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= Fall 2016 Project Pitch Video<br/> =
 
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= '''<span lang="EN">STRATEGY #1: IMPROVE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS ACROSS DEPARTMENTS </span>''' = <span style="font-size: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> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify key contacts from different departments</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set up a meeting to discuss common goals and resources</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create a regular medium for representatives from each department to keep in contact</span></span> = '''<span lang="EN">STRATEGY #2: ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION CHANNEL WITH STUDENTS</span>''' = <span style="font-size: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> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reach out to campus leaders to identify all present opportunities</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collect opportunities on a calendar to be synced with different resources across campus</span></span> <span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advertise events on the calendar so students will learn where to find future opportunities</span></span>
The communication on the topic of entrepreneurship and innovation between different departments and schools is spotty and unclear. = '''<span lang="EN">STRATEGY #3: INTRODUCE A straightforward method of communication for planning and advertising events could greatly improve efficiency.METHOD FOR STUDENTS TO RECIEVE FEEDBACK</span>''' =
·&nbsp<span style="font-size:larger;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify key contacts "><span lang="EN">There is currently no main channel for students to go through to receive feedback from different departmentsboth their students and faculty members. Feedback is necessary for dictating where improvement is required.</span></span>
<span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set up Identify campus leaders who would partake in a meeting to discuss common goal and resourcesfeedback panel.</span></span>
<span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create a regular medium for representatives from each department Identify students who would be interested in hearing other ideas and concerns in regards to keep in contactentrepreneurship and innovation.</span></span>
<span style= STRATEGY #2"font-size: ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION CHANNEL WITH STUDENTS 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>
There is no clear map of entrepreneurs across students nor a method for = '''<span lang="EN">STRATEGY #4: Make resources available to students to view all the resources through a single medium. By creating a database easily accessible andusable</or cumulative calendar it would be easier for students to keep updated with opportunities.span>''' =
·&nbsp<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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reach out to campus leaders This results in many students not discovering programs that apply to identify all present opportunitiesthem until they are already upperclassmen.</span></span>
<span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collect opportunities on a calendar Identify programs of direct I & E value to be synced with different resources across campusundergraduate students</span></span>
<span style="font-size:larger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advertise events on the calendar so students will learn where to find future opportunitiesCondense those resources onto one singular website of forum</span></span>
<span style= STRATEGY #3"font-size: INTRODUCE A METHOD FOR STUDENTS TO RECIEVE FEEDBACK 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 stylelang="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;EN">There is currently no main channel for students to go through to receive feedback from both their fellow students and faculty members. Feedback is necessary for dictating where improvement is required.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/oSTRATEGY #5:p&gt;CONVEY TO STUDENTS THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING</span>''' =
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-seriflarger;">·<span lang="EN">Various opportunities arise from simply speaking with other students, faculty, and alumni. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify campus leaders who would partake in a feedback panel&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;Even if your interests lie predominan</span></ospan><span style="font-size:p&gtlarger;">tly in STEM, the social networking component is an inescapable component cruical for success.</span>
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-seriflarger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identfy students who would be interested in hearing other ideas and concerns in regards Create workshops to improve students’ abilities to entrepreneurship give elevator pitches and innovation&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;public speaking skills</o:p&gt;span></span>
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-seriflarger;"><span lang="EN">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plan a regular meeting for students to attend to recieve feedback on their ideas&lt;o:p&gt;Arrange frequent meetings with faculty involved with I &lt;E programs across campus</o:p&gt;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>
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= STRATEGY #4: Make resources available to students easily acessible and usable Related Links =
= =[[University of Connecticut]]
Many incoming students do not know who to&nbsp;contact to find out what resources are available on campus. &nbsp;This results in many students not discovering programs that apply to them untill they are already upperclassmen.University of Connecticut Strategic Priorities
·[http://www.entrepreneurship.uconn.edu UConn Entrepreneurship &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify programs of direct I & E value to undergraduate studentsInnovation Consortium]
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Condense those resources onto one singular website of forum
· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Effectively advertise this resoruce so that students ffeel enabled to pursue the opportunities around them
= STRATEGY #5: CONVEY TO STUDENTS THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING =University Innovation Fellows
Many opportunities arise from simply speaking with othr students, faculty, and alumni. &nbsp;Evenn if your interests lay predominately in STEM, the social networking component is an inescapaable component needed for sucess.Fall 2016
· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Create workshops to improve students abilities to give elevator pitches/public speaking skills[[Britney Reynolds]]
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrange frequent meeting with faculty involved with I & E programs across campus[[Even Gentile]]
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Encourage students to build a strong resume to convey their value and aspirations to othersFall 2015
Written By:[[Justin Hall]], [[Evan Gentile|Evan_Gentile]], [[Britney Reynolds|Britney_Reynolds]]
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