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= STRATEGY #1: IMPROVE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS ACROSS DEPARTMENTS Fall 2016 Project Pitch Video<br/> =

<span style= STRATEGY #2"font-size: ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION CHANNEL WITH STUDENTS larger;"><span lang="EN">The communication on the topic of entrepreneurship and innovation between different departments and schools is spotty and unclear. A straightforward method of communication for planning and advertising events could greatly improve efficiency.</span></span>

There is no clear map of entrepreneurs across students nor a method for students to view all the resources through a single medium. By creating a database and<span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify key contacts from different departments</or cumulative calendar it would be easier for students to keep updated with opportunities.span></span>

<span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reach out to campus leaders Set up a meeting to identify all present opportunitiesdiscuss common goals and resources</span></span>

<span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collect opportunities on Create a calendar regular medium for representatives from each department to be synced with different resources across campuskeep in contact</span></span>

<span style= STRATEGY #3"font-size: INTRODUCE A MAKER SPACE FOR STUDENT USE larger;"><span lang="EN">There is no clear map of entrepreneurs across students, nor a method for students to view all the resources through a single medium. By creating a database and/or cumulative calendar, it would be easier for students to keep updated with opportunities.</span></span>

Currently UConn does not have a designated space open <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reach out to undergraduate students for innovation. By providing this resource one not only gives students the ability campus leaders to innovate but also inspires other students who would not have previously considered themselves innovators.identify all present opportunities</span></span>

<span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify Collect opportunities on a calendar to be synced with different resources across campus leaders that are interesting in pursuing a maker space</span></span>

<span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Look into what resources we currently have Advertise events on hand and if an actual space can be designatedthe calendar so students will learn where to find future opportunities</span></span>

Written By<span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify students who would be interested in hearing other ideas and concerns in regards to entrepreneurship and innovation.</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plan&nbsp;reoccurring meetings for students to attend to receive feedback on their ideas.</span></span> = '''<span lang="EN">STRATEGY #4: Make resources available to students easily accessible and usable</span>''' = <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">Many&nbsp;first-year students&nbsp;are unaware of the many resources available on our campus. &nbsp;This results in many students not discovering programs that apply to them until they are already upperclassmen.</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify programs of direct I & E value to undergraduate students</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Condense those resources onto one singular website of forum</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Effectively advertise this resource so that students feel enabled to pursue the opportunities around them</span></span> = '''<span lang="EN">STRATEGY #5: CONVEY TO STUDENTS THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING</span>''' = <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">Various opportunities arise from simply speaking with other students, faculty, and alumni. &nbsp;Even if your interests lie predominan</span></span><span style="font-size: larger;">tly in STEM, the social networking component is an inescapable component cruical for success.</span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Create workshops to improve students’ abilities to give elevator pitches and public speaking skills</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrange frequent meetings with faculty involved with I & E programs across campus</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Encourage students to build a strong resume to convey their value and aspirations to others</span></span> = <br/> = = Related Links = [[University of Connecticut]] University of Connecticut Strategic Priorities [http://www.entrepreneurship.uconn.edu UConn Entrepreneurship & Innovation Consortium]   University Innovation Fellows Fall 2016 [[Britney Reynolds]] [[Even Gentile]] Fall 2015 [[Justin Hall]] [[Category:Student Priorities|Justin_Hallu]][[Category:Student Priorities]][[Category: Student Priorities]][[Category:University of Connecticut]]