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Priorities:Johnson C. Smith University Student Priorities

2023-10-21T23:20:07Z

Petrusjayden: /* UIF 2023 Cohort */

==Student Priorites==

=UIF 2023 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The My Friend Project

The idea is to develop an application that encourages students to step out of their comfort zones and connect with others. It utilizes AI to suggest potential connections. Initially, the concept will be tested through a survey instead of fully developing the app. Essentially, it's like a dating app but for making new friends among students. We realized that students felt very disconnected and isolated on campus and by doing this, we plan to develop communities within the campus to increase connectedness.

Key Tactics

*Creating the space for students to interact much easier
*Gathering data on the student population, conducting interviews to further understanding and surveying student population
*Bringing out the concepts in various beta versions and testing it with small sample sizes leading to a full project rollout

'''Project 2:''' Community and Culture Restoration Project

Currently students at JCSU are not accustom to the tools or skills of community building. The institution has giving the student ever resource and tool to recover from COVID-19 except for how to interact with others, build relationships, and build communities.

Key Tactics

*Integrate interactive structure to class rooms and curriculum.
*Include community and relationship building education to Smith Seminar class.
*Include hands on and speech projects in class.
*Have a circular seating arrangement in classrooms.

'''Project 3:''' Soulful Harbor

This concept utilizes data analytics to provide insights into students' current connections and potential relationships for community building as well as enhance emotional intelligence through educational workshops and resources. By doing this, we can strengthen social and emotional well-being through community-building efforts and increase participation results in improved overall well-being.

Key Tactics

*Have good programming, Easy UI, Focusing on how do we keep students engaged
*Know our demographic, what do they need, best way to contact, how can we enhance their personal experience?
*Release application in beta and continue to different phases

'''Project 4:''' JCSU Art Extravaganza

Our plan in this project is to bring a variety of different art focused events and concepts to Johnson C. Smith University to leverage as a means to connect to the student population. We know that students at Johnson C. Smith University have a creative itch and no means to express themselves so by doing this, we will effectively connect students and give them a channel to to create/express themselves.

Key Tactics

*An outdoor event that allows student to connect through art and share there are with each other through a gala/ art show style event.
*We will have different vendors to showcase their art and create a community mural
*Throwing together a series of art events will spur student interest to perpetuate and eventual rebuilding of the JCSU Arts Program attracting much more students

=UIF 2022 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The Smith Hackathon

We realize the need for students to participate in hackathons so that they can develop the skills they need to succeed in the I&E space. We will engage with local companies to sponsor these events and provide case study questions to challenge students to think creatively. We also want to encourage unconventional ways to participate in hackathons by randomizing the teams so that STEM and non-STEM majors can work together and collaborate.

Key Tactics

*Design an enticing project for the hackathon
*Make the case studies questions inclusive by collaborating with various stakeholders like the Student Disabilities Center, Mecklenburg County, etc.
*Reach out to the appropriate faculty
*Source out sponsors from campus and external partnerships

'''Project 2:''' Smith Tech Innovation Center

The Smith Tech Innovation Lab is currently inaccessible to students on campus because there is no one to monitor the space. We plan on reopening the space for all students so that they can have a place to collaborate, learn, and innovate.

Key Tactics

*Reopen the Innovation Center for faculty and students
*Engage with appropriate faculty for support and assistance(STEM Department, Entrepreneurial Studies, Esports, and Game Development Faculty)
*Reach out to students to invite them to check out and join the innovation center.
*Reinvigorate the innovation center by providing innovation and entrepreneurship talks with local businesses

'''Project 3:''' The Golden Student Business Fair

Some students on campus own businesses but have little knowledge of how to take their businesses to the next level or make them sustainable. The business fair will be held in conjunction with various businesses of all sizes so that students can showcase their products, network, and learn more about entrepreneurship. These events will be held on the block, the most visible place on campus. This is done to influence other students to get interested and excited about the business. The business department will also encourage students to register for at least one business class or the entrepreneurial studies minor.

Key Tactics

*Design an event for students to showcase their businesses on campus and share their journey toward starting their businesses.
*Have the school offer some funding for students with great business ideas
*Provide entrepreneurship classes for students to learn more about entrepreneurship
*Encourage students to take at least one entrepreneurial class as an elective

'''Project 4:''' Bull Innovation Fairs

The bull innovation fair will be to introduce students to innovation. At the fair, we will provide more information about the available funding for startups. We will also collaborate with the maker space so that students learn about 3D modeling, printing, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Key Tactics

*Reach out to appropriate professional personnel in the innovation space
*Design marketing strategies to encourage students to attend the event

 
=UIF 2020 Cohort=

=Background=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Johnson C. Smith University offers students the opportunity to be unique entrepreneurs. Events are hosted throughout the year through different organizations and departments. All of which, allows these individuals to expand their knowledge and brands. Having more opportunities presented to the university will allow a greater amount of exposure and position students to be aligned with greatness.  

=Pop-Up Shop=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As University Fellows, we would like to bring forth Pop-Up Shop learning session opportunities with guests speakers. Our guests will be individuals whom are established entrepreneurs thats are more than willing to offer knowledge to students on how to navigate Pop-Up Shops successfully. It is a goal of ours to host this event at least once a month. Thus, allowing students to attend one of the forums. The most important life lesson entrepreneurs can teach you that failure isn't always necessarily a bad thing, but with these experienced guests could give student entrepreneurs an outline of how to overcome such obstacles because they've experienced it themselves. 

=Social Media 101=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Social Media 101 would also be an entrepreneurial opportunity we would like to bring forth to students. Being social media savvy will be beneficial to students. Being socially savvy helps you increase your brand awareness and your messaging. Social media is a chance you to showcase what you stand for in the public eye so people understand not only what your goal  is as an entrepreneur, but what they stand for. If people don't know your business, they can't become your customers. So in order to become socially involved with your customers, young entrepreneurs must know how important social media has become over time.

=Career Speaker Series=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another entrepreneurial opportunity that we would like to propose to the university is to allow professionals to speak in classroom settings. We’re taught by highly educated individuals who’s studied a subject matter but may have never been workers of the field other than teaching. It would be relatable for students to have someone face to face with them who does what they desire to do in the near future. This gives a realistic approach to how the work world will look for us.

=Internships=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, we would like to add more internship opportunities in other fields outside of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It was once said that experience is the best teacher. Having some form of experience will then qualify if this is what our peers really want for themselves. Not only can our colleagues benefit from these opportunities but we can as well.

==Related Links==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University Campus Overview]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/137-btF0RlhFHMddc7u7NtqsFeQ-c1CBm-bpyFi-Ih1U/edit?usp=sharingCLandscape Canvas Link Landscape Canvas & Conclusions]

==University Innovation Fellows==

Fall 2019 Fellows

[[Ahnazha Muhammad]]

[[Germany Bell]]

Fall 2018 Fellows

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anthony_edwards Anthony Edwards]

[[Tymier Farrar]]

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[[Category:Student Priorities]]
[[Category:Student Priorities]]
[[Category:Johnson_C._Smith_University]]
[[Category:Student_Priorities]]
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Priorities:Johnson C. Smith University Student Priorities

2023-10-21T23:19:23Z

Petrusjayden: /* UIF 2023 Cohort */

==Student Priorites==

=UIF 2023 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The My Friend Project

The idea is to develop an application that encourages students to step out of their comfort zones and connect with others. It utilizes AI to suggest potential connections. Initially, the concept will be tested through a survey instead of fully developing the app. Essentially, it's like a dating app but for making new friends among students. We realized that students felt very disconnected and isolated on campus and by doing this, we plan to develop communities within the campus to increase connectedness.

Key Tactics

*Creating the space for students to interact much easier
*Gathering data on the student population, conducting interviews to further understanding and surveying student population
*Bringing out the concepts in various beta versions and testing it with small sample sizes leading to a full project rollout

'''Project 2:''' Community and Culture Restoration Project

Currently students at JCSU are not accustom to the tools or skills of community building. The institution has giving the student ever resource and tool to recover from COVID-19 except for how to interact with others, build relationships, and build communities.

Key Tactics

*Integrate interactive structure to class rooms and curriculum.
*Include community and relationship building education to Smith Seminar class.
*Include hands on and speech projects in class.
*Have a circular seating arrangement in classrooms.

'''Project 3:''' Soulful Harbor

This concept utilizes data analytics to provide insights into students' current connections and potential relationships for community building as well as enhance emotional intelligence through educational workshops and resources. By doing this, we can strengthen social and emotional well-being through community-building efforts and increase participation results in improved overall well-being.

Key Tactics

*Have good programming, Easy UI, Focusing on how do we keep students engaged
*Know our demographic, what do they need, best way to contact, how can we enhance their personal experience?
*Release application in beta and continue to different phases

'''Project 4:''' JCSU Art Extravaganza

Our plan in this project is to bring a variety of different art focused events and concepts to Johnson C. Smith University to leverage as a means to connect to the student population. We know that students at Johnson C. Smith University have a creative itch and no means to express themselves so by doing this, we will effectively connect students and give them a channel to to create/express themselves.

Key Tactics

*An outdoor event that allows student to connect through art and share there are with each other through a gala/ art show style event.
*We will have different vendors to showcase their art and create a community mural
*Throwing together a series of art events will spur student interest to perpetuate and eventual rebuilding of the JCSU Arts Program attracting much more students

 
=UIF 2022 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The Smith Hackathon

We realize the need for students to participate in hackathons so that they can develop the skills they need to succeed in the I&E space. We will engage with local companies to sponsor these events and provide case study questions to challenge students to think creatively. We also want to encourage unconventional ways to participate in hackathons by randomizing the teams so that STEM and non-STEM majors can work together and collaborate.

Key Tactics

*Design an enticing project for the hackathon
*Make the case studies questions inclusive by collaborating with various stakeholders like the Student Disabilities Center, Mecklenburg County, etc.
*Reach out to the appropriate faculty
*Source out sponsors from campus and external partnerships

'''Project 2:''' Smith Tech Innovation Center

The Smith Tech Innovation Lab is currently inaccessible to students on campus because there is no one to monitor the space. We plan on reopening the space for all students so that they can have a place to collaborate, learn, and innovate.

Key Tactics

*Reopen the Innovation Center for faculty and students
*Engage with appropriate faculty for support and assistance(STEM Department, Entrepreneurial Studies, Esports, and Game Development Faculty)
*Reach out to students to invite them to check out and join the innovation center.
*Reinvigorate the innovation center by providing innovation and entrepreneurship talks with local businesses

'''Project 3:''' The Golden Student Business Fair

Some students on campus own businesses but have little knowledge of how to take their businesses to the next level or make them sustainable. The business fair will be held in conjunction with various businesses of all sizes so that students can showcase their products, network, and learn more about entrepreneurship. These events will be held on the block, the most visible place on campus. This is done to influence other students to get interested and excited about the business. The business department will also encourage students to register for at least one business class or the entrepreneurial studies minor.

Key Tactics

*Design an event for students to showcase their businesses on campus and share their journey toward starting their businesses.
*Have the school offer some funding for students with great business ideas
*Provide entrepreneurship classes for students to learn more about entrepreneurship
*Encourage students to take at least one entrepreneurial class as an elective

'''Project 4:''' Bull Innovation Fairs

The bull innovation fair will be to introduce students to innovation. At the fair, we will provide more information about the available funding for startups. We will also collaborate with the maker space so that students learn about 3D modeling, printing, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Key Tactics

*Reach out to appropriate professional personnel in the innovation space
*Design marketing strategies to encourage students to attend the event

 
=UIF 2020 Cohort=

=Background=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Johnson C. Smith University offers students the opportunity to be unique entrepreneurs. Events are hosted throughout the year through different organizations and departments. All of which, allows these individuals to expand their knowledge and brands. Having more opportunities presented to the university will allow a greater amount of exposure and position students to be aligned with greatness.  

=Pop-Up Shop=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As University Fellows, we would like to bring forth Pop-Up Shop learning session opportunities with guests speakers. Our guests will be individuals whom are established entrepreneurs thats are more than willing to offer knowledge to students on how to navigate Pop-Up Shops successfully. It is a goal of ours to host this event at least once a month. Thus, allowing students to attend one of the forums. The most important life lesson entrepreneurs can teach you that failure isn't always necessarily a bad thing, but with these experienced guests could give student entrepreneurs an outline of how to overcome such obstacles because they've experienced it themselves. 

=Social Media 101=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Social Media 101 would also be an entrepreneurial opportunity we would like to bring forth to students. Being social media savvy will be beneficial to students. Being socially savvy helps you increase your brand awareness and your messaging. Social media is a chance you to showcase what you stand for in the public eye so people understand not only what your goal  is as an entrepreneur, but what they stand for. If people don't know your business, they can't become your customers. So in order to become socially involved with your customers, young entrepreneurs must know how important social media has become over time.

=Career Speaker Series=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another entrepreneurial opportunity that we would like to propose to the university is to allow professionals to speak in classroom settings. We’re taught by highly educated individuals who’s studied a subject matter but may have never been workers of the field other than teaching. It would be relatable for students to have someone face to face with them who does what they desire to do in the near future. This gives a realistic approach to how the work world will look for us.

=Internships=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, we would like to add more internship opportunities in other fields outside of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It was once said that experience is the best teacher. Having some form of experience will then qualify if this is what our peers really want for themselves. Not only can our colleagues benefit from these opportunities but we can as well.

==Related Links==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University Campus Overview]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/137-btF0RlhFHMddc7u7NtqsFeQ-c1CBm-bpyFi-Ih1U/edit?usp=sharingCLandscape Canvas Link Landscape Canvas & Conclusions]

==University Innovation Fellows==

Fall 2019 Fellows

[[Ahnazha Muhammad]]

[[Germany Bell]]

Fall 2018 Fellows

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anthony_edwards Anthony Edwards]

[[Tymier Farrar]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|j]]
[[Category:Student Priorities]]
[[Category:Student Priorities]]
[[Category:Johnson_C._Smith_University]]
[[Category:Student_Priorities]]
{{CatTree|Johnson_C._Smith_University}}

Priorities:Johnson C. Smith University Student Priorities

2023-10-21T23:11:48Z

Petrusjayden: /* UIF 2023 Cohort */

==Student Priorites==

=UIF 2023 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The My Friend Project

The idea is to develop an application that encourages students to step out of their comfort zones and connect with others. It utilizes AI to suggest potential connections. Initially, the concept will be tested through a survey instead of fully developing the app. Essentially, it's like a dating app but for making new friends among students. We realized that students felt very disconnected and isolated on campus and by doing this, we plan to develop communities within the campus to increase connectedness.

Key Tactics

*Creating the space for students to interact much easier
*Gathering data on the student population, conducting interviews to further understanding and surveying student population
*Bringing out the concepts in various beta versions and testing it with small sample sizes leading to a full project rollout

'''Project 2:''' Community and Culture Restoration Project

'''Project 3:''' Soulful Harbor

This concept utilizes data analytics to provide insights into students' current connections and potential relationships for community building as well as enhance emotional intelligence through educational workshops and resources. By doing this, we can strengthen social and emotional well-being through community-building efforts and increase participation results in improved overall well-being.

Key Tactics

*Have good programming, Easy UI, Focusing on how do we keep students engaged
*Know our demographic, what do they need, best way to contact, how can we enhance their personal experience?
*Release application in beta and continue to different phases

'''Project 4:''' JCSU Art Extravaganza

 
=UIF 2022 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The Smith Hackathon

We realize the need for students to participate in hackathons so that they can develop the skills they need to succeed in the I&E space. We will engage with local companies to sponsor these events and provide case study questions to challenge students to think creatively. We also want to encourage unconventional ways to participate in hackathons by randomizing the teams so that STEM and non-STEM majors can work together and collaborate.

Key Tactics

*Design an enticing project for the hackathon
*Make the case studies questions inclusive by collaborating with various stakeholders like the Student Disabilities Center, Mecklenburg County, etc.
*Reach out to the appropriate faculty
*Source out sponsors from campus and external partnerships

'''Project 2:''' Smith Tech Innovation Center

The Smith Tech Innovation Lab is currently inaccessible to students on campus because there is no one to monitor the space. We plan on reopening the space for all students so that they can have a place to collaborate, learn, and innovate.

Key Tactics

*Reopen the Innovation Center for faculty and students
*Engage with appropriate faculty for support and assistance(STEM Department, Entrepreneurial Studies, Esports, and Game Development Faculty)
*Reach out to students to invite them to check out and join the innovation center.
*Reinvigorate the innovation center by providing innovation and entrepreneurship talks with local businesses

'''Project 3:''' The Golden Student Business Fair

Some students on campus own businesses but have little knowledge of how to take their businesses to the next level or make them sustainable. The business fair will be held in conjunction with various businesses of all sizes so that students can showcase their products, network, and learn more about entrepreneurship. These events will be held on the block, the most visible place on campus. This is done to influence other students to get interested and excited about the business. The business department will also encourage students to register for at least one business class or the entrepreneurial studies minor.

Key Tactics

*Design an event for students to showcase their businesses on campus and share their journey toward starting their businesses.
*Have the school offer some funding for students with great business ideas
*Provide entrepreneurship classes for students to learn more about entrepreneurship
*Encourage students to take at least one entrepreneurial class as an elective

'''Project 4:''' Bull Innovation Fairs

The bull innovation fair will be to introduce students to innovation. At the fair, we will provide more information about the available funding for startups. We will also collaborate with the maker space so that students learn about 3D modeling, printing, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Key Tactics

*Reach out to appropriate professional personnel in the innovation space
*Design marketing strategies to encourage students to attend the event

 
=UIF 2020 Cohort=

=Background=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Johnson C. Smith University offers students the opportunity to be unique entrepreneurs. Events are hosted throughout the year through different organizations and departments. All of which, allows these individuals to expand their knowledge and brands. Having more opportunities presented to the university will allow a greater amount of exposure and position students to be aligned with greatness.  

=Pop-Up Shop=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As University Fellows, we would like to bring forth Pop-Up Shop learning session opportunities with guests speakers. Our guests will be individuals whom are established entrepreneurs thats are more than willing to offer knowledge to students on how to navigate Pop-Up Shops successfully. It is a goal of ours to host this event at least once a month. Thus, allowing students to attend one of the forums. The most important life lesson entrepreneurs can teach you that failure isn't always necessarily a bad thing, but with these experienced guests could give student entrepreneurs an outline of how to overcome such obstacles because they've experienced it themselves. 

=Social Media 101=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Social Media 101 would also be an entrepreneurial opportunity we would like to bring forth to students. Being social media savvy will be beneficial to students. Being socially savvy helps you increase your brand awareness and your messaging. Social media is a chance you to showcase what you stand for in the public eye so people understand not only what your goal  is as an entrepreneur, but what they stand for. If people don't know your business, they can't become your customers. So in order to become socially involved with your customers, young entrepreneurs must know how important social media has become over time.

=Career Speaker Series=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another entrepreneurial opportunity that we would like to propose to the university is to allow professionals to speak in classroom settings. We’re taught by highly educated individuals who’s studied a subject matter but may have never been workers of the field other than teaching. It would be relatable for students to have someone face to face with them who does what they desire to do in the near future. This gives a realistic approach to how the work world will look for us.

=Internships=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, we would like to add more internship opportunities in other fields outside of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It was once said that experience is the best teacher. Having some form of experience will then qualify if this is what our peers really want for themselves. Not only can our colleagues benefit from these opportunities but we can as well.

==Related Links==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University Campus Overview]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/137-btF0RlhFHMddc7u7NtqsFeQ-c1CBm-bpyFi-Ih1U/edit?usp=sharingCLandscape Canvas Link Landscape Canvas & Conclusions]

==University Innovation Fellows==

Fall 2019 Fellows

[[Ahnazha Muhammad]]

[[Germany Bell]]

Fall 2018 Fellows

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anthony_edwards Anthony Edwards]

[[Tymier Farrar]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|j]]
[[Category:Student Priorities]]
[[Category:Student Priorities]]
[[Category:Johnson_C._Smith_University]]
[[Category:Student_Priorities]]
{{CatTree|Johnson_C._Smith_University}}

Priorities:Johnson C. Smith University Student Priorities

2023-10-21T23:06:48Z

Petrusjayden: /* UIF 2023 Cohort */

==Student Priorites==

=UIF 2023 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The My Friend Project

The idea is to develop an application that encourages students to step out of their comfort zones and connect with others. It utilizes AI to suggest potential connections. Initially, the concept will be tested through a survey instead of fully developing the app. Essentially, it's like a dating app but for making new friends among students. We realized that students felt very disconnected and isolated on campus and by doing this, we plan to develop communities within the campus to increase connectedness.

Key Tactics

* Creating the space for students to interact much easier
* Gathering data on the student population, conducting interviews to further understanding and surveying student population
* Bringing out the concepts in various beta versions and testing it with small sample sizes leading to a full project rollout

'''Project 2:''' Community and Culture Restoration Project

'''Project 3:''' Soulful Harbor

'''Project 4:''' JCSU Art Extravaganza

 
=UIF 2022 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The Smith Hackathon

We realize the need for students to participate in hackathons so that they can develop the skills they need to succeed in the I&E space. We will engage with local companies to sponsor these events and provide case study questions to challenge students to think creatively. We also want to encourage unconventional ways to participate in hackathons by randomizing the teams so that STEM and non-STEM majors can work together and collaborate.

Key Tactics

*Design an enticing project for the hackathon
*Make the case studies questions inclusive by collaborating with various stakeholders like the Student Disabilities Center, Mecklenburg County, etc.
*Reach out to the appropriate faculty
*Source out sponsors from campus and external partnerships

'''Project 2:''' Smith Tech Innovation Center

The Smith Tech Innovation Lab is currently inaccessible to students on campus because there is no one to monitor the space. We plan on reopening the space for all students so that they can have a place to collaborate, learn, and innovate.

Key Tactics

*Reopen the Innovation Center for faculty and students
*Engage with appropriate faculty for support and assistance(STEM Department, Entrepreneurial Studies, Esports, and Game Development Faculty)
*Reach out to students to invite them to check out and join the innovation center.
*Reinvigorate the innovation center by providing innovation and entrepreneurship talks with local businesses

'''Project 3:''' The Golden Student Business Fair

Some students on campus own businesses but have little knowledge of how to take their businesses to the next level or make them sustainable. The business fair will be held in conjunction with various businesses of all sizes so that students can showcase their products, network, and learn more about entrepreneurship. These events will be held on the block, the most visible place on campus. This is done to influence other students to get interested and excited about the business. The business department will also encourage students to register for at least one business class or the entrepreneurial studies minor.

Key Tactics

*Design an event for students to showcase their businesses on campus and share their journey toward starting their businesses.
*Have the school offer some funding for students with great business ideas
*Provide entrepreneurship classes for students to learn more about entrepreneurship
*Encourage students to take at least one entrepreneurial class as an elective

'''Project 4:''' Bull Innovation Fairs

The bull innovation fair will be to introduce students to innovation. At the fair, we will provide more information about the available funding for startups. We will also collaborate with the maker space so that students learn about 3D modeling, printing, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Key Tactics

*Reach out to appropriate professional personnel in the innovation space
*Design marketing strategies to encourage students to attend the event

 
=UIF 2020 Cohort=

=Background=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Johnson C. Smith University offers students the opportunity to be unique entrepreneurs. Events are hosted throughout the year through different organizations and departments. All of which, allows these individuals to expand their knowledge and brands. Having more opportunities presented to the university will allow a greater amount of exposure and position students to be aligned with greatness.  

=Pop-Up Shop=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As University Fellows, we would like to bring forth Pop-Up Shop learning session opportunities with guests speakers. Our guests will be individuals whom are established entrepreneurs thats are more than willing to offer knowledge to students on how to navigate Pop-Up Shops successfully. It is a goal of ours to host this event at least once a month. Thus, allowing students to attend one of the forums. The most important life lesson entrepreneurs can teach you that failure isn't always necessarily a bad thing, but with these experienced guests could give student entrepreneurs an outline of how to overcome such obstacles because they've experienced it themselves. 

=Social Media 101=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Social Media 101 would also be an entrepreneurial opportunity we would like to bring forth to students. Being social media savvy will be beneficial to students. Being socially savvy helps you increase your brand awareness and your messaging. Social media is a chance you to showcase what you stand for in the public eye so people understand not only what your goal  is as an entrepreneur, but what they stand for. If people don't know your business, they can't become your customers. So in order to become socially involved with your customers, young entrepreneurs must know how important social media has become over time.

=Career Speaker Series=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another entrepreneurial opportunity that we would like to propose to the university is to allow professionals to speak in classroom settings. We’re taught by highly educated individuals who’s studied a subject matter but may have never been workers of the field other than teaching. It would be relatable for students to have someone face to face with them who does what they desire to do in the near future. This gives a realistic approach to how the work world will look for us.

=Internships=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, we would like to add more internship opportunities in other fields outside of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It was once said that experience is the best teacher. Having some form of experience will then qualify if this is what our peers really want for themselves. Not only can our colleagues benefit from these opportunities but we can as well.

==Related Links==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University Campus Overview]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/137-btF0RlhFHMddc7u7NtqsFeQ-c1CBm-bpyFi-Ih1U/edit?usp=sharingCLandscape Canvas Link Landscape Canvas & Conclusions]

==University Innovation Fellows==

Fall 2019 Fellows

[[Ahnazha Muhammad]]

[[Germany Bell]]

Fall 2018 Fellows

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anthony_edwards Anthony Edwards]

[[Tymier Farrar]]

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Priorities:Johnson C. Smith University Student Priorities

2023-10-21T23:03:45Z

Petrusjayden: /* UIF 2023 Cohort */

==Student Priorites==

=UIF 2023 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The My Friend Project

'''Project 2:''' Community and Culture Restoration Project

'''Project 3:''' Soulful Harbor

'''Project 4:''' JCSU Art Extravaganza

 
=UIF 2022 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The Smith Hackathon

We realize the need for students to participate in hackathons so that they can develop the skills they need to succeed in the I&E space. We will engage with local companies to sponsor these events and provide case study questions to challenge students to think creatively. We also want to encourage unconventional ways to participate in hackathons by randomizing the teams so that STEM and non-STEM majors can work together and collaborate.

Key Tactics

*Design an enticing project for the hackathon
*Make the case studies questions inclusive by collaborating with various stakeholders like the Student Disabilities Center, Mecklenburg County, etc.
*Reach out to the appropriate faculty
*Source out sponsors from campus and external partnerships

'''Project 2:''' Smith Tech Innovation Center

The Smith Tech Innovation Lab is currently inaccessible to students on campus because there is no one to monitor the space. We plan on reopening the space for all students so that they can have a place to collaborate, learn, and innovate.

Key Tactics

*Reopen the Innovation Center for faculty and students
*Engage with appropriate faculty for support and assistance(STEM Department, Entrepreneurial Studies, Esports, and Game Development Faculty)
*Reach out to students to invite them to check out and join the innovation center.
*Reinvigorate the innovation center by providing innovation and entrepreneurship talks with local businesses

'''Project 3:''' The Golden Student Business Fair

Some students on campus own businesses but have little knowledge of how to take their businesses to the next level or make them sustainable. The business fair will be held in conjunction with various businesses of all sizes so that students can showcase their products, network, and learn more about entrepreneurship. These events will be held on the block, the most visible place on campus. This is done to influence other students to get interested and excited about the business. The business department will also encourage students to register for at least one business class or the entrepreneurial studies minor.

Key Tactics

*Design an event for students to showcase their businesses on campus and share their journey toward starting their businesses.
*Have the school offer some funding for students with great business ideas
*Provide entrepreneurship classes for students to learn more about entrepreneurship
*Encourage students to take at least one entrepreneurial class as an elective

'''Project 4:''' Bull Innovation Fairs

The bull innovation fair will be to introduce students to innovation. At the fair, we will provide more information about the available funding for startups. We will also collaborate with the maker space so that students learn about 3D modeling, printing, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Key Tactics

*Reach out to appropriate professional personnel in the innovation space
*Design marketing strategies to encourage students to attend the event

 
=UIF 2020 Cohort=

=Background=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Johnson C. Smith University offers students the opportunity to be unique entrepreneurs. Events are hosted throughout the year through different organizations and departments. All of which, allows these individuals to expand their knowledge and brands. Having more opportunities presented to the university will allow a greater amount of exposure and position students to be aligned with greatness.  

=Pop-Up Shop=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As University Fellows, we would like to bring forth Pop-Up Shop learning session opportunities with guests speakers. Our guests will be individuals whom are established entrepreneurs thats are more than willing to offer knowledge to students on how to navigate Pop-Up Shops successfully. It is a goal of ours to host this event at least once a month. Thus, allowing students to attend one of the forums. The most important life lesson entrepreneurs can teach you that failure isn't always necessarily a bad thing, but with these experienced guests could give student entrepreneurs an outline of how to overcome such obstacles because they've experienced it themselves. 

=Social Media 101=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Social Media 101 would also be an entrepreneurial opportunity we would like to bring forth to students. Being social media savvy will be beneficial to students. Being socially savvy helps you increase your brand awareness and your messaging. Social media is a chance you to showcase what you stand for in the public eye so people understand not only what your goal  is as an entrepreneur, but what they stand for. If people don't know your business, they can't become your customers. So in order to become socially involved with your customers, young entrepreneurs must know how important social media has become over time.

=Career Speaker Series=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another entrepreneurial opportunity that we would like to propose to the university is to allow professionals to speak in classroom settings. We’re taught by highly educated individuals who’s studied a subject matter but may have never been workers of the field other than teaching. It would be relatable for students to have someone face to face with them who does what they desire to do in the near future. This gives a realistic approach to how the work world will look for us.

=Internships=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, we would like to add more internship opportunities in other fields outside of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It was once said that experience is the best teacher. Having some form of experience will then qualify if this is what our peers really want for themselves. Not only can our colleagues benefit from these opportunities but we can as well.

==Related Links==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University Campus Overview]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/137-btF0RlhFHMddc7u7NtqsFeQ-c1CBm-bpyFi-Ih1U/edit?usp=sharingCLandscape Canvas Link Landscape Canvas & Conclusions]

==University Innovation Fellows==

Fall 2019 Fellows

[[Ahnazha Muhammad]]

[[Germany Bell]]

Fall 2018 Fellows

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anthony_edwards Anthony Edwards]

[[Tymier Farrar]]

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Priorities:Johnson C. Smith University Student Priorities

2023-10-21T23:00:01Z

Petrusjayden: /* Student Priorites */

==Student Priorites==

=UIF 2023 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The My Friend Project

 
=UIF 2022 Cohort=

'''Project 1:''' The Smith Hackathon

We realize the need for students to participate in hackathons so that they can develop the skills they need to succeed in the I&E space. We will engage with local companies to sponsor these events and provide case study questions to challenge students to think creatively. We also want to encourage unconventional ways to participate in hackathons by randomizing the teams so that STEM and non-STEM majors can work together and collaborate.

Key Tactics

*Design an enticing project for the hackathon
*Make the case studies questions inclusive by collaborating with various stakeholders like the Student Disabilities Center, Mecklenburg County, etc.
*Reach out to the appropriate faculty
*Source out sponsors from campus and external partnerships

'''Project 2:''' Smith Tech Innovation Center

The Smith Tech Innovation Lab is currently inaccessible to students on campus because there is no one to monitor the space. We plan on reopening the space for all students so that they can have a place to collaborate, learn, and innovate.

Key Tactics

*Reopen the Innovation Center for faculty and students
*Engage with appropriate faculty for support and assistance(STEM Department, Entrepreneurial Studies, Esports, and Game Development Faculty)
*Reach out to students to invite them to check out and join the innovation center.
*Reinvigorate the innovation center by providing innovation and entrepreneurship talks with local businesses

'''Project 3:''' The Golden Student Business Fair

Some students on campus own businesses but have little knowledge of how to take their businesses to the next level or make them sustainable. The business fair will be held in conjunction with various businesses of all sizes so that students can showcase their products, network, and learn more about entrepreneurship. These events will be held on the block, the most visible place on campus. This is done to influence other students to get interested and excited about the business. The business department will also encourage students to register for at least one business class or the entrepreneurial studies minor.

Key Tactics

*Design an event for students to showcase their businesses on campus and share their journey toward starting their businesses.
*Have the school offer some funding for students with great business ideas
*Provide entrepreneurship classes for students to learn more about entrepreneurship
*Encourage students to take at least one entrepreneurial class as an elective

'''Project 4:''' Bull Innovation Fairs

The bull innovation fair will be to introduce students to innovation. At the fair, we will provide more information about the available funding for startups. We will also collaborate with the maker space so that students learn about 3D modeling, printing, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Key Tactics

*Reach out to appropriate professional personnel in the innovation space
*Design marketing strategies to encourage students to attend the event

 
=UIF 2020 Cohort=

=Background=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Johnson C. Smith University offers students the opportunity to be unique entrepreneurs. Events are hosted throughout the year through different organizations and departments. All of which, allows these individuals to expand their knowledge and brands. Having more opportunities presented to the university will allow a greater amount of exposure and position students to be aligned with greatness.  

=Pop-Up Shop=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As University Fellows, we would like to bring forth Pop-Up Shop learning session opportunities with guests speakers. Our guests will be individuals whom are established entrepreneurs thats are more than willing to offer knowledge to students on how to navigate Pop-Up Shops successfully. It is a goal of ours to host this event at least once a month. Thus, allowing students to attend one of the forums. The most important life lesson entrepreneurs can teach you that failure isn't always necessarily a bad thing, but with these experienced guests could give student entrepreneurs an outline of how to overcome such obstacles because they've experienced it themselves. 

=Social Media 101=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Social Media 101 would also be an entrepreneurial opportunity we would like to bring forth to students. Being social media savvy will be beneficial to students. Being socially savvy helps you increase your brand awareness and your messaging. Social media is a chance you to showcase what you stand for in the public eye so people understand not only what your goal  is as an entrepreneur, but what they stand for. If people don't know your business, they can't become your customers. So in order to become socially involved with your customers, young entrepreneurs must know how important social media has become over time.

=Career Speaker Series=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another entrepreneurial opportunity that we would like to propose to the university is to allow professionals to speak in classroom settings. We’re taught by highly educated individuals who’s studied a subject matter but may have never been workers of the field other than teaching. It would be relatable for students to have someone face to face with them who does what they desire to do in the near future. This gives a realistic approach to how the work world will look for us.

=Internships=

<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, we would like to add more internship opportunities in other fields outside of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It was once said that experience is the best teacher. Having some form of experience will then qualify if this is what our peers really want for themselves. Not only can our colleagues benefit from these opportunities but we can as well.

==Related Links==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University Campus Overview]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/137-btF0RlhFHMddc7u7NtqsFeQ-c1CBm-bpyFi-Ih1U/edit?usp=sharingCLandscape Canvas Link Landscape Canvas & Conclusions]

==University Innovation Fellows==

Fall 2019 Fellows

[[Ahnazha Muhammad]]

[[Germany Bell]]

Fall 2018 Fellows

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anthony_edwards Anthony Edwards]

[[Tymier Farrar]]

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School:Johnson C. Smith University

2023-09-22T22:46:09Z

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[[File:GoldenBull-Masthead3.png|border|GoldenBull-Masthead3.png|link=Special:FilePath/GoldenBull-Masthead3.png]]Johnson C. Smith University


==Overview==

[[File:JCSU seal.png|thumb|link=Special:FilePath/JCSU_seal.png]] Johnson C. Smith University is a private HBCU that sits at the highest point in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1867, JCSU has a rich history in advancing and expanding the potential of its students. Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best small colleges in the nation, serving more than 1,200 students and employing more than 240 full-time faculty members, administrators and staff. JCSU is making leaps and bounds in advancing Institutional Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

 

==Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship==

====HBCU.vc====

[http://www.hbcu.vc/index.html HBCU.vc] is an experience-based learning opportunity in venture capital and tech entrepreneurship. Our student investor program works with students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to teach investment fundamentals and entrepreneurship. To act as investors to fund local tech entrepreneurs and build startup communities in and around their campuses. During the program, students learn from investors and entrepreneurs as they work to identify investment opportunities, perform market research, and make funding decisions. It gives students the real world experience needed to jumpstart careers in their chosen paths.

'''FreshStart'''

FreshStart is a Spring Break program that allows students to learn and practice the techniques for entrepreneurs and teams who created companies like Facebook, Apple, Uber, Rent The Runway and Spotify. It’s a full-week immersion where students will have close conversations with entrepreneurs in Charlotte, visit locations where they are building their companies and learn how they can build thier own startups or work with others to build something great.

Johnson C. Smith University received three awards at the 2020 HBCUgrow LEAD Conference on April 7, 2020. Dr. Laura Colson McLean, dean of the Metropolitan College of Professional Studies, and two JCSU students participated in the virtual conference and shared their involvement with Road to Hire, a partnership with Red Ventures and winner of the Platinum Choice LEAD Innovation Award. The university also came second at Black Enterprise’s 2019 Smart Hackathon.

==Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function==

Following JCSU's revamp of institutional focus to align with our Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), students and faculty are able to utilize the resources at the James B. Duke Memorial Library to educate themselves on the patent process and apply it to entrepreneurship.

==Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship==
<div>
====Sustainability Village====
</div><div>An innovative living-learning prototype for students, as well as academic coursework, service-learning activities and study abroad opportunities are all part of the University’s Sustainability Village. The program integrates academic coursework, research, service learning and experiential education opportunities to enhance student understanding of sustainable development, community food systems and alternative lifestyles that promote conservation. Community and aquaponic gardens also offer opportunities for students to engage in service learning and applied interdisciplinary research. The gardens aid in the University’s recycling and waste reduction efforts by employing composting and loop system strategies. Both gardens are part of Sustainability Village, which is designed to produce food for thought as students learn while living in a sustainable environment. Funded by The Duke Endowment and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina as part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, the village’s centerpiece will be a model home built to accommodate four students. It will serve as an affordable prototype that could be replicated in communities impacted by natural disasters such as in the earthquake-devasted areas in Haiti.

'''PNC Foundation For Entrepreneurship Gran'''t

Johnson C. Smith University received a $375,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to enhance entrepreneurship education. The university wants to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship on campus by providing funding for students. Another campus-led initiative is the Smith Tech Innovation Institute. The institute serves to mentor student innovators and entrepreneurs by providing mentorship and support for grant writing. In addition, students connected with the institute get a chance to participate in hackathons, and TED talks, and connect to a community of individuals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
</div><div></div>
==Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration==

'''Google'''

Johnson C. Smith is a partner institute to Google's secondary education programs where students are given the ability to expand and apply their computer science skills and knowledge. Incoming freshmen are selected from a wide range for the '''Google Computer Science Summer Institute''' prior to starting their first year. This program operates on the campus of JCSU, where 20 incoming freshmen learn web development and soft skills over three weeks while learning the environment on campus. The upperclassmen are also encouraged to be involved with '''Applied Computer Science''', where they apply their lessons from class to android app development to create intuitive apps. 

'''IBM'''

JCSU CSE Department is partnering with IBM on curriculum that explains how to work with Enterprise Cloud Computing Systems. This is offered as an elctive course under Special Topics in Computer Science. Students learn about the IBM cloud platform to create a web-based application that seek to solve an issue they see on campus. Students also will earn a digital badge for completing [https://masterthemainframe.com/ IBM's Master the Mainframe] during the class.

'''Enhancement of the syllabus'''

Currently, the university has incorporated some subjects in the curriculum that foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurial Studies and Esports Gaming Management minors assist students to get into the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Students enrolled in the classes learn about the foundations of being a strong innovator and entrepreneur. In addition, the curriculum demands that a student puts all their knowledge into practice. This stimulates the startup ecosystem on campus. These students also connect to grants and funds that they can use to stimulate growth in their businesses. The university also hosts a makerspace in the library. The makerspace is home to innovation in 3D technology, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality. The makerspace is open to students and faculty to learn. The makerspace also runs adjacent to the Animation minor. The makerspace is a space where students and faculty can innovate by leveraging 3D technologies.

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

Johnson C. Smith University has strong connections with the surrounding charlotte community. Community involvement is strongly ingrained in the campus and academic culture, where all students are required to participate in 10 hours of community service and every organization on campus host events to volunteer within Mecklenburg county. The school of Social Work has a graduation requirement of 400 field hours with a local organization. The STEM Innovation Center at JCSU has involved itself with the community of startups and venture capital firms within the Charlotte ecosystem. They have hosted meeting for small businesses and local entrepreneurs, such as Start- Up Weekend and the Charlotte's meeting for small businesses. In the near future, JCSU will launch a Small Business Innovation Research Program that will service as a pathway to increase student involvement and accelerate innovation on campus.

The university facilitates industry collaborations by being one of the 5 HBCUs to secure an innovation grant from PNC. In addition, the university also has a partnership with Red Ventures which supports innovation and entreprenuership. Red Ventures offers a digital marketing course and internships for entreprenuers in this sphere to gain more experience and network. Some work needs to be done to strengthen the university engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. Johnson C Smith University works through its Center for Applied Leadership and Community Development to improve the local community. The Center is also developing the next generation of leadership in Charlotte. The university does not have enough partnerships to generate seed funding, product impovement and launch, or mentorship for some innovations.

==Related Links==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University Campus Overview]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Johnson_C._Smith_University_Student_Priorities Student Priorities]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FVcm5tojrfHkDaxiemOh-38RuAkBC9yAbQfc4DkIOis/edit?usp=sharing Canvas Link Landscape Canvas & Conclusions]

==University Innovation Fellows==

Fall 2019 Fellows

[[Ahnazha Muhammad]]

[[Germany Bell]]

Fall 2018 Fellows

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Anthony_edwards Anthony Edwards]

[[Tymier Farrar]]

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==Bio==
I am currently a sophomore at Johnson C. Smith University majoring in Information Systems Engineering with a minor in E-Sports and Gaming Management. I am originally from Dublin, California in the Bay Area. I aspire to become a Software Engineer and make a positive impact on the black community through the equitable technologies I create! My vision of success is being able to leave a positive mark on others.

==Achievements==
Alpha Lambda Delta
President's List
JCSU Entrepreneurship Hub PNC Bank Pitch Competition 1st Place Winner

==Social media profiles==
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayden-petrus

Website:
https://www.jayden-petrus.com/

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