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As part of the campus ecosystem to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, faculty members have played a critical role. Most recently, as In the Fall of Fall 2018, the Design Thinking Minor is offered to provide interdisciplinary coursework in design thinking and innovation. Other faculty contributions and involvement include the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, the Ballard Center which focuses on innovation especially in the social sphere, and the Creativity, Innovation, and Design Group. Although the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship on campus could extend beyond its current reach, faculty involved in the existing programs certainly provide needed mentorship and support to students. University President, Kevin J. Worthen, has recently been advocating a focus of experiential learning on campus which seems like an inspired step in the right direction for the future . The college of experiential learning encompasses three sections—mentoring, innovative teaching and experiential learning. Through this program, students receive both educational and meaningful experiences outside of the university classroom through internships, studying abroad, performances, field studies, touring and service projects. These experiences deepen learning and the students who study therelead to inspiration.