University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Fellow:Shanece Esdaille

2015-10-26T06:19:23Z

Shanece Esdaille:

Shanece S. Esdaille is a University Innovation Candidate from the fall 2015 cohort. Shanece is a second-year Chemistry major at the University of the Virgin[[File:2015-05-29 01.01.36.jpg|thumb|2015-05-29 01.01.36.jpg]] Islands however her ultimate goal is to further her education in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Shanece was born and raised in the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Kitts where she obtained her Associates degree in General Studies spanning from the sciences to Law. She has always had a love and an undying passion for Chemistry and so she pursued Bachelor of Science degree at UVI. However, becoming exposed to research and other majors, she fell in love with Engineering as it would enable her to be more applicable and to be able to make a difference.

She has joined the quest of becoming a University Innovation Fellow solely to stimulate and inspire change in the education system.  As she aspires to become an engineer, she currently serves as the NSBE secretary at her university and an active member of the American Chemistry Society. Shanece has obtained hands on experience in the field of research at the University of South Florida where she analyzed standard solutions of Organic acids to be used in the extraction of Important metals from spent batteries.

In her leisure time, Shanece enjoys playing the drums, exercising, and chilling with her family. She can easily be contacted via email of her phone contact number. 

== Related Links ==

[[University of the Virgin Islands]]

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|University of the Virgin islands Students Priorities]]

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[[Jared Hanley]]

Sherika Jacobs

Jakobi Peets

[[DeWein Pelle]]

[[Category:Student Contributors]]

Priorities:University of the Virgin Islands Student Priorities

2015-10-26T06:16:16Z

Shanece Esdaille:

= '''Overview ''' =

 A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.

To boost the I&E ecosystem here at the University of the Virgin Island, there are certain projects that we believe can be implemented to address the key issues relating to I&E. These include the following which are listed below.

 

= '''1.    Creating a Maker Space''' =

One of the key issues that stifles our I&E ecosystem is the lack of resources. This issue can be resolved or minimized by the implementation of an equipped maker space on Campus. This would afford students the opportunity of amore hands on approach to learning as well as create a zone for the inclusion of creativity in self-directed learning.

Tactic 1: Engage in discussion with students so that they may be more cognizant and familiar with what a maker space actually is. This could be done over a period of weeks where students are presented with materials and insight on how his can be impactful to them as well as be beneficial to them.

Tactic 2: Initiate workshops and seminars/talks that would help to stimulate the minds of students and faculty members alike towards the idea of implementing a maker space.

Tactic 3: Funding would then need to be sought and this would then allow more collaborations from different business and Universities which could then offer their assistance and time in making the startup of this venture a great one. This would need some delicate planning and so it could take up to five months.

Tactic 4: It would then be necessary to be strategic about the approach of the actual planting of the maker space. The maker space would need to be located where it would be accessible to most students as well as cater for students stemming from the different majors. This should take no more than 2-3 months to be finalized.

Tactic 5: The actual building of the maker space would take approximately 4 months to be constructed. Another 2 months would be allocated to equipping this space with the necessary resources for students to perform at their fullest potential.

Tactic 6: The overseeing of the maker space should be done by a student preferably one in their Junior or Senior year so that students may be comfortable while learning and being creative in utilizing the maker space. Resources should constantly be added to the maker space over time until it is fully developed to undergo large operations.

 

= '''2.    Increase awareness of the I&E programs here at UVI''' =

Students should be aware of all the entrepreneurial activities that cater to them on Campus. Alerts can be sent to students of the different meetings/workshops that will be held relating to our I&E system here at the University of the Virgin Islands

 

= '''3.    More major-specific programs and resources''' =

Different programs and resources should be implemented that would target the enhancement of students stemming from the different majors.

Tactic 1: Initiate more creative courses that would allow students to get a more hands on approach to their learning. This may not be applicable to some majors but for Engineering and science majors specifically this would allow them be more creative and innovative in the learning process

Tactic 2: The different majors or areas within each major should be targeted and separated from the other. For example, plumbing should have different programs and resources to electrical engineering.

Tactic 3: This can also create job markets for students to engage in whether it’s working with faculty members or performing simple tasks on campus such as refurbishing and fixing small utilities.

Tactic 4: Simulation labs will also be a good idea to implement on Campus. This could take up to 2 years to accomplish, however it would be worth the while as it gives students free hands on approach.

Tactic 5: Computer Science Program enhancement such as servers to support virtual testing and 24-hour labs equipped with adjoin software.

Tactic 6: Hackathons are great avenues to explore students’ innovative and entrepreneurial potential as they allow students to engage in group project and allow a meeting of the mind. These should be scheduled at least twice per year.

 

= '''4.    Entrepreneurship activities''' =

Tactic 1: Workshops and Seminars held outside of classes headed by Faculty members who all have their own businesses. This opportunity should be offered free of charge to students.

Tactic 2: These workshops would be geared towards students to help them to develop their own businesses and business startups.

Tactic 3: Students should be advised on how to effectively manage and run a business as well as how to develop proper entrepreneurial skills.

Tactic 4: Presenters should focus on major points such as how to develop their own pitch and present a product as well as insight on how to treat customers. They should be able to give marketing ideas on how to market products and hot to get customers interested in your product.

Tactic 5: Although there are several entrepreneurial classes here at UVI we think that it would be more effective to have a greater amount course that would focus specifically on the tactics listed above.

Written by [[Shanece Esdaille|Shanece_Esdaille]]

[[Category:Student Priorities]]

Priorities:University of the Virgin Islands Student Priorities

2015-10-26T06:12:17Z

Shanece Esdaille:

Priorities:University of the Virgin Islands Student Priorities

2015-10-26T06:10:01Z

Shanece Esdaille:

School:University of the Virgin Islands

2015-10-26T06:07:24Z

Shanece Esdaille:

[[File:Uvilogo.gif|border|center|Uvilogo.gif]]

'''Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.'''

= Overview =
<div>[[File:Uvi.jpg|frame]] A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.</div>
= Academic and Certificate Programs =

== Entrepreneurship Minor ==

The minor in Entrepreneurship is offered to all UVI students regardless of their degree program. The program is designed to supplement any other degree with a focus on the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship covered in six courses or eighteen total hours. Entrepreneurship education will prepare the student with the tools and experiences necessary to explore the role of new venture creation and growth within their primary discipline. The minor is equally accessible to non-business students through the creation of a set of four, one credit hour, online concept courses that provide maximum flexibility to any UVI student wishing to pursue the minor.

== Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program ==

UVI offers a certificate in proficiency in entrepreneurship to allow participants to deeply explore a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.  The program is open to all UVI students regardless of their degree program.  Non-matriculated students from the community are also welcome to participate.

== 13-D Entrepreneurship Competition ==

[[File:13-D.jpg|thumb]]
<div style="text-align: justify;">The student entrepreneurship competitions were made possible by a $5 million gift to UVI frominvestment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research on St. Thomas. The gift supports 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competitions, a Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair and the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at UVI. The first college-level 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in May, 2012. The first presentation in the speaker series was made in March by acclaimed business woman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas. The 13-D Competition is sponsored by Innovative Companies, which has made a significant long-term commitment of $50,000 a year to support the entrepreneurship effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>
= '''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship''' =

The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of fits students and committed to enhancing the lives of student in the U.S Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University of the Virgin Islands achieve all of his through innovative research and responsive community service. We believe that it is essential to stimulate the minds of students towards innovation and entrepreneurship indiscriminately of their majors. Although we lack certain resources which accounts for our minimal innovation and entrepreneurial stimulation there are few to be pin pointed.

·         The College of Science and Mathematics here at UVI promote directed independent research of topics of choice to afford students the opportunity of being involved in their learning. Here students are engaged in the conceptualization of ideas as a means of solving a targeted problem

·         Innovation Center: This has recently been created by Innovation Fellows to create a zone of self-directed leaning as well as to allow students to have a more hands on approach to creativity in learning.

·         There has been one hackathon so far that was held on the Campus to spur on the minds of students towards thinking about the bigger picture as it relates to Entrepreneurship and advancement.

·         In addition to the initiatives listed above, there is also the Centre for Student success which aims to meet the needs of students as it relates to developing their thinking skills and achieving greater academic standings.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at UVI also helps to promote and certain degree of Innovation and Entrepreneurial activity in certain required courses. Overall the Entrepreneurial activities at the University of the Virgin Islands is lacking and it far from its prime.

 

= '''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship''' =

The faculty members here at the University of the Virgin Islands ae being greatly encouraged to innovate and pursue their entrepreneurial pathways. About 20% of the faculty members are playing dual roles in shifting between faculty and entrepreneurs where they are encouraged to commercialize their research. This helps to encourage students to explore their entrepreneurial potential as more than often students are selected to work with faculty members on their research or business establishments. This helps to promote a more Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Campus.

= '''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function''' =

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no University tansfer function due to the lack of resoucrces that are provied by our technology transfer office. This is one of the major problems we are faced with and are hoping to resolve in the near future.

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

The University of the Virgin Islands has but one avenue that is aimed at facilitating University-Industry Collaboration. This is the UVI Research and Technology Park (RT Park). Attached below is a link that would direct you to the site.

[http://www.uvirtpark.com/ http://www.uvirtpark.com/]

[http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG]

= '''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts''' =

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no extent to which we are engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. We also have no economic development office that promotes the University's research and development for positive local economic benefit.

= '''Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet and Presentation Slides''' =

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing]

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing]

Related Links

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|The_Four_Strategies_:_University_of_the_Virgin_Island's_Innovative_Ecosystem]]

[[Shanece Esdaille|Shanece_Esdaille]]

[[Ykeshia Zamore|Ykeshia_Zamore]]

[[Chanice Williams|Chanice_Williams]]

[[Keturah bethel|Keturah_bethel]]

 
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div>
[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of the Virgin Islands

2015-10-26T06:05:34Z

Shanece Esdaille:

[[File:Uvilogo.gif|border|center|Uvilogo.gif]]

'''Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.'''

= Overview =
<div>[[File:Uvi.jpg|frame|Uvi.jpg]] A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.</div>
= Academic and Certificate Programs =

== Entrepreneurship Minor ==

The minor in Entrepreneurship is offered to all UVI students regardless of their degree program. The program is designed to supplement any other degree with a focus on the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship covered in six courses or eighteen total hours. Entrepreneurship education will prepare the student with the tools and experiences necessary to explore the role of new venture creation and growth within their primary discipline. The minor is equally accessible to non-business students through the creation of a set of four, one credit hour, online concept courses that provide maximum flexibility to any UVI student wishing to pursue the minor.

== Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program ==

UVI offers a certificate in proficiency in entrepreneurship to allow participants to deeply explore a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.  The program is open to all UVI students regardless of their degree program.  Non-matriculated students from the community are also welcome to participate.

== 13-D Entrepreneurship Competition ==

[[File:13-D.jpg|thumb|13-D.jpg]]
<div style="text-align: justify;">The student entrepreneurship competitions were made possible by a $5 million gift to UVI frominvestment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research on St. Thomas. The gift supports 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competitions, a Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair and the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at UVI. The first college-level 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in May, 2012. The first presentation in the speaker series was made in March by acclaimed business woman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas. The 13-D Competition is sponsored by Innovative Companies, which has made a significant long-term commitment of $50,000 a year to support the entrepreneurship effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>
= '''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship''' =

The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of fits students and committed to enhancing the lives of student in the U.S Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University of the Virgin Islands achieve all of his through innovative research and responsive community service. We believe that it is essential to stimulate the minds of students towards innovation and entrepreneurship indiscriminately of their majors. Although we lack certain resources which accounts for our minimal innovation and entrepreneurial stimulation there are few to be pin pointed.

·         The College of Science and Mathematics here at UVI promote directed independent research of topics of choice to afford students the opportunity of being involved in their learning. Here students are engaged in the conceptualization of ideas as a means of solving a targeted problem

·         Innovation Center: This has recently been created by Innovation Fellows to create a zone of self-directed leaning as well as to allow students to have a more hands on approach to creativity in learning.

·         There has been one hackathon so far that was held on the Campus to spur on the minds of students towards thinking about the bigger picture as it relates to Entrepreneurship and advancement.

·         In addition to the initiatives listed above, there is also the Centre for Student success which aims to meet the needs of students as it relates to developing their thinking skills and achieving greater academic standings.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at UVI also helps to promote and certain degree of Innovation and Entrepreneurial activity in certain required courses. Overall the Entrepreneurial activities at the University of the Virgin Islands is lacking and it far from its prime.

 

= '''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship''' =

The faculty members here at the University of the Virgin Islands ae being greatly encouraged to innovate and pursue their entrepreneurial pathways. About 20% of the faculty members are playing dual roles in shifting between faculty and entrepreneurs where they are encouraged to commercialize their research. This helps to encourage students to explore their entrepreneurial potential as more than often students are selected to work with faculty members on their research or business establishments. This helps to promote a more Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Campus.

= '''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function''' =

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no University tansfer function due to the lack of resoucrces that are provied by our technology transfer office. This is one of the major problems we are faced with and are hoping to resolve in the near future.

= '''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration''' =
<pre>The University of the Virgin Islands has but one avenue that is aimed at facilitating University-Industry Collaboration. This is the UVI Research and Technology Park (RT Park). Attached below is a link that would direct you to the site.</pre>
[http://www.uvirtpark.com/ http://www.uvirtpark.com/]

[http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG]

= '''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts''' =

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no extent to which we are engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. We also have no economic development office that promotes the University's research and development for positive local economic benefit.

= '''Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet and Presentation Slides''' =

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing]

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing]

Related Links

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|The_Four_Strategies_:_University_of_the_Virgin_Island's_Innovative_Ecosystem]]

[[Shanece Esdaille|Shanece_Esdaille]]

[[Ykeshia Zamore|Ykeshia_Zamore]]

[[Chanice Williams|Chanice_Williams]]

[[Keturah bethel|Keturah_bethel]]

 
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div>
[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of the Virgin Islands

2015-10-26T05:23:17Z

Shanece Esdaille:

[[File:Uvilogo.gif|border|center|Uvilogo.gif]]

'''Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.'''

= Overview =
<div>[[File:Uvi.jpg|frame]] A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.</div>
= Academic and Certificate Programs =

== Entrepreneurship Minor ==

The minor in Entrepreneurship is offered to all UVI students regardless of their degree program. The program is designed to supplement any other degree with a focus on the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship covered in six courses or eighteen total hours. Entrepreneurship education will prepare the student with the tools and experiences necessary to explore the role of new venture creation and growth within their primary discipline. The minor is equally accessible to non-business students through the creation of a set of four, one credit hour, online concept courses that provide maximum flexibility to any UVI student wishing to pursue the minor.

== Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program ==

UVI offers a certificate in proficiency in entrepreneurship to allow participants to deeply explore a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.  The program is open to all UVI students regardless of their degree program.  Non-matriculated students from the community are also welcome to participate.

== 13-D Entrepreneurship Competition ==

[[File:13-D.jpg|thumb]]
<div style="text-align: justify;">The student entrepreneurship competitions were made possible by a $5 million gift to UVI frominvestment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research on St. Thomas. The gift supports 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competitions, a Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair and the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at UVI. The first college-level 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in May, 2012. The first presentation in the speaker series was made in March by acclaimed business woman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas. The 13-D Competition is sponsored by Innovative Companies, which has made a significant long-term commitment of $50,000 a year to support the entrepreneurship effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>
= '''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship''' =

The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of fits students and committed to enhancing the lives of student in the U.S Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University of the Virgin Islands achieve all of his through innovative research and responsive community service. We believe that it is essential to stimulate the minds of students towards innovation and entrepreneurship indiscriminately of their majors. Although we lack certain resources which accounts for our minimal innovation and entrepreneurial stimulation there are few to be pin pointed.

·         The College of Science and Mathematics here at UVI promote directed independent research of topics of choice to afford students the opportunity of being involved in their learning. Here students are engaged in the conceptualization of ideas as a means of solving a targeted problem

·         Innovation Center: This has recently been created by Innovation Fellows to create a zone of self-directed leaning as well as to allow students to have a more hands on approach to creativity in learning.

·         There has been one hackathon so far that was held on the Campus to spur on the minds of students towards thinking about the bigger picture as it relates to Entrepreneurship and advancement.

·         In addition to the initiatives listed above, there is also the Centre for Student success which aims to meet the needs of students as it relates to developing their thinking skills and achieving greater academic standings.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at UVI also helps to promote and certain degree of Innovation and Entrepreneurial activity in certain required courses. Overall the Entrepreneurial activities at the University of the Virgin Islands is lacking and it far from its prime.

 

====== '''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship''' ======

The faculty members here at the University of the Virgin Islands ae being greatly encouraged to innovate and pursue their entrepreneurial pathways. About 20% of the faculty members are playing dual roles in shifting between faculty and entrepreneurs where they are encouraged to commercialize their research. This helps to encourage students to explore their entrepreneurial potential as more than often students are selected to work with faculty members on their research or business establishments. This helps to promote a more Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Campus.

<div>'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function'''</div>
The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no University tansfer function due to the lack of resoucrces that are provied by our technology transfer office. This is one of the major problems we are faced with and are hoping to resolve in the near future.

'''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'''
<pre>The University of the Virgin Islands has but one avenue that is aimed at facilitating University-Industry Collaboration. This is the UVI Research and Technology Park (RT Park). Attached below is a link that would direct you to the site.</pre>
[http://www.uvirtpark.com/ http://www.uvirtpark.com/]

[http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG]

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts'''

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no extent to which we are engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. We also have no economic development office that promotes the University's research and development for positive local economic benefit.

'''Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet and Presentation Slides'''

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing]

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing]

= Related Links =

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|The_Four_Strategies_:_University_of_the_Virgin_Island's_Innovative_Ecosystem]]

[[Shanece Esdaille|Shanece_Esdaille]]

[[Ykeshia Zamore|Ykeshia_Zamore]]

[[Chanice Williams|Chanice_Williams]]

[[Keturah bethel|Keturah_bethel]]

 
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div>
[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of the Virgin Islands

2015-10-26T05:22:27Z

Shanece Esdaille:

[[File:Uvilogo.gif|border|center|Uvilogo.gif]]

'''Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.'''

= Overview =
<div>[[File:Uvi.jpg|frame|Uvi.jpg]] A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.</div>
= Academic and Certificate Programs =

== Entrepreneurship Minor ==

The minor in Entrepreneurship is offered to all UVI students regardless of their degree program. The program is designed to supplement any other degree with a focus on the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship covered in six courses or eighteen total hours. Entrepreneurship education will prepare the student with the tools and experiences necessary to explore the role of new venture creation and growth within their primary discipline. The minor is equally accessible to non-business students through the creation of a set of four, one credit hour, online concept courses that provide maximum flexibility to any UVI student wishing to pursue the minor.

== Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program ==

UVI offers a certificate in proficiency in entrepreneurship to allow participants to deeply explore a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.  The program is open to all UVI students regardless of their degree program.  Non-matriculated students from the community are also welcome to participate.

== 13-D Entrepreneurship Competition ==

[[File:13-D.jpg|thumb|13-D.jpg]]
<div style="text-align: justify;">The student entrepreneurship competitions were made possible by a $5 million gift to UVI frominvestment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research on St. Thomas. The gift supports 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competitions, a Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair and the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at UVI. The first college-level 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in May, 2012. The first presentation in the speaker series was made in March by acclaimed business woman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas. The 13-D Competition is sponsored by Innovative Companies, which has made a significant long-term commitment of $50,000 a year to support the entrepreneurship effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>
===== '''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship''' =====

The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of fits students and committed to enhancing the lives of student in the U.S Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University of the Virgin Islands achieve all of his through innovative research and responsive community service. We believe that it is essential to stimulate the minds of students towards innovation and entrepreneurship indiscriminately of their majors. Although we lack certain resources which accounts for our minimal innovation and entrepreneurial stimulation there are few to be pin pointed.

·         The College of Science and Mathematics here at UVI promote directed independent research of topics of choice to afford students the opportunity of being involved in their learning. Here students are engaged in the conceptualization of ideas as a means of solving a targeted problem

·         Innovation Center: This has recently been created by Innovation Fellows to create a zone of self-directed leaning as well as to allow students to have a more hands on approach to creativity in learning.

·         There has been one hackathon so far that was held on the Campus to spur on the minds of students towards thinking about the bigger picture as it relates to Entrepreneurship and advancement.

·         In addition to the initiatives listed above, there is also the Centre for Student success which aims to meet the needs of students as it relates to developing their thinking skills and achieving greater academic standings.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at UVI also helps to promote and certain degree of Innovation and Entrepreneurial activity in certain required courses. Overall the Entrepreneurial activities at the University of the Virgin Islands is lacking and it far from its prime.

 

====== '''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship''' ======

The faculty members here at the University of the Virgin Islands ae being greatly encouraged to innovate and pursue their entrepreneurial pathways. About 20% of the faculty members are playing dual roles in shifting between faculty and entrepreneurs where they are encouraged to commercialize their research. This helps to encourage students to explore their entrepreneurial potential as more than often students are selected to work with faculty members on their research or business establishments. This helps to promote a more Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Campus.

<div>'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function'''</div>
The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no University tansfer function due to the lack of resoucrces that are provied by our technology transfer office. This is one of the major problems we are faced with and are hoping to resolve in the near future.

'''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'''
<pre>The University of the Virgin Islands has but one avenue that is aimed at facilitating University-Industry Collaboration. This is the UVI Research and Technology Park (RT Park). Attached below is a link that would direct you to the site.</pre>
[http://www.uvirtpark.com/ http://www.uvirtpark.com/]

[http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG]

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts'''

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no extent to which we are engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. We also have no economic development office that promotes the University's research and development for positive local economic benefit.

'''Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet and Presentation Slides'''

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing]

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing]

= Related Links =

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|The_Four_Strategies_:_University_of_the_Virgin_Island's_Innovative_Ecosystem]]

[[Shanece Esdaille|Shanece_Esdaille]]

[[Ykeshia Zamore|Ykeshia_Zamore]]

[[Chanice Williams|Chanice_Williams]]

[[Keturah bethel|Keturah_bethel]]

 
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div>

[[Category:Universities]]

Priorities:University of the Virgin Islands Student Priorities

2015-10-26T05:16:16Z

Shanece Esdaille:

= '''Overview ''' =

 A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.

To boost the I&E ecosystem here at the University of the Virgin Island, there are certain projects that we believe can be implemented to address the key issues relating to I&E. These include the following which are listed below.

 

== '''1.    Creating a Maker Space''' ==

One of the key issues that stifles our I&E ecosystem is the lack of resources. This issue can be resolved or minimized by the implementation of an equipped maker space on Campus. This would afford students the opportunity of amore hands on approach to learning as well as create a zone for the inclusion of creativity in self-directed learning.

Tactic 1: Engage in discussion with students so that they may be more cognizant and familiar with what a maker space actually is. This could be done over a period of weeks where students are presented with materials and insight on how his can be impactful to them as well as be beneficial to them.

Tactic 2: Initiate workshops and seminars/talks that would help to stimulate the minds of students and faculty members alike towards the idea of implementing a maker space.

Tactic 3: Funding would then need to be sought and this would then allow more collaborations from different business and Universities which could then offer their assistance and time in making the startup of this venture a great one. This would need some delicate planning and so it could take up to five months.

Tactic 4: It would then be necessary to be strategic about the approach of the actual planting of the maker space. The maker space would need to be located where it would be accessible to most students as well as cater for students stemming from the different majors. This should take no more than 2-3 months to be finalized.

Tactic 5: The actual building of the maker space would take approximately 4 months to be constructed. Another 2 months would be allocated to equipping this space with the necessary resources for students to perform at their fullest potential.

Tactic 6: The overseeing of the maker space should be done by a student preferably one in their Junior or Senior year so that students may be comfortable while learning and being creative in utilizing the maker space. Resources should constantly be added to the maker space over time until it is fully developed to undergo large operations.

 

=== '''2.    Increase awareness of the I&E programs here at UVI''' ===

Students should be aware of all the entrepreneurial activities that cater to them on Campus. Alerts can be sent to students of the different meetings/workshops that will be held relating to our I&E system here at the University of the Virgin Islands

 

==== '''3.    More major-specific programs and resources''' ====

Different programs and resources should be implemented that would target the enhancement of students stemming from the different majors.

Tactic 1: Initiate more creative courses that would allow students to get a more hands on approach to their learning. This may not be applicable to some majors but for Engineering and science majors specifically this would allow them be more creative and innovative in the learning process

Tactic 2: The different majors or areas within each major should be targeted and separated from the other. For example, plumbing should have different programs and resources to electrical engineering.

Tactic 3: This can also create job markets for students to engage in whether it’s working with faculty members or performing simple tasks on campus such as refurbishing and fixing small utilities.

Tactic 4: Simulation labs will also be a good idea to implement on Campus. This could take up to 2 years to accomplish, however it would be worth the while as it gives students free hands on approach.

Tactic 5: Computer Science Program enhancement such as servers to support virtual testing and 24-hour labs equipped with adjoin software.

Tactic 6: Hackathons are great avenues to explore students’ innovative and entrepreneurial potential as they allow students to engage in group project and allow a meeting of the mind. These should be scheduled at least twice per year.

 

===== '''4.    Entrepreneurship activities''' =====

Tactic 1: Workshops and Seminars held outside of classes headed by Faculty members who all have their own businesses. This opportunity should be offered free of charge to students.

Tactic 2: These workshops would be geared towards students to help them to develop their own businesses and business startups.

Tactic 3: Students should be advised on how to effectively manage and run a business as well as how to develop proper entrepreneurial skills.

Tactic 4: Presenters should focus on major points such as how to develop their own pitch and present a product as well as insight on how to treat customers. They should be able to give marketing ideas on how to market products and hot to get customers interested in your product.

Tactic 5: Although there are several entrepreneurial classes here at UVI we think that it would be more effective to have a greater amount course that would focus specifically on the tactics listed above.

Written by [[Shanece Esdaille|Shanece_Esdaille]]

 

[[Category;Guides]]

School:University of the Virgin Islands

2015-10-26T05:09:40Z

Shanece Esdaille:

[[File:Uvilogo.gif|border|center|Uvilogo.gif]]

'''Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.'''

= Overview =
<div>[[File:Uvi.jpg|frame]] A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.</div>
= Academic and Certificate Programs =

== Entrepreneurship Minor ==

The minor in Entrepreneurship is offered to all UVI students regardless of their degree program. The program is designed to supplement any other degree with a focus on the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship covered in six courses or eighteen total hours. Entrepreneurship education will prepare the student with the tools and experiences necessary to explore the role of new venture creation and growth within their primary discipline. The minor is equally accessible to non-business students through the creation of a set of four, one credit hour, online concept courses that provide maximum flexibility to any UVI student wishing to pursue the minor.

== Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program ==

UVI offers a certificate in proficiency in entrepreneurship to allow participants to deeply explore a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.  The program is open to all UVI students regardless of their degree program.  Non-matriculated students from the community are also welcome to participate.

== 13-D Entrepreneurship Competition ==

[[File:13-D.jpg|thumb]]
<div style="text-align: justify;">The student entrepreneurship competitions were made possible by a $5 million gift to UVI frominvestment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research on St. Thomas. The gift supports 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competitions, a Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair and the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at UVI. The first college-level 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in May, 2012. The first presentation in the speaker series was made in March by acclaimed business woman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas. The 13-D Competition is sponsored by Innovative Companies, which has made a significant long-term commitment of $50,000 a year to support the entrepreneurship effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>
===== '''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship''' =====

The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of fits students and committed to enhancing the lives of student in the U.S Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University of the Virgin Islands achieve all of his through innovative research and responsive community service. We believe that it is essential to stimulate the minds of students towards innovation and entrepreneurship indiscriminately of their majors. Although we lack certain resources which accounts for our minimal innovation and entrepreneurial stimulation there are few to be pin pointed.

·         The College of Science and Mathematics here at UVI promote directed independent research of topics of choice to afford students the opportunity of being involved in their learning. Here students are engaged in the conceptualization of ideas as a means of solving a targeted problem

·         Innovation Center: This has recently been created by Innovation Fellows to create a zone of self-directed leaning as well as to allow students to have a more hands on approach to creativity in learning.

·         There has been one hackathon so far that was held on the Campus to spur on the minds of students towards thinking about the bigger picture as it relates to Entrepreneurship and advancement.

·         In addition to the initiatives listed above, there is also the Centre for Student success which aims to meet the needs of students as it relates to developing their thinking skills and achieving greater academic standings.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at UVI also helps to promote and certain degree of Innovation and Entrepreneurial activity in certain required courses. Overall the Entrepreneurial activities at the University of the Virgin Islands is lacking and it far from its prime.

 

====== '''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship''' ======

The faculty members here at the University of the Virgin Islands ae being greatly encouraged to innovate and pursue their entrepreneurial pathways. About 20% of the faculty members are playing dual roles in shifting between faculty and entrepreneurs where they are encouraged to commercialize their research. This helps to encourage students to explore their entrepreneurial potential as more than often students are selected to work with faculty members on their research or business establishments. This helps to promote a more Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Campus.

<pre>'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function'''</pre>
The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no University tansfer function due to the lack of resoucrces that are provied by our technology transfer office. This is one of the major problems we are faced with and are hoping to resolve in the near future.

<pre>'''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'''</pre>
The University of the Virgin Islands has but one avenue that is aimed at facilitating University-Industry Collaboration. This is the UVI Research and Technology Park (RT Park). Attached below is a link that would direct you to the site.

[http://www.uvirtpark.com/ http://www.uvirtpark.com/]

[http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG]

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts'''

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no extent to which we are engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. We also have no economic development office that promotes the University's research and development for positive local economic benefit.

'''Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet and Presentation Slides'''

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing]

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing]

= Related Links =

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|The_Four_Strategies_:_University_of_the_Virgin_Island's_Innovative_Ecosystem]]

[[Shanece_Esdaille|Shanece_Esdaille]]

[[Ykeshia Zamore|Ykeshia_Zamore]]

[[Chanice Williams|Chanice_Williams]]

[[Keturah bethel|Keturah_bethel]]

 
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div>
</div> [[Category:Universities]]

Priorities:University of the Virgin Islands Student Priorities

2015-10-26T05:06:05Z

Shanece Esdaille: Created page with "= '''Overview ''' = <span style="font..."

= '''Overview ''' =

 A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.

To boost the I&E ecosystem here at the University of the Virgin Island, there are certain projects that we believe can be implemented to address the key issues relating to I&E. These include the following which are listed below.

 

== '''1.    Creating a Maker Space''' ==

One of the key issues that stifles our I&E ecosystem is the lack of resources. This issue can be resolved or minimized by the implementation of an equipped maker space on Campus. This would afford students the opportunity of amore hands on approach to learning as well as create a zone for the inclusion of creativity in self-directed learning.

Tactic 1: Engage in discussion with students so that they may be more cognizant and familiar with what a maker space actually is. This could be done over a period of weeks where students are presented with materials and insight on how his can be impactful to them as well as be beneficial to them.

Tactic 2: Initiate workshops and seminars/talks that would help to stimulate the minds of students and faculty members alike towards the idea of implementing a maker space.

Tactic 3: Funding would then need to be sought and this would then allow more collaborations from different business and Universities which could then offer their assistance and time in making the startup of this venture a great one. This would need some delicate planning and so it could take up to five months.

Tactic 4: It would then be necessary to be strategic about the approach of the actual planting of the maker space. The maker space would need to be located where it would be accessible to most students as well as cater for students stemming from the different majors. This should take no more than 2-3 months to be finalized.

Tactic 5: The actual building of the maker space would take approximately 4 months to be constructed. Another 2 months would be allocated to equipping this space with the necessary resources for students to perform at their fullest potential.

Tactic 6: The overseeing of the maker space should be done by a student preferably one in their Junior or Senior year so that students may be comfortable while learning and being creative in utilizing the maker space. Resources should constantly be added to the maker space over time until it is fully developed to undergo large operations.

 

 

 

=== '''2.    Increase awareness of the I&E programs here at UVI''' ===

Students should be aware of all the entrepreneurial activities that cater to them on Campus. Alerts can be sent to students of the different meetings/workshops that will be held relating to our I&E system here at the University of the Virgin Islands

 

 

 

==== '''3.    More major-specific programs and resources''' ====

Different programs and resources should be implemented that would target the enhancement of students stemming from the different majors.

Tactic 1: Initiate more creative courses that would allow students to get a more hands on approach to their learning. This may not be applicable to some majors but for Engineering and science majors specifically this would allow them be more creative and innovative in the learning process

Tactic 2: The different majors or areas within each major should be targeted and separated from the other. For example, plumbing should have different programs and resources to electrical engineering.

Tactic 3: This can also create job markets for students to engage in whether it’s working with faculty members or performing simple tasks on campus such as refurbishing and fixing small utilities.

Tactic 4: Simulation labs will also be a good idea to implement on Campus. This could take up to 2 years to accomplish, however it would be worth the while as it gives students free hands on approach.

Tactic 5: Computer Science Program enhancement such as servers to support virtual testing and 24-hour labs equipped with adjoin software.

Tactic 6: Hackathons are great avenues to explore students’ innovative and entrepreneurial potential as they allow students to engage in group project and allow a meeting of the mind. These should be scheduled at least twice per year.

 

===== '''4.    Entrepreneurship activities''' =====

Tactic 1: Workshops and Seminars held outside of classes headed by Faculty members who all have their own businesses. This opportunity should be offered free of charge to students.

Tactic 2: These workshops would be geared towards students to help them to develop their own businesses and business startups.

Tactic 3: Students should be advised on how to effectively manage and run a business as well as how to develop proper entrepreneurial skills.

Tactic 4: Presenters should focus on major points such as how to develop their own pitch and present a product as well as insight on how to treat customers. They should be able to give marketing ideas on how to market products and hot to get customers interested in your product.

Tactic 5: Although there are several entrepreneurial classes here at UVI we think that it would be more effective to have a greater amount course that would focus specifically on the tactics listed above.



Written by [[Shanece_Esdaille|Shanece_Esdaille]]

 

[[Category;Guides]]

School:University of the Virgin Islands

2015-10-26T05:02:16Z

Shanece Esdaille:

[[File:Uvilogo.gif|border|center|Uvilogo.gif]]

'''Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.'''

= Overview =
<div>[[File:Uvi.jpg|frame|Uvi.jpg]] A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.</div>

= Academic and Certificate Programs =

== Entrepreneurship Minor ==

The minor in Entrepreneurship is offered to all UVI students regardless of their degree program. The program is designed to supplement any other degree with a focus on the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship covered in six courses or eighteen total hours. Entrepreneurship education will prepare the student with the tools and experiences necessary to explore the role of new venture creation and growth within their primary discipline. The minor is equally accessible to non-business students through the creation of a set of four, one credit hour, online concept courses that provide maximum flexibility to any UVI student wishing to pursue the minor.

== Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program ==

UVI offers a certificate in proficiency in entrepreneurship to allow participants to deeply explore a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.  The program is open to all UVI students regardless of their degree program.  Non-matriculated students from the community are also welcome to participate.

== 13-D Entrepreneurship Competition ==

[[File:13-D.jpg|thumb|13-D.jpg]]
<div style="text-align: justify;">The student entrepreneurship competitions were made possible by a $5 million gift to UVI frominvestment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research on St. Thomas. The gift supports 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competitions, a Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair and the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at UVI. The first college-level 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in May, 2012. The first presentation in the speaker series was made in March by acclaimed business woman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas. The 13-D Competition is sponsored by Innovative Companies, which has made a significant long-term commitment of $50,000 a year to support the entrepreneurship effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>
'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship'''

The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of fits students and committed to enhancing the lives of student in the U.S Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University of the Virgin Islands achieve all of his through innovative research and responsive community service. We believe that it is essential to stimulate the minds of students towards innovation and entrepreneurship indiscriminately of their majors. Although we lack certain resources which accounts for our minimal innovation and entrepreneurial stimulation there are few to be pin pointed.

·         The College of Science and Mathematics here at UVI promote directed independent research of topics of choice to afford students the opportunity of being involved in their learning. Here students are engaged in the conceptualization of ideas as a means of solving a targeted problem

·         Innovation Center: This has recently been created by Innovation Fellows to create a zone of self-directed leaning as well as to allow students to have a more hands on approach to creativity in learning.

·         There has been one hackathon so far that was held on the Campus to spur on the minds of students towards thinking about the bigger picture as it relates to Entrepreneurship and advancement.

·         In addition to the initiatives listed above, there is also the Centre for Student success which aims to meet the needs of students as it relates to developing their thinking skills and achieving greater academic standings.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at UVI also helps to promote and certain degree of Innovation and Entrepreneurial activity in certain required courses. Overall the Entrepreneurial activities at the University of the Virgin Islands is lacking and it far from its prime.

 

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship'''

The faculty members here at the University of the Virgin Islands ae being greatly encouraged to innovate and pursue their entrepreneurial pathways. About 20% of the faculty members are playing dual roles in shifting between faculty and entrepreneurs where they are encouraged to commercialize their research. This helps to encourage students to explore their entrepreneurial potential as more than often students are selected to work with faculty members on their research or business establishments. This helps to promote a more Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Campus.

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function'''

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no University tansfer function due to the lack of resoucrces that are provied by our technology transfer office. This is one of the major problems we are faced with and are hoping to resolve in the near future.

'''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'''

The University of the Virgin Islands has but one avenue that is aimed at facilitating University-Industry Collaboration. This is the UVI Research and Technology Park (RT Park). Attached below is a link that would direct you to the site.

[http://www.uvirtpark.com/ http://www.uvirtpark.com/]

[http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG]

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts'''

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no extent to which we are engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. We also have no economic development office that promotes the University's research and development for positive local economic benefit.

'''Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet and Presentation Slides'''

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing]

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing]

= Related Links =

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|The_Four_Strategies_:_University_of_the_Virgin_Island's_Innovative_Ecosystem]]

[[Ykeshia Zamore|Ykeshia_Zamore]]

[[Chanice Williams|Chanice_Williams]]

[[Keturah bethel|Keturah_bethel]]

 
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div>
[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of the Virgin Islands

2015-10-26T01:03:37Z

Shanece Esdaille:

[[File:Uvilogo.gif|border|center|Uvilogo.gif]]

'''Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.'''

= Overview =
<div>[[File:Uvi.jpg|frame]] 
A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.

= Academic and Certificate Programs =

== Entrepreneurship Minor ==

The minor in Entrepreneurship is offered to all UVI students regardless of their degree program. The program is designed to supplement any other degree with a focus on the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship covered in six courses or eighteen total hours. Entrepreneurship education will prepare the student with the tools and experiences necessary to explore the role of new venture creation and growth within their primary discipline. The minor is equally accessible to non-business students through the creation of a set of four, one credit hour, online concept courses that provide maximum flexibility to any UVI student wishing to pursue the minor.

== Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program ==

UVI offers a certificate in proficiency in entrepreneurship to allow participants to deeply explore a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.  The program is open to all UVI students regardless of their degree program.  Non-matriculated students from the community are also welcome to participate.

== 13-D Entrepreneurship Competition ==

[[File:13-D.jpg|thumb|13-D.jpg]]
<div style="text-align: justify;">The student entrepreneurship competitions were made possible by a $5 million gift to UVI frominvestment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research on St. Thomas. The gift supports 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competitions, a Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair and the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at UVI. The first college-level 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in May, 2012. The first presentation in the speaker series was made in March by acclaimed business woman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas. The 13-D Competition is sponsored by Innovative Companies, which has made a significant long-term commitment of $50,000 a year to support the entrepreneurship effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>
'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship'''

The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of fits students and committed to enhancing the lives of student in the U.S Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University of the Virgin Islands achieve all of his through innovative research and responsive community service. We believe that it is essential to stimulate the minds of students towards innovation and entrepreneurship indiscriminately of their majors. Although we lack certain resources which accounts for our minimal innovation and entrepreneurial stimulation there are few to be pin pointed.

·         The College of Science and Mathematics here at UVI promote directed independent research of topics of choice to afford students the opportunity of being involved in their learning. Here students are engaged in the conceptualization of ideas as a means of solving a targeted problem

·         Innovation Center: This has recently been created by Innovation Fellows to create a zone of self-directed leaning as well as to allow students to have a more hands on approach to creativity in learning.

·         There has been one hackathon so far that was held on the Campus to spur on the minds of students towards thinking about the bigger picture as it relates to Entrepreneurship and advancement.

·         In addition to the initiatives listed above, there is also the Centre for Student success which aims to meet the needs of students as it relates to developing their thinking skills and achieving greater academic standings.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at UVI also helps to promote and certain degree of Innovation and Entrepreneurial activity in certain required courses. Overall the Entrepreneurial activities at the University of the Virgin Islands is lacking and it far from its prime.

 

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship'''

The faculty members here at the University of the Virgin Islands ae being greatly encouraged to innovate and pursue their entrepreneurial pathways. About 20% of the faculty members are playing dual roles in shifting between faculty and entrepreneurs where they are encouraged to commercialize their research. This helps to encourage students to explore their entrepreneurial potential as more than often students are selected to work with faculty members on their research or business establishments. This helps to promote a more Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Campus.

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function'''

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no University tansfer function due to the lack of resoucrces that are provied by our technology transfer office. This is one of the major problems we are faced with and are hoping to resolve in the near future.

'''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'''

The University of the Virgin Islands has but one avenue that is aimed at facilitating University-Industry Collaboration. This is the UVI Research and Technology Park (RT Park). Attached below is a link that would direct you to the site.

[http://www.uvirtpark.com/ http://www.uvirtpark.com/]

[http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG http://www.uvi.edu/administration/about-uvi/photo_tours/stx_photos/RTPark.JPG]

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts'''

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no extent to which we are engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. We also have no economic development office that promotes the University's research and development for positive local economic benefit.

'''Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet and Presentation Slides'''

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing]

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing]

= Related Links =

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|The_Four_Strategies_:_University_of_the_Virgin_Island's_Innovative_Ecosystem]]

[[Ykeshia Zamore|Ykeshia_Zamore]]

[[Chanice Williams|Chanice_Williams]]

[[Keturah bethel|Keturah_bethel]]

 
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div>
[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of the Virgin Islands

2015-10-26T00:37:56Z

Shanece Esdaille:

[[File:Uvilogo.gif|border|center|Uvilogo.gif]]

'''Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.'''

= Overview =
<div>[[File:Uvi.jpg|frame]] 
A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.

= Academic and Certificate Programs =

== Entrepreneurship Minor ==

The minor in Entrepreneurship is offered to all UVI students regardless of their degree program. The program is designed to supplement any other degree with a focus on the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship covered in six courses or eighteen total hours. Entrepreneurship education will prepare the student with the tools and experiences necessary to explore the role of new venture creation and growth within their primary discipline. The minor is equally accessible to non-business students through the creation of a set of four, one credit hour, online concept courses that provide maximum flexibility to any UVI student wishing to pursue the minor.

== Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program ==

UVI offers a certificate in proficiency in entrepreneurship to allow participants to deeply explore a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.  The program is open to all UVI students regardless of their degree program.  Non-matriculated students from the community are also welcome to participate.

== 13-D Entrepreneurship Competition ==

[[File:13-D.jpg|thumb|13-D.jpg]]
<div style="text-align: justify;">The student entrepreneurship competitions were made possible by a $5 million gift to UVI frominvestment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research on St. Thomas. The gift supports 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competitions, a Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair and the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at UVI. The first college-level 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in May, 2012. The first presentation in the speaker series was made in March by acclaimed business woman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas. The 13-D Competition is sponsored by Innovative Companies, which has made a significant long-term commitment of $50,000 a year to support the entrepreneurship effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">
'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship'''

The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of fits students and committed to enhancing the lives of student in the U.S Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University of the Virgin Islands achieve all of his through innovative research and responsive community service. We believe that it is essential to stimulate the minds of students towards innovation and entrepreneurship indiscriminately of their majors. Although we lack certain resources which accounts for our minimal innovation and entrepreneurial stimulation there are few to be pin pointed.

·         The College of Science and Mathematics here at UVI promote directed independent research of topics of choice to afford students the opportunity of being involved in their learning. Here students are engaged in the conceptualization of ideas as a means of solving a targeted problem

·         Innovation Center: This has recently been created by Innovation Fellows to create a zone of self-directed leaning as well as to allow students to have a more hands on approach to creativity in learning.

·         There has been one hackathon so far that was held on the Campus to spur on the minds of students towards thinking about the bigger picture as it relates to Entrepreneurship and advancement.

·         In addition to the initiatives listed above, there is also the Centre for Student success which aims to meet the needs of students as it relates to developing their thinking skills and achieving greater academic standings.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at UVI also helps to promote and certain degree of Innovation and Entrepreneurial activity in certain required courses. Overall the Entrepreneurial activities at the University of the Virgin Islands is lacking and it far from its prime.

 

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship'''

The faculty members here at the University of the Virgin Islands ae being greatly encouraged to innovate and pursue their entrepreneurial pathways. About 20% of the faculty members are playing dual roles in shifting between faculty and entrepreneurs where they are encouraged to commercialize their research. This helps to encourage students to explore their entrepreneurial potential as more than often students are selected to work with faculty members on their research or business establishments. This helps to promote a more Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Campus.

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function'''

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no University tansfer function due to the lack of resoucrces that are provied by our technology transfer office. This is one of the major problems we are faced with and are hoping to resolve in the near future.

'''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'''

The University of the Virgin Islands has but one avenue that is aimed at facilitating University-Industry Collaboration. This is the UVI Research and Technology Park (RT Park). Attached below is a link that would direct you to the site.

[http://www.uvirtpark.com/ http://www.uvirtpark.com/]

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts'''



'''Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet and Presentation Slides'''

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/108LqAaGdI5o7oghSn94MhCV9rSZeQOvFW8wdgwPuMt8/edit?usp=sharing]

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing]

</div>
= Related Links =

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|The_Four_Strategies_:_University_of_the_Virgin_Island's_Innovative_Ecosystem]]

[[Ykeshia Zamore|Ykeshia_Zamore]]

[[Chanice Williams|Chanice_Williams]]

[[Keturah bethel|Keturah_bethel]]

 
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div>
[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of the Virgin Islands

2015-10-25T23:53:25Z

Shanece Esdaille:

[[File:Uvilogo.gif|border|center|Uvilogo.gif]]

'''Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.'''

= Overview =
<div>[[File:Uvi.jpg|frame|Uvi.jpg]] 
A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.

= Academic and Certificate Programs =

== Entrepreneurship Minor ==

The minor in Entrepreneurship is offered to all UVI students regardless of their degree program. The program is designed to supplement any other degree with a focus on the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship covered in six courses or eighteen total hours. Entrepreneurship education will prepare the student with the tools and experiences necessary to explore the role of new venture creation and growth within their primary discipline. The minor is equally accessible to non-business students through the creation of a set of four, one credit hour, online concept courses that provide maximum flexibility to any UVI student wishing to pursue the minor.

== Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program ==

UVI offers a certificate in proficiency in entrepreneurship to allow participants to deeply explore a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.  The program is open to all UVI students regardless of their degree program.  Non-matriculated students from the community are also welcome to participate.

== 13-D Entrepreneurship Competition ==

[[File:13-D.jpg|thumb]]
<div style="text-align: justify;">The student entrepreneurship competitions were made possible by a $5 million gift to UVI frominvestment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research on St. Thomas. The gift supports 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competitions, a Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair and the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at UVI. The first college-level 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in May, 2012. The first presentation in the speaker series was made in March by acclaimed business woman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas. The 13-D Competition is sponsored by Innovative Companies, which has made a significant long-term commitment of $50,000 a year to support the entrepreneurship effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">
'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship'''

The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of fits students and committed to enhancing the lives of student in the U.S Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University of the Virgin Islands achieve all of his through innovative research and responsive community service. We believe that it is essential to stimulate the minds of students towards innovation and entrepreneurship indiscriminately of their majors. Although we lack certain resources which accounts for our minimal innovation and entrepreneurial stimulation there are few to be pin pointed.

·         The College of Science and Mathematics here at UVI promote directed independent research of topics of choice to afford students the opportunity of being involved in their learning. Here students are engaged in the conceptualization of ideas as a means of solving a targeted problem

·         Innovation Center: This has recently been created by Innovation Fellows to create a zone of self-directed leaning as well as to allow students to have a more hands on approach to creativity in learning.

·         There has been one hackathon so far that was held on the Campus to spur on the minds of students towards thinking about the bigger picture as it relates to Entrepreneurship and advancement.

·         In addition to the initiatives listed above, there is also the Centre for Student success which aims to meet the needs of students as it relates to developing their thinking skills and achieving greater academic standings.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at UVI also helps to promote and certain degree of Innovation and Entrepreneurial activity in certain required courses. Overall the Entrepreneurial activities at the University of the Virgin Islands is lacking and it far from its prime.

 

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship'''

The faculty members here at the University of the Virgin Islands ae being greatly encouraged to innovate and pursue their entrepreneurial pathways. About 20% of the faculty members are playing dual roles in shifting between faculty and entrepreneurs where they are encouraged to commercialize their research. This helps to encourage students to explore their entrepreneurial potential as more than often students are selected to work with faculty members on their research or business establishments. This helps to promote a more Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Campus.

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function''' 

The University of the Virgin Islands currently has no University tansfer function due to the lack of resoucrces that are provied by our technology transfer office. This is one of the major problems we are faced with and are hoping to resolve in the near future.

'''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration'''





'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts'''



'''Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet and Presentation Slides'''



https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1PWsWbkFuBkY8eavt6j29RWlEVV-fIMM917uOy5U0g/edit?usp=sharing

</div>
= Related Links =

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|The_Four_Strategies_:_University_of_the_Virgin_Island's_Innovative_Ecosystem]]

[[Ykeshia Zamore|Ykeshia_Zamore]]

[[Chanice Williams|Chanice_Williams]]

[[Keturah bethel|Keturah_bethel]]

 
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div>
[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of the Virgin Islands

2015-10-25T18:31:39Z

Shanece Esdaille:

[[File:Uvilogo.gif|border|center|Uvilogo.gif]]

'''Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.'''

= Overview =
<div>[[File:Uvi.jpg|frame]] 
A university surrounded by clear, blue waters, the University of the Virgin Islandsis historically American, uniquely Caribbean and globally interactive. With approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, UVI focuses on producing students who are able to lead nations, perform efficient research and serve the world with the help of their balanced, globally sensitive minds.  Learning experiences such as global partnerships and student exchange programs allow students to grow both mentally and spiritually. This gives students a sense of well-roundedness that is needed as they strive to be professionals in the real world.

= Academic and Certificate Programs =

== Entrepreneurship Minor ==

The minor in Entrepreneurship is offered to all UVI students regardless of their degree program. The program is designed to supplement any other degree with a focus on the fundamental skills of entrepreneurship covered in six courses or eighteen total hours. Entrepreneurship education will prepare the student with the tools and experiences necessary to explore the role of new venture creation and growth within their primary discipline. The minor is equally accessible to non-business students through the creation of a set of four, one credit hour, online concept courses that provide maximum flexibility to any UVI student wishing to pursue the minor.

== Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program ==

UVI offers a certificate in proficiency in entrepreneurship to allow participants to deeply explore a specific aspect of entrepreneurship.  The program is open to all UVI students regardless of their degree program.  Non-matriculated students from the community are also welcome to participate.

== 13-D Entrepreneurship Competition ==

[[File:13-D.jpg|thumb|13-D.jpg]]
<div style="text-align: justify;">The student entrepreneurship competitions were made possible by a $5 million gift to UVI frominvestment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff, the founder of 13D Research on St. Thomas. The gift supports 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competitions, a Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Endowed Chair and the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at UVI. The first college-level 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in May, 2012. The first presentation in the speaker series was made in March by acclaimed business woman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas. The 13-D Competition is sponsored by Innovative Companies, which has made a significant long-term commitment of $50,000 a year to support the entrepreneurship effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">
'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship'''

 The University of the Virgin Islands is a learner-centered institution dedicated to the success of fits students and committed to enhancing the lives of student in the U.S Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. The University of the Virgin Islands achieve all of his through innovative research and responsive community service. We believe that it is essential to stimulate the minds of students towards innovation and entrepreneurship indiscriminately of their majors. Although we lack certain resources which accounts for our minimal innovation and entrepreneurial stimulation there are few to be pin pointed.

·         The College of Science and Mathematics here at UVI promote directed independent research of topics of choice to afford students the opportunity of being involved in their learning. Here students are engaged in the conceptualization of ideas as a means of solving a targeted problem

·         Innovation Center: This has recently been created by Innovation Fellows to create a zone of self-directed leaning as well as to allow students to have a more hands on approach to creativity in learning.

·         There has been one hackathon so far that was held on the Campus to spur on the minds of students towards thinking about the bigger picture as it relates to Entrepreneurship and advancement.

·         In addition to the initiatives listed above, there is also the Centre for Student success which aims to meet the needs of students as it relates to developing their thinking skills and achieving greater academic standings.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at UVI also helps to promote and certain degree of Innovation and Entrepreneurial activity in certain required courses. Overall the Entrepreneurial activities at the University of the Virgin Islands is lacking and it far from its prime.

 

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship'''

 The faculty members here at the University of the Virgin Islands ae being greatly encouraged to innovate and pursue their entrepreneurial pathways. About 20% of the faculty members are playing dual roles in shifting between faculty and entrepreneurs where they are encouraged to commercialize their research. This helps to encourage students to explore their entrepreneurial potential as more than often students are selected to work with faculty members on their research or business establishments. This helps to promote a more Innovative and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Campus.
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>
= Related Links =

[[The Four Strategies : University of the Virgin Island's Innovative Ecosystem|The_Four_Strategies_:_University_of_the_Virgin_Island's_Innovative_Ecosystem]]

[[Ykeshia Zamore|Ykeshia_Zamore]]

[[Chanice Williams|Chanice_Williams]]

[[Keturah bethel|Keturah_bethel]]
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div>
[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:Shanece Esdaille

2015-09-04T03:45:14Z

Shanece Esdaille:

Shanece S. Esdaille is a University Innovation Fellow from the fall 2015 cohort. Shanece is a second-year Chemistry major at the University of the Virgin[[File:2015-05-29 01.01.36.jpg|thumb]] Islands however her ultimate goal is to further her education in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Shanece was born and raised in the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Kitts where she obtained her Associates degree in General Studies spanning from the sciences to Law. She has always had a love and an undying passion for Chemistry and so she pursued Bachelor of Science degree at UVI. However, becoming exposed to research and other majors, she fell in love with Engineering as it would enable her to be more applicable and to be able to make a difference.

She has joined the quest of becoming a University Innovation Fellow solely to stimulate and inspire change in the education system.  As she aspires to become an engineer, she currently serves as the NSBE secretary at her university and an active member of the American Chemistry Society. Shanece has obtained hands on experience in the field of research at the University of South Florida where she analyzed standard solutions of Organic acids to be used in the extraction of Important metals from spent batteries.

In her leisure time, Shanece enjoys playing the drums, exercising, and chilling with her family. She can easily be contacted via email of her phone contact number. 

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Shanece Esdaille

2015-09-04T03:45:02Z

Shanece Esdaille:

Shanece S. Esdaille is a University Innovation Fellow from the fall 2015 cohort. Shanece is a second-year Chemistry major at the University of the Virgin[[File:2015-05-29 01.01.36.jpg|thumb|2015-05-29 01.01.36.jpg]] Islands however her ultimate goal is to further her education in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Shanece was born and raised in the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Kitts where she obtained her Associates degree in General Studies spanning from the sciences to Law. She has always had a love and an undying passion for Chemistry and so she pursued Bachelor of Science degree at UVI. However, becoming exposed to research and other majors, she fell in love with Engineering as it would enable her to be more applicable and to be able to make a difference.

She has joined the quest of becoming a University Innovation Fellow solely to stimulate and inspire change in the education system.  As she aspires to become an engineer, she currently serves as the NSBE secretary at her university and an active member of the American Chemistry Society. Shanece has obtained hands on experience in the field of research at the University of South Florida where she analyzed standard solutions of Organic acids to be used in the extraction of Important metals from spent batteries.

In her leisure time, Shanece enjoys playing the drums, exercising, and chilling with her family. She can easily be contacted via email of her phone contact number. 

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Shanece Esdaille

2015-09-04T03:44:48Z

Shanece Esdaille:

Fellow:Shanece Esdaille

2015-09-04T03:44:27Z

Shanece Esdaille:

Shanece S. Esdaille is a University Innovation Fellow from the fall 2015 cohort. Shanece is a second-year Chemistry major at the University of the Virgin[[File:2015-05-29 01.01.36.jpg|thumb|2015-05-29 01.01.36.jpg]] Islands however her ultimate goal is to further her education in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Shanece was born and raised in the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Kitts where she obtained her Associates degree in General Studies spanning from the sciences to Law. She has always had a love and an undying passion for Chemistry and so she pursued Bachelor of Science degree at UVI. However, becoming exposed to research and other majors, she fell in love with Engineering as it would enable her to be more applicable and to be able to make a difference.

She has joined the quest of becoming a University Innovation Fellow solely to stimulate and inspire change in the education system.  As she aspires to become an engineer, she currently serves as the NSBE secretary at her university and an active member of the American Chemistry Society. Shanece has obtained hands on experience in the field of research at the University of South Florida where she analyzed standard solutions of Organic acids to be used in the extraction of Important metals from spent batteries.

In her leisure time, Shanece enjoys playing the drums, exercising, and chilling with her family. She can easily be contacted via email of her phone contact number. 

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Shanece Esdaille

2015-09-04T03:42:42Z

Shanece Esdaille:

File:2015-05-29 01.01.36.jpg

2015-09-04T03:37:39Z

Shanece Esdaille:

Fellow:Shanece Esdaille

2015-09-04T03:33:31Z

Shanece Esdaille: Created page with "Shanece S. Esdaille is a University Innovation Fellow from the fall 2015 cohort. Shanece is a second-year Chemistry major at the University of the Virgin Islands however her u..."

Shanece S. Esdaille is a University Innovation Fellow from the fall 2015 cohort. Shanece is a second-year Chemistry major at the University of the Virgin Islands however her ultimate goal is to further her education in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Shanece was born and raised in the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Kitts where she obtained her Associates degree in General Studies spanning from the sciences to Law. She has always had a love and an undying passion for Chemistry and so she pursued Bachelor of Science degree at UVI. However, becoming exposed to research and other majors, she fell in love with Engineering as it would enable her to be more applicable and to be able to make a difference.

She has joined the quest of becoming a University Innovation Fellow solely to stimulate and inspire change in the education system.  As she aspires to become an engineer, she currently serves as the NSBE secretary at her university and an active member of the American Chemistry Society. Shanece has obtained hands on experience in the field of research at the University of South Florida where she analyzed standard solutions of Organic acids to be used in the extraction of Important metals from spent batteries.

In her leisure time, Shanece enjoys playing the drums, exercising, and chilling with her family. She can easily be contacted via email of her phone contact number. 