University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Priorities:Elon University Student Priorities

2016-02-19T01:26:04Z

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= '''Leadership Circle Student Priorities''' =

== '''Student Priority #1: Elon University Crowd Fund ''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

''CollegeFundFestival'' is a one day event run by Enactus at Elon University where creators at Elon and in the community get the resources to fund their ideas. The festival is free to the public and students and showcases entrepreneurial projects ranging from Science and Technology, Art, Culture, Education, Social Good, Wellness, Lifestyle or anything in between. The festival is fun for all ages, with all day activities including music, food, and entertainment. At ''CollegeFundFestival'', attendees vote for their favorite projects, give immediate feedback to creators, and can contribute to the project themselves using crowdfunding. Additionally, the crowd decides on projects to get funded; The top entrepreneurs are guaranteed funding based on voting. 

=== Strategies: ===

*Reach out to various sources on and off campus for funding and support for the event. 
*Research other Universities that have a crowdfunding platform already set up. 
*Create a platform or use existing platform. 
*Advertise and connect with all involved Elon parties to create large event with many supporters. 
*Evaluate what could be improved from the event.
*Present proof of concept to school and start to market in Alumni circles. 

== '''Student Priority #2: '''Consult With and Work on Current I&E Clubs and Organizations on Campus ==

== '''Purpose: ''' ==

Fortunately, Elon has a lot of programs and organizations that encourages students to explore I&E; however, many of these have either died out within the past couple years, have a lack of leadership or have needed a good push in the right direction. As UIF members we seek to build these programs and organizations back up.

== '''Strategies:''' ==

*Identify organizations at Elon that work on I&E. 
*Evaluate their current state and future sustainability.
*Help them build stronger leadership teams by involving ourselves in their programs to spur progress and connect different groups. 
*Connect these different organizations with one another to build their recognition on campus and encourage collaboration without competition.
*Connect these organizations with different resources inside and outside of the school that might be helpful for them. Create a group of presidents and UIF leaders that meets once a semester to discuss the current state of I&E.

== '''Student Priority #3: Create and Market A University Wide Hackathon''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

Get more students interested in STEM and the opportunities STEM has in terms of transforming the world. To have students and faculty across disciplines interact with eachother and come to a unique idea together.

=== Strategies:  ===

*Contact the Department Chair of the Computing Sciences Department.
*Talk to and interact with upper level majors in Computer Science.
*Use outlets of the the Innovation House, STEM Living Learning Community, Maker Hub, and Carpenter Lab to promote the event. 
*Construct publicity & advertising tactics for event.
*Mass publicize event to student body.
*Host event while also publicizing Elon’s University Innovation Fellows to student body.
*Send thank you cards to speakers to hopefully gain a connection with them and gain support.
*Try and get 100+ student and faculty to come to one of the events.

== '''Student Priority #4: Elon Maker Space Improvements''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

With the establishment of the Maker Hub in Fall 2015, Elon took the first step towards establishing a dedicated I&E makerspace. However, students still need a space that is effectively staffed, well and reliably equipped, and where they feel comfortable to brainstorm and prototype their ideas.

=== Strategies: ===

*Identify what aspects of the Maker Hub are most in need of improvement. 
*Work on training every student staff member on the full arsenal of tools and equipment availble in order to streamline students' making process.
*Improve equipment uptime; especially the 3D printers. 
*Advertise the Maker Hub by integrating the space with traditional class curriculums.
*Connect the space with other incubators in the area.

== '''Student Priority #5: Elon Innovators Network''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

One way to encourage others to take their ideas and dreams to the next level is to show them that it has and is being done! This project would seek to shine a light on Elon’s current and past entrepreneurs.

=== Strategies: ===

*Contact individual currently in charge of Doherty Center Electronic message board TV.
*Research students involved with I&E on campus.
*Email these students asking for a “profile”.
*Feature students on the board and expand to online.
*Establish an Elon Innovators page on various social media platforms.
*Feature students and alumni working on innovative and entrepreneurial projects.

= Related Links =

[[Elon University|Elon University]]

[https://docs.google.com/a/elon.edu/spreadsheets/d/1XwXtOaeVzGdZUKlF9Av_vEylumQxLPLCdbxsiL8FSzY/edit?usp=sharing Elon University Landscape Canvas]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[[Jensen Roll|Jensen Roll]]

[[Matt Snow|Matt Snow]]

[[Giles Roll|Giles Roll]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Gabrielle_Vance Gabrielle Vance] 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[[Kyle McKinley|Kyle McKinley]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/William_Kakavas#University_Innovation_Fellows: William Kakavas ]

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Priorities:Elon University Student Priorities

2016-02-19T01:25:00Z

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= '''Leadership Circle Student Priorities''' =

== '''Student Priority #1: Elon University Crowd Fund ''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

''CollegeFundFestival'' is a one day event run by Enactus at Elon University where creators at Elon and in the community get the resources to fund their ideas. The festival is free to the public and students and showcases entrepreneurial projects ranging from Science and Technology, Art, Culture, Education, Social Good, Wellness, Lifestyle or anything in between. The festival is fun for all ages, with all day activities including music, food, and entertainment. At ''CollegeFundFestival'', attendees vote for their favorite projects, give immediate feedback to creators, and can contribute to the project themselves using crowdfunding. Additionally, the crowd decides on projects to get funded; The top entrepreneurs are guaranteed funding based on voting. 

=== Strategies: ===

*Reach out to various sources on and off campus for funding and support for the event. 
*Research other Universities that have a crowdfunding platform already set up. 
*Create a platform or use existing platform. 
*Advertise and connect with all involved Elon parties to create large event with many supporters. 
*Evaluate what could be improved from the event.
*Present proof of concept to school and start to market in Alumni circles. 

== '''Student Priority #2: '''Consult With and Work on Current I&E Clubs and Organizations on Campus ==

== '''Purpose: ''' ==

Fortunately, Elon has a lot of programs and organizations that encourages students to explore I&E; however, many of these have either died out within the past couple years, have a lack of leadership or have needed a good push in the right direction. As UIF members we seek to build these programs and organizations back up.

== '''Strategies:''' ==

*Identify organizations at Elon that work on I&E. 
*Evaluate their current state and future sustainability.
*Help them build stronger leadership teams by involving ourselves in their programs to spur progress and connect different groups. 
*Connect these different organizations with one another to build their recognition on campus and encourage collaboration without competition.
*Connect these organizations with different resources inside and outside of the school that might be helpful for them. Create a group of presidents and UIF leaders that meets once a semester to discuss the current state of I&E.

== '''Student Priority #3: Create and Market A University Wide Hackathon''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

Get more students interested in STEM and the opportunities STEM has in terms of transforming the world. To have students and faculty across disciplines interact with eachother and come to a unique idea together.

=== Strategies:  ===

*Contact the Department Chair of the Computing Sciences Department.
*Talk to and interact with upper level majors in Computer Science.
*Use outlets of the the Innovation House, STEM Living Learning Community, Maker Hub, and Carpenter Lab to promote the event. 
*Construct publicity & advertising tactics for event.
*Mass publicize event to student body.
*Host event while also publicizing Elon’s University Innovation Fellows to student body.
*Send thank you cards to speakers to hopefully gain a connection with them and gain support.
*Try and get 100+ student and faculty to come to one of the events.

== '''Student Priority #4: Elon Maker Space Improvements''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

With the establishment of the Maker Hub in Fall 2015, Elon took the first step towards establishing a dedicated I&E makerspace. However, students still need a space that is effectively staffed, well and reliably equipped, and where they feel comfortable to brainstorm and prototype their ideas.

=== Strategies: ===

*Identify what aspects of the Maker Hub are most in need of improvement. 
*Work on training every student staff member on the full arsenal of tools and equipment availble in order to streamline students' making process.
*Improve equipment uptime; especially the 3D printers. 
*Advertise the Maker Hub by integrating the space with traditional class curriculums.
*Connect the space with other incubators in the area.

== '''Student Priority #5: Elon Innovators Network''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

One way to encourage others to take their ideas and dreams to the next level is to show them that it has and is being done! This project would seek to shine a light on Elon’s current and past entrepreneurs.

=== Strategies: ===

*Contact individual currently in charge of Doherty Center Electronic message board TV.
*Research students involved with I&E on campus.
*Email these students asking for a “profile”.
*Feature students on the board and expand to online.
*Establish an Elon Innovators page on various social media platforms.
*Feature students and alumni working on innovative and entrepreneurial projects.

= Related Links =

[[Elon University|Elon University]]

[https://docs.google.com/a/elon.edu/spreadsheets/d/1XwXtOaeVzGdZUKlF9Av_vEylumQxLPLCdbxsiL8FSzY/edit?usp=sharing Elon University Landscape Canvas]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[[Jensen Roll|Jensen Roll]]

[[Matt Snow|Matt Snow]]

[[Giles Roll|Giles Roll]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Gabrielle_Vance Gabrielle Vance] 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[[Kyle McKinley|Kyle McKinley]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/William_Kakavas#University_Innovation_Fellows: William Kakavas ]

[[Category:Student Priorities|e]]

School:Elon University

2016-02-13T15:14:17Z

Wkakavas:

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= '''Overview''' =

Elon is a selective, mid-sized private university renowned as a national model for engaged and experiential learning. Students work closely with faculty who are dedicated to excellent teaching and scholarship. The curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs. 

== '''Entrepreneurship and Innovation''' ==

Elon currently offers a major and a minor in entrepreneurship through the Doherty center, which prepares students to become entrepreneurs in either for-profit businesses or social businesses. While this helps, it is not enough. The business school alone seems to have a monopoly on entrepreneurship and there is not enough interdisciplinary application of design thinking and innovation. Our promotion of I&E seeks to inspire students to create and change the world around them in a variety of majors, requiring widespread faculty support and appeals to creativity that match all kinds of students.

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

Many faculty members within Elon University are very innovative and entrepreneurial in the way in which they approach their independent research projects and publications, yet it does not seem as though the students or community are always informed about their accomplishments. In order to encourage our faculty members to continue being innovative and entrepreneurial we must reward them for what they are already doing.

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

We do not have sufficient resources to pursue this specific category but have plans to apply the four other categories to our campus. We hope to have the opportunity and resources to incorporate this category down the road. 

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

Elon is located in the Triad and is very close to the Research Triangle. Our Student Professional Development Center works to connect students with businesses in both of these areas. We also have large job and internship fairs that bring in startups and large companies like Deloitte and Oracle. These programs are very common among most schools and we are currently working to expand them. Because of the many other schools in the area with strong research focuses it is difficult to attract larger research projects but there are some smaller companies that we have been able to work with. Our Environmental Department has been involved with doing some really neat testing for products that will be sold to Kobalt and there are many other projects taking place within our other departments. As a Leadership Circle this is an area I think we could improve in. To do this we will need to reach out to many of the local companies to see what types of projects and research they might need validated. Because we are such a small school compared to schools like NC State there are some smaller projects that we could work on that would be very helpful to those businesses. The first step for us will be getting involved with the Chamber of Commerce.

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

Elon has made a lot of progress in this area and our plans are to continue to make huge leaps and bounds here. The town of Elon and the surrounding area were hit hard when the textile companies left. Over the next 20 years our university has major priorities to help build up the areas around Elon and create an environment that will bring in more business and attract students and faculty. We have also invested in offices in downtown Burlington and Greensboro that are specifically geared toward community engagement, innovation, and entrepreneurship. These efforts are only possible with the support of the entire university so we plan to help out in whatever way we can. Initially it will be important to do surveys and studies on other universities that have accomplished similar goals. One example that we have looked at is Duke University, which has helped transform Durham over the years.

== '''Next Steps''' ==

Interdisciplinary innovation (not just through business school)

*Creating I&E culture (forums, speakers, discussions, LLC, awards, more student businesses, etc.)
*Marketing (using Pendulum, career fair, and likely social media to advertise our events)
*Identifying all possible sources that can stimulate innovation (for funding, advice, etc.)



Since Elon is essentially starting from "stage 1," we must do everything we can to get more students to start businesses, non-profits, organizations, etc. and truly ingrain creativity into our culture.

= Elon University Landscape Canvas =

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16COG_Aav7Cnz6kYilzzAfBKtKO38bkwDZcA6nlHvQmI/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=0 Canvas Spreadsheet]

[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TCittUeWJaZGflEmA0TvSvxcCWw_Zo0jzAET9-RSoNE/edit?usp=sharing Slidedeck] 

= Related Links =

[[Elon University Student Priorities]]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[[Jensen Roll|Jensen Roll]]

[[Matt Snow|Matt Snow]]

[[Giles Roll|Giles Roll]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Gabrielle_Vance Gabrielle Vance]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[[Kyle McKinley|Kyle McKinley]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/William_Kakavas William Kakavas] 

[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:William Kakavas

2016-02-12T23:27:21Z

Wkakavas:

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I am currently a First-Year student majoring in Management and Finance, with minors in Entrprenuership and Economics and self motivated maker and entrprenuerial thinker at Elon University. I am a resident on the ELONCH (pronounced e-launch) Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community floor, where students passionate about innovation live, partner together, and attend workshops, field trips, and networking events related to entrepreneurship. In addition, I am a member of the Elon Engineering Club and Treasurer of the Rocket Team division. Finally, I am leading a creative project designed to promote crosswalk safety on campus through Enactus, a national organization committed to helping others through entrepreneurial thought and action. With each endeavor I undertake, I am intentional about leading when necessary and stepping back when not, being involved, present, positive, and open to change.

In addition to my academic and extracurricular involvement, this past summer I started my own online business as a first step into e-commerce. Not only have I learned a lot about creating a successful online business, but also the technical skills needed to create and administer an e-commerce site, successful social media and affiliate marketing strategies for early stage companies, and creating value for, and providing great service to the customer. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elon_University Elon University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elon_University_Student_Priorities Elon University Student Priorities]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Jensen%20Roll Jensen Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Matt%20Snow Matt Snow]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Giles%20Roll Giles Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Gabrielle_Vance Gabrielle Vance ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Kyle%20McKinley Kyle McKinley]

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[[Category:StudentContributors|w]]

Fellow:William Kakavas

2016-02-12T23:26:47Z

Wkakavas:

[[File:William Kakavas pic.jpg|right|200x200px|William Kakavas pic.jpg]]

I am currently a First-Year student majoring in Management and Finance, with minors in Entrprenuership and Economics and slef motivated maker and entrprenuer at Elon University. I am a resident on the ELONCH (pronounced e-launch) Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community floor, where students passionate about innovation live, partner together, and attend workshops, field trips, and networking events related to entrepreneurship. In addition, I am a member of the Elon Engineering Club and Treasurer of the Rocket Team division. Finally, I am leading a creative project designed to promote crosswalk safety on campus through Enactus, a national organization committed to helping others through entrepreneurial thought and action. With each endeavor I undertake, I am intentional about leading when necessary and stepping back when not, being involved, present, positive, and open to change.

In addition to my academic and extracurricular involvement, this past summer I started my own online business as a first step into e-commerce. Not only have I learned a lot about creating a successful online business, but also the technical skills needed to create and administer an e-commerce site, successful social media and affiliate marketing strategies for early stage companies, and creating value for, and providing great service to the customer. 

== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elon_University Elon University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elon_University_Student_Priorities Elon University Student Priorities]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Jensen%20Roll Jensen Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Matt%20Snow Matt Snow]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Giles%20Roll Giles Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Gabrielle_Vance Gabrielle Vance ]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Kyle%20McKinley Kyle McKinley]

<div> </div>
[[Category:StudentContributors|w]]

Priorities:Elon University Student Priorities

2016-02-12T01:24:11Z

Wkakavas:

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= '''Leadership Circle Student Priorities''' =

== '''Student Priority #1: Elon University Crowd Fund ''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

''CollegeFundFestival'' is a one day event run by Enactus at Elon University where creators at Elon and in the community get the resources to fund their ideas. The festival is free to the public and students and showcases entrepreneurial projects ranging from Science and Technology, Art, Culture, Education, Social Good, Wellness, Lifestyle or anything in between. The festival is fun for all ages, with all day activities including music, food, and entertainment. At ''CollegeFundFestival'', attendees vote for their favorite projects, give immediate feedback to creators, and can contribute to the project themselves using crowdfunding. Additionally, the crowd decides on projects to get funded; The top entrepreneurs are guaranteed funding based on voting. 

=== Strategies: ===

*Reach out to various sources on and off campus for funding and support for the event. 
*Research other Universities that have a crowdfunding platform already set up. 
*Create a platform or use existing platform. 
*Advertise and connect with all involved Elon parties to create large event with many supporters. 
*Evaluate what could be improved from the event.
*Present proof of concept to school and start to market in Alumni circles. 

== '''Student Priority #2: '''Consult With and Work on Current I&E Clubs and Organizations on Campus ==

== '''Purpose: ''' ==

Fortunately, Elon has a lot of programs and organizations that encourages students to explore I&E; however, many of these have either died out within the past couple years, have a lack of leadership or have needed a good push in the right direction. As UIF members we seek to build these programs and organizations back up.

== '''Strategies:''' ==

*Identify organizations at Elon that work on I&E. 
*Evaluate their current state and future sustainability.
*Help them build stronger leadership teams by involving ourselves in their programs to spur progress and connect different groups. 
*Connect these different organizations with one another to build their recognition on campus and encourage collaboration without competition.
*Connect these organizations with different resources inside and outside of the school that might be helpful for them. Create a group of presidents and UIF leaders that meets once a semester to discuss the current state of I&E.

== '''Student Priority #3: Create and Market A University Wide Hackathon''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

Get more students interested in STEM and the opportunities STEM has in terms of transforming the world. To have students and faculty across disciplines interact with eachother and come to a unique idea together.

=== Strategies:  ===

*Contact the Department Chair of the Computing Sciences Department.
*Talk to and interact with upper level majors in Computer Science.
*Use outlets of the the Innovation House, STEM Living Learning Community, Maker Hub, and Carpenter Lab to promote the event. 
*Construct publicity & advertising tactics for event.
*Mass publicize event to student body.
*Host event while also publicizing Elon’s University Innovation Fellows to student body.
*Send thank you cards to speakers to hopefully gain a connection with them and gain support.
*Try and get 100+ student and faculty to come to one of the events.

== '''Student Priority #4: Elon Maker Space Improvements''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

With the establishment of the Maker Hub in Fall 2015, Elon took the first step towards establishing a dedicated I&E makerspace. However, students still need a space that is effectively staffed, well and reliably equipped, and where they feel comfortable to brainstorm and prototype their ideas.

=== Strategies: ===

*Identify what aspects of the Maker Hub are most in need of improvement. 
*Work on training every student staff member on the full arsenal of tools and equipment availble in order to streamline students' making process.
*Improve equipment uptime; especially the 3D printers. 
*Advertise the Maker Hub by integrating the space with traditional class curriculums.
*Connect the space with other incubators in the area.

== '''Student Priority #5: Elon Innovators Network''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

One way to encourage others to take their ideas and dreams to the next level is to show them that it has and is being done! This project would seek to shine a light on Elon’s current and past entrepreneurs.

=== Strategies: ===

*Contact individual currently in charge of Doherty Center Electronic message board TV.
*Research students involved with I&E on campus.
*Email these students asking for a “profile”.
*Feature students on the board and expand to online.
*Establish an Elon Innovators page on various social media platforms.
*Feature students and alumni working on innovative and entrepreneurial projects.

= Related Links =

[[Elon University|Elon University]]

[https://docs.google.com/a/elon.edu/spreadsheets/d/1XwXtOaeVzGdZUKlF9Av_vEylumQxLPLCdbxsiL8FSzY/edit?usp=sharing Elon University Landscape Canvas]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[[Jensen Roll|Jensen Roll]]

[[Matt Snow|Matt Snow]]

[[Giles Roll|Giles Roll]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

Gabrielle Vance 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[[Kyle McKinley|Kyle McKinley]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/William_Kakavas#University_Innovation_Fellows: William Kakavas ]

[[Category:Student Priorities|e]]

Priorities:Elon University Student Priorities

2016-02-12T01:22:27Z

Wkakavas:

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= '''Leadership Circle Student Priorities''' =

== '''Student Priority #1: Elon University Crowd Fund ''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

''CollegeFundFestival'' is a one day event run by Enactus at Elon University where creators at Elon and in the community get the resources to fund their ideas. The festival is free to the public and students and showcases entrepreneurial projects ranging from Science and Technology, Art, Culture, Education, Social Good, Wellness, Lifestyle or anything in between. The festival is fun for all ages, with all day activities including music, food, and entertainment. At ''CollegeFundFestival'', attendees vote for their favorite projects, give immediate feedback to creators, and can contribute to the project themselves using crowdfunding. Additionally, the crowd decides on projects to get funded; The top entrepreneurs are guaranteed funding based on voting. 

=== Strategies: ===

*Reach out to various sources on and off campus for funding and support for the event. 
*Research other Universities that have a crowdfunding platform already set up. 
*Create a platform or use existing platform. 
*Advertise and connect with all involved Elon parties to create large event with many supporters. 
*Evaluate what could be improved from the event.
*Present proof of concept to school and start to market in Alumni circles. 

== '''Student Priority #2: '''Consult With and Work on Current I&E Clubs and Organizations on Campus ==

== '''Purpose: ''' ==

Fortunately, Elon has a lot of programs and organizations that encourages students to explore I&E; however, many of these have either died out within the past couple years, have a lack of leadership or have needed a good push in the right direction. As UIF members we seek to build these programs and organizations back up.

== '''Strategies:''' ==

*Identify organizations at Elon that work on I&E.
*Evaluate their current state and future sustainability.
*Create a list of ways to increase their impact and sustainability on campus.
*Help them build stronger leadership teams by connecting them with different resources within the university.
*Connect these different organizations with one another to build their recognition on campus.
*Connect these organizations more closely with different resources at the school to improve their impact on campus and ability to sustain students.
*Connect these organizations with different resources outside of the school that might be helpful for them.
*Create a group of presidents and UIF leaders that meets once a semester to discuss the current state of I&E.

== '''Student Priority #3: Create and Market A University Wide Hackathon''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

Get more students interested in STEM and the opportunities STEM has in terms of transforming the world. To have students and faculty across disciplines interact with eachother and come to a unique idea together.

=== Strategies:  ===

*Contact the Department Chair of the Computing Sciences Department.
*Talk to and interact with upper level majors in Computer Science.
*Use outlets of the the Innovation House, STEM Living Learning Community, Maker Hub, and Carpenter Lab to promote the event. 
*Construct publicity & advertising tactics for event.
*Mass publicize event to student body.
*Host event while also publicizing Elon’s University Innovation Fellows to student body.
*Send thank you cards to speakers to hopefully gain a connection with them and gain support.
*Try and get 100+ student and faculty to come to one of the events.

== '''Student Priority #4: Elon Maker Space Improvements''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

With the establishment of the Maker Hub in Fall 2015, Elon took the first step towards establishing a dedicated I&E makerspace. However, students still need a space that is effectively staffed, well and reliably equipped, and where they feel comfortable to brainstorm and prototype their ideas.

=== Strategies: ===

*Identify what aspects of the Maker Hub are most in need of improvement. 
*Work on training every student staff member on the full arsenal of tools and equipment availble in order to streamline students' making process.
*Improve equipment uptime; especially the 3D printers. 
*Advertise the Maker Hub by integrating the space with traditional class curriculums.
*Connect the space with other incubators in the area.

== '''Student Priority #5: Elon Innovators Network''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

One way to encourage others to take their ideas and dreams to the next level is to show them that it has and is being done! This project would seek to shine a light on Elon’s current and past entrepreneurs.

=== Strategies: ===

*Contact individual currently in charge of Doherty Center Electronic message board TV.
*Research students involved with I&E on campus.
*Email these students asking for a “profile”.
*Feature students on the board and expand to online.
*Establish an Elon Innovators page on various social media platforms.
*Feature students and alumni working on innovative and entrepreneurial projects.

= Related Links =

[[Elon University|Elon University]]

[https://docs.google.com/a/elon.edu/spreadsheets/d/1XwXtOaeVzGdZUKlF9Av_vEylumQxLPLCdbxsiL8FSzY/edit?usp=sharing Elon University Landscape Canvas]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[[Jensen Roll|Jensen Roll]]

[[Matt Snow|Matt Snow]]

[[Giles Roll|Giles Roll]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

Gabrielle Vance 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[[Kyle McKinley|Kyle McKinley]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/William_Kakavas#University_Innovation_Fellows: William Kakavas ]

[[Category:Student Priorities|e]]

Priorities:Elon University Student Priorities

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= '''Leadership Circle Student Priorities''' =

== '''Student Priority #1: Elon University Crowd Fund ''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

''CollegeFundFestival'' is a one day event run by Enactus at Elon University where creators at Elon and in the community get the resources to fund their ideas. The festival is free to the public and students and showcases entrepreneurial projects ranging from Science and Technology, Art, Culture, Education, Social Good, Wellness, Lifestyle or anything in between. The festival is fun for all ages, with all day activities including music, food, and entertainment. At ''CollegeFundFestival'', attendees vote for their favorite projects, give immediate feedback to creators, and can contribute to the project themselves using crowdfunding. Additionally, the crowd decides on projects to get funded; The top entrepreneurs are guaranteed funding based on voting. 

=== Strategies: ===

*Reach out to various sources on and off campus for funding and support for the event. 
*Research other Universities that have a crowdfunding platform already set up. 
*Create a platform or use existing platform. 
*Advertise and connect with all involved Elon parties to create large event with many supporters. 
*Evaluate what could be improved from the event.
*Present proof of concept to school and start to market in Alumni circles. 

== '''Student Priority #2: '''Consult With and Work on Sustainability of Current I&E Organization''' ''' ==

== '''Purpose: ''' ==

Fortunately, Elon has a lot of programs and organizations that encourages students to explore I&E; however, many of these have either died out within the past couple years, have a lack of leadership or have needed a good push in the right direction. As UIF members we seek to build these programs and organizations back up.

== '''Strategies:''' ==

*Identify organizations at Elon that work on I&E.
*Evaluate their current state and future sustainability.
*Create a list of ways to increase their impact and sustainability on campus.
*Help them build stronger leadership teams by connecting them with different resources within the university.
*Connect these different organizations with one another to build their recognition on campus.
*Connect these organizations more closely with different resources at the school to improve their impact on campus and ability to sustain students.
*Connect these organizations with different resources outside of the school that might be helpful for them.
*Create a group of presidents and UIF leaders that meets once a semester to discuss the current state of I&E.

== '''Student Priority #3: Create and Market A University Wide Hackathon''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

Get more students interested in STEM and the opportunities STEM has in terms of transforming the world. To have students and faculty across disciplines interact with eachother and come to a unique idea together.

=== Strategies:  ===

*Contact the Department Chair of the Computing Sciences Department.
*Talk to and interact with upper level majors in Computer Science.
*Use outlets of the the Innovation House, STEM Living Learning Community, Maker Hub, and Carpenter Lab to promote the event. 
*Construct publicity & advertising tactics for event.
*Mass publicize event to student body.
*Host event while also publicizing Elon’s University Innovation Fellows to student body.
*Send thank you cards to speakers to hopefully gain a connection with them and gain support.
*Try and get 100+ student and faculty to come to one of the events.

== '''Student Priority #4: Elon Maker Space Improvements''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

With the establishment of the Maker Hub in Fall 2015, Elon took the first step towards establishing a dedicated I&E makerspace. However, students still need a space that is effectively staffed, well and reliably equipped, and where they feel comfortable to brainstorm and prototype their ideas.

=== Strategies: ===

*Identify what aspects of the Maker Hub are most in need of improvement. 
*Work on training every student staff member on the full arsenal of tools and equipment availble in order to streamline students' making process.
*Improve equipment uptime; especially the 3D printers. 
*Advertise the Maker Hub by integrating the space with traditional class curriculums.
*Connect the space with other incubators in the area.

== '''Student Priority #5: Elon Innovators Network''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

One way to encourage others to take their ideas and dreams to the next level is to show them that it has and is being done! This project would seek to shine a light on Elon’s current and past entrepreneurs.

=== Strategies: ===

*Contact individual currently in charge of Doherty Center Electronic message board TV.
*Research students involved with I&E on campus.
*Email these students asking for a “profile”.
*Feature students on the board and expand to online.
*Establish an Elon Innovators page on various social media platforms.
*Feature students and alumni working on innovative and entrepreneurial projects.

= Related Links =

[[Elon University|Elon University]]

[https://docs.google.com/a/elon.edu/spreadsheets/d/1XwXtOaeVzGdZUKlF9Av_vEylumQxLPLCdbxsiL8FSzY/edit?usp=sharing Elon University Landscape Canvas]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[[Jensen Roll|Jensen Roll]]

[[Matt Snow|Matt Snow]]

[[Giles Roll|Giles Roll]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

Gabrielle Vance 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[[Kyle McKinley|Kyle McKinley]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/William_Kakavas#University_Innovation_Fellows: William Kakavas ]

[[Category:Student Priorities|e]]

Priorities:Elon University Student Priorities

2016-02-12T01:21:18Z

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= '''Leadership Circle Student Priorities''' =

== '''Student Priority #1: Elon University Crowd Fund ''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

''CollegeFundFestival'' is a one day event run by Enactus at Elon University where creators at Elon and in the community get the resources to fund their ideas. The festival is free to the public and students and showcases entrepreneurial projects ranging from Science and Technology, Art, Culture, Education, Social Good, Wellness, Lifestyle or anything in between. The festival is fun for all ages, with all day activities including music, food, and entertainment. At ''CollegeFundFestival'', attendees vote for their favorite projects, give immediate feedback to creators, and can contribute to the project themselves using crowdfunding. Additionally, the crowd decides on projects to get funded; The top entrepreneurs are guaranteed funding based on voting. 

=== Strategies: ===

*Reach out to various sources on and off campus for funding and support for the event. 
*Research other Universities that have a crowdfunding platform already set up. 
*Create a platform or use existing platform. 
*Advertise and connect with all involved Elon parties to create large event with many supporters. 
*Evaluate what could be improved from the event.
*Present proof of concept to school and start to market in Alumni circles. 

==
'''Student Priority #2: Consult With and Work on Current I&E Clubs and Organizations on Campus'''
==

== '''Purpose: ''' ==

Fortunately, Elon has a lot of programs and organizations that encourages students to explore I&E; however, many of these have either died out within the past couple years, have a lack of leadership or have needed a good push in the right direction. As UIF members we seek to build these programs and organizations back up.

== '''Strategies:''' ==

*Identify organizations at Elon that work on I&E.
*Evaluate their current state and future sustainability.
*Create a list of ways to increase their impact and sustainability on campus.
*Help them build stronger leadership teams by connecting them with different resources within the university.
*Connect these different organizations with one another to build their recognition on campus.
*Connect these organizations more closely with different resources at the school to improve their impact on campus and ability to sustain students.
*Connect these organizations with different resources outside of the school that might be helpful for them.
*Create a group of presidents and UIF leaders that meets once a semester to discuss the current state of I&E.

== '''Student Priority #3: Create and Market A University Wide Hackathon''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

Get more students interested in STEM and the opportunities STEM has in terms of transforming the world. To have students and faculty across disciplines interact with eachother and come to a unique idea together.

=== Strategies:  ===

*Contact the Department Chair of the Computing Sciences Department.
*Talk to and interact with upper level majors in Computer Science.
*Use outlets of the the Innovation House, STEM Living Learning Community, Maker Hub, and Carpenter Lab to promote the event. 
*Construct publicity & advertising tactics for event.
*Mass publicize event to student body.
*Host event while also publicizing Elon’s University Innovation Fellows to student body.
*Send thank you cards to speakers to hopefully gain a connection with them and gain support.
*Try and get 100+ student and faculty to come to one of the events.

== '''Student Priority #4: Elon Maker Space Improvements''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

With the establishment of the Maker Hub in Fall 2015, Elon took the first step towards establishing a dedicated I&E makerspace. However, students still need a space that is effectively staffed, well and reliably equipped, and where they feel comfortable to brainstorm and prototype their ideas.

=== Strategies: ===

*Identify what aspects of the Maker Hub are most in need of improvement. 
*Work on training every student staff member on the full arsenal of tools and equipment availble in order to streamline students' making process.
*Improve equipment uptime; especially the 3D printers. 
*Advertise the Maker Hub by integrating the space with traditional class curriculums.
*Connect the space with other incubators in the area.

== '''Student Priority #5: Elon Innovators Network''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

One way to encourage others to take their ideas and dreams to the next level is to show them that it has and is being done! This project would seek to shine a light on Elon’s current and past entrepreneurs.

=== Strategies: ===

*Contact individual currently in charge of Doherty Center Electronic message board TV.
*Research students involved with I&E on campus.
*Email these students asking for a “profile”.
*Feature students on the board and expand to online.
*Establish an Elon Innovators page on various social media platforms.
*Feature students and alumni working on innovative and entrepreneurial projects.

= Related Links =

[[Elon University|Elon University]]

[https://docs.google.com/a/elon.edu/spreadsheets/d/1XwXtOaeVzGdZUKlF9Av_vEylumQxLPLCdbxsiL8FSzY/edit?usp=sharing Elon University Landscape Canvas]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[[Jensen Roll|Jensen Roll]]

[[Matt Snow|Matt Snow]]

[[Giles Roll|Giles Roll]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

Gabrielle Vance 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[[Kyle McKinley|Kyle McKinley]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/William_Kakavas#University_Innovation_Fellows: William Kakavas ]

[[Category:Student Priorities|e]]

Fellow:William Kakavas

2016-02-12T01:13:41Z

Wkakavas:

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I am currently a First-Year student majoring in Management and Finance, with minors in Entrprenuership and Economics and slef motivated maker and entrprenuer at Elon University. I am a resident on the ELONCH (pronounced e-launch) Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community floor, where students passionate about innovation live, partner together, and attend workshops, field trips, and networking events related to entrepreneurship. In addition, I am a member of the Elon Engineering Club and Treasurer of the Rocket Team division. Finally, I am leading a creative project designed to promote crosswalk safety on campus through Enactus, a national organization committed to helping others through entrepreneurial thought and action. With each endeavor I undertake, I am intentional about leading when necessary and stepping back when not, being involved, present, positive, and open to change.

In addition to my academic and extracurricular involvement, this past summer I started my own online business as a first step into e-commerce. Not only have I learned a lot about creating a successful online business, but also the technical skills needed to create and administer an e-commerce site, successful social media and affiliate marketing strategies for early stage companies, and creating value for, and providing great service to the customer. 



== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elon_University Elon University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elon_University_Student_Priorities Elon University Student Priorities]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Jensen%20Roll Jensen Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Matt%20Snow Matt Snow]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Giles%20Roll Giles Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

Gabrielle Vance 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Kyle%20McKinley Kyle McKinley]

<div> </div>

Fellow:William Kakavas

2016-02-12T01:12:57Z

Wkakavas:

[[File:William Kakavas pic.jpg|right|200x200px|William Kakavas pic.jpg]]

I am currently a First-Year student majoring in Management and Finance, with minors in Entrprenuership and Economics and slef motivated maker and entrprenuer at Elon University. I am a resident on the ELONCH (pronounced e-launch) Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community floor, where students passionate about innovation live, partner together, and attend workshops, field trips, and networking events related to entrepreneurship. In addition, I am a member of the Elon Engineering Club and Treasurer of the Rocket Team division. Finally, I am leading a creative project designed to promote crosswalk safety on campus through Enactus, a national organization committed to helping others through entrepreneurial thought and action. With each endeavor I undertake, I am intentional about leading when necessary and stepping back when not, being involved, present, positive, and open to change.

In addition to my academic and extracurricular involvement, this past summer I started my own online business as a first step into e-commerce. Not only have I learned a lot about creating a successful online business, but also the technical skills needed to create and administer an e-commerce site, successful social media and affiliate marketing strategies for early stage companies, and creating value for, and providing great service to the customer. 



== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/Elon%20University Elon University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elon_University_Student_Priorities Elon University Student Priorities]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Jensen%20Roll Jensen Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Matt%20Snow Matt Snow]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Giles%20Roll Giles Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

Gabrielle Vance 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Kyle%20McKinley Kyle McKinley]

<div> </div>

Fellow:William Kakavas

2016-02-12T01:11:41Z

Wkakavas:

[[File:William Kakavas pic.jpg|right|200x200px|William Kakavas pic.jpg]]

I am currently a First-Year student majoring in Management and Finance, with minors in Entrprenuership and Economics and slef motivated maker and entrprenuer at Elon University. I am a resident on the ELONCH (pronounced e-launch) Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community floor, where students passionate about innovation live, partner together, and attend workshops, field trips, and networking events related to entrepreneurship. In addition, I am a member of the Elon Engineering Club and Treasurer of the Rocket Team division. Finally, I am leading a creative project designed to promote crosswalk safety on campus through Enactus, a national organization committed to helping others through entrepreneurial thought and action. With each endeavor I undertake, I am intentional about leading when necessary and stepping back when not, being involved, present, positive, and open to change.

In addition to my academic and extracurricular involvement, this past summer I started my own online business as a first step into e-commerce. Not only have I learned a lot about creating a successful online business, but also the technical skills needed to create and administer an e-commerce site, successful social media and affiliate marketing strategies for early stage companies, and creating value for, and providing great service to the customer. 



== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/Elon%20University Elon University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Elon%20University%20Student%20Priorities Elon University Student Priorities]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Jensen%20Roll Jensen Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Matt%20Snow Matt Snow]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Giles%20Roll Giles Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

Gabrielle Vance 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Kyle%20McKinley Kyle McKinley]

<div> </div>

Priorities:Elon University Student Priorities

2016-02-12T01:11:24Z

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= '''Leadership Circle Student Priorities''' =

== '''Student Priority #1: Elon University Crowd Fund ''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

''CollegeFundFestival'' is a one day event run by Enactus at Elon University where creators at Elon and in the community get the resources to fund their ideas. The festival is free to the public and students and showcases entrepreneurial projects ranging from Science and Technology, Art, Culture, Education, Social Good, Wellness, Lifestyle or anything in between. The festival is fun for all ages, with all day activities including music, food, and entertainment. At ''CollegeFundFestival'', attendees vote for their favorite projects, give immediate feedback to creators, and can contribute to the project themselves using crowdfunding. Additionally, the crowd decides on projects to get funded; The top entrepreneurs are guaranteed funding based on voting. 

=== Strategies: ===

*Reach out to various sources on and off campus for funding and support for the event. 
*Research other Universities that have a crowdfunding platform already set up. 
*Create a platform or use existing platform. 
*Advertise and connect with all involved Elon parties to create large event with many supporters. 
*Evaluate what could be improved from the event.
*Present proof of concept to school and start to market in Alumni circles. 

== '''Student Priority #2: '''Consult With and Work on Sustainability of Current I&E Organization''' ''' ==

== '''Purpose: ''' ==

Fortunately, Elon has a lot of programs and organizations that encourages students to explore I&E; however, many of these have either died out within the past couple years, have a lack of leadership or have needed a good push in the right direction. As UIF members we seek to build these programs and organizations back up.

== '''Strategies:''' ==

*Identify organizations at Elon that work on I&E.
*Evaluate their current state and future sustainability.
*Create a list of ways to increase their impact and sustainability on campus.
*Help them build stronger leadership teams by connecting them with different resources within the university.
*Connect these different organizations with one another to build their recognition on campus.
*Connect these organizations more closely with different resources at the school to improve their impact on campus and ability to sustain students.
*Connect these organizations with different resources outside of the school that might be helpful for them.
*Create a group of presidents and UIF leaders that meets once a semester to discuss the current state of I&E.

== '''Student Priority #3: Create and Market A University Wide Hackathon''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

Get more students interested in STEM and the opportunities STEM has in terms of transforming the world. To have students and faculty across disciplines interact with eachother and come to a unique idea together.

=== Strategies:  ===

*Contact the Department Chair of the Computing Sciences Department.
*Talk to and interact with upper level majors in Computer Science.
*Use outlets of the the Innovation House, STEM Living Learning Community, Maker Hub, and Carpenter Lab to promote the event. 
*Construct publicity & advertising tactics for event.
*Mass publicize event to student body.
*Host event while also publicizing Elon’s University Innovation Fellows to student body.
*Send thank you cards to speakers to hopefully gain a connection with them and gain support.
*Try and get 100+ student and faculty to come to one of the events.

== '''Student Priority #4: Elon Maker Space Improvements''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

With the establishment of the Maker Hub in Fall 2015, Elon took the first step towards establishing a dedicated I&E makerspace. However, students still need a space that is effectively staffed, well and reliably equipped, and where they feel comfortable to brainstorm and prototype their ideas.

=== Strategies: ===

*Identify what aspects of the Maker Hub are most in need of improvement. 
*Work on training every student staff member on the full arsenal of tools and equipment availble in order to streamline students' making process.
*Improve equipment uptime; especially the 3D printers. 
*Advertise the Maker Hub by integrating the space with traditional class curriculums.
*Connect the space with other incubators in the area.

== '''Student Priority #5: Elon Innovators Network''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

One way to encourage others to take their ideas and dreams to the next level is to show them that it has and is being done! This project would seek to shine a light on Elon’s current and past entrepreneurs.

=== Strategies: ===

*Contact individual currently in charge of Doherty Center Electronic message board TV.
*Research students involved with I&E on campus.
*Email these students asking for a “profile”.
*Feature students on the board and expand to online.
*Establish an Elon Innovators page on various social media platforms.
*Feature students and alumni working on innovative and entrepreneurial projects.

= Related Links =

[[Elon University|Elon University]]

[https://docs.google.com/a/elon.edu/spreadsheets/d/1XwXtOaeVzGdZUKlF9Av_vEylumQxLPLCdbxsiL8FSzY/edit?usp=sharing Elon University Landscape Canvas]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[[Jensen Roll|Jensen Roll]]

[[Matt Snow|Matt Snow]]

[[Giles Roll|Giles Roll]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

Gabrielle Vance 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[[Kyle McKinley|Kyle McKinley]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/William_Kakavas#University_Innovation_Fellows: William Kakavas ]

[[Category:Student Priorities|e]]

Fellow:William Kakavas

2016-02-12T01:10:53Z

Wkakavas:

[[File:William Kakavas pic.jpg|right|200x200px|William Kakavas pic.jpg]]

I am currently a First-Year student majoring in Management and Finance, with minors in Entrprenuership and Economics and slef motivated maker and entrprenuer at Elon University. I am a resident on the ELONCH (pronounced e-launch) Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community floor, where students passionate about innovation live, partner together, and attend workshops, field trips, and networking events related to entrepreneurship. In addition, I am a member of the Elon Engineering Club and Treasurer of the Rocket Team division. Finally, I am leading a creative project designed to promote crosswalk safety on campus through Enactus, a national organization committed to helping others through entrepreneurial thought and action. With each endeavor I undertake, I am intentional about leading when necessary and stepping back when not, being involved, present, positive, and open to change.

In addition to my academic and extracurricular involvement, this past summer I started my own online business as a first step into e-commerce. Not only have I learned a lot about creating a successful online business, but also the technical skills needed to create and administer an e-commerce site, successful social media and affiliate marketing strategies for early stage companies, and creating value for, and providing great service to the customer. 



== Related Links ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/Elon%20University Elon University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Elon%20University%20Student%20Priorities Elon University Student Priorities]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Jensen%20Roll Jensen Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Matt%20Snow Matt Snow]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Giles%20Roll Giles Roll]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

Gabrielle Vance 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Sean_Webber Sean Webber]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Kyle%20McKinley Kyle McKinley]

William Kakavas 
<div> </div>

Fellow:William Kakavas

2016-02-12T01:08:59Z

Wkakavas:

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2016-02-12T01:07:25Z

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2016-02-12T01:07:11Z

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2016-02-12T01:06:10Z

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2016-02-12T01:05:56Z

Wkakavas:

[[File:William Kakavas pic.jpg|200x200px|William Kakavas pic.jpg]]William Kakavas is a self-motivated maker and entrepreneur at Elon University. He is currently a First-Year student majoring in Management and Finance, with minors in Entrprenuership and Economics.  I am a resident on the ELONCH Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community floor, where students passionate about innovation live, partner together, and attend workshops, field trips, and networking events related to entrepreneurship. In addition, I am a member of the Elon Engineering Club and Treasurer of the Rocket Team division. Finally, I am leading a creative project designed to promote crosswalk safety on campus through Enactus, a national organization committed to helping others through entrepreneurial thought and action. With each endeavor I undertake, I am intentional about leading when necessary and stepping back when not, being involved, present, positive, and open to change.

In addition to my academic and extracurricular involvement, this past summer I started my own online business as a first step into e-commerce. Not only have I learned a lot about creating a successful online business, but also the technical skills needed to create and administer an e-commerce site, successful social media and affiliate marketing strategies for early stage companies, and creating value for, and providing great service to the customer.

Fellow:William Kakavas

2016-02-12T01:05:32Z

Wkakavas:

[[File:William Kakavas pic.jpg|350x350px]]William Kakavas is a self-motivated maker and entrepreneur at Elon University. He is currently a First-Year student majoring in Management and Finance, with minors in Entrprenuership and Economics.  I am a resident on the ELONCH Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community floor, where students passionate about innovation live, partner together, and attend workshops, field trips, and networking events related to entrepreneurship. In addition, I am a member of the Elon Engineering Club and Treasurer of the Rocket Team division. Finally, I am leading a creative project designed to promote crosswalk safety on campus through Enactus, a national organization committed to helping others through entrepreneurial thought and action. With each endeavor I undertake, I am intentional about leading when necessary and stepping back when not, being involved, present, positive, and open to change.

In addition to my academic and extracurricular involvement, this past summer I started my own online business as a first step into e-commerce. Not only have I learned a lot about creating a successful online business, but also the technical skills needed to create and administer an e-commerce site, successful social media and affiliate marketing strategies for early stage companies, and creating value for, and providing great service to the customer.

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2016-02-12T01:02:04Z

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2016-02-11T21:49:32Z

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Priorities:Elon University Student Priorities

2016-02-11T16:26:30Z

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= '''Leadership Circle Student Priorities''' =

== '''Student Priority #1: Elon University Crowd Fund ''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

By initiating a crowd funding platform on our campus we could greatly expand what innovation and entrepreneurship looks like. This platform would be similar to the Kickstarter app in the sense that students would show their ideas using some form of video. Viewers (community members, Elon faculty, Elon students, Elon professors, community business leaders, etc.) could then watch the video and decide whether or not the idea is one in which they would like to invest in. Not only does this platform appeal to the startup mindset of many students, but it is an extremely efficient way of connecting students who have great ideas to individuals with funds.

=== Strategies: ===

#Meet with professors and students to see if this is something students would use. Student survey.
#Research other Universities that have a crowdfunding platform already set up.
#Create a platform or use existing platform.
#Reach out to a few groups for first adopters.
#Start first crowdfunding trial runs.
#Help advertise and connect with all involved Elon parties to secure funding.
#Evaluate what could be improved.
#Present proof of concept to school and start to market in Alumni circles. 

== '''Student Priority #2: '''Consult With and Work on Sustainability of Current I&E Organization''' ''' ==

== '''Purpose: ''' ==

Fortunately, Elon has a lot of programs and organizations that encourages students to explore I&E; however, many of these have either died out within the past couple years, have a lack of leadership or have needed a good push in the right direction. As UIF members we seek to build these programs and organizations back up.

== '''Strategies:''' ==

*Identify organizations at Elon that work on I&E.
*Evaluate their current state and future sustainability.
*Create a list of ways to increase their impact and sustainability on campus.
*Help them build stronger leadership teams by connecting them with different resources within the university.
*Connect these different organizations with one another to build their recognition on campus.
*Connect these organizations more closely with different resources at the school to improve their impact on campus and ability to sustain students.
*Connect these organizations with different resources outside of the school that might be helpful for them.
*Create a group of presidents and UIF leaders that meets once a semester to discuss the current state of I&E.

== '''Student Priority #3: Work with current Elon TEDx Coordinators''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

Professors to express their innovative ideas and how they can come from different backgrounds & criterias. This event will hopefully ignite the fire in students to want to continue with an idea that they’ve had for years.

=== Strategies:  ===

*Contact person in charge of events to plan logistics.
*Send out email to professors about event seeing who is interested. 
*Meet with interested professors to discuss talking points.
*Construct publicity & advertising tactics for event.
*Mass publicize event to student body.
*Host event while also publicizing Elon’s University Innovation Fellows to student body.
*Send thank you cards to speakers to hopefully gain a connection with them and gain support.
*Very ambitious but try and get 1,000 Pitches to come to one of the events.

== '''Student Priority #4: Elon Maker Space Improvements''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

With the establishment of the Maker Hub in Fall 2015, Elon took the first step towards establishing a dedicated I&E makerspace. However, students still need a space that is effectively staffed, well and reliably equipped, and where they feel comfortable to brainstorm and prototype their ideas.

=== Strategies: ===

*Identify what aspects of the Maker Hub are most in need of improvement. 
*Work on training every student staff member on the full arsenal of tools and equipment availble to streamline students' making process.
*Work with the university to secure 
*Create an innovative layout for the room that will be conducive for innovation and venture creation.
*Propose a budget to the Provost for the cost of creating this space.
*Create and advertise the space.
*Find student volunteers to work in the space or create a paid student position.
*Build the resources needed for students to bring ideas to the space.
*Connect the space with other incubators in the area.

== '''Student Priority #5: Update TV in Doherty Room/Innovation Network''' ==

=== Purpose:  ===

One way to encourage others to take their ideas and dreams to the next level is to show them that it has and is being done! This project would seek to shine a light on Elon’s current and past entrepreneurs.

=== Strategies: ===

*Contact individual currently in charge of TV.
*Research students involved with I&E on campus.
*Email these students asking for a “profile”.
*Encourage Tour Guides to show prospective students what our current and past students are working on within the area of I&E.
*Build some type of social media platform to highlight innovation and entrepreneurship.
*Use the platform to highlight students and events.

= Related Links =

[[Elon University|Elon University]]

[https://docs.google.com/a/elon.edu/spreadsheets/d/1XwXtOaeVzGdZUKlF9Av_vEylumQxLPLCdbxsiL8FSzY/edit?usp=sharing Elon University Landscape Canvas]

=== University Innovation Fellows: ===

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ben_Driscoll Ben Driscoll]

[[Jensen Roll|Jensen Roll]]

[[Matt Snow|Matt Snow]]

[[Giles Roll|Giles Roll]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jordan Elizabeth Jordan]

Gabrielle Vance 

Sean Webber

Kyle McKinley

William Kakavas 

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Resource:How To Host A Hackathon Based on Community Needs

2016-01-22T00:42:17Z

Wkakavas:

== INTRODUCTION ==

Hackathons are a great way to encourage students of all majors to work together and innovate. This wiki describes how to analyze your campus environment and create a hackathon tailored to your fit your school’s unique needs. The tips listed below describe how to seek out sponsors, find space for your event, and advertise to ensure as many students are informed as possible.

== IDENTIFYING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY ==

Hackathons can revolve around a single topic or platform. One way to begin to think of your hackathon subject is to analyze your campus or city. Does your school specialize in technology? What is your city’s main export? By starting with a familiar topic, an entry point is created for students to come and hypothesize about factors that influence their daily lives. Something to remember is not to make the topic too specific at risk of isolating potential participants.

Something to consider when planning your hackathon is the audience. Are you only including students? Outside members of the community? Both have their advantages, but if the hackathon is based around a certain tech platform taught in a university, it might be a good idea to limit it to students or else some outside participants might be unprepared.

Finally, when planning a theme, you must make sure your topic is versatile enough to challenge students and inspire a variety of ideas. For example, instead of instructing students to prototype a smart water filter, encourage them to evaluate the idea of clean water in general—not just filters, but also methods of storage, transport, etc.

[[File:UIF2.jpg]]

== FINDING A SPACE ==

The first step in finding an appropriate space for your hackathon is estimating the number of people you will have participating. An incentive for early preregistration will help get people committed to your event and help you plan your space needs.

The ideal space is somewhere very open with enough room to spread out between teams. Ideally, small breakout conference rooms will be nearby to give teams privacy, because it is, after all, a competition and teams will want to keep secrets. A large presentation room or banquet hall type space with widely separate tables would be ideal in lieu of many small study rooms and an open space such as found in a library.

== FINDING SPONSORS ==

== EVENT MARKETING ==

Knowing whoto market your hackathon to is just as important as how you market. Computer science, communications, science, and business majors are all broad categories that make good foundations for targeting your promotional efforts. However, it is important to remember that innovation can occur in any department or school and you should never limit yourself to a narrow segment of your institution’s students.

To get people to pay attention, your marketing is going to need to be BIG. Human sized posters are a great attention getter when placed around campus and among students who your targeting reveals might be interested in a hackathon. Additionally, leveraging social media is vital to the success of your event; so set up a Facebook event, create a hashtag, and invite as many people to join as you can and tell them to tell their friends. Lastly, simply getting out and talking to people face to face about your hackathon is the best way to get people excited about participating and committed to the event.

[[File:Hashtag example.png|center|Hashtag example.png]]

== PROJECT FOLLOW-UP ==

After the hackathon weekend is over, some teams might be interested in continuing to work in their venture. There are some grants available for student teams working in commercializing technologies by VentureWell, a high education nonprofit that runs the E-Team Program.

[[File:UIF1.jpg|center|400x309px]]

Selected applicants have the opportunity to receive early-stage support and funding of up to $25,000  for the first two stages of the program to further validate their idea as they work with faculty and mentors ([https://venturewell.org/student-grants/) https://venturewell.org/tudent-grants/]).Some universities may have their own incubator or accelerator that student teams can apply to. Students can also obtain support from their university’s “office of technology transfer” or “office of research commercialization” to lean more about intellectual property and the commercialization roadmap and strategies.

A good idea is to ask hackathon alumni to talk about their experience going through the program in future info sessions. Student will be more motivated after hearing a success story! Alumni can also participate as mentors in future events.

== ADDITIONAL TIPS ==

Resource:How To Host A Hackathon Based on Community Needs

2016-01-22T00:38:08Z

Wkakavas:

== INTRODUCTION ==

Hackathons are a great way to encourage students of all majors to work together and innovate. This wiki describes how to analyze your campus environment and create a hackathon tailored to your fit your school’s unique needs. The tips listed below describe how to seek out sponsors, find space for your event, and advertise to ensure as many students are informed as possible.

== IDENTIFYING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY ==

Hackathons can revolve around a single topic or platform. One way to begin to think of your hackathon subject is to analyze your campus or city. Does your school specialize in technology? What is your city’s main export? By starting with a familiar topic, an entry point is created for students to come and hypothesize about factors that influence their daily lives. Something to remember is not to make the topic too specific at risk of isolating potential participants.

Something to consider when planning your hackathon is the audience. Are you only including students? Outside members of the community? Both have their advantages, but if the hackathon is based around a certain tech platform taught in a university, it might be a good idea to limit it to students or else some outside participants might be unprepared.

Finally, when planning a theme, you must make sure your topic is versatile enough to challenge students and inspire a variety of ideas. For example, instead of instructing students to prototype a smart water filter, encourage them to evaluate the idea of clean water in general—not just filters, but also methods of storage, transport, etc.

[[File:UIF2.jpg]]

== FINDING A SPACE ==

The first step in finding an appropriate space for your hackathon is estimating the number of people you will have participating. An incentive for early preregistration will help get people committed to your event and help you plan your space needs.

The ideal space is somewhere very open with enough room to spread out between teams. Ideally, small breakout conference rooms will be nearby to give teams privacy, because it is, after all, a competition and teams will want to keep secrets. A large presentation room or banquet hall type space with widely separate tables would be ideal in lieu of many small study rooms such as those found in a library.

== FINDING SPONSORS ==

== EVENT MARKETING ==

Knowing whoto market your hackathon to is just as important as how you market. Computer science, communications, science, and business majors are all broad categories that make good foundations for targeting your promotional efforts. However, it is important to remember that innovation can occur in any department or school and you should never limit yourself to a narrow segment of your institution’s students.

To get people to pay attention, your marketing is going to need to be BIG. Human sized posters are a great attention getter when placed around campus and among students who your targeting reveals might be interested in a hackathon. Additionally, leveraging social media is vital to the success of your event; so set up a Facebook event, create a hashtag, and invite as many people to join as you can and tell them to tell their friends. Lastly, simply getting out and talking to people face to face about your hackathon is the best way to get people excited about participating and committed to the event.

[[File:Hashtag example.png|center|Hashtag example.png]]

== PROJECT FOLLOW-UP ==

After the hackathon weekend is over, some teams might be interested in continuing to work in their venture. There are some grants available for student teams working in commercializing technologies by VentureWell, a high education nonprofit that runs the E-Team Program.

[[File:UIF1.jpg|center|400x309px]]

Selected applicants have the opportunity to receive early-stage support and funding of up to $25,000  for the first two stages of the program to further validate their idea as they work with faculty and mentors ([https://venturewell.org/student-grants/) https://venturewell.org/tudent-grants/]).Some universities may have their own incubator or accelerator that student teams can apply to. Students can also obtain support from their university’s “office of technology transfer” or “office of research commercialization” to lean more about intellectual property and the commercialization roadmap and strategies.

A good idea is to ask hackathon alumni to talk about their experience going through the program in future info sessions. Student will be more motivated after hearing a success story! Alumni can also participate as mentors in future events.

== ADDITIONAL TIPS ==

Resource:How To Host A Hackathon Based on Community Needs

2016-01-22T00:14:01Z

Wkakavas:

== INTRODUCTION ==

Hackathons are a great way to encourage students of all majors to work together and innovate. This wiki describes how to analyze your campus environment and create a hackathon tailored to your fit your school’s unique needs. The tips listed below describe how to seek out sponsors, find space for your event, and advertise to ensure as many students are informed as possible.

== IDENTIFYING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY ==

Hackathons can revolve around a single topic or platform. One way to begin to think of your hackathon subject is to analyze your campus or city. Does your school specialize in technology? What is your city’s main export? By starting with a familiar topic, an entry point is created for students to come and hypothesize about factors that influence their daily lives. Something to remember is not to make the topic too specific at risk of isolating potential participants.

Something to consider when planning your hackathon is the audience. Are you only including students? Outside members of the community? Both have their advantages, but if the hackathon is based around a certain tech platform taught in a university, it might be a good idea to limit it to students or else some outside participants might be unprepared.

Finally, when planning a theme, you must make sure your topic is versatile enough to challenge students and inspire a variety of ideas. For example, instead of instructing students to prototype a smart water filter, encourage them to evaluate the idea of clean water in general—not just filters, but also methods of storage, transport, etc.

[[File:UIF2.jpg]]

== FINDING A SPACE ==

The first step in finding an appropriate space for your hackathon is estimating the number of people you will have participating. An incentive for early preregistration will help get people committed to your event and help you plan your space needs.

The ideal space is somewhere very open with enough room to spread out between teams. Ideally, small breakout conference rooms will be nearby to give teams privacy, because it is, after all, a competition and teams will want to keep secrets. A large presentation room or banquet hall type space with widely separate tables would be ideal in lieu of many small study rooms such as those found in a library.

== FINDING SPONSORS ==

== EVENT MARKETING ==

Knowing whoto market your hackathon to is just as important as how you market. Computer science, communications, science, and business majors are all broad categories that make good foundations for targeting your promotional efforts. However, it is important to remember that innovation can occur in any department or school and you should never limit yourself to a narrow segment of your institution’s students.

To get people to pay attention, your marketing is going to need to be BIG. Human sized posters are a great attention getter when placed around campus and among students who your targeting reveals might be interested in a hackathon. Additionally, leveraging social media is vital to the success of your event; so set up a Facebook event, create a hashtag, and invite as many people to join as you can and tell them to tell their friends. Lastly, simply getting out and talking to people face to face about your hackathon is the best way to get people excited about participating and committed to the event.

[[File:Hashtag example.png|center|Hashtag example.png]]

== PROJECT FOLLOW-UP ==

After the hackathon weekend is over, some teams might be interested in continuing to work in their venture. There are some grants available for student teams working in commercializing technologies by VentureWell, a high education nonprofit that runs the E-Team Program.

[[File:UIF1.jpg|center|400x309px]]

Selected applicants have the opportunity to receive early-stage support and funding of up to $25,000  for the first two stages of the program to further validate their idea as they work with faculty and mentors ([https://venturewell.org/student-grants/) https://venturewell.org/tudent-grants/]).Some universities may have their own incubator or accelerator that student teams can apply to. Students can also obtain support from their university’s “office of technology transfer” or “office of research commercialization” to lean more about intellectual property and the commercialization roadmap and strategies.

A good idea is to ask hackathon alumni to talk about their experience going through the program in future info sessions. Student will be more motivated after hearing a success story! Alumni can also participate as mentors in future events.

== ADDITIONAL TIPS ==

File:Hashtag example.png

2016-01-22T00:11:50Z

Wkakavas: