University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Priorities:University of San Diego Student Priorities

2018-02-23T05:42:42Z

Rileydean:

= How might we expand existing changemaking opportunities in a way that builds community? =

= Connect a network of motivated students =

Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity. USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.

= Provide concrete opportunities to engage in the ideas behind changemaking through the Changemaker Student Committee =

Through the Changemaker Student Committee, interested students will have the opportunity to learn the ideas behind Human Centered Design through taking action on the exisiting projects within the Chanegmaker Hub (i.e: My Story). Students will build community with other passionate individuals as they go through the process of planning and implementing a project that meets a need on our campus. In addition, the Changemaker Student Committee serves as a space for students who are not familiar with changemaking or social justice issues to come and explore different options to help them discover what they are most passionate about.

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= Connect student leaders =

To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus. We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.

= Roadmap for Student Involvement =

Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that students can get involved in. Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus. This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter. Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses.

In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community.

= Expand Social Change Corps Program =

The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.

= Utilize the First Year Living Learning Communities (LLC's) to expose new students to USD's changemaker identity =

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Priorities:University of San Diego Student Priorities

2018-02-23T05:42:06Z

Rileydean:

= How might we expand existing changemaking opportunities in a way that builds community? =

= Connect a network of motivated students =

Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity. USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.

= Provide concrete opportunities to engage in the ideas behind changemaking through the Changemaker Student Committee =

Through the Changemaker Student Committee, interested students will have the opportunity to learn the ideas behind Human Centered Design through taking action on the exisiting projects within the Chanegmaker Hub (i.e: My Story). Students will build community with other passionate individuals as they go through the process of planning and implementing a project that meets a need on our campus. In addition, the Changemaker Student Committee serves as a space for students who are not familiar with changemaking or social justice issues to come and explore different options to help them discover what they are most passionate about.

= =

= Connect student leaders =

To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus. We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.

= Roadmap for Student Involvement =

Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that students can get involved in. Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus. This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter. Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses.

In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community.

= Connect the USD Community with the Linda Vista Community Expand Social Change Corps =

The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.

= Utilize the First Year Living Learning Communities (LLC's) to expose new students to USD's changemaker identity =

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Priorities:University of San Diego Student Priorities

2018-02-23T05:41:53Z

Rileydean:

= How might we expand existing changemaking opportunities in a way that builds community? =

= Connect a network of motivated students =

Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity. USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.

= Provide concrete opportunities to engage in the ideas behind changemaking through the Changemaker Student Committee =

Through the Changemaker Student Committee, interested students will have the opportunity to learn the ideas behind Human Centered Design through taking action on the exisiting projects within the Chanegmaker Hub (i.e: My Story). Students will build community with other passionate individuals as they go through the process of planning and implementing a project that meets a need on our campus. In addition, the Changemaker Student Committee serves as a space for students who are not familiar with changemaking or social justice issues to come and explore different options to help them discover what they are most passionate about.

= =

= Connect student leaders =

To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus. We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.

= Roadmap for Student Involvement =

Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that students can get involved in. Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus. This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter. Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses.

In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community.

= Connect the USD Community with the Linda Vista Community Expand Social Change Corps =

The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.

= Utilize the First Year Living Learning Communities (LLC) to expose new students to USD's changemaker identity =

[[Category:Student Priorities|u]]

Priorities:University of San Diego Student Priorities

2018-02-23T05:41:06Z

Rileydean:

= How might we expand existing changemaking opportunities in a way that builds community? =

= Connect a network of motivated students =

Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity. USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.

= Provide concrete opportunities to engage in the ideas behind changemaking through the Changemaker Student Committee =

Through the Changemaker Student Committee, interested students will have the opportunity to learn the ideas behind Human Centered Design through taking action on the exisiting projects within the Chanegmaker Hub (i.e: My Story). Students will build community with other passionate individuals as they go through the process of planning and implementing a project that meets a need on our campus. In addition, the Changemaker Student Committee serves as a space for students who are not familiar with changemaking or social justice issues to come and explore different options to help them discover what they are most passionate about.

= =

= Connect student leaders =

To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus. We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.

= Roadmap for Student Involvement =

Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that students can get involved in. Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus. This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter. Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses.

In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community.

= Connect the USD Community with the Linda Vista Community Expand Social Change Corps =

The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.

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Priorities:University of San Diego Student Priorities

2018-02-23T05:40:06Z

Rileydean:

= How might we expand existing changemaking opportunities in a way that builds community? =

= Connect a network of motivated students =

Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity. USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.

= Provide concrete opportunities to engage in the ideas behind changemaking through the Changemaker Student Committee =

Through the Changemaker Student Committee, interested students will have the opportunity to learn the ideas behind Human Centered Design through taking action on the exisiting projects within the Chanegmaker Hub (i.e: My Story). Students will build community with other passionate individuals as they go through the process of planning and implementing a project that meets a need on our campus. In addition, the Changemaker Student Committee serves as a space for students who are not familiar with changemaking or social justice issues to come and explore different options to help them discover what they are most passionate about.

= =

= Connect student leaders =

To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus. We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.

= Roadmap for Student Involvement =

Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that students can get involved in. Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus. This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter. Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses.

In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community.

= Connect the USD Community with the Linda Vista Community Expand Social Change Corps =

The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.

= Facilitate connection between students and alumni =

Facilitate connection between students and alumni (with increased consistency) 2 pronged approach Incorporating networking with alumni into certain classes For example, all diversity “D” classes require students to connect with one person/do an informational interview with someone outside their typical contacts and get a new perspective on their passions, goals, etc “Changemaking Across Disciplines” networking events on campus Once a month casual dinners with alumni from a bunch of different fields Could take on the format of a panel, small group discussion.

[[Category:Student Priorities|u]]

Priorities:University of San Diego Student Priorities

2018-02-23T05:39:54Z

Rileydean:

= How might we expand existing changemaking opportunities in a way that builds community? =

= Connect a network of motivated students =

Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity. USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.

= Provide concrete opportunities to engage in the ideas behind changemaking through the Changemaker Student Committee =

Through the Changemaker Student Committee, interested students will have the opportunity to learn the ideas behind Human Centered Design through taking action on the exisiting projects within the Chanegmaker Hub (i.e: My Story). Students will build community with other passionate individuals as they go through the process of planning and implementing a project that meets a need on our campus. In addition, the Changemaker Student Committee serves as a space for students who are not familiar with changemaking or social justice issues to come and explore different options to help them discover what they are most passionate about.

= Connect students and local businesses =

Allow students in courses to collaborate with business and work together to solve problems. We lack substantial entrepreneurship opportunities for students at USD so we hope to build off of the ones we have and create new ones with local startup businesses. Farmers Markets are very popular in San Diego with multiple locations and a hub for local entrepreneurs. This marks an excellent entry way for students to help with local businesses and gain valuable skills in a start-up culture.

= Connect student leaders =

To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus. We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.

= Roadmap for Student Involvement =

Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that students can get involved in. Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus. This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter. Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses.

In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community.

= Connect the USD Community with the Linda Vista Community Expand Social Change Corps =

The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.

= Facilitate connection between students and alumni =

Facilitate connection between students and alumni (with increased consistency) 2 pronged approach Incorporating networking with alumni into certain classes For example, all diversity “D” classes require students to connect with one person/do an informational interview with someone outside their typical contacts and get a new perspective on their passions, goals, etc “Changemaking Across Disciplines” networking events on campus Once a month casual dinners with alumni from a bunch of different fields Could take on the format of a panel, small group discussion.

[[Category:Student Priorities|u]]

Priorities:University of San Diego Student Priorities

2018-02-23T05:38:48Z

Rileydean:

= How might we expand existing changemaking opportunities in a way that builds community? =

= Connect a network of motivated students =

Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity. USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.

= Provide concrete opportunities to engage in the ideas behind changemaking through the Changemaker Student Committee =

Through the Changemaker Student Committee, interested students will have the opportunity to learn the ideas behind Human Centered Design through taking action on the exisiting projects within the Chanegmaker Hub (i.e: My Story). Students will build community with other passionate individuals as they go through the process of planning and implementing a project that meets a need on our campus. 

= Connect students and local businesses =

Allow students in courses to collaborate with business and work together to solve problems. We lack substantial entrepreneurship opportunities for students at USD so we hope to build off of the ones we have and create new ones with local startup businesses. Farmers Markets are very popular in San Diego with multiple locations and a hub for local entrepreneurs. This marks an excellent entry way for students to help with local businesses and gain valuable skills in a start-up culture.

= Connect student leaders =

To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus. We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.

= Roadmap for Student Involvement =

Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that students can get involved in. Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus. This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter. Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses.

In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community.

= Connect the USD Community with the Linda Vista Community Expand Social Change Corps =

The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.

= Facilitate connection between students and alumni =

Facilitate connection between students and alumni (with increased consistency) 2 pronged approach Incorporating networking with alumni into certain classes For example, all diversity “D” classes require students to connect with one person/do an informational interview with someone outside their typical contacts and get a new perspective on their passions, goals, etc “Changemaking Across Disciplines” networking events on campus Once a month casual dinners with alumni from a bunch of different fields Could take on the format of a panel, small group discussion.

[[Category:Student Priorities|u]]

Priorities:University of San Diego Student Priorities

2018-02-23T05:35:15Z

Rileydean:

= How might we expand existing changemaking opportunities in a way that builds community? =

= Connect a network of motivated students =

Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity. USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.

= Connects local socially conscious companies with students =

Providing a platform that connects local socially conscious companies with internship opportunities for USD Expand the Impact Career Fair: Vet companies that match our changemaker identity and bring them to campus for a career fair. Student Internship Blog: Students can share descriptions and pictures of their summer internship. This would be in conjunction with the Summer Internship Award so the students receiving the award would have their internships highlighted and posted on social media.

= Connect students and local businesses =

Allow students in courses to collaborate with business and work together to solve problems. We lack substantial entrepreneurship opportunities for students at USD so we hope to build off of the ones we have and create new ones with local startup businesses. Farmers Markets are very popular in San Diego with multiple locations and a hub for local entrepreneurs. This marks an excellent entry way for students to help with local businesses and gain valuable skills in a start-up culture.

= Connect student leaders =

To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus. We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.

= Roadmap for Student Involvement =

Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that students can get involved in. Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus. This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter. Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses.

In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community.

= Connect the USD Community with the Linda Vista Community Expand Social Change Corps =

The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.

= Facilitate connection between students and alumni =

Facilitate connection between students and alumni (with increased consistency) 2 pronged approach Incorporating networking with alumni into certain classes For example, all diversity “D” classes require students to connect with one person/do an informational interview with someone outside their typical contacts and get a new perspective on their passions, goals, etc “Changemaking Across Disciplines” networking events on campus Once a month casual dinners with alumni from a bunch of different fields Could take on the format of a panel, small group discussion.

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School:University of San Diego

2018-02-02T04:45:33Z

Rileydean:

=== Overview ===

Undergraduate Degrees 

*Anthropology 
*Architecture 
*Art History 
*Behavioral Neuroscience 
*Biochemistry 
*Biology
*Biophysics
*Chemistry
*Communication Studies 
*English
*Environmental and Ocean Studies 
*Ethnic Studies 
*French 
*History 
*Interdisplicinary
*International Relations 
*Italian Studies
*Liberal Studies 
*Mathematics 
*Music 
*Philosophy 
*Physics 
*Political Science 
*Spanish 
*Theatre 
*Theology and Religious Studies 
*Visual Arts 
*Economics 
*Business Administration
*Business Economics 
*Finance 
*International Business
*Marketing 
*Real Estate
*Accountancy 
*Computer Science 
*Electrical Engineering 
*Industrial and System Engineering 
*Mechanical Engineering 

Graduate Degrees 

*International Relations 
*Acting 
*Environmental and Ocean Sciences 
*Master of Science in Nursing 
*Master's Entry Program in Nursing 
*Healthcare Informatics
*Doctor of Nursing Practice 
*PhD of Nursing Practice 
*PhD in Nursing 
*Peace and Justice
*Social Innovation
*Conflict Management and Resolution 
*Cyber Security Operations and Leadership 
*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership 
*Business Administration 
*Accountancy 
*Executive Leadership
*Finance 
*Global Leadership
*Real Estate 
*Supply Chain Management
*Taxation 
*Business and Corporate Law 
*Comparative Law 
*General LLM
*International Law 
*Legal Studies 
*Juris Doctor 
*Counseling 
*Higher Education Leadership 
*Marital and Family Therapy 
*Nonprofit Leadership and Management 
*Master of Education 
*Special Education 
*TESOL, Literacy and Culture
*Leadership Studies 
*Cyber Security Engineering

=== Changemaker Hub  ===

The Changemaker Hub is a resource for students on campus to actively learn and engage with social justice and social innovation on a global scale and local scale. This is an Ashoka U certified organization on our campus that allows us to actively network with other universities around the globe passionate about social innovation. This resource provides education and experience human-centered design, user testing, community engagement, and much more. 

=== Initiatives on Campus  ===

Current initiatives on our campus include a variety of events across multiple departments.  Our Changemaker Hub promotes social innovation and entrepreneurship through Social Change Corps, Changemaker Student Committee, hosting a social innovation lab and promoting social innovation to incoming students. Our Career Development Center encourages students to go on a “Torero Trek” which is an opportunity for students to travel across the country to learn about career opportunities from innovative and diverse businesses. In addition to departmental initiatives, students who have created their own organizations on campus also promote and take part in social innovation and entrepreneurship. Some Student run organizations include: Net Impact Club, TEDx, and pancake peeps. These Organization along with many others go above and beyond to take action and hold events throughout the year.
<div> </div>
In addition, USD is currently implementing a strategic plan "Envisioning 2024". This strategic plan has been put in place to capitalizes on the university’s recent progress and aligns new strategic goals with current strengths to help shape a vision for the future as the university looks ahead to its 75th anniversary in the year 2024. Through this process we are analyzing how we can enhance student success, strengthen diversity, inclusion, and social justice, and improve other aspects of our campus.  

=== Areas We Can Improve ===

USD offers a wide range of events and opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds but we can still improve some aspects of our campus. We feel that we can re-imagine parts of the Freshmen Orientation experience so as to accommodate all students better and ensure we are offering the most engaging and innovative opportunities our campus has to offer.

=== Events on Campus ===

-My Story

-What I Be Project

-Dinner with Strangers

-Changemaker Challenge

-Social Change Corps

=== Feedback from Students ===

When we interviewed some students on campus we found that there were a few common concerns among the students. Many voiced concerns about the lack of transportation from and around campus. When interviewing students it was also made apparent that we can do a better job publicizing some opportunities better to students such as grants offered and opportunities for students to use what they learned in the classroom in real life. Students also shared that they enjoyed our events that were linked to the community such as My Story and Dinner with Strangers and they would appreciate working more with the local USD community.

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=== Analyzing our Landscape Canvas ===

Active students who hold leadership positions and who take initiative are more aware of various opportunities for innovation, but the general student body and alumni often lack a way of connecting to our Changemaker identity. We consider this a big problem that we want to explore and further research. In addition, in the "spin out" section USD lacked a long-term support system of students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship after graduation. While USD offers a variety of ways to get involved while attending the college, it lacks a connect to alumni and supporting students after they graduate.

=== Strategic Priorities ===

Session 4 Strategic Priorities How do we bridge the gap between opportunities for social innovation/entrepreneurship and students?

Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity. USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.

Providing a platform that connects local socially conscious companies with internship opportunities for USD Expand the Impact Career Fair: Vet companies that match our changemaker identity and bring them to campus for a career fair. Student Internship Blog: Students can share descriptions and pictures of their summer internship. This would be in conjunction with the Summer Internship Award so the students receiving the award would have their internships highlighted and posted on social media.

Connect students and local businesses Allow students in courses to collaborate with business and work together to solve problems. We lack substantial entrepreneurship opportunities for students at USD so we hope to build off of the ones we have and create new ones with local startup businesses. Farmers Markets are very popular in San Diego with multiple locations and a hub for local entrepreneurs. This marks an excellent entry way for students to help with local businesses and gain valuable skills in a start-up culture.

Connect student leaders To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus. We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.

Marketing/University Partnerships: Roadmap for Student Involvement Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that that students can get involved in. Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus. This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter. Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses.

In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community.

Connect the USD Community with the Linda Vista Community Expand Social Change Corps: The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.

Facilitate the connection between students and alumni (increase consistency) 2 pronged approach Incorporating networking with alumni into certain classes For example, all diversity “D” classes require students to connect with one person/do an informational interview with someone outside their typical contacts and get a new perspective on their passions, goals, etc “Changemaking Across Disciplines” networking events on campus Once a month casual dinners with alumni from a bunch of different fields Could take on the format of a panel, small group discussion

School:University of San Diego

2018-02-02T04:42:30Z

Rileydean:

=== Overview ===

Undergraduate Degrees 

*Anthropology 
*Architecture 
*Art History 
*Behavioral Neuroscience 
*Biochemistry 
*Biology
*Biophysics
*Chemistry
*Communication Studies 
*English
*Environmental and Ocean Studies 
*Ethnic Studies 
*French 
*History 
*Interdisplicinary
*International Relations 
*Italian Studies
*Liberal Studies 
*Mathematics 
*Music 
*Philosophy 
*Physics 
*Political Science 
*Spanish 
*Theatre 
*Theology and Religious Studies 
*Visual Arts 
*Economics 
*Business Administration
*Business Economics 
*Finance 
*International Business
*Marketing 
*Real Estate
*Accountancy 
*Computer Science 
*Electrical Engineering 
*Industrial and System Engineering 
*Mechanical Engineering 

Graduate Degrees 

*International Relations 
*Acting 
*Environmental and Ocean Sciences 
*Master of Science in Nursing 
*Master's Entry Program in Nursing 
*Healthcare Informatics
*Doctor of Nursing Practice 
*PhD of Nursing Practice 
*PhD in Nursing 
*Peace and Justice
*Social Innovation
*Conflict Management and Resolution 
*Cyber Security Operations and Leadership 
*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership 
*Business Administration 
*Accountancy 
*Executive Leadership
*Finance 
*Global Leadership
*Real Estate 
*Supply Chain Management
*Taxation 
*Business and Corporate Law 
*Comparative Law 
*General LLM
*International Law 
*Legal Studies 
*Juris Doctor 
*Counseling 
*Higher Education Leadership 
*Marital and Family Therapy 
*Nonprofit Leadership and Management 
*Master of Education 
*Special Education 
*TESOL, Literacy and Culture
*Leadership Studies 
*Cyber Security Engineering

=== Changemaker Hub  ===

The Changemaker Hub is a resource for students on campus to actively learn and engage with social justice and social innovation on a global scale and local scale. This is an Ashoka U certified organization on our campus that allows us to actively network with other universities around the globe passionate about social innovation. This resource provides education and experience human-centered design, user testing, community engagement, and much more. 

=== Initiatives on Campus  ===

Current initiatives on our campus include a variety of events across multiple departments.  Our Changemaker Hub promotes social innovation and entrepreneurship through Social Change Corps, Changemaker Student Committee, hosting a social innovation lab and promoting social innovation to incoming students. Our Career Development Center encourages students to go on a “Torero Trek” which is an opportunity for students to travel across the country to learn about career opportunities from innovative and diverse businesses. In addition to departmental initiatives, students who have created their own organizations on campus also promote and take part in social innovation and entrepreneurship. Some Student run organizations include: Net Impact Club, TEDx, and pancake peeps. These Organization along with many others go above and beyond to take action and hold events throughout the year.
<div> </div>
In addition, USD is currently implementing a strategic plan "Envisioning 2024". This strategic plan has been put in place to capitalizes on the university’s recent progress and aligns new strategic goals with current strengths to help shape a vision for the future as the university looks ahead to its 75th anniversary in the year 2024. Through this process we are analyzing how we can enhance student success, strengthen diversity, inclusion, and social justice, and improve other aspects of our campus.  

=== Areas We Can Improve ===

USD offers a wide range of events and opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds but we can still improve some aspects of our campus. We feel that we can re-imagine parts of the Freshmen Orientation experience so as to accommodate all students better and ensure we are offering the most engaging and innovative opportunities our campus has to offer.

=== Events on Campus ===

-My Story

-What I Be Project

-Dinner with Strangers

-Changemaker Challenge

-Social Change Corps

=== Feedback from Students ===

When we interviewed some students on campus we found that there were a few common concerns among the students. Many voiced concerns about the lack of transportation from and around campus. When interviewing students it was also made apparent that we can do a better job publicizing some opportunities better to students such as grants offered and opportunities for students to use what they learned in the classroom in real life. Students also shared that they enjoyed our events that were linked to the community such as My Story and Dinner with Strangers and they would appreciate working more with the local USD community.

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=== ===

=== ===

=== Analyzing our Landscape Canvas ===

Active students who hold leadership positions and who take initiative are more aware of various opportunities for innovation, but the general student body and alumni often lack a way of connecting to our Changemaker identity. We consider this a big problem that we want to explore and further research. In addition, in the "spin out" section USD lacked a long-term support system of students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship after graduation. While USD offers a variety of ways to get involved while attending the college, it lacks a connect to alumni and supporting students after they graduate.

=== Strategic Priorities ===

Session 4 Strategic Priorities
How do we bridge the gap between opportunities for social innovation/entrepreneurship and students?
Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity.
USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.
Providing a platform that connects local socially conscious companies with internship opportunities for USD
Expand the Impact Career Fair: Vet companies that match our changemaker identity and bring them to campus for a career fair.
Student Internship Blog: Students can share descriptions and pictures of their summer internship. This would be in conjunction with the Summer Internship Award so the students receiving the award would have their internships highlighted and posted on social media.
Connect students and local businesses
Allow students in courses to collaborate with business and work together to solve problems. We lack substantial entrepreneurship opportunities for students at USD so we hope to build off of the ones we have and create new ones with local startup businesses.
Farmers Markets are very popular in San Diego with multiple locations and a hub for local entrepreneurs. This marks an excellent entry way for students to help with local businesses and gain valuable skills in a start-up culture.
Connect student leaders
To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus.
We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.
Marketing/University Partnerships: Roadmap for Student Involvement
Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that that students can get involved in.
Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus.
This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter.
Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses
In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community
Connect the USD Community with the Linda Vista Community
Expand Social Change Corps: The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.
Facilitate the connection between students and alumni (increase consistency)
2 pronged approach
Incorporating networking with alumni into certain classes
For example, all diversity “D” classes require students to connect with one person/do an informational interview with someone outside their typical contacts and get a new perspective on their passions, goals, etc
“Changemaking Across Disciplines” networking events on campus
Once a month casual dinners with alumni from a bunch of different fields
Could take on the format of a panel, small group discussion

School:University of San Diego

2018-02-02T04:41:09Z

Rileydean:

=== Overview ===

Undergraduate Degrees 

*Anthropology 
*Architecture 
*Art History 
*Behavioral Neuroscience 
*Biochemistry 
*Biology
*Biophysics
*Chemistry
*Communication Studies 
*English
*Environmental and Ocean Studies 
*Ethnic Studies 
*French 
*History 
*Interdisplicinary
*International Relations 
*Italian Studies
*Liberal Studies 
*Mathematics 
*Music 
*Philosophy 
*Physics 
*Political Science 
*Spanish 
*Theatre 
*Theology and Religious Studies 
*Visual Arts 
*Economics 
*Business Administration
*Business Economics 
*Finance 
*International Business
*Marketing 
*Real Estate
*Accountancy 
*Computer Science 
*Electrical Engineering 
*Industrial and System Engineering 
*Mechanical Engineering 

Graduate Degrees 

*International Relations 
*Acting 
*Environmental and Ocean Sciences 
*Master of Science in Nursing 
*Master's Entry Program in Nursing 
*Healthcare Informatics
*Doctor of Nursing Practice 
*PhD of Nursing Practice 
*PhD in Nursing 
*Peace and Justice
*Social Innovation
*Conflict Management and Resolution 
*Cyber Security Operations and Leadership 
*Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership 
*Business Administration 
*Accountancy 
*Executive Leadership
*Finance 
*Global Leadership
*Real Estate 
*Supply Chain Management
*Taxation 
*Business and Corporate Law 
*Comparative Law 
*General LLM
*International Law 
*Legal Studies 
*Juris Doctor 
*Counseling 
*Higher Education Leadership 
*Marital and Family Therapy 
*Nonprofit Leadership and Management 
*Master of Education 
*Special Education 
*TESOL, Literacy and Culture
*Leadership Studies 
*Cyber Security Engineering

=== Changemaker Hub  ===

The Changemaker Hub is a resource for students on campus to actively learn and engage with social justice and social innovation on a global scale and local scale. This is an Ashoka U certified organization on our campus that allows us to actively network with other universities around the globe passionate about social innovation. This resource provides education and experience human-centered design, user testing, community engagement, and much more. 

=== Initiatives on Campus  ===

Current initiatives on our campus include a variety of events across multiple departments.  Our Changemaker Hub promotes social innovation and entrepreneurship through Social Change Corps, Changemaker Student Committee, hosting a social innovation lab and promoting social innovation to incoming students. Our Career Development Center encourages students to go on a “Torero Trek” which is an opportunity for students to travel across the country to learn about career opportunities from innovative and diverse businesses. In addition to departmental initiatives, students who have created their own organizations on campus also promote and take part in social innovation and entrepreneurship. Some Student run organizations include: Net Impact Club, TEDx, and pancake peeps. These Organization along with many others go above and beyond to take action and hold events throughout the year.
<div> </div>
In addition, USD is currently implementing a strategic plan "Envisioning 2024". This strategic plan has been put in place to capitalizes on the university’s recent progress and aligns new strategic goals with current strengths to help shape a vision for the future as the university looks ahead to its 75th anniversary in the year 2024. Through this process we are analyzing how we can enhance student success, strengthen diversity, inclusion, and social justice, and improve other aspects of our campus.  

=== Areas We Can Improve ===

USD offers a wide range of events and opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds but we can still improve some aspects of our campus. We feel that we can re-imagine parts of the Freshmen Orientation experience so as to accommodate all students better and ensure we are offering the most engaging and innovative opportunities our campus has to offer.

=== Events on Campus ===

-My Story

-What I Be Project

-Dinner with Strangers

-Changemaker Challenge

-Social Change Corps

=== Feedback from Students ===

When we interviewed some students on campus we found that there were a few common concerns among the students. Many voiced concerns about the lack of transportation from and around campus. When interviewing students it was also made apparent that we can do a better job publicizing some opportunities better to students such as grants offered and opportunities for students to use what they learned in the classroom in real life. Students also shared that they enjoyed our events that were linked to the community such as My Story and Dinner with Strangers and they would appreciate working more with the local USD community.

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=== ===

=== ===

=== Analyzing our Landscape Canvas ===

Active students who hold leadership positions and who take initiative are more aware of various opportunities for innovation, but the general student body and alumni often lack a way of connecting to our Changemaker identity. We consider this a big problem that we want to explore and further research. In addition, in the "spin out" section USD lacked a long-term support system of students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship after graduation. While USD offers a variety of ways to get involved while attending the college, it lacks a connect to alumni and supporting students after they graduate.

=== Strategic Priorities ===

How do we bridge the gap between opportunities for social innovation/entrepreneurship and students?
Connect a network of motivated students interested in innovation to be the student representatives for our USD Changemaker Identity.
USD Thread: Our idea is to model a component of the nonprofit organization called Thread at our university. Students would apply to the program both as current student leaders and incoming first year students. 100 students would be selected into the program. Every month a group of 10 students randomly assigned to a different group every month would meet to discuss a specific topic related to social justice, innovation, and the USD sense of community both on campus and off campus. After 10 dinners and discussions with a new group of 10 people, we will have a large dinner with all 100 participants of USD Thread to discuss their ideas and findings with the administration. As a sociology major I know that tackling most social justice issues starts with a conversation and informing people of different perspectives. This idea of Thread is to connect a diverse student body to identify with our changemaker identity. We have prototyped a similar model to Thread with a Changemaker event called "Dinner with Strangers". The discussions have always been very engaging and the students feel very connected after having the space to talk about important issues. I think expanding this event with more structure and purpose would greatly contribute to building connections among a diverse student body.
Providing a platform that connects local socially conscious companies with internship opportunities for USD
Expand the Impact Career Fair: Vet companies that match our changemaker identity and bring them to campus for a career fair.
Student Internship Blog: Students can share descriptions and pictures of their summer internship. This would be in conjunction with the Summer Internship Award so the students receiving the award would have their internships highlighted and posted on social media.
Connect students and local businesses
Allow students in courses to collaborate with business and work together to solve problems. We lack substantial entrepreneurship opportunities for students at USD so we hope to build off of the ones we have and create new ones with local startup businesses.
Farmers Markets are very popular in San Diego with multiple locations and a hub for local entrepreneurs. This marks an excellent entry way for students to help with local businesses and gain valuable skills in a start-up culture.
Connect student leaders
To connect student leaders we have decided to create a Changemaker Student Core. This Core allows leaders of Student run organizations with similar mindsets to work together and encourage collaboration and increased involvement. With student leaders working together we can ensure that social innovation and entrepreneurship events are better publicized and also better attended. With a shared calendar we can make sure that events do not overlap allowing students to get involved with as much as possible on campus.
We will also work with Associated Students to make sure student voice is heard. We will make sure there is a strong connection between associated students and the Changemaker Hub as both can strongly benefit from each others support.
Marketing/University Partnerships: Roadmap for Student Involvement
Market to students through an independent forum discussing opportunities that that students can get involved in.
Students will be able to promote, discuss, and actively engage in conversation about meaningful passions and common interests with other students on campus.
This will help promote and navigate the opportunities on campus and allow students to engage in what they are looking for. It will reduce the clutter.
Connect students with other innovators across other university campuses
In order to expand opportunities on and off campus we will reach out to other universities interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. These events will include, hackathon, social innovation competitions and design thinking bootcamps to engage with the issues in our community
Connect the USD Community with the Linda Vista Community
Expand Social Change Corps: The Social Change Corps (SCC) supports students wanting to explore changemaking opportunities by providing financial support and mentoring. This initiative promotes students’ understanding of social issues and social justice as they actively participate in a community-based or social enterprise experience, locally or abroad. The 2017 SCC offers $500 during a semester for a team of three to five students to explore who they are as Changemakers and to develop their skills in framing social issues and creating innovative approaches to addressing them. All the SCC teams receive mentoring from the start.
Facilitate the connection between students and alumni (increase consistency)
2 pronged approach
Incorporating networking with alumni into certain classes
For example, all diversity “D” classes require students to connect with one person/do an informational interview with someone outside their typical contacts and get a new perspective on their passions, goals, etc
“Changemaking Across Disciplines” networking events on campus
Once a month casual dinners with alumni from a bunch of different fields
Could take on the format of a panel, small group discussion

School:University of San Diego

2018-02-02T04:40:42Z

Rileydean:

School:University of San Diego

2018-02-02T04:40:25Z

Rileydean:

School:University of San Diego

2018-02-02T04:39:33Z

Rileydean:

Organization:Clinton Global Initiative

2018-01-16T15:42:25Z

Rileydean:

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Organization:Design for America

2018-01-11T23:11:17Z

Rileydean:

= Overview =

                                                                               [[File:DesignForAmerica.png]]

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= Purpose =

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= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings[[File:Design for america gala2.jpg|thumb|Design for america gala2.jpg]] =
The distinct value that Design for America offers is the formation of a campus organization devoted to helping students develop their ideas through working in teams and also using proven methods of designed-based learning. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">DFA equips students to tackle social challenges through design innovation.DFA provides studio support through faculty, advisors, professional design mentors, community partners, and administrators within the DFA organization. The significance of Design for America on your campus is the ability to create a pipeline of leaders and thinkers that can make an impact within their community. DFA is also simultaneously broadening the idea of an "impact" from the traditional sense of starting a new venture, to all types of social endeavours. For example, starting a volunteer organization or teaching classes about nutrition in the local community or extraordinary challenges in economy, education, and environment. DFA projects fuse collaboration, leadership, and creativity. Lastly, DFA is committed to the continuing development of interdisciplinary student teams. Students from all majors and backgrounds play crucial parts on campus studios and bridge the gap between business, science, engineering, and liberal arts.<div> </div>
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On campus, student teams work on 2-3 self-selected design projects throughout the academic year and apply skills, knowledge, and expertise from their course work. Design for America teaches students how to look at their local community, find problems, think of solutions, and implement those changes. These experiences are enhanced through DFA’s National Partnerships. When partnering with DFA, “companies gain valuable insight from the next generation of changemakers”, but the students benefit immensely from opportunities to engage in real world experiences. In the past, students have successfully contributed “reimagined marketing/promotion strategies, innovation in product development, and provisional patents of product prototypes”.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Since the creation of Design for America, over 2,000 students have participated in campus studios, 37 campuses have gotten involved, and two start ups (SwipeSense and Jerry the Bear) have come to market. Jerry the Bear is a stuffed animal that helps children with Type 1 Diabetes monitor their blood sugar levels and build healthy behaviors through play. SwipeSense “uses sensors in hospital personnel badges and dispensers to capture hygiene activity” to help prevent hospital acquired infections. Currently, SwipeSense has raised $16.9 million in funding and employs over 35 people (Visit the Blog page on DFA’s website for more info).When students engage in these projects through DFA design studios, the campus enjoys stronger connections between disciplines, an increased awareness of the power of design thinking, and access to a constantly growing national network. Listed below are the schools currently involved with Design for America and some of the current projects developing at these campuses.
<div> </div><div> </div><div>Colleges with Design for America studios:</div><div> </div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Babson|Olin|Wellesley (BOW)

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Barnard College|Columbia University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carnegie Mellon University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Case Western Reserve University|Cleveland Institute of Art

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cornell University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Duke University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Johns Hopkins University|Maryland Institute College of Art

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Massachusetts Institute of Technology

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Michigan State University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Northwestern University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Portland State University

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<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purdue University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New York University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rice University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rhode Island School of Design|Brown University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stanford University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tulane University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Alabama

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Cincinnati

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of California, Davis

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of California, Los Angeles

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of California, San Diego

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Colorado Boulder

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Notre Dame

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Oregon

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Pittsburgh

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Southern California

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of St. Thomas

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Texas at Austin

[http://designforamerica.com/join-a-studio/uvermont@designforamerica.com <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Vermont]

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vanderbilt University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Virginia Tech

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Washington University in St. Louis

<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yale University
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some Recent Design for America Projects:
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<li>Swipe Sense- How can we reduce hospital acquired infections?</li>
<li>Immerse- How can we build community support to reduce isolation felt by people with dementia?</li>
<li>Navigation, in a Sense- How can we support autistic travellers to comfortably navigate the airport experience?</li>
<li>Planner 2- How can we create a fun way for middle school students to gain emotional awareness and feel comfortable discussing emotions with their parents?</li>
</ol>

= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In order to bring this resource to campus, student leaders need to be informed on the application process of Design for America.
<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Start the DFA application by contacting Design for America</li>
<li>To receive training from DFA student leaders must attend conference in August</li>
<li>Identify a group of 30 students by the student leaders that are interested in Design for America</li>
<li>Contest a Design for America studio on campus</li>
<li>Identify 1-10 projects and community partners for the studio</li>
<li>Begin one project and go through the design process</li>
<li>Final interview</li>
</ol>

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about applying for Design for America, visit the website at [http://designforamerica.com/get-involved/students/apply/ <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://designforamerica.com/get-involved/students/apply/]<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.
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= '''Contact''' =
<div> </div>About Them  \  info@designforamerica.com (847)-491-5839 Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center 2133 Sheridan Rd. G.302 Evanston, IL 60208<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Get conected!To receive more general information visit Design for America's website: [http://designforamerica.com/ http://designforamerica.com/]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3086190/profile https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3086190/profile]Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/design4america/ https://www.facebook.com/design4america/]Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/design4america/ https://www.instagram.com/design4america/]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/design4america <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://twitter.com/design4america]Newsletter:[http://designforamerica.us4.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=93b6ae95688c4aae928f435f1&id=13e72e305d http://designforamerica.us4.listmanage1.com/subscribeu=93b6ae95688c4aae928f435f1&id=13e72e305d]Edited by :[[Riley Dean|Riley_Dean]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/JC_Maroun JC Maroun], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Gala_Maldonado Maldonado_Gala]

Organization:Design for America

2018-01-10T22:41:45Z

Rileydean:

= Overview =

                                                                               [[File:DesignForAmerica.png]]

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Design for America (DFA) was founded in 2009 at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering. The organization is devoted to “fusing collaboration, leadership, and creativity” to empower students to apply design thinking to large scale social problems. DFA works to accomplish this by establishing “design studios” at college campuses across the country. Then, the studios are provided with the necessary resources to effectively utilize design thinking and engage in projects that create impact in their local communities. “Studio” is a term used by DFA to define a group of like-minded students that come together to think, design, and innovate. The studios themselves can look different depending on which university you visit; varying from  a designated physical space on campus to simply available classrooms where students can meet.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Currently, DFA has spread to 37 campuses around the United States, serving 1200+ students. The establishment of each new studio follows the model of the original Northwestern studio in order to preserve the student-led atmosphere. Again, Design for America utilizes these studios to give young adults the experience needed to be team players, purposeful learners, and effective leaders.
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= Purpose =

Design for America is an organization that is based on the idea that people cannot be innovated without believing in themselves. Working on a national level to build a network of students who consistently create an impact through team-based projects. The main goal of Design for America is to generate a network of students who actively work to solve social problems and make an impact in their communities. In order to assess its challenges and complete all steps in the design process from creating ideas to feasible product development, student teams must survey their local communities. Student teams are either part of a studio or independently run by students on campuses nationwide. Design for America believes that every student has the drive to make an impact through design innovation to solve problems in the world around them.

Co-founder Dr. Liz Gerber has conducted research for new ways of learning about human centered design called Extracurricular Design-Based Learning. This system engages students and community members to think about the biggest challenges we face in the world through education, health, economy, and environment. The vision of this organization is the create belief that one can be motivated in our ability to make change. Design for America strongly believes that we must believe and challenge our ability to generate innovative solutions that addresses the world’s challenges by applying extracurricular design-based learning.

= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings[[File:Design for america gala2.jpg|thumb]] =
The distinct value that Design for America offers is the formation of a campus organization devoted to helping students develop their ideas through working in teams and also using proven methods of designed-based learning. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">DFA equips students to tackle social challenges through design innovation.DFA provides studio support through faculty, advisors, professional design mentors, community partners, and administrators within the DFA organization. The significance of Design for America on your campus is the ability to create a pipeline of leaders and thinkers that can make an impact within their community. DFA is also simultaneously broadening the idea of an "impact" from the traditional sense of starting a new venture, to all types of social endeavours. For example, starting a volunteer organization or teaching classes about nutrition in the local community or extraordinary challenges in economy, education, and environment. DFA projects fuse collaboration, leadership, and creativity. Lastly, DFA is committed to the continuing development of interdisciplinary student teams. Students from all majors and backgrounds play crucial parts on campus studios and bridge the gap between business, science, engineering, and liberal arts.<div> </div>
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On campus, student teams work on 2-3 self-selected design projects throughout the academic year and apply skills, knowledge, and expertise from their course work. Design for America teaches students how to look at their local community, find problems, think of solutions, and implement those changes. These experiences are enhanced through DFA’s National Partnerships. When partnering with DFA, “companies gain valuable insight from the next generation of changemakers”, but the students benefit immensely from opportunities to engage in real world experiences. In the past, students have successfully contributed “reimagined marketing/promotion strategies, innovation in product development, and provisional patents of product prototypes”.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Since the creation of Design for America, over 2,000 students have participated in campus studios, 37 campuses have gotten involved, and two start ups (SwipeSense and Jerry the Bear) have come to market. Jerry the Bear is a stuffed animal that helps children with Type 1 Diabetes monitor their blood sugar levels and build healthy behaviors through play. SwipeSense “uses sensors in hospital personnel badges and dispensers to capture hygiene activity” to help prevent hospital acquired infections. Currently, SwipeSense has raised $16.9 million in funding and employs over 35 people (Visit the Blog page on DFA’s website for more info).When students engage in these projects through DFA design studios, the campus enjoys stronger connections between disciplines, an increased awareness of the power of design thinking, and access to a constantly growing national network. Listed below are the schools currently involved with Design for America and some of the current projects developing at these campuses.
<div> </div><div> </div><div>Colleges with Design for America studios:</div><div> </div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Babson|Olin|Wellesley (BOW)

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Barnard College|Columbia University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carnegie Mellon University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Case Western Reserve University|Cleveland Institute of Art

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cornell University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Duke University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Johns Hopkins University|Maryland Institute College of Art

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Massachusetts Institute of Technology

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Michigan State University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Northwestern University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Portland State University

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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purdue University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New York University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rice University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rhode Island School of Design|Brown University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stanford University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tulane University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Alabama

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Cincinnati

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of California, Davis

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of California, Los Angeles

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of California, San Diego

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Colorado Boulder

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Notre Dame

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Oregon

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Pittsburgh

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Southern California

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of St. Thomas

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Texas at Austin

[http://designforamerica.com/join-a-studio/uvermont@designforamerica.com <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Vermont]

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vanderbilt University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Virginia Tech

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Washington University in St. Louis

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yale University
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some Recent Design for America Projects:
<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Swipe Sense- How can we reduce hospital acquired infections?</li>
<li>Immerse- How can we build community support to reduce isolation felt by people with dementia?</li>
<li>Navigation, in a Sense- How can we support autistic travellers to comfortably navigate the airport experience?</li>
<li>Planner 2- How can we create a fun way for middle school students to gain emotional awareness and feel comfortable discussing emotions with their parents?</li>
</ol>

= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

In order to bring this resource to campus, student leaders need to be informed on the application process of Design for America.

#Start the DFA application by contacting Design for America
#To receive training from DFA student leaders must attend conference in August
#Identify a group of 30 students by the student leaders that are interested in Design for America
#Contest a Design for America studio on campus
#Identify 1-10 projects and community partners for the studio
#Begin one project and go through the design process
#Final interview

For more information about applying for Design for America, visit the website at [http://designforamerica.com/get-involved/students/apply/ http://designforamerica.com/get-involved/students/apply/].

= [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Design_for_America#Contact_Information <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Information]
About Them  \  info@designforamerica.com (847)-491-5839 Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center 2133 Sheridan Rd. G.302 Evanston, IL 60208<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Get conected!To receive more general information visit Design for America's website: [http://designforamerica.com/ http://designforamerica.com/]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3086190/profile https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3086190/profile]Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/design4america/ https://www.facebook.com/design4america/]Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/design4america/ https://www.instagram.com/design4america/]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/design4america <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://twitter.com/design4america]Newsletter:[http://designforamerica.us4.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=93b6ae95688c4aae928f435f1&id=13e72e305d http://designforamerica.us4.listmanage1.com/subscribeu=93b6ae95688c4aae928f435f1&id=13e72e305d]Edited by :[[Riley_Dean|Riley_Dean]],

Organization:Design for America

2018-01-10T22:26:02Z

Rileydean:

= Overview =

                                                                               [[File:DesignForAmerica.png]]

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Design for America (DFA) was founded in 2009 at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering. The organization is devoted to “fusing collaboration, leadership, and creativity” to empower students to apply design thinking to large scale social problems. DFA works to accomplish this by establishing “design studios” at college campuses across the country. Then, the studios are provided with the necessary resources to effectively utilize design thinking and engage in projects that create impact in their local communities. “Studio” is a term used by DFA to define a group of like-minded students that come together to think, design, and innovate. The studios themselves can look different depending on which university you visit; varying from  a designated physical space on campus to simply available classrooms where students can meet.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Currently, DFA has spread to 37 campuses around the United States, serving 1200+ students. The establishment of each new studio follows the model of the original Northwestern studio in order to preserve the student-led atmosphere. Again, Design for America utilizes these studios to give young adults the experience needed to be team players, purposeful learners, and effective leaders.
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= Purpose =

Design for America is an organization that is based on the idea that people cannot be innovated without believing in themselves. Working on a national level to build a network of students who consistently create an impact through team-based projects. The main goal of Design for America is to generate a network of students who actively work to solve social problems and make an impact in their communities. In order to assess its challenges and complete all steps in the design process from creating ideas to feasible product development, student teams must survey their local communities. Student teams are either part of a studio or independently run by students on campuses nationwide. Design for America believes that every student has the drive to make an impact through design innovation to solve problems in the world around them.

Co-founder Dr. Liz Gerber has conducted research for new ways of learning about human centered design called Extracurricular Design-Based Learning. This system engages students and community members to think about the biggest challenges we face in the world through education, health, economy, and environment. The vision of this organization is the create belief that one can be motivated in our ability to make change. Design for America strongly believes that we must believe and challenge our ability to generate innovative solutions that addresses the world’s challenges by applying extracurricular design-based learning.

= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings[[File:Design for america gala2.jpg|thumb|Design for america gala2.jpg]] =
The distinct value that Design for America offers is the formation of a campus organization devoted to helping students develop their ideas through working in teams and also using proven methods of designed-based learning. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">DFA equips students to tackle social challenges through design innovation.DFA provides studio support through faculty, advisors, professional design mentors, community partners, and administrators within the DFA organization. The significance of Design for America on your campus is the ability to create a pipeline of leaders and thinkers that can make an impact within their community. DFA is also simultaneously broadening the idea of an "impact" from the traditional sense of starting a new venture, to all types of social endeavours. For example, starting a volunteer organization or teaching classes about nutrition in the local community or extraordinary challenges in economy, education, and environment. DFA projects fuse collaboration, leadership, and creativity. Lastly, DFA is committed to the continuing development of interdisciplinary student teams. Students from all majors and backgrounds play crucial parts on campus studios and bridge the gap between business, science, engineering, and liberal arts.<div> </div>
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On campus, student teams work on 2-3 self-selected design projects throughout the academic year and apply skills, knowledge, and expertise from their course work. Design for America teaches students how to look at their local community, find problems, think of solutions, and implement those changes. These experiences are enhanced through DFA’s National Partnerships. When partnering with DFA, “companies gain valuable insight from the next generation of changemakers”, but the students benefit immensely from opportunities to engage in real world experiences. In the past, students have successfully contributed “reimagined marketing/promotion strategies, innovation in product development, and provisional patents of product prototypes”.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Since the creation of Design for America, over 2,000 students have participated in campus studios, 37 campuses have gotten involved, and two start ups (SwipeSense and Jerry the Bear) have come to market. Jerry the Bear is a stuffed animal that helps children with Type 1 Diabetes monitor their blood sugar levels and build healthy behaviors through play. SwipeSense “uses sensors in hospital personnel badges and dispensers to capture hygiene activity” to help prevent hospital acquired infections. Currently, SwipeSense has raised $16.9 million in funding and employs over 35 people (Visit the Blog page on DFA’s website for more info).When students engage in these projects through DFA design studios, the campus enjoys stronger connections between disciplines, an increased awareness of the power of design thinking, and access to a constantly growing national network. Listed below are the schools currently involved with Design for America and some of the current projects developing at these campuses.
<div> </div><div> </div><div>Colleges with Design for America studios:</div><div> </div>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Babson|Olin|Wellesley (BOW)

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Barnard College|Columbia University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Carnegie Mellon University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Case Western Reserve University|Cleveland Institute of Art

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cornell University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Duke University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Johns Hopkins University|Maryland Institute College of Art

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Massachusetts Institute of Technology

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Michigan State University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Northwestern University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Portland State University

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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Purdue University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New York University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rice University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rhode Island School of Design|Brown University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stanford University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tulane University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Alabama

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Cincinnati

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of California, Davis

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of California, Los Angeles

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of California, San Diego

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Colorado Boulder

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Notre Dame

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Oregon

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Pittsburgh

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Southern California

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of St. Thomas

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Texas at Austin

[http://designforamerica.com/join-a-studio/uvermont@designforamerica.com <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">University of Vermont]

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vanderbilt University

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Virginia Tech

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Washington University in St. Louis

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yale University
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some Recent Design for America Projects:
<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Swipe Sense- How can we reduce hospital acquired infections?</li>
<li>Immerse- How can we build community support to reduce isolation felt by people with dementia?</li>
<li>Navigation, in a Sense- How can we support autistic travellers to comfortably navigate the airport experience?</li>
<li>Planner 2- How can we create a fun way for middle school students to gain emotional awareness and feel comfortable discussing emotions with their parents?</li>
</ol>

= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =

In order to bring this resource to campus, student leaders need to be informed on the application process of Design for America.

#Start the DFA application by contacting Design for America
#To receive training from DFA student leaders must attend conference in August
#Identify a group of 30 students by the student leaders that are interested in Design for America
#Contest a Design for America studio on campus
#Identify 1-10 projects and community partners for the studio
#Begin one project and go through the design process
#Final interview

For more information about applying for Design for America, visit the website at [http://designforamerica.com/get-involved/students/apply/ http://designforamerica.com/get-involved/students/apply/].

= [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Design_for_America#Contact_Information <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Information]
About Them  \  info@designforamerica.com (847)-491-5839 Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center 2133 Sheridan Rd. G.302 Evanston, IL 60208<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Get conected!To receive more general information visit Design for America's website: [http://designforamerica.com/ http://designforamerica.com/]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3086190/profile https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3086190/profile]Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/design4america/ https://www.facebook.com/design4america/]Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/design4america/ https://www.instagram.com/design4america/]Twitter: [https://twitter.com/design4america <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://twitter.com/design4america]Newsletter:[http://designforamerica.us4.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=93b6ae95688c4aae928f435f1&id=13e72e305d http://designforamerica.us4.listmanage1.com/subscribeu=93b6ae95688c4aae928f435f1&id=13e72e305d]

Fellow:Riley Dean

2018-01-10T22:01:22Z

Rileydean:

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riley Dean is a candidate for the 2018 UIF Program and an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Liberal Studies [[File:Riley 7.jpg|thumb]](Elementary Education) with a concentration in Spanish at the University of San Diego. She is originally from Sammamish, WA, and moved to San Diego to attend college. As an aspiring elementary school teacher, one of the most important things to know about Riley is that she is determined to work to develop the education system into a place that cultivates enthusiastic life-long learners who are equipped to participate in the world beyond school.   

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At the University of San Diego, Riley is a fellow in the Changemaker Hub. Her role specifically is the Changemaker Student Committee Coordinator, meaning she has the opportunity to plan and facilitate meetings that expose student committee members to different aspects of changemaking. It was through the Changemaker Hub at USD that she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellowship program.

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On campus, Riley is passionate about providing students the opportunity to discover the meaning of changemaking and how to create sustainable impact in their communities. She also is a strong advocate for Human Centered Design and hopes to empower students to use that process to tackle social justice issues that they care about.  

In her free time, Riley loves to try new outdoor activities like sailing, read and write, and dance! She hopes to incorporate creative writing and dance into her classroom teaching one day.
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Fellow:Riley Dean

2018-01-10T22:00:12Z

Rileydean:

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riley Dean is a candidate for the 2018 UIF Program and an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Liberal Studies [[File:Riley 7.jpg|thumb|Riley 7.jpg]](Elementary Education) with a concentration in Spanish at the University of San Diego. She is originally from Sammamish, WA, and moved to San Diego to attend college. As an aspiring elementary school teacher, one of the most important things to know about Riley is that she is determined to work to develop the education system into a place that cultivates enthusiastic life-long learners who are equipped to participate in the world beyond school.   

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At the University of San Diego, Riley is a fellow in the Changemaker Hub. Her role specifically is the Changemaker Student Committee Coordinator, meaning she has the opportunity to plan and facilitate meetings that expose student committee members to different aspects of changemaking. It was through the Changemaker Hub at USD that she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellowship program.

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On campus, Riley is passionate about providing students the opportunity to discover the meaning of changemaking and how to create sustainable impact in their communities. She also is a strong advocate for Human Centered Design and hopes to empower students to use that process to tackle social justice issues that they care about.  

In her free time, Riley loves to try new outdoor activities like sailing, read and write, and dance! She hopes to incorporate creative writing and dance into her classroom teaching one day.
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Fellow:Riley Dean

2018-01-10T21:58:35Z

Rileydean:

Fellow:Riley Dean

2018-01-10T21:58:12Z

Rileydean:

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riley Dean is a candidate for the 2018 UIF Program and an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Liberal Studies [[File:Riley 7.jpg]](Elementary Education) with a concentration in Spanish at the University of San Diego. She is originally from Sammamish, WA, and moved to San Diego to attend college. As an aspiring elementary school teacher, one of the most important things to know about Riley is that she is determined to work to develop the education system into a place that cultivates enthusiastic life-long learners who are equipped to participate in the world beyond school.   

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At the University of San Diego, Riley is a fellow in the Changemaker Hub. Her role specifically is the Changemaker Student Committee Coordinator, meaning she has the opportunity to plan and facilitate meetings that expose student committee members to different aspects of changemaking. It was through the Changemaker Hub at USD that she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellowship program.

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On campus, Riley is passionate about providing students the opportunity to discover the meaning of changemaking and how to create sustainable impact in their communities. She also is a strong advocate for Human Centered Design and hopes to empower students to use that process to tackle social justice issues that they care about.  

In her free time, Riley loves to try new outdoor activities like sailing, read and write, and dance! She hopes to incorporate creative writing and dance into her classroom teaching one day.
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2018-01-10T21:57:17Z

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2018-01-10T21:57:12Z

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2018-01-10T21:48:58Z

Rileydean:

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riley Dean is a candidate for the 2018 UIF Program and an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Liberal Studies [[File:Riley 5.jpg|thumb]](Elementary Education) with a concentration in Spanish at the University of San Diego. She is originally from Sammamish, WA, and moved to San Diego to attend college. As an aspiring elementary school teacher, one of the most important things to know about Riley is that she is determined to work to develop the education system into a place that cultivates enthusiastic life-long learners who are equipped to participate in the world beyond school.   

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At the University of San Diego, Riley is a fellow in the Changemaker Hub. Her role specifically is the Changemaker Student Committee Coordinator, meaning she has the opportunity to plan and facilitate meetings that expose student committee members to different aspects of changemaking. It was through the Changemaker Hub at USD that she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellowship program.

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On campus, Riley is passionate about providing students the opportunity to discover the meaning of changemaking and how to create sustainable impact in their communities. She also is a strong advocate for Human Centered Design and hopes to empower students to use that process to tackle social justice issues that they care about.  

In her free time, Riley loves to try new outdoor activities like sailing, read and write, and dance! She hopes to incorporate creative writing and dance into her classroom teaching one day.
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2018-01-10T21:45:13Z

Rileydean:

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2018-01-10T21:41:56Z

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2018-01-10T21:40:08Z

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2018-01-10T21:39:50Z

Rileydean: Created page with "<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-v..."

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riley Dean is a candidate for the 2018 UIF Program and an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Liberal Studies (Elementary Education) with a concentration in Spanish at the University of San Diego. She is originally from Sammamish, WA, and moved to San Diego to attend college. As an aspiring elementary school teacher, one of the most important things to know about Riley is that she is determined to work to develop the education system into a place that cultivates enthusiastic life-long learners who are equipped to participate in the world beyond school.   

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At the University of San Diego, Riley is a fellow in the Changemaker Hub. Her role specifically is the Changemaker Student Committee Coordinator, meaning she has the opportunity to plan and facilitate meetings that expose student committee members to different aspects of changemaking. It was through the Changemaker Hub at USD that she was exposed to the University Innovation Fellowship program.

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On campus, Riley is passionate about providing students the opportunity to discover the meaning of changemaking and how to create sustainable impact in their communities. She also is a strong advocate for Human Centered Design and hopes to empower students to use that process to tackle social justice issues that they care about.  

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In her free time, Riley loves to try new outdoor activities like sailing, read and write, and dance! She hopes to incorporate creative writing and dance into her classroom teaching one day.
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2018-01-10T21:38:34Z

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