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Priorities:Sophia University Student Priorities

2020-09-29T02:25:43Z

Yoseiryu0330:

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=== '''Strategy #4: Open Walls For Innovation''' ===

https://universityinnovation.org/wiki/File:Storyboard_of_Open_Walls_for_Innovation.jpg

==== '''Background:''' ====
Sophia has one of the most internationally diverse and unique students in Tokyo. While the university is well known for its reputation of the humanities departments, when it comes to Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Sophia has been lacking behind other universities in Tokyo. The reason behind it does not necessarily mean the institution hasn't really invested in I&E, but rather that students never had the opportunity to engage with I&E and to actually practice it in order to truly grasp the potential of I&E.
Thus, before investing in any innovation labs, I&E boot camps, or I&E courses, students, as well as the institution as one, should work towards dismantling the narrative that I&E is only for the elite few, and work together towards understanding how innovation is for everyone. By introducing the Open Walls For Innovation Week, any open wall on campus becomes an innovative and entrepreneurial place for ideation, conversation, or to simply have fun. The goal is to create an innovative environment where students including the faculty, such as professors, are invited to share everything they have got to share, which they usually cannot do. This is would be extremely powerful since many students in Japan do not have the opportunity to truly engage with each other and to share ideas. Open Walls For Innovation wants to change that.

==== '''Structure:''' ====
This project will not require any staff, since the people who will work the most are basically everyone who walks along the walls of Sophia. However, we would require a small team responsible for re-stocking resources of the innovation toolboxes. Since we will start out with a trial, at only one designated place, instead of everywhere, it will be easier to manage and calculate how many post-its, sharpies, and utilities will be used. As for now due to the COVID-19 pandemic students are not allowed to enter the campus, thus, this is the ideal time to plan, manage, and ask for help. In order for the project to gain momentum, we will also establish a social media account, as well as, an online platform for students who cannot come to campus to participate.

==== '''Steps:''' ====
1. Conduct two pieces of research: Firstly, to understand whether students would participate and show interest in such a project. Secondly, to find sponsors or funds for the innovation toolboxes.
2. Formalize a Mission and Vision with the collected data
3. Organize a trial run for the project for two to three days to collect feedback and find the ideal locations.
4. Pitch the project to the administration to ask for funds and approval.
5. Create an online presence for the project.
5. Pilot Open Walls For Innovation Week


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Priorities:Sophia University Student Priorities

2020-09-29T02:23:44Z

Yoseiryu0330:

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=== '''Strategy #4: Open Walls For Innovation''' ===

==== '''Background:''' ====
Sophia has one of the most internationally diverse and unique students in Tokyo. While the university is well known for its reputation of the humanities departments, when it comes to Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Sophia has been lacking behind other universities in Tokyo. The reason behind it does not necessarily mean the institution hasn't really invested in I&E, but rather that students never had the opportunity to engage with I&E and to actually practice it in order to truly grasp the potential of I&E.
Thus, before investing in any innovation labs, I&E boot camps, or I&E courses, students, as well as the institution as one, should work towards dismantling the narrative that I&E is only for the elite few, and work together towards understanding how innovation is for everyone. By introducing the Open Walls For Innovation Week, any open wall on campus becomes an innovative and entrepreneurial place for ideation, conversation, or to simply have fun. The goal is to create an innovative environment where students including the faculty, such as professors, are invited to share everything they have got to share, which they usually cannot do. This is would be extremely powerful since many students in Japan do not have the opportunity to truly engage with each other and to share ideas. Open Walls For Innovation wants to change that.

==== '''Structure:''' ====
This project will not require any staff, since the people who will work the most are basically everyone who walks along the walls of Sophia. However, we would require a small team responsible for re-stocking resources of the innovation toolboxes. Since we will start out with a trial, at only one designated place, instead of everywhere, it will be easier to manage and calculate how many post-its, sharpies, and utilities will be used. As for now due to the COVID-19 pandemic students are not allowed to enter the campus, thus, this is the ideal time to plan, manage, and ask for help. In order for the project to gain momentum, we will also establish a social media account, as well as, an online platform for students who cannot come to campus to participate.

==== '''Steps:''' ====
1. Conduct two pieces of research: Firstly, to understand whether students would participate and show interest in such a project. Secondly, to find sponsors or funds for the innovation toolboxes.
2. Formalize a Mission and Vision with the collected data
3. Organize a trial run for the project for two to three days to collect feedback and find the ideal locations.
4. Pitch the project to the administration to ask for funds and approval.
5. Create an online presence for the project.
5. Pilot Open Walls For Innovation Week


{{CatTree|Sophia University}}

[[Category:Student Priorities]]
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Priorities:Sophia University Student Priorities

2020-09-29T01:54:34Z

Yoseiryu0330:

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=== '''Strategy #4: Open Walls For Innovation''' ===

==== '''Background:''' ====
Sophia has one of the most internationally diverse and unique students in Tokyo. While the university is well known for its reputation of the humanities departments, when it comes to Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Sophia has been lacking behind other universities in Tokyo. The reason behind it does not necessarily mean the institution hasn't really invested in I&E, but rather that students never had the opportunity to engage with I&E and to actually practice it in order to truly grasp the potential of I&E.
Thus, before investing in any innovation labs, I&E boot camps, or I&E courses, students, as well as the institution as one, should work towards dismantling the narrative that I&E is only for the elite few, and work together towards understanding how innovation is for everyone. By introducing the Open Walls For Innovation Week, any open wall on campus becomes an innovative and entrepreneurial place for ideation, conversation, or to simply have fun. The goal is to create an innovative environment where students including the faculty, such as professors, are invited to share everything they have got to share, which they usually cannot do. This is would be extremely powerful since many students in Japan do not have the opportunity to truly engage with each other and to share ideas. Open Walls For Innovation wants to change that.

==== '''Structure:''' ====
This project will not require any staff, since the people who will work the most are basically everyone who walks along the walls of Sophia. However, we would require a small team responsible for re-stocking resources of the innovation toolboxes. Since we will start out with a trial, at only one designated place, instead of everywhere, it will be easier to manage and calculate how many post-its, sharpies, and utilities will be used. As for now due to the COVID-19 pandemic students are not allowed to enter the campus, thus, this is the ideal time to plan, manage, and ask for help. In order for the project to gain momentum, we will also establish a social media account, as well as, an online platform for students who cannot come to campus to participate.

==== '''Steps:''' ====
1. Conduct two pieces of research: Firstly, to understand whether students would participate and show interest in such a project. Secondly, to find sponsors or funds for the innovation toolboxes.
2. Formalize a Mission and Vision with the collected data
3. Organize a trial run for the project for two to three days to collect feedback and find the ideal locations.
4. Pitch the project to the administration to ask for funds and approval.
5. Create an online presence for the project.
5. Pilot Open Walls For Innovation Week


{{CatTree|Sophia University}}

[[Category:Student Priorities]]
[[Category:Sophia University]]

File:Storyboard of Open Walls for Innovation.jpg

2020-09-29T01:54:02Z

Yoseiryu0330:

This is a picture of the storyboard I have created for the "Open Walls for Innovation" project. Please take a look and feel free to give me some feedback if you have any.

Priorities:Sophia University Student Priorities

2020-09-29T01:50:04Z

Yoseiryu0330:

=== '''Strategy #4: Open Walls For Innovation''' ===

==== '''Background:''' ====
Sophia has one of the most internationally diverse and unique students in Tokyo. While the university is well known for its reputation of the humanities departments, when it comes to Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Sophia has been lacking behind other universities in Tokyo. The reason behind it does not necessarily mean the institution hasn't really invested in I&E, but rather that students never had the opportunity to engage with I&E and to actually practice it in order to truly grasp the potential of I&E.
Thus, before investing in any innovation labs, I&E boot camps, or I&E courses, students, as well as the institution as one, should work towards dismantling the narrative that I&E is only for the elite few, and work together towards understanding how innovation is for everyone. By introducing the Open Walls For Innovation Week, any open wall on campus becomes an innovative and entrepreneurial place for ideation, conversation, or to simply have fun. The goal is to create an innovative environment where students including the faculty, such as professors, are invited to share everything they have got to share, which they usually cannot do. This is would be extremely powerful since many students in Japan do not have the opportunity to truly engage with each other and to share ideas. Open Walls For Innovation wants to change that.

==== '''Structure:''' ====
This project will not require any staff, since the people who will work the most are basically everyone who walks along the walls of Sophia. However, we would require a small team responsible for re-stocking resources of the innovation toolboxes. Since we will start out with a trial, at only one designated place, instead of everywhere, it will be easier to manage and calculate how many post-its, sharpies, and utilities will be used. As for now due to the COVID-19 pandemic students are not allowed to enter the campus, thus, this is the ideal time to plan, manage, and ask for help. In order for the project to gain momentum, we will also establish a social media account, as well as, an online platform for students who cannot come to campus to participate.

==== '''Steps:''' ====
1. Conduct two pieces of research: Firstly, to understand whether students would participate and show interest in such a project. Secondly, to find sponsors or funds for the innovation toolboxes.
2. Formalize a Mission and Vision with the collected data
3. Organize a trial run for the project for two to three days to collect feedback and find the ideal locations.
4. Pitch the project to the administration to ask for funds and approval.
5. Create an online presence for the project.
5. Pilot Open Walls For Innovation Week


{{CatTree|Sophia University}}

[[Category:Student Priorities]]
[[Category:Sophia University]]

School:Sophia University

2020-09-25T06:23:21Z

Yoseiryu0330:

Sophia University, also known as (上智大学 Jōchi Daigaku) is one of the most established top private research universities in Japan. It was founded by the Roman Catholic religious order of the Society of Jesus in 1913 and has grown from its original academic departments of Philosophy, German Literature, and Commerce to 9 undergraduate Faculties and 10 Graduate Schools, with over 13,900 students in total. Sophia University is a pioneer in global education, leading the internationalization of Japanese universities. The university is known for its prime location in central Tokyo, with access to top multinational corporations, a small and diverse community. Many of the graduates find their way into the fields such as global development (close ties with the United Nations) and media (broadcasters such as NHK). As a prominent institution for research and higher learning in the fields of the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences, the university has been selected by the Japanese Ministry of Education to be one of 37 universities to receive funding for its internationalization efforts through the "Top Global University Project".

Students at Sophia University take diversity and coexistence in its core values. This perspective has been implemented in various volunteer activities inside and outside the university, as well as beyond Japan. This mindset for contributing to the social good through volunteering is one of the key pillars and characteristics that exist in Sophia. In Japan, having students being the main moderators of community vitalization and reconstruction has a significant meaning for the university. Moreover, classes offered at Sophia University provide students with the opportunities to live through these values actively. Recent examples include many programs that conscientiously implemented courses that relate to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals set forth by the United Nations in 2015). One core focus for Sophia University is the environmental and climate aspect, where many students participate and co-create in initiatives, workshops and events. These classes incorporate an interactive learning environment encouraging students to engage with each other, unlike the traditional Japanese education system. The teaching system is currently undergoing a transformation, additionally driven by numerous professors individually curating interactive programs in classes.

As an Inter-University Exchange Project called "Collaborative Online International Learning" Sophia University offers programs toward Human Security and Multicultural Coexistence. Students in Japan connect and learn with students at institutions abroad using Zoom, Google Classroom, Facebook, etc. Currently, three universities from Japan and ten institutions from the U.S. participate.

Additionally, the University President annually awards a "President's Award" and a "President's Incentive Award".

There is little support at a faculty level. However, some professors are active in organizing programs where they encourage students to incorporate entrepreneurial elements.

Sophia University promoted educational and research activities based on the spirit of charity and globalism through encounters and dialogues with many others of diverse backgrounds in hope to bring solutions for the issues to our tormented world of today.
Recently, Sophia University has been increasingly focusing on sustainable development as an institution. Although Sophia's history with innovation and entrepreneurship is short, the institution’s efforts such as opening research programs and incorporating innovation for faculty and students have become more apparent since the last few years.
Sophia University is expanding its range of contributions outside the university as well. In November 2015, it signed the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) supported by the United Nations, aiming to realize a sustainable society, and institutional investors, etc. It is a principle that advocates incorporating the issues in the environment (Environmental), society (Social), and corporate governance (Governance) into investment decisions. As a school corporation that operates educational and research institutes, and as a responsible asset owner, Sophia continues contributing to solving various issues facing the global society through ESG investment.

In order for Sophia university to further develop as a "university in line with the world" that stands out in the harsh business environment due to the intensifying competitive environment, Sophia decided it was necessary to reform with bold and free thinking that is not bound by existing concepts. In the report of the Central Education Council in August 2012, "Towards a qualitative change in university education to build a new future," Japan envisioned a society which "cultivates independent thinking and creativity."

And this approach of the collaborative teaching profession is exactly the way for faculty and staff to realize "knowledge-based independence, collaboration, and creative model". At the same time, the faculty members and staff of the academy will collaborate, or the staff will collaborate beyond the framework of the department to which they belong, to make feasible research and policy proposals for reforming the academy administration and education/research system. This is also the development of the organizational network power of the entire academy, and contributes to the improvement of the organizational power.

In the autumn semester 2020, Sophia University will also start the “Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures”, a new English-based Undergraduate Program offering bachelor's degrees in seven fields of study: journalism, education, sociology, economics, management, international relations, and area studies. This program was initiated on the basis of Sophia University’s initiative for the Top Global University Project. The first group of undergraduate students will consist of 40 students.

Sophia is located at the center of one of the busiest metropolitan cities in the world. This gives the university advantage and unique opportunities to engage with regional and local economic development efforts. All students at Sophia have the opportunity to work at the best companies in Tokyo, where they are required to think innovatively and creatively to tackle the problems industries are facing. Currently, Sophia University has traditionally been recognized as an international university, and it is thought that it will have the effect of bringing a new breeze to the region by inviting many international students. In terms of regional economic support, Sophia University visits the areas damaged by the Great Tohoku Earthquake every year to financially support the revitalization of the economy and the learning of students. In addition, the class provides financial support to refugees and those who have introduced their experiences of being damaged by the earthquake as research funds.


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Topic:Vtcdva6haj2dsms1

2020-09-04T14:47:01Z

Yoseiryu0330 (talk | contribs) commented on "Sophia University's Online Platform" (Sophia University does not offer any official online platforms where students might be able to connect with one another. Besides the plat...)

Topic:Vstixsm4kmr7u4wh

2020-09-02T03:23:08Z

Yoseiryu0330 (talk | contribs) commented on "Resilience and Individuality" ( I cannot agree more with you on this, especially when you wrote about how family, friends, aspirations, and passions are all part of be...)

Fellow:Marius Yo Schmich

2020-08-30T13:23:43Z

Yoseiryu0330: I have added some links.

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==Bio==
Marius Yo Schmich is a student at the Sophia University in Tokyo and will be graduating in March 2022 with a Liberal Arts degree in Politics and Anthropology. He was born in Heidelberg, a town famous for its university in Germany, and moved to Japan when 11. Growing up in a multicultural environment due to his German father and Taiwanese/ Japanese mother, he enjoyed learning about differences in those cultures from a young age, which made him interested in studying politics and anthropology. Recently, he has found a new passion for learning about the intersection of politics and philosophy. While currently being a Sophia student, simultaneously, he works as an idol/ artist. Joining the entertainment industry from the age of 11 enabled him to understand the amount of responsibility that follows such a platform.

He very much appreciates nature, especially when hiking or riding the bicycle. Spending time traveling has become his way of finding new inspiration and to escape the hectic city or stressful work & study environment. His family's support has been tremendously important to his journey, and he never stops seeking advice from them and his friends.

Marius knew from an early age that his happiness came from helping others. Part of his reason for joining the entertainment industry was to make people happy. He has spent time volunteering in areas devasted by natural disasters, such as earthquakes and typhoons, raising awareness about the devastations to collect donations for organizations working with survivors. In the future, he also hopes to become more active in encouraging the younger generation to become more involved in politics.

==Achievements==

In 2017, Marius participated at the Global Citizens Youth Summit on the Havard Campus and helped the [https://www.globalci.org/ Global Citizens Initiative] organize the 2019 Global Citizens Youth Summit in Tokyo.

In 2019, he won with four other beautiful teammates, the [https://bootcamps.mit.edu/ Social & Innovative Entrepreneurship Bootcamp], facilitated by MIT in Brisbane.

He is currently on a Japanese fashion magazine's column called "One step at a time," discussing different Sustainable Development Goals every month with different inspiring women working in various industries.

==Social media profiles==

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Fellow:Marius Yo Schmich

2020-08-30T13:19:54Z

Yoseiryu0330: I have added my Bio and Achievements

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==Bio==
Marius Yo Schmich is a student at the Sophia University in Tokyo and will be graduating in March 2022 with a Liberal Arts degree in Politics and Anthropology. He was born in Heidelberg, a town famous for its university in Germany, and moved to Japan when 11. Growing up in a multicultural environment due to his German father and Taiwanese/ Japanese mother, he enjoyed learning about differences in those cultures from a young age, which made him interested in studying politics and anthropology. Recently, he has found a new passion for learning about the intersection of politics and philosophy. While currently being a Sophia student, simultaneously, he works as an idol/ artist. Joining the entertainment industry from the age of 11 enabled him to understand the amount of responsibility that follows such a platform.

He very much appreciates nature, especially when hiking or riding the bicycle. Spending time traveling has become his way of finding new inspiration and to escape the hectic city or stressful work & study environment. His family's support has been tremendously important to his journey, and he never stops seeking advice from them and his friends.

Marius knew from an early age that his happiness came from helping others. Part of his reason for joining the entertainment industry was to make people happy. He has spent time volunteering in areas devasted by natural disasters, such as earthquakes and typhoons, raising awareness about the devastations to collect donations for organizations working with survivors. In the future, he also hopes to become more active in encouraging the younger generation to become more involved in politics.

==Achievements==

In 2017, Marius participated at the Global Citizens Youth Summit on the Havard Campus and helped the Global Citizens Initiative organize the 2019 Global Citizens Youth Summit in Tokyo.

In 2019, he won with four other beautiful teammates, the Social & Innovative Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, facilitated by MIT in Brisbane.

He is currently on a Japanese fashion magazine's column called "One step at a time," discussing different Sustainable Development Goals every month with different inspiring women working in various industries.

==Social media profiles==

[[Category:Sophia University (2020 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

{{CatTree|Sophia University}}

User:Yoseiryu0330

2020-08-29T07:39:06Z

Yoseiryu0330: Redirect to Fellow Page

#REDIRECT [[Fellow:Marius Yo Schmich]]

Fellow:Marius Yo Schmich

2020-08-29T07:39:06Z

Yoseiryu0330: Created Fellow Page - 2020

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2020-08-23T23:26:17Z

Yoseiryu0330: