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· Craft curriculum that makes graduating with a combined degree in different fields more possible for multiple students
= Student Priority No. 5 Enable Students =
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Many students do not believe their voice makes a difference. They feel powerless and unable to create change and they think they lack the experience necessary to take on positions of leadership, which ultimately causes them lose their drive and confidence to work towards their ambitions. The current education system fails to address this issue. Discoveries through communication with faculty and administration show that the University’s overall perception of students is not in harmony with the ideals they convey. UND’s mission is to encourage students to be intellectually curious and creative while preparing the next generation of leaders. However, they also hold the perception that students are immature, incapable, and only here to acquire a degree.</span></span>
== Provide the Environment & Trust to Grow ==
To foster innovation and entrepreneurship, the environment must be changed to flourish creativity.
=== Faculty and Student Collaboration ===
In late 2015 and early 2016, the University of North Dakota has faced several budget cuts that has led to removal of programs and elimination of positions. Faculty feel overwhelmed in their work and lack the time to experiment, prioritize research, and collectively create. However, the University of North Dakota has many incredibly talented students that can help alleviate some of their stress, but they must be given trust to take intiative. Examples of such duties include, but are not limited to, students being responsible for the social media platforms of departments and programs, students creating interdisciplinary events through their program to raise awareness and potentially recruit, and students providing their perspective on challenges and solutions to the leadership of departments and administration.
=== Enabling Students by Giving Trust ===
Dedicated Individuals Bettering Society (DIBS) collaborates with faculty of the School of Entrepreneurship on a Communication- and Enrollment Plan to better communicate the brand of the School of Entrepreneurship and recruit students. Their collaboration has been well received and has already produced results. As the initiative grows it should branch into new departments to help its faculty and staff as well as enabling students to step up into positions that require leadership and creative thinking.
=== Strategic Action Agenda No. 5: ===
· Recruit students to join Dedicated Individuals Bettering Society (DIBS)
· Propose the collaborative initiative to other departments to assist the faculty as well as providing students the experience
· Host a student-led forum for all students, faculty, staff, and administration to voice their current concerns at the University of North Dakota
· Research other University Innovation Fellow initiatives and learn from them
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University Innovation Fellows
Fall 2016:
[[Atle Alexander Berglie Johansen|Atle Alexander Berglie Johansen]]
[[Brian Porter]]
[[Jonathan Puhl]]
Spring 2016:
[[Benjamin Olson|Benjamin Olson]]
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