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= Overview~~Overview~~ =

The Association of Public and Land-~~family~~grant Universities Office for Access and Success (OAS) announced the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)  ~~Virginia State University is the premier public urban research university in Maryland known for its excellence in teaching, intensive research, effective public service,~~ Innovation and ~~community engagement~~Entrepreneurship Collaborative (IEC). The HBCU Innovation and ~~competitive graduates for success in~~ Entrepreneurship Collaborative will be a ~~global, interdependent society~~cohort of 15 HBCUs (both private and public) that are committed to participating in a multi-year collaboration that will foster innovation, ~~helvetica, sans~~commercialization and entrepreneurship on their respective campuses. This  collaborative will build upon the momentum that was established by the UNCF lead 2013 HBCU Innovation Summit that was held at Stanford University, and has continued through 2021.

= ~~[[http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Morgan_State_University_Student_Priorities&action=edit&section=1 edit]]~~</span~~>~~<span style="margin: 0px~~Virginia State University (VSU) is one of the selected universities that will have the opportunity to participate in a collaborative community seeking to  ~~padding: 0px~~increase innovation and entrepreneurship across  ~~line-height: 1~~disciplines (i.e.4, Agriculture, Business, Science,  ~~font-family: arial~~Mathematics, ~~helvetica~~Engineering and Technology, ~~sans-serif~~etc.) in ~~"><span style="margin: 0px~~order to build an innovation ecosystem among  ~~padding: 0px~~institutions, administrators, faculty and students, the  ~~line-height: 1~~federal government and private industry.4This cohort of HBCUs will be able to access current and future  ~~font-size: large~~funding opportunities that will be available only to ~~">Strategy #1 Create designated spaces~~ those universities that commit to ~~foster creativity~~participate in this unique collaborative.~~ =

~~= <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr;">~~ VSU has stated that it plans to "engage in continuous improvement, renovation, and construction of facilities that will suppport Morgan's faculty, staff, and students in their teaching, learning research, and creative work, that will enhance the delivery of student support services and improve the quality of life for the Morgan State University"

~~~~Promoting Innovation on Virginia State University'~~''Tactic #1 Create an Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship Center (ICE)'''~~

~~-This premier urban innovation center will foster creativity, improve entrepreneurial skill sets, and increase interdisciplinary collaborations~~'''

~~-skills lab for learning hard skills~~will meet with an Innovation Project Ambassador (usually an undergraduate or graduate who has already taken the course)

~~<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line~~long meeting (either virtually or in-~~height: 1~~person) to brainstorm on the project they would like to do for the assignment under guidelines that the instructor decides to set.~~4; font-size: medium;">-tech tutorials and workshops~~(Brainstorming under a time constraint leads to better ideas)

~~'''Tactic #2 Create a Student Lounge~~ The instructor of the course can choose to either let the students in the ~~Physics department'''~~team work outside of class on their own time or during the normal class meeting period.

~~At Virginia State University there is no designated space for Physics the instructor will grade the project and all students ~~outside of classrooms. Opening a lounge~~ in the group will ~~strengthen~~ receive the ~~crippled physics department by creating a sense of community, fostering social support and increasing learning collaboration~~same score.~~

~~Location: One of the classroom/office spaces in the department can be turned into a student lounge. Ideally the lounge~~ students will be ~~placed close~~ able to complete a form detailing how the ~~department office so whenever the office is opened/closed during for the day the lounge can~~ process could be ~~as well~~made better, along with any questions and comments.~~</div> =~~

~~= [[http://universityinnovation~~Ambassadors for the Innovation Project Program would be undergraduates who have already taken the course they would like to assist with and must have at least a 3.~~org/index~~0 GPA.php?title=Morgan_State_University_Student_Priorities&action=edit&section=2 edit]]Strategy #2 Expose non-STEM students to Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

= ~~<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr;">'''Tactic #1 Innovation to Innovation and Entrepreneurship Course'''~~

~~~~Student Class Preference Evaluation Survey=='''~~<span style="margin~~Description: ~~0px; padding: 0px; line~~''' This tactic involves the creation and implementation of a campus-~~height: 1~~wide survey that provides the university with data on what their preferred method of learning is.~~4; font-size~~This includes: ~~medium;">Tactic #2 Innnovation and Entrepreneurship Complementary Studies'''</div> =~~

~~= [[http://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Morgan_State_University_Student_Priorities&action=edit&section=3 edit]]Strategy #3 Increase Student-Driven Commercialization =~~)

~~= <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw~~-~~content-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr;">VSU~~ Resources the student has ~~stated that it will "support innovation in business and the commercialization of intellectual property through growing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship~~(reliable internet, ~~securing an increased number of patents~~usable device, ~~and establishing a technology transfer center to support the creation of new business and technology transfer enterprises"~~quiet work environment)

~~Tactic #1 Venture Capital Challenge~~

~~<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line~~A second survey would be given closer towards the end of the semester that gives advisors (for freshmen) a good idea of whether the student performs better in-~~height: 1.4; font-family: arial~~person, virtual, ~~helvetica~~or asynchronous, ~~sans-serif;">'''Tactic #2 Local Tech Collaboration'''~~

VSU has stated that it wants to "explore public/private collaborative relationships with developers, contractors, and other commercial groups and entities to develop new environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced administrative and student residential facilities, to expand Morgan’s physical presence throughout the State, and to promote the State and the Morgan brand."

~~<span style~~Career Incubator Program/Club==~~"margin~~'''Description: ~~0px; padding: 0px; line~~''' A program or club that will assist undergraduates with applying what they learn in typical computer science courses with real-~~height: 1.4; font-size: medium;">-local companies/businesses create projects~~ world applications to careers that can be ~~completed by students~~during or after education at Virginia State University.

=Strategy# 4: Changing the Potential Value on Virginia State University's Campus= ==Tactic #1==<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr;">'''Description: '''3 Day Startup’s mission is to kick-start new student-run companies and build entrepreneurial capabilities in students and their university communities. We rent work space for 3 full days, recruit 45 student participants from a wide range of backgrounds, cater food and drinks, and bring in top-notch entrepreneurs and investors. The participants pick the best ideas for startups during the Day 1 brainstorming session and deliver prototypes and investor pitches on the final night. 3DS Springboard is an interactive workshop focused on the beginning steps of launching a company or a project through on-campus innovation. During four 90-minute sessions over  one week, you will learn-by-doing with the 3DS team, Epicenter University Innovation Fellows leaders on your campus, and other students in your community who are passionate about starting something!<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr;"> </div><div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr;">'''What can I start with 3DS Springboard?''' </div><div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr;">A company, a project; a movement–3DS Springboard teaches entrepreneurship skills such as ideation, customer discovery, and pitching in the context of making real-world progress on anything you want to start. </div><div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4; direction: ltr;"> '''Who is eligible to participate? ''' 20-40 current students at each of the participating schools. '''What is the cost to participate?''' This workshop is free but you must complete all modules to get your pitch in front of the global audience of influencers, investors, and innovators. </div></div>==Tactic #2 : Student-led Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club== '''This will:  '''   *This will connect the students.*This will highlight the importance of entrepreneurs in society.*This will promote ideation amongst the students. *This will get students motivated to translate classroom principle and theories into global solutions. *This will also provide an extracurricular platform for an Innovative and Entrepreneurial environment. ==Tactic #3: Create/Establish an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Space on Campus== '''This will:''' *Engender and foster idea-generation and creativity among students; across disciplines. *Enhance sustainability of the I & E culture on campus. *Promote venture creation/commercialization. =Strategy #5: Executing  Effectiveness in the Reframing Value at VSU= ==Tactic #1: Infuse Entrepreneurship and Innovation into Introductory and Core Curricula== '''Description: '''Faculty will work on the NCIIA grant that is due in May to develop a course/program/curricula to infuse Innovation & Entrepreneurship into VSU's culture. '''This will:''' *Inculcate the Innovation and Entrepreneurship culture and thinking in students.*Encourage the Innovation and Entrepreneurship culture and thinking in faculty. ==Identification of College Course(s): Contemporary Global Studies=='''Reginald F. Lewis College of Business''' 1. MGMT 444 – Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management   2. FINC 446 - Entrepreneurial Finance '''College of Agriculture''' 1. AGEC 140 - Introduction to Agribusiness Entrepreneurship 2. AGEC 340 - Agribusiness Entrepreneurship '''College of Engineering, Technology, and Science''' 1. INLT 443 - Engineering and Technology Entrepreneurship ==Tactic #2 : Capacity-Building of VSU's Research Foundation== '''Description: '''This will promote and attract industry-identified projects/problems/issues for students to work on (with faculty guidance). VSU will plan to become a member of NCIIA (VentureWell) to enhance partnerships both in the industry and with such government and regulatory agencies as: Veterans Affairs, USPTO, Small Business Admin, other HBCU partners etc'''.''' '''Encouragement of the following:'''<div>*Developing and encouraging academia-industry partnership in a mutually beneficial way.*Whetting the creativity and problem-solving appetite of students and faculty.*Showcasing and promoting intellectual capital within VSU.*Promoting venture creation/commercialization.</div>==Tactic #3: Establish Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge Competitions == '''This will:''' *Encourage multi-disciplinary collaboration and robust problem solving skills across campus*Build, sustain and promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship.*Enhance VSU visibility. =Strategy #6: Campus Scooter Program on Virginia State University's Campus= '''Benefits to VSU:''' *'''Campus Tours and Visitor Experience:''' Utilize scooters for guided campus tours, offering an engaging and eco-friendly way for prospective students and visitors to explore our university.*'''Boosting Local Economy:''' Promote local businesses through the scooter program, fostering economic growth and partnerships within the community.*'''Community Engagement:''' The scooter program can be a focal point for community engagement events, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and local residents. Organize community rides, charity events, or fundraisers using scooters, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.*'''Reduced Demand for Parking:''' By providing an alternative mode of transportation, the scooter program can reduce the demand for parking spaces on campus. This can alleviate the strain on existing parking facilities and reduce the need for costly expansions.*'''Reduced Traffic Congestion:''' By offering an alternative mode of transportation, we can significantly reduce traffic congestion on campus roads, making commuting more efficient for everyone.*'''Reduced Carbon Footprint:''' By encouraging the use of electric scooters, VSU can significantly reduce its carbon footprint. This aligns with sustainability goals and demonstrates the university's commitment to environmental stewardship.*'''Student Employment Opportunities:''' Beyond charging and maintenance programs, the scooter company can offer part-time job opportunities for students in areas like marketing, event planning, or customer support, providing valuable work experience and income. =Related Links= [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Virginia_State_University Virginia State University] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ulysses_Knight Ulysses Knight] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Reginald_Burroughs Reginald Burroughs] [[Fellow:Taniyah Epps]] [[Fellow:Christian Mills]] [[Fellow:Mihiretu Jackson]] [[Fellow:Brian Chukwuisiocha]] [[Fellow:Katura McDaniel]] [[Category: Student Priorities]][[Category:Student Priorities]][[Category:Student Priorities]][[Category:Virginia_State_University]][[Category:Student_Priorities]]{{CatTree|Virginia_State_University}}

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