjects are important and are needed in every major.

= Spring 2018 Student Priorities =

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">In the beginning of the second semester, one of our cohort members had a problem: he was looking for the Writing society’s event on <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Social Media and Rhetoric <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">but he forgot where the event was being held. After running around the Humanities Building and checking every Loyola website he could think of, he realized that only place the event was advertised was on a poster outside Boulder Cafeteria. Running back across the main quad, he found the poster and made it to the event (in Maryland Hall) just in time.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">After reaching out to friends and classmates, we have realized that this is not an uncommon scenario. We identified the need for a centralized “event board” on campus. Of the many innovations we plan to implement on campus, this event initiative is one of two main projects that we, the 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Cohort, plan to roll out over the next year.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Through countless hours of meetings and brainstorming, we have developed many ideas that we plan to implement over the next year. Here, we are sharing two of our most exciting ones: the Content Initiative and the Loyola mobile app. The Content Initiative will bring together a cross-disciplinary group of students, faculty, and staff to ensure that information is effectively transmitted across campus. The Loyola App will be the one place where you can find Inside Loyola, Moodle, and Evergreen account information all together. The app will also provide important campus information such as maps, RA contacts, Campus Security information, and an “Events” page tied in via our Content Initiative.
 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">From sporting events, to pop up classes, to academic programs, to library conferences, to club meetings, to so much more, there are many activities happening on Loyola’s campus each day. Currently, they are advertised via posters, websites, social media accounts, TV screens, and PDFs. With so many disparate sources of information, it can be very hard for students and faculty to find information about the events they want to attend. From the conversations we had during UIF training, we believe that we can streamline the current content streams across campus to create a more collaborative environment where all members of campus will easily be able to discover what, where, and when events are happening. 
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">Our UIF training was instrumental in helping us pinpoint the exact aspects of content distribution that we can improve on campus. We used the techniques mentioned in the Landscape Canvas and the Lean Startup processes to determine the exact need for an accessible resource of finding event information around campus. In a conversation with two members of the Marketing and Communication (MarComm) office, Amy Filardo and David Blohm, we received helpful insights on our prototypes for the Content Initiative. They informed us about the circuitous connection between the Event Services database in 25Live and MarComm’s data used on Loyola’s websites. As we discovered, even though there currently is a master spreadsheet of events, there is still room to integrate this database with MarComm’s. We plan to help facilitate the integration of these services, alongside the creation of our app, and hope to increase the conversations between MarComm and members of Loyola’s campus to better meet the needs of the community.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The other project we plan to implement is the updated Loyola mobile app. Currently, when accessing their accounts from their phones, students have to go through a four-step process to sign in and access Inside Loyola. To find other information, such as Evergreen Card balances, students must leave that website and login again to a different one. As a result of this segmentation, many students do not know how to find such information on the go.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">To improve this situation, we propose the creation of a modern iOS app that will cater to both students and visitors to campus. This can build off the previous Loyola app, which provided some of these services but is no longer operations on newer operating systems. During training, we received requests from a multitude of students for this type of system, as they aspire to have a consolidated location for this content. Through a meeting with Loyola’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Applications, we also learned that they are looking to improve this system and we would love to help facilitate this discussion.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">These concepts are possible thanks to the help of Loyola’s supportive student body, administrators, and the entire UIF team. We look forward to positively improving Loyola’s campus and are excited to begin collaborating with these groups over the next few months. We hope that these projects will help inspire future innovation on campus, and look forward to seeing the impact that these initiatives will have throughout the rest of our time on campus.

 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre; white-space:pre-wrap">The 2018 Loyola University Innovation Fellows Cohort

== Strategy #1: Increase Student Interaction with Baltimore Community ==

=== Transportation ===

*Convert some of the on-campus shuttles to have routes off-campus for the weekend so that students have a better opportunity to get into Baltimore and interact with the surrounding community.

*Shuttles will have routes to popular locations in and around Baltimore (Inner Harbor, Towson, Fells Point). Routes and destinations will vary, in response to the feedback from students.

== Strategy #2: Streamline Technology Resources for Students ==

=== Loyola App ===

*Create a centralized, mobile-optimized application for students to access necessary tech offerings on the go.

*Provide students with up-to-date push notifications about current campus activities/events/warnings.

*Work with Tech Services to build app on top of current systems, rather than require the rebuilding of them.

== Strategy #3: Create a Unified Repository for all I&E programs on Campus ==

=== Innovation Website ===

*Create an easy-to-use website using Squarespace that will organize all of the out-of-school resources Loyola has to offer (i.e scholarship programs, grants, internships, etc.). The site would also include due dates for applications, direct locations for where/how they need to be turned in, appropriate contacts for questions on the application, and much more. When prototyping, thisas generally well recieved by both students and several faculty member, many of whom were more than willing to help.

*Website will be updated by University Innovation Fellows, ensuring that it is relevant each year. Because Fellows already monitor the school's programs to create our landscape analysis, keeping the website updated will not require them to put in too much extra work.

== Strategy #4: Give Students the Oppourtunity to Disseminate Information With Each Other ==

=== Content Initiative ===

*Increase colloboration between Event Services and MarComm to share information about student events on campus.

*Create a bridge with the 25Live database so that other officies can find necessary information from Loyola's master event list.

*Encourage communication between SGA and these officies to optomize information disemmination.

== Strategy #5: Promote Community Service to Help Students Better Embody Loyola's Jesuit Mission ==

=== Promote Awareness of Events ===

*One common suggestion during prototyping was that students often were unaware of the short-term oppourtunities offered by CCSJ and Campus Ministry. Although there is a "Community Service Event Fair" at the start of each semester, students said they often found it hard to find such oppourtunites if they did not sign up for any at the fair. Alongside Strategies 3 and 4, we would like to help complie the oppourtunities from CCSJ and Campus Ministry to help students find oppourtunites they are looking for.

=== Greater Flexibility in Messina Service-Learning ===

*Some First Year "Messina" courses offer service-learning components that students can join to supplement their education. Some students raised the concern that only giving students one week (at the start of the semester) may prevent students from sufficiently weighing their options in joining this aspect of the course. We would like to help First Years better understand the benefits of signing up for a Service-Learning course so that more students join these benefical oppourtunities.
*Students in Loyola's Honors program do not take the 100-level courses which are most likely to offer Service-Learning components to First Year students. Although some of the Honors Messina courses to participate in their own service trips, giving students - and not just those in the Honors program - who are not in designated Service-Learning courses a chance to join actual Service-Learning courses' trips may also increase participation in such events.

= Spring 2017 Student Priorities =

== Strategy #1: Increasing Cross-Discplinary Collaboration while Gaining Transferrable Skills ==

=== Student-led Consulting Firm ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">To maximize undergraduate experience and increase cross-disciplinary collaboration, a group of student possessing technical skills and business acumen would provide business services to fellow students, faculty, and the greater Baltimore community.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">The organizational structure of the business is as follows: Directors of Strategy, Technology, and Operations Under these three departments, there would lie associate and senior consultants.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">For individuals who would like to join the team, but lack the technical or business acumen for whatever reason, the on-boarding process will require a “how-to” module. As an additional revenue source, and to inspire high school students, this module will be provided at a premium fee.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Based on the early success of the business, there is hope of expansion outside of state [Maryland] lines. Furthermore, to ensure fluid transfer of powers, there will always be a director-in-training</li>
<li><span style="font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-family:Arial; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">Tenative launch date: Fall 2017</li>
</ul>

== Strategy #2 GENERATING INTEREST FROM THE STUDENT BODY AND FACULTY ==

=== Repair Cafe ===

*The space provides a low risk environment for students to gain basic knowledge of tools and innovation processes. The space will curate a basis for the I&E platform to take off on campus.
*This is a space/event that will take place on a monthly, bi-monthly, or semester basis
*In two to three weeks funding for the first event should be discussed and the idea should be presented to the appropriate deans and stakeholders.
*By March 15, 2017 the date for the first Repair Cafe event should be picked and participants from the greater Baltimore area should be contacted.

=== Pitch Competition ===

*Running in through the Sellinger School of Business
*Name: "Building a Better World Through Business"
*Date: Late March 2017

=== TedX/ Smaller Speaker Series ===

*In order to spark inspiration and passion in Loyola's undergraduate population we will setup an annual TedX event on Loyola's campus
**An appliaction for TedX license has been submitted and another should be submitted as soon as possible
*However, creating TedX events often take many months.  In the meantime we would like to set up a smaller speaker series at various locations around campus.
**By the end of February the first date and location for the speaker series should be chosen
**The first speaker should be contacted (can be Baltimore professional, teacher, or student) by mid-March.
**PechaKucha event may also be considered

== STRATEGY #3 CREATE A COLLABORATIVE SPACE TO GIVE STUDENTS THE ABILITY TO PROTOTYPE THEIR CREATIONS AND TO INSPIRE OTHERS ==

=== Design Space ===

A design space would allow students to gather and share, collaborate, and inspire, and be inspired by meeting with peers to tinker with prototyping objects such as building blocks, post it notes, 3-D printers, and more. In order to establish this space there are some items of importance to consider and their target dates:

*Discussing possibility and opportunity with university administration (February 2017)
*Conduct further market research (May 2017)
*Settling on a location and creating a legitimate floor plan (May 2017)
*Begin renovations (Spring 2018)
*Renovations complete (September 2018)
*Facility opens to the student population (October 2018)

== Strategy #4 Promote entrepreneurial research projects by faculty - across all disciplines ==

While this priority is largely above the UIF team, it is not completely out of reach to influence.  By making the I&E mission and environment more present on campus more faculty will become intrigued.  By creating a council of professors and faculty, from all disciplines, the UIF team will also get all the schools involved and spread the word.

== Strategy #5 Promote tech advancements and usage across campus ==

=== Pop-Up Classes ===

*In order to teach individuals more about specific technology and give them the tools to properly use it the UIF team will build off the already existing pop-up classes.
*The pop-up classes have already been held for 3D printing, resume building, and music editing technology.
*By the end of February a survey should be sent out to the Loyola community to discover what technology/ classes they are interested in.
*By the mid-March these statistics should be used to form the first student-promoted pop-up classes

= Related Links =

=== Main Campus Page ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland Loyola University Maryland]

=== Spring 2018 Fellows ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

=== Spring 2017 Fellows: ===

[[Meghan Reynolds|Meghan Reynolds]]

[[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]]

[[Eric Muchisky|Eric Muchisky]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|l]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-27T02:34:15Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment, we are in a perfect location for innovating and channeling creative problem solving. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited but growing. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is in the process of being built — the major one being a whole building dedicated to Innovation and Entrepreneurship. We have just created an I&E minor and are continuing to make strides to increase opportunities available to students. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows on campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these features of our campus. With these resources and many creative and inspired minds on campus, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola is working hard to increase the amount of opportunities that relate to Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Although great strides have been made towards enhancing I&E programs around campus, our school still faces issues of informing students of these opportunities, and pushing them to take initiative in I&E. The current cohort of Fellows are looking to continue the legacy of the past cohorts and to improve on the innovative future of Loyola. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*Two Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to evoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for interdisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*A minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
*Plans for a building dedicated to Innovation/Entrepreneurship (CICL)
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty for several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
*BAJA SAE Team - desgns, builds, and tests off-road vehicles
<div> </div>

== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in being established for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus. However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Through this department faculty gain research support and funding. Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved). However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as ''The Foundry'', located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use. However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any professional connections. Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials. More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made as well. We recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The appointment of this faculty member will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YtraJHQa_bhWsNF2yf_FyDHpBJgdEAgs8NKgXRbFlEg/edit#gid=0 2019 Landscape Canvas] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Siena_Pizzano Siena Pizzano ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_McNulty Meghan McNulty]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Hunt Ben Hunt ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Cammi_Galley Cammi Galley ]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-27T02:33:13Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment, we are in a perfect location for innovating and channeling creative problem solving. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited but growing. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is in the process of being built — the major one being a whole building dedicated to Innovation and Entrepreneurship. We have just created an I&E minor and are continuing to make strides to increase opportunities available to students. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows on campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these features of our campus. With these resources and many creative and inspired minds on campus, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola is working hard to increase the amount of opportunities that relate to Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Although great strides have been made towards enhancing I&E programs around campus, our school still faces issues of informing students of these opportunities, and pushing them to take initiative in I&E. The current cohort of Fellows are looking to continue the legacy of the past cohorts and to improve on the innovative future of Loyola. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*Two Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to evoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for interdisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*A minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
*Plans for a building dedicated to Innovation/Entrepreneurship (CICL)
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty for several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
*BAJA SAE Team - desgns, builds, and tests off-road vehicles
<div> </div>

== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in being established for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus. However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Through this department faculty gain research support and funding. Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved). However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as ''The Foundry'', located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use. However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any professional connections. Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials. More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made as well. We recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The appointment of this faculty member will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YtraJHQa_bhWsNF2yf_FyDHpBJgdEAgs8NKgXRbFlEg/edit#gid=0 ''2019 Landscape Canvas'']

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Siena_Pizzano Siena Pizzano ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_McNulty Meghan McNulty]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Hunt Ben Hunt ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Cammi_Galley Cammi Galley ]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T20:06:39Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment, we are in a prefect location for innovating and channeling creative problem soliving. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited but growing. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is  in the process of being built-- the major one being a whole building dedicated to innocation and entrepreneurship. We have just created an I&E minor and are continuing to make strides to increase oppertunities to students. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola is working hard to increase the amount of opportunities that relate to innovation and entrepreneurship. Although great strides have been made towards inhancing I&E programs around campus, there is still the issue informing students and pushing them to take initiave in I&E. The current cohort of Fellows are looking to continue after the legacy of the past cohorts and to improve on the innovative future of Loyola. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*A Minor in Innovation adn Entrepreneurship
*Plans for a building dedicated to Innovation/Enterpreneurship (CICL)
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>

== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

''2019 Landscape Canvas''

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Siena_Pizzano Siena Pizzano ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_McNulty Meghan McNulty]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Hunt Ben Hunt ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Cammi_Galley Cammi Galley ]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T19:45:17Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola is working hard to increase the amount of opportunities that relate to innovation and entrepreneurship. Although great strides have been made towards inhancing I&E programs around campus, there is still the issue informing students and pushing them to take initiave in I&E. The current cohort of Fellows are looking to continue after the legacy of the past cohorts and to improve on the innovative future of Loyola. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*A Minor in Innovation adn Entrepreneurship
*Plans for a building dedicated to Innovation/Enterpreneurship (CICL)
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>

== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

''2019 Landscape Canvas''

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Siena_Pizzano Siena Pizzano ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_McNulty Meghan McNulty]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Hunt Ben Hunt ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Cammi_Galley Cammi Galley ]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T18:47:13Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola does not offer a vast array of opportunities to dive into discovering, learning, and experimenting with innovation and entrepreneurship. Encouragement for students to pursue I&E needs to be strengthened. The current Fellows team is looking forward to improving this. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>
== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

''2019 Landscape Canvas''

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Siena_Pizzano Siena Pizzano ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_McNulty Meghan McNulty]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Hunt Ben Hunt ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Cammi_Galley Cammi Galley ]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T18:44:39Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola does not offer a vast array of opportunities to dive into discovering, learning, and experimenting with innovation and entrepreneurship. Encouragement for students to pursue I&E needs to be strengthened. The current Fellows team is looking forward to improving this. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>
== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Siena_Pizzano Siena Pizzano ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_McNulty Meghan McNulty]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Hunt Ben Hunt ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Cammi_Galley Cammi Galley ]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T18:44:06Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola does not offer a vast array of opportunities to dive into discovering, learning, and experimenting with innovation and entrepreneurship. Encouragement for students to pursue I&E needs to be strengthened. The current Fellows team is looking forward to improving this. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>
== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Siena_Pizzano Siena Pizzano ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_McNulty Meghan McNulty]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Hunt Ben Hunt ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Cammi_Galley Cammi Galley ]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T18:43:15Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola does not offer a vast array of opportunities to dive into discovering, learning, and experimenting with innovation and entrepreneurship. Encouragement for students to pursue I&E needs to be strengthened. The current Fellows team is looking forward to improving this. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>
== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Siena_Pizzano Siena Pizzano ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_McNulty Meghan McNulty]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Hunt Ben Hunt ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Cammi_Galley Cammi Galley ]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T18:41:36Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola does not offer a vast array of opportunities to dive into discovering, learning, and experimenting with innovation and entrepreneurship. Encouragement for students to pursue I&E needs to be strengthened. The current Fellows team is looking forward to improving this. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>
== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Siena_Pizzano Siena Pizzano ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_McNulty Meghan McNulty]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Hunt Ben Hunt ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Camie_Galley Camie Galley ]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T18:41:09Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola does not offer a vast array of opportunities to dive into discovering, learning, and experimenting with innovation and entrepreneurship. Encouragement for students to pursue I&E needs to be strengthened. The current Fellows team is looking forward to improving this. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>
== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Siena_Pizzano Sienna Pizzano ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_McNulty Meghan McNulty]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Hunt Ben Hunt ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Camie_Galley Camie Galley ]

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T18:38:12Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola does not offer a vast array of opportunities to dive into discovering, learning, and experimenting with innovation and entrepreneurship. Encouragement for students to pursue I&E needs to be strengthened. The current Fellows team is looking forward to improving this. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>
== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/sienna_pizzano

Meghan McNulty

Ben Hunt 

Cammie Galley 

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T18:37:32Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola does not offer a vast array of opportunities to dive into discovering, learning, and experimenting with innovation and entrepreneurship. Encouragement for students to pursue I&E needs to be strengthened. The current Fellows team is looking forward to improving this. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>
== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sienna_Pizzano

Meghan McNulty

Ben Hunt 

Cammie Galley 

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Loyola University Maryland

2019-09-25T18:36:36Z

Meghanmcn:

[[File:Loyola University Maryland Banner.jpg]]''Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, the University will inspire students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.''

== ''Overview'' ==

Loyola University Maryland, founded in 1852, is a liberal arts university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Evergreen campus is the main undergraduate campus. Surrounded by a diverse and booming environment the potential for innovation and creativity is high. However, as of present, the resources for such ventures on Loyola’s campus are limited. Creative space for design thinking, prototyping, and research is not established yet, except for limited lab space reserved for the engineering students. Some courses are offered in the entrepreneurship and innovation field but expansion and improvement is needed. With multiple cohorts of University Innovation Fellows campus, we are excited and motivated to improve these aspects of our campus. With many creative and inspired minds on campus these resources, we strive to benefit students across disciplines and majors. Current resources on campus are outlined below.

== ''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==
<div>Currently, Loyola does not offer a vast array of opportunities to dive into discovering, learning, and experimenting with innovation and entrepreneurship. Encouragement for students to pursue I&E needs to be strengthened. The current Fellows team is looking forward to improving this. We hope that with the support of people in the Loyola Community, we will change the attitude, atmosphere, and resources present for pursuing interest in I&E.</div><div> </div><div>The following list encompasses the majority of opportunities that Loyola offers to discover, learn, and experiment with I&E.</div><div> </div>
*2 Introduction to Engineering courses which aim to invoke interest in innovation
*A few courses in the Sellinger School of Business which aim to provide inspiration for global entrepreneurship and new product development
*A new course being offered across the Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science departments called Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows students to learn how they can cross their scientific paths into the business world
*Our new University Innovation Fellows team
*A new VEX Robotics club. It is open to anybody on campus and allows for multidisciplinary teamwork
*An Entrepreneurship Club which invites speakers to Loyola every so often to tell their personal success stories in entrepreneurship
*Senior Design/Capstone projects offered in various majors to encourage students to think and create before going into their fields.
*HAUBER Summer Research Program allows students to work alongside faculty several weeks throughout the summer on a particular area of research
<div> </div>
== ''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'' ==

Loyola University Maryland has recently introduced a minor in Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The Loyola University Maryland minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship highlights innovation and nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset. Through this 18-credit program, students develop the capacity to identify commercially or socially viable products and learn how to bring them to market through a new venture or within an existing organization. The faculty at Loyola University Maryland also need greater encouragement to pursue I&E ventures in their research.  Before the professors are tenured their research is scientifically based, with papers and theses following.  Once the professor is tenured a contract is set in place for further research, but at present very few of these contracts lead to entrepreneurial research.  A trend is in place for more accountable and funded research.  However, until professors on Loyola’s campus are supported in innovation and creativity based studies, a key aspect of the I&E environment on campus will still be lacking.

== ''Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function'' ==

There is currently no tech transfer office or department set up on Loyola’s campus.  However, there is the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Through this department faculty gain research support and funding.  Additionally, students can contact this office to find funding for their research programs and aid in developing legal status (especially when outside corporations are involved).  However, this is the only such resource on campus and this field needs to be expanded in order to promote I&E.

== ''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'' ==

Within the general Baltimore area there are maker space’s such as “The Foundry”, located downtown, and various metallurgy and casting mills, located in the Mount Washington area, open for public use.  However, Loyola and these businesses/spaces have not yet formed any personal connections.  Such a relationship would be extremely beneficial for students on the campus looking for design space and materials.  More connections with mentors and networking in the area, especially with companies that encourage innovation, start-ups, and entrepreneurship, need to be made, as well. We have recently introduced a Maker's Space in our library, where students are able to access a variety of creative materials, including but not limited to sewing machines and a messy cart. We also hired a director of the University's new Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship. The appointment of a faculty will help give students the tools to be agents of change.

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

Given Loyola’s location within the city of Baltimore, one would assume that there would be strong ties to venture capital firms, start-up incubators, and startup associated services. Alas, that is not yet the case. The aforementioned firms have taken little interest in providing their services and guidance to students; but such connections may be able to form, if given the right support. Furthermore, as of right now, Loyola does not have the capability to harbor a small business development center for the surrounding community.

== ''Landscape Canvases'' ==

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11o-IaG_CNM5tvBmMnE1xcjybU7i4u-XGsEpn-jXKZpY/edit?usp=sharing 2018 Landscape Canvas ] ====

==== [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUQwWcsPi3qaM0B69f25YeUq20OoPK_cZsKabC6ZtFk/edit#gid=4 2017 Landscape Canvas] ====

== ''Student Priorities'' ==

Click [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Loyola_University_Maryland_Student_Priorities here] to view our Student Priorities page, which briefly explains our long term projects/goals for getting the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ball rolling on our campus.

== ''Contributors'' ==

==== Fall 2019 Fellows: ====

Sienna Pizzano 

Meghan McNulty

Ben Hunt 

Cammie Galley 

==== Spring 2018 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chris_Carangelo Chris Carangelo]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Emily%20Cebulski Emily Cebulski]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alex%20Santarelli Alex Santarelli]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Grant%20Versfeld Grant Versfeld]

'''Fall 2018 Fellows'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Rcmccoy4 Regina McCoy]

[[Emily Manzo|Emily Manzo]]

[[Rachel Jarman|Rachel Jarman]]

[[Jennifer Bower|Jennifer Bower]]

==== Spring 2017 Fellows ====

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Meghan_Reynolds Meghan Reynolds ][[Christopher Tiffin|Christopher Tiffin]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Eric_Muchisky Eric Muchisky ]

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