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= Overview =
Classified as a high research activity, doctoral/professional and engaged university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the University of North Dakota is a coeducational, state-supported institution which recorded an enrollment of 14,906 951 students in the fall of 20142015. UND is located in Grand Forks, a city of 50,000 situated across the Red River from East Grand Forks, Minnesota, about 300 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 150 miles south of Winnipeg.
This university is characterized by a solid foundation in the liberal arts, a manageable size, high-quality students and faculty, a comprehensive curriculum, a widely recognized program of graduate education and research, law and medical schools praised for quality and innovation, rich cultural resources, and an outstanding record of alumni support.
The University’s undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in 239 fields of study through the College of Arts and Sciences (which includes a major division devoted to music, theater and art), Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, College of Business and Public Administration, College of Engineering and Mines, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, College of Education and Human Development, School of Law, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and School of Graduate Studies (offering the doctorate in 29 programs, the specialist’s degree in one program, and the master’s degree in 56 programs).
In the fall of 20142015, about 37 .03 percent of UND’s students were residents of North Dakota and about 34 .39 percent were from Minnesota, with the remainder representing every other state, Canada, and about 50 other countries. Some 77 .43 percent were enrolled in UND’s undergraduate programs. The University awarded 3,169 109 degrees in 20132014-20142015, including 1,987 948 undergraduate degrees, 772 747 master’s degrees, 104 133 doctoral degrees, 75 80 law degrees, 64 55 M.D. degrees, and 100 78 certificates.
The University had $99.1 million in total research and sponsored program expenditures in fiscal year 2014.
Faculty at the University number 822approximately 900, with a total workforce of 2around 3,789000.
UND’s 548-acre campus, regarded as one of the most beautiful in the region, includes 243 buildings and more than 6.6 million square feet of space. Facilities include the Gorecki Alumni Center, the gateway to campus, the Wellness Center, and the Ralph Engelstad Arena, home of the University’s NCAA Division I ice hockey program. The Alerus Center, a 22,000-seat events and conference facility, joins such venues as the Fire Hall Theatre, Empire Arts Center, and North Dakota Museum of Art, as well as UND’s Chester Fritz Auditorium, Burtness Theatre, Hughes Fine Arts Center, and Hyslop Sports Center in bringing cultural, entertainment, and athletic programming to the community. New construction includes a four-story School of Medicine and Health Sciences, renovation and addition to the School of Law, and the Athletic High Performance Center, the Robin Hall aerospace research facility, Wilkerson Commons, and the UND Collaborative Energy Complex with the College of Engineering & Mines.
The University of North Dakota was one of the first institutions in the nation to have a fully functioning School of Entrepreneurship(SoE). Within the SoE, there are 3 programs that students can major or minor in the SoE. These departments include Information Systems and Business Communications , Technology , and Entrepreneurship.
=== ISBC ===
The Dakota Venture Group (DVG) is a University of North Dakota student run venture capital investment fund. DVG is the first completely student run venture capital fund in the United States. DVG provides students the opportunity to conduct due diligence, make final investment decisions, and negotiate deal term structure.<br/><br/>DVG members represent a variety of academic disciplines and backgrounds, including accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, law, marketing, and engineering. By participating in Dakota Venture Group, UND students receive an unheard of opportunity for experiential learning in the field of venture capital and angel investing.<br/><br/>The investment strategy of DVG includes making investments in high-growth ventures started by entrepreneurs in the United States, with preference given to regional and student initiated ventures. All investments are made with the goal of fostering economic growth. Over the past few years more than 80 DVG student members have screened numerous companies and made multiple investments.<br/><br/>The Dakota Venture Group was established in September 2006 through a donation from the Dakota Foundation.
== '''Dedicated Individuals Bettering Society''' ==
Dedicated Individuals Bettering Society (DIBS) is a student-led organization initially created by UIF members Atle Alexander Berglie Johansen, Jonathan Puhl, and Brian Porter. DIBS is challenging the current perception of students. Much like the University Innovation Fellows, its purpose is to enable students at the University of North Dakota to become leaders on their campus. DIBS provides students the environment to speak their minds, share their concerns, and collaborate on current challenges UND faces. The organization encourages students to lead events, collaborate with faculty in their respective departments, and take initiative to address issues that the university does not otherwise have a resolution for.
== '''College of Engineering and Mines''' ==
All programs are ABET accredited (our new Petroleum Engineering program has not yet completed the accreditation process) and supported by dedicated faculty, small class sizes and well-equipped laboratories.
= '''Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' =
Aside from tenure and contractual requirements, innovation and entrepreneurship is not widely promoted to faculty for personal discovery or research. There is a growing movement on campus within faculty and leadership that hopes to change the current mindset- a movement that will no doubt find immense value in the findings of the University Innovation Fellows program and the landscape canvas. This movement gained immense strength with a series of demonstrations of support, vocal and in action, by the students and staff. These projects are not university driven, but rather done on the faculty's own time. Faculty are encouraged to document and file all intellectual property they generate, some of which is forwarded to the TTO and processed.
= '''Technology Transfer''' =
The University expects faculty/staff to continue their professional development through active participation in research and other scholarly pursuits.
Since the University resources available for such activities are limited, the University encourages faculty/staff to solicit and obtain funds from potential sponsoring agencies, such as federal and state government, private foundation, industry and business.
This external support is generally awarded as grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, with the University of North Dakota as the responsible fiscal agent.
A faculty or staff member is named as Principal Investigator (PI), and is responsible for conducting the instructional, research or service project in accordance with the conditions of the award.
Two offices exist to facilitate the process of obtaining extramural funding and administering awards that are received: Research Development & Compliance (RD&C) and the Grants & Contracts Administration (GCA) office.
Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration
This process is handled in large by the Center for Innovation located on campus. The Center has achieved 30 years of self-sufficiency securing over $30 M in entrepreneur infrastructure, services, outreach and endowments ''(very ''rare in economic development). In the spirit of entrepreneurship, the Center pays its own way through fees for services, contracts, incubator rents and grants from foundations, entrepreneurs and government sources.
= '''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts''' =
== Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce ==
The Chamber identifies and serves the needs of business. We work to increase prosperity by encouraging the growth of existing businesses and fostering establishment of new ones. We provide representation in government affairs at local, state, and national levels. We develop partnerships with educational, cultural, civic and service organizations. We gather facts, provide information, and facilitate discussions on key issues that impact business, the economy and the community as a whole.
== Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation ==
Economic development success is spurred by collaboration between public and private sectors investing in the Grand Forks Region EDC and supporting a shared vision for a vibrant regional economy.
== One Million Cups Grand Forks ==
1 Million Cups is a free, weekly national program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs. Developed by the Kauffman Foundation, 1MC is based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee. Grand Forks 1MC is one of the top 5 in membership and weekly attendance in the nation.
== Startup Weekend Grand Forks ==
Startup Weekend is an event powered by Google to foster entrepreneurship all over the world. Participants are given 54 hours, the necessary resources, and mentorship to develop an idea in teams over the course of one weekend. The projects are then presented to a panel of judges. Startup Weekend Grand Forks was hosted for the first time in 2015 with support from the Center for Innovation. Several of the University Innovation Fellows from the University of North Dakota serve as organizers for this event.
== The 701 ==
The 701 is a coworking space created in the fall of 2016 by Evolve ND, an organization celebrating entrepreneurship in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The 701 is designed to house freelancers, remote employees, and independent professionals in an environment where they can collaborate, share ideas, and develop business relationships.
== Autonomous Alley ==
Autonomous Alley is the first UAS/drone accelerator program in the nation to help UAS entrepreneurs access capital, provide venture development assistance, network with other UAS industry experts, and secure customers in the emerging drone industry. Through the Center for Innovation, Autonomous Alley fulfills a vision of creating new, innovative programs that help drone startups accelerate their commercialization to create new jobs and opportunities.
= Related Links =
'''University of North Dakota'''
[[University of North Dakota Strategic Priorities|University of North Dakota Student Priorities]]
[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1S1vg4UlpVMayKMqeywROasJuU_KseajCmsF9gcFiBIQ University of North Dakota Landscape Canvas]
University Innovation Fellows
Fall 2016:
[[Atle Alexander Berglie Johansen|Atle Alexander Berglie Johansen]]
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brian_Porter Brian porter]
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Jonathan_Robert_Puhl Jonathan Robert Puhl]
Spring 2016:
[[Dan Daffinrud|Daniel Daffinrud]]
[[Emily O'Brien|Emily O'Brien]]
Fall 2015:
[[Benjamin Olson|Benjamin Olson]]
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