= Overview Project Pitch Video =
Converse College was founded on the radical idea that young women deserved a space, designed for them, to pursue higher educationhttps://youtu. Since that first year, Converse has continued to help those women find their voice, understand their true value, and refine their vision. As times change, however, so must we. How might we continue to adapt converse’s founding principles in order to serve a new generation of women?be/ryI_oSt2uKc
We, as students, are entering a post-grad landscape far different than our predecessors. Steeped in technology, and connected on a massive, global scale, the tools we need to be successful in the world outside Converse’s campus are ever-changing. It is time for us to foster an innovative, creative ecosystem where failure is nothing but a starting point, and problems are nothing but opportunities. = Priority One: Spark Student Interest & Create Concrete Value Overview = Converse has a longstanding tradition of self-governance. A large portion of her students hold leadership positions on campus, and Converse itself is student-regulated, adhering to a traditional honor code. The student body is an active one, fully involved in the creation and ideation of Converse's future. However, most students simply aren't aware of entrepreneurship and innovation on any scale, especially not on Converse's campus. Engineering students spend only two years on campus, taking the basic courses before heading off to Clemson. Computer science majors are few and far between. What Converse lacks in technical majors, however, it makes up for in its empassioned students. In any given year, students plan fundraisers to help crisis centers and cancer research institutes, organize trips to serve all over the United States, perform institutional research, and design new and exciting clubs to promote student involvement. Converse students aren't uninterested, they simply need to be shown the value.
Prirority one speaks to that process. Entrepreneeurship and Innovation<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:tahoma, in this casegeneva, are not about venture creation, maker spaces, or new engineering deapartments. They are about sans-serif;">Converse College was founded on the tools and skills an entrepreneur learns radical idea that can be applied young women deserved a space designed for them to every career path once out of pursue higher education. Since that first year, Converse's walls. This process is about speaking has continued to the interests of our student bodyhelp women find their voice, understand their true value, and introducing them to skills and themes that can help them in all disciplinespursue their vision. As times change, however, so must we. How might we continue to adapt Converse’s founding principles in order to serve a new generation of women?</span></span></span>
<span style="color:#000000;"><span style= PITCHConverse ="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">We, as students, are entering a post-graduation landscape far different than that of our predecessors. Steeped in technology and connected on a global scale, the tools we need to be successful in the world outside Converse’s campus are ever-changing. It is time for us to foster an innovative, creative ecosystem where failure is nothing but a starting and learning point, and problems are nothing but opportunities. </span></span></span>
Most pitch competitions revolve around business ideas. PITCHConverse is about community engagement. Students = Priority 1: Increase awareness of the Social Entrepreneurship minor by adding courses that will be presented with a question, anything from spark student interest =<div><br/></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-a39d6f75-7fff-ad81-49d4-08889eceafc7"><span style="how might we improve the lives of south carolinian children?font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" >The Social Entrepreneurship is an interdisciplinary minor that caters to "all majors to students who are interested in learning how might we use technology to create and maintain social enterprises in new ways on campus?" Solutions order to contribute to society. The courses offered include general business classes, marketing, economics, english, psychology, philosophy, and theatre, but most of the courses are heavily business based. Due to this reason, many students do not realize that the minor exists. Other students simply are not motivated to start or complete the minor because there are not any courses that guide students to these define social problems will be presented in a typical one minute format at an event sponsored by the Converse Honors Program and Religious Lifedesign different approaches to solutions. </span></span><div><br/><span id="docs-internal-guid-4bcc9d3b-7fff-1a68-05e7-7c530c32c83b"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Potential Courses that can be added</span></span>
PITCHConverse <span id="docs-internal-guid-4bcc9d3b-7fff-1a68-05e7-7c530c32c83b"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Diverse Training: Fighting Hate & Bias and Social Justice are two topics that conveniently overlap. This course is designed different from courses already offered due to help students become acquainted with entrepreneurial keywordsthe nature of information and topics that would be discussed and the interdisciplinary aspect. This course would involve between 2-5 professors who teach History, Politics, Women’s Studies, themesEconomics, and ideasPhilosophy. It also introduces them to facets Topics that would be taught include analyzing underrepresented groups, exploring and analyzing different forms of the entrepreneurial toolkithate and bias and how they occur, including concisediscuss variations of how to achieve equality, clear communication skillslearn how to combat hate and bias inside and outside the workplace, and innovative problem solvingcompleting a group or class campaign about a specific social issue agreed upon that will take place in Converse for 1 day- 1 week. Overall, it </span></span><br/><span id="docs-internal-guid-4bcc9d3b-7fff-1a68-05e7-7c530c32c83b"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Design Thinking would explore what design thinking is designed to by analyzing case study examples. There will be activities conducted in the first major starting block for students beginning of classes in order to ignite curiosity and creativity in order to begin their participation free the mindset of limited possibilities. There will also be a project that would take place in institutional I&Esmall groups or as a class effort to showcase what design thinking is and to spark interest to Converse students from various disciplines.</span></span><div><br/></div></div>
== Convocation Series =Priority 2: Creating a student council to be the liaison between students and the President regarding the Strategic Plan and its progress from 2018-2023. =
Students are required to attend a number of events <span id="docs-internal-guid-e6c539b3-7fff-12bc-7ba5-e0acf300a52d"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Converse’s strategic Plan was created around the framework in different categories every semester in order to develop all aspects of our mission and core values. Three themes serve as the pillar for the human spirit. these events span everything from art installations to resume building workshopsplan: Vibrant Community, Academic Excellence, and Sustainable Future. The Convocation Series' leadership component seeks to strengthen the professional capabilities of students through participation plan was developed in student government 2018 and career development workshops. We believe that this requirement is an excellent way the next steps are research to introduce students to the world of Innovation develop actionable plans, budgets, and Entrepreneurshiptimelines. </span></span>
Through partnerships with organizations like Venture for America, we <span id="docs-internal-guid-e6c539b3-7fff-12bc-7ba5-e0acf300a52d"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Having a student council as a liaison between the President and the students will make it easier to communicate student needs and to test the effectiveness of what is being implemented. The SGA President will bring in lecturers in begin the fields process of I&E to share their storiescreating the council. If students cannot envision a future in which they apply these skills, they The president will never decide report back to pursue them. Females especially suffer from a lack PCO (President of strong depictions Clubs and Organizations) to begin the form of women in I&Ecommunication. Bringing in success stories to share everything The students that have been chosen are valuable leaders on campus from the details of education tracks, diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to what a personal life looks like when entering these fields will provide a basis against which students can begin working diligently to envision themselvescontinue the plan evaluation and implementation until its completion in 2023. </span></span>
= Priority 3: Increase awareness of the Social Entrepreneurship minor by adding courses that will spark student interest =<div><div>The Convocation seriesSocial Entrepreneurship is an interdisciplinary minor that caters to all majors to students who are interested in learning how to create and maintain social enterprises in order to contribute to society. The courses offered include general business classes, leadership events in particularmarketing, economics, english, psychology, philosophy, and theatre, but most of the courses are heavily business based. Due to this reason, many students do not realize that the minor exists. Other students simply are not motivated to start or complete the minor because there are not any courses that guide students to define social problems and design different approaches to solutions. Before adding additional courses that are not offered, the minor will be enhanced by changing the course requirements. also includes professional skill development</div><div><br/></div><div>Potential Courses that can be added</div><div>Diverse Training: Fighting Hate & Bias and Social Justice are two topics that conveniently overlap. This course is different from courses already offered due to the nature of information and topics that would be discussed and the interdisciplinary aspect. This course would involve between 2-5 professors who teach History, Politics, Women’s Studies, Economics, and Philosophy. These events Topics that would be great places taught include analyzing underrepresented groups, exploring and analyzing different forms of hate and bias and how they occur, discuss variations of how to achieve equality, learn how to introduce skills in technologycombat hate and bias inside and outside the workplace, communication and creativitycompleting a group or class campaign about a specific social issue agreed upon that will take place in Converse for 1 day- 1 week</div><div><br/></div><div>Design Thinking would explore what design thinking is by analyzing case study examples. Introducing themes seen There will be activities conducted in I&E will make the transition beginning of classes in order to ignite curiosity and creativity in order to explicit I&E free the mindset of limited possibilities. There will also be a project that would take place in small groups or as a little easierclass effort to showcase what design thinking is and to spark interest to Converse students from various disciplines.</div><div><br/></div></div>
= Priority Two4: Foster Entrepreneurial Toolkit Increase student’s networking abilities and entrepreneurial skills by offering more internship and job opportunities through the college. =<div><div><div>In this class, professors at Converse would connect students with local businesses, with which partnerships with the college would be made. This class would allow students to learn how to reach out to businesses, along with getting the hands on experience and networking experience with companies throughout the school year. Students would have the opportunity to intern with a company for a semester, volunteer at events on campus, have an entry level position with a company, and much more. This would allow students to network more with the community, and possibly find future job opportunities after college. </div><div><br/></div></div></div>
Once students are aware of I&E on a grander scale, they can start building the skills necessary to be successful. This priority section focuses primarily on building the skills of Innovation and Entrepreneurship applicable to all disciplines.= <br/> =
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A large portion of Converse's student body holds a leadership position on campus. One a year''<span style="color: rgb(0, these students converge in a multiple day leadership retreat0, where they learn the basics of heading the coalitions and student boards they will be taking part in the entire school year. These students are go0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-getterswrap; background- they have run for office, started organizations, or serve as extensions of student life.color: transparent;">Converse College</span>'''
During this retreat'''<span style="color: rgb(0, we proposition that the principles of design thinking are taught much like it was taught to members of the University Innovation Fellows community at the regional meetup in Greenville0, South Carolina. Students will be given a high level task, that they can divide into How Might We0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Converse College Student Priorities</span>'''s, and rapidly move from brainstormnig solutions to presenting their days work. this process, we believe will strengthen their ability to work in high stress situations, communicate with a group, quickly prototype and roll out potential solutions, and learn from failures. Use of this model rather than preaching the tenets of leadership would be an amazing, fast paced way to get these students immersed in I&E culture while also learning tangible skills that will aid them throughout the school year.
= Priority Three[https: Increase Community//docs.google.com/drawings/d/15m1w-Converse Partnerships =KyVzg7_QdM8_aACSu7FrUcx9-wm-H2XsMAKT_Y/edit Business Model Canvas]
Converse is a small institution that, as mentioned earlier, doesn't have a mountain of technological resources ready to deploy at a whimCollege Project Pitch: [https://www. However, we are surrounded by other members of the University Fellows community in close proximity to our own institutionyoutube.com/watch?v=D0cd6s6FWAI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0cd6s6FWAI]
== UI University Innovation Fellows Coalition ==
By tapping into resources like furman, Clemson, and Wofford, our students will hopefully be able to not only learn what Entrepreneurship and Innovation movements look liek at our own school, but also at others. In planning regional events, and pushing students to resoures that Converse may not be able to produce on its own, students will be able to interact with a number of communities right outide their window. This four school coalition will seek to support and expand any movements we make at our own institutions. Fall 2019
= Priority Four[http: Create Pipeline for I&E Students//universityinnovation.org/wiki/Aliyah_Hancock Aliyah Hancock =]
Once a student has decided that I&E is the way for them to go, there are no concrete steps for them to take[http://universityinnovation. In developing students passionate about this movement, we must also understand that they require a path necessary to follow once they are dedicated. Priority four is tasked primarily with the development of concrete institutional pathways through which these students can easily navigate. org/wiki/Jhazmin_Gomez_Reyes Jhazmin Gomez]
== Interdisciplinary Programming ==[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marisa_Kawabe Marisa Kawabe]
Converse already offers team taught courses, bridging disciplines like english and bioogy to give students a new perspective in various topics. We offer that business focused students pair up with students in other disciplines to form new solutions for problems outside profit expansion. As a school with a history in social entrepreneurship, solving problems in innovative, business focused ways would be a natural progression in programming. Much like Extreme by Design, these programs cold be tailored to help externally contracted entities like the Rape Crisis Center, the regional school system, or local nonprofits. Spring 2016:
== Course Offerings ==[[Sanuja Goonetilleke|Sanuja Goonetiieke]]
Social Entrepreneurship was the only class offered in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. As we expand the horizons of individual students, the course offerings must expand as well.. At a small instituion, this is often tricky. However, using the tools we showed earlier, we can find ways to make I&E classes open and inclusive, to require GEP, and multidiscipline curse requirements. Spring 2015:
== Social Entrepreneurship Minor ==[[Nadia Gathers|Nadia Gathers]]
As an Algernon Sydney Sullivan School, we offer that Social Entrepreneurship deserves a concrete place in our institutions curriculum. By instituting a Social Entrepreneurship minor and the courses involved, a support system is established for those students looking to more fully explore in the field. This process will develop faculty who are knowledgeable in the subject, as well as explicit pathways for individuals to follow once they are invested in I&E. [[Category:Student Priorities|c]][[Category:Student Priorities]][[Category:Student Priorities]][[Category:Converse_College]][[Category:Student_Priorities]]{{CatTree|Converse_College}}