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#*'''Review''': Collaborate with technology and sustainability experts to ensure AI implementation is effective and scalable.
 
#*'''Review''': Collaborate with technology and sustainability experts to ensure AI implementation is effective and scalable.
  
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'<nowiki/>'''''Project 2:'''''' More intentional professional development in Computer Science department, 1-2 years, Carter Lewis
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'''Project Lead''': Carter Lewis
 
'''Project Lead''': Carter Lewis
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===Key Tactics:===
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#'''Foster Professional Student Organizations'''
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#*'''Action Steps''':
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#**Strengthen and promote existing student organizations within the Computer Science department (e.g., ACM, Women in Tech).
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#**Encourage regular networking events, tech talks, and panels featuring industry professionals.
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#**Create mentorship programs pairing upper-level students with underclassmen for professional development.
 +
#*'''Review''': Coordinate with department faculty and career services to ensure alignment with career-building objectives.
 +
#'''Provide Practical Job and Internship Search Guidance'''
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#*'''Action Steps''':
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#**Organize workshops focusing on resume building, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation specific to the tech industry.
 +
#**Create a dedicated online portal with job and internship listings in partnership with companies actively recruiting from Baylor.
 +
#**Hold mock interview sessions and offer career counseling services tailored to Computer Science students.
 +
#*'''Review''': Partner with Baylor Career Center and alumni network to maximize student placement in internships and jobs.
 +
#'''Increase Opportunities for Practical Experience'''
 +
#*'''Action Steps''':
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#**Organize coding competitions, hackathons, and project-based challenges to give students hands-on experience solving real-world problems.
 +
#**Facilitate team-based projects in collaboration with local businesses or nonprofits, allowing students to work on real development tasks.
 +
#**Offer course credit or certifications for participation in coding competitions and community projects.
 +
#*'''Review''': Engage faculty to integrate competitions and real-world projects into the curriculum as co-curricular activities.
 +
#'''Help Students Create Standout Project Portfolios'''
 +
#*'''Action Steps''':
 +
#**Provide workshops on developing personal portfolios showcasing key coding projects, internships, and practical experiences.
 +
#**Encourage students to contribute to open-source projects or develop their own software applications to include in their portfolios.
 +
#**Offer one-on-one portfolio reviews and critiques by faculty and industry professionals to help students refine their work.
 +
#*'''Review''': Work with tech professionals and alumni to ensure portfolios align with industry standards and expectations.
 +
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'''Project 3: AI Adoption at Baylor'''
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'''Timeline''': 3-5 Years
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'''Project Lead''': Warren Huang
  
 
=== Key Tactics: ===
 
=== Key Tactics: ===
  
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# '''Foster Professional Student Organizations'''
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# '''Host Joint AI Hackathon with Tech Tree Root'''
 
#* '''Action Steps''':
 
#* '''Action Steps''':
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#** Strengthen and promote existing student organizations within the Computer Science department (e.g., ACM, Women in Tech).
+
#** Partner with Tech Tree Root to organize a large-scale AI-focused hackathon open to students from Baylor and other institutions.
−
#** Encourage regular networking events, tech talks, and panels featuring industry professionals.
+
#** Secure sponsorships from tech companies and AI industry leaders to provide prizes and mentorship for participating students.
−
#** Create mentorship programs pairing upper-level students with underclassmen for professional development.
+
#** Encourage interdisciplinary participation by promoting the event to students from computer science, engineering, business, and other relevant fields.
−
#* '''Review''': Coordinate with department faculty and career services to ensure alignment with career-building objectives.
+
#* '''Review''': Collaborate with faculty advisors and Tech Tree Root representatives to ensure the hackathon aligns with Baylor’s educational goals and AI adoption vision.
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# '''Provide Practical Job and Internship Search Guidance'''
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# '''Establish a Student AI Representative Role'''
 
#* '''Action Steps''':
 
#* '''Action Steps''':
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#** Organize workshops focusing on resume building, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation specific to the tech industry.
+
#** Create a formal position for a student AI representative who will act as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration on AI initiatives and integration.
−
#** Create a dedicated online portal with job and internship listings in partnership with companies actively recruiting from Baylor.
+
#** Define the responsibilities of the role, including contributing to AI curriculum development, organizing AI-related events, and gathering student input on AI adoption.
−
#** Hold mock interview sessions and offer career counseling services tailored to Computer Science students.
+
#** Ensure the student representative works closely with the Computer Science department and Baylor's AI research initiatives to foster collaboration.
−
#* '''Review''': Partner with Baylor Career Center and alumni network to maximize student placement in internships and jobs.
+
#* '''Review''': Obtain approval from university leadership and faculty, ensuring the role has a clear mandate and support across departments.
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# '''Increase Opportunities for Practical Experience'''
+
# '''AI Integration Across Campus to Enhance Student Opportunities'''
 
#* '''Action Steps''':
 
#* '''Action Steps''':
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#** Organize coding competitions, hackathons, and project-based challenges to give students hands-on experience solving real-world problems.
+
#** Assess areas where AI can be integrated into academic programs, research opportunities, and campus operations (e.g., smart campus technologies, AI-driven tutoring systems).
−
#** Facilitate team-based projects in collaboration with local businesses or nonprofits, allowing students to work on real development tasks.
+
#** Develop partnerships with AI companies and organizations to provide internships, mentorships, and real-world AI project experience for students.
−
#** Offer course credit or certifications for participation in coding competitions and community projects.
+
#** Pilot AI-driven solutions in key areas such as admissions, student services, and sustainability, then expand successful initiatives.
−
#* '''Review''': Engage faculty to integrate competitions and real-world projects into the curriculum as co-curricular activities.
+
#* '''Review''': Engage with university administrators, faculty, and tech partners to ensure AI integration aligns with Baylor’s mission and enhances student learning and career prospects.
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# '''Help Students Create Standout Project Portfolios'''
+
 
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 +
 
 +
 
 +
'''Project 4: Community Immersion and Experience'''
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'''Timeline''': 2-3 Years
 +
 
 +
'''Project Lead''': Spencer Yim
 +
 
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=== Key Tactics: ===
 +
 
 +
# '''Provide In-depth Immersion into Diverse American Communities'''
 
#* '''Action Steps''':
 
#* '''Action Steps''':
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#** Provide workshops on developing personal portfolios showcasing key coding projects, internships, and practical experiences.
+
#** Organize trips and immersive experiences for students to engage with diverse communities across the U.S., focusing on cultural, social, and economic diversity.
−
#** Encourage students to contribute to open-source projects or develop their own software applications to include in their portfolios.
+
#** Partner with community organizations, nonprofits, and local leaders to provide hands-on learning and service opportunities.
−
#** Offer one-on-one portfolio reviews and critiques by faculty and industry professionals to help students refine their work.
+
#** Develop reflective components, such as journaling or group discussions, to help students process and learn from their experiences.
−
#* '''Review''': Work with tech professionals and alumni to ensure portfolios align with industry standards and expectations.
+
#* '''Review''': Collaborate with faculty and community organizations to ensure meaningful engagement and learning outcomes.
 +
# '''Develop a Welcome Week-Style Curriculum and Experience for First-Year Students'''
 +
#* '''Action Steps''':
 +
#** Create an immersive curriculum designed to introduce first-year students to diverse communities and the importance of community engagement.
 +
#** Incorporate service projects, cultural immersion activities, and workshops on diversity and inclusion into the curriculum.
 +
#** Provide mentorship opportunities where upperclassmen guide first-year students through their immersion experience.
 +
#* '''Review''': Work with student life and academic advisors to align the curriculum with Baylor’s values and first-year student programs.
 +
# '''Integrate Learning at Baylor with Worldwide and Community-Based Service'''
 +
#* '''Action Steps''':
 +
#** Expand opportunities for students to participate in service-learning programs both locally and internationally, aligning with their academic studies.
 +
#** Partner with global and community-based organizations to provide internships, service opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom knowledge with real-world impact.
 +
#** Encourage faculty to incorporate community-based projects and service components into their course syllabi to further link learning with service.
 +
#* '''Review''': Coordinate with Baylor’s service-learning office and global engagement team to identify potential partners and ensure integration with academic programs.
  
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'<nowiki/>'''''Project 3:'''''' AI Adoption at Baylor, 3-5 Years, Warren Huang
 
  
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'<nowiki/>'''''Project 4:'''''' Community Immersion and Experience, 2-3 years, Spencer Yim
 
  
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Revision as of 01:59, 11 October 2024

Project 1: Establishing a Campus-wide Sustainability Initiative

Timeline: 2-3 Years

Project Lead: Ethan

Key Tactics:

  1. Implement Comprehensive Recycling and Composting Programs
    • Action Steps:
      • Evaluate current waste management practices and identify gaps in recycling and composting availability on campus.
      • Roll out enhanced recycling stations and compost bins across campus buildings and dining facilities.
      • Develop an awareness campaign to educate students and staff about proper recycling and composting practices.
    • Review: Consult with Facilities Department and sustainability advisors for feasibility and logistics.
  2. Set Up Garden/Program to Donate Compost
    • Action Steps:
      • Identify a location on campus to create a garden or establish partnerships with local gardens for compost donation.
      • Partner with Dining Services to ensure food waste is appropriately composted and utilized for the garden.
      • Organize volunteer programs where students can participate in gardening and sustainability initiatives.
    • Review: Work with campus agriculture experts and local environmental groups to refine the program.
  3. Partner with Local and Global Organizations for Environmental Research
    • Action Steps:
      • Identify key environmental challenges that align with Baylor’s sustainability goals (e.g., water conservation, renewable energy).
      • Build relationships with local and global organizations to collaborate on research and solutions.
      • Explore opportunities for student internships or research placements with these partner organizations.
    • Review: Engage with faculty in environmental science and sustainability to ensure alignment with academic goals.
  4. Utilize AI to Sort Food Waste at Baylor
    • Action Steps:
      • Partner with the computer science department to develop or adapt AI technology for sorting and managing food waste.
      • Pilot AI-powered waste sorting systems in campus dining halls to improve waste separation and recycling.
      • Monitor data from AI systems to track food waste reduction and efficiency.
    • Review: Collaborate with technology and sustainability experts to ensure AI implementation is effective and scalable.



Project 2: Enhancing Professional Development in the Computer Science Department

Timeline: 1-2 Years

Project Lead: Carter Lewis

Key Tactics:

  1. Foster Professional Student Organizations
    • Action Steps:
      • Strengthen and promote existing student organizations within the Computer Science department (e.g., ACM, Women in Tech).
      • Encourage regular networking events, tech talks, and panels featuring industry professionals.
      • Create mentorship programs pairing upper-level students with underclassmen for professional development.
    • Review: Coordinate with department faculty and career services to ensure alignment with career-building objectives.
  2. Provide Practical Job and Internship Search Guidance
    • Action Steps:
      • Organize workshops focusing on resume building, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation specific to the tech industry.
      • Create a dedicated online portal with job and internship listings in partnership with companies actively recruiting from Baylor.
      • Hold mock interview sessions and offer career counseling services tailored to Computer Science students.
    • Review: Partner with Baylor Career Center and alumni network to maximize student placement in internships and jobs.
  3. Increase Opportunities for Practical Experience
    • Action Steps:
      • Organize coding competitions, hackathons, and project-based challenges to give students hands-on experience solving real-world problems.
      • Facilitate team-based projects in collaboration with local businesses or nonprofits, allowing students to work on real development tasks.
      • Offer course credit or certifications for participation in coding competitions and community projects.
    • Review: Engage faculty to integrate competitions and real-world projects into the curriculum as co-curricular activities.
  4. Help Students Create Standout Project Portfolios
    • Action Steps:
      • Provide workshops on developing personal portfolios showcasing key coding projects, internships, and practical experiences.
      • Encourage students to contribute to open-source projects or develop their own software applications to include in their portfolios.
      • Offer one-on-one portfolio reviews and critiques by faculty and industry professionals to help students refine their work.
    • Review: Work with tech professionals and alumni to ensure portfolios align with industry standards and expectations.

Project 3: AI Adoption at Baylor

Timeline: 3-5 Years

Project Lead: Warren Huang

Key Tactics:

  1. Host Joint AI Hackathon with Tech Tree Root
    • Action Steps:
      • Partner with Tech Tree Root to organize a large-scale AI-focused hackathon open to students from Baylor and other institutions.
      • Secure sponsorships from tech companies and AI industry leaders to provide prizes and mentorship for participating students.
      • Encourage interdisciplinary participation by promoting the event to students from computer science, engineering, business, and other relevant fields.
    • Review: Collaborate with faculty advisors and Tech Tree Root representatives to ensure the hackathon aligns with Baylor’s educational goals and AI adoption vision.
  2. Establish a Student AI Representative Role
    • Action Steps:
      • Create a formal position for a student AI representative who will act as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration on AI initiatives and integration.
      • Define the responsibilities of the role, including contributing to AI curriculum development, organizing AI-related events, and gathering student input on AI adoption.
      • Ensure the student representative works closely with the Computer Science department and Baylor's AI research initiatives to foster collaboration.
    • Review: Obtain approval from university leadership and faculty, ensuring the role has a clear mandate and support across departments.
  3. AI Integration Across Campus to Enhance Student Opportunities
    • Action Steps:
      • Assess areas where AI can be integrated into academic programs, research opportunities, and campus operations (e.g., smart campus technologies, AI-driven tutoring systems).
      • Develop partnerships with AI companies and organizations to provide internships, mentorships, and real-world AI project experience for students.
      • Pilot AI-driven solutions in key areas such as admissions, student services, and sustainability, then expand successful initiatives.
    • Review: Engage with university administrators, faculty, and tech partners to ensure AI integration aligns with Baylor’s mission and enhances student learning and career prospects.



Project 4: Community Immersion and Experience

Timeline: 2-3 Years

Project Lead: Spencer Yim

Key Tactics:

  1. Provide In-depth Immersion into Diverse American Communities
    • Action Steps:
      • Organize trips and immersive experiences for students to engage with diverse communities across the U.S., focusing on cultural, social, and economic diversity.
      • Partner with community organizations, nonprofits, and local leaders to provide hands-on learning and service opportunities.
      • Develop reflective components, such as journaling or group discussions, to help students process and learn from their experiences.
    • Review: Collaborate with faculty and community organizations to ensure meaningful engagement and learning outcomes.
  2. Develop a Welcome Week-Style Curriculum and Experience for First-Year Students
    • Action Steps:
      • Create an immersive curriculum designed to introduce first-year students to diverse communities and the importance of community engagement.
      • Incorporate service projects, cultural immersion activities, and workshops on diversity and inclusion into the curriculum.
      • Provide mentorship opportunities where upperclassmen guide first-year students through their immersion experience.
    • Review: Work with student life and academic advisors to align the curriculum with Baylor’s values and first-year student programs.
  3. Integrate Learning at Baylor with Worldwide and Community-Based Service
    • Action Steps:
      • Expand opportunities for students to participate in service-learning programs both locally and internationally, aligning with their academic studies.
      • Partner with global and community-based organizations to provide internships, service opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom knowledge with real-world impact.
      • Encourage faculty to incorporate community-based projects and service components into their course syllabi to further link learning with service.
    • Review: Coordinate with Baylor’s service-learning office and global engagement team to identify potential partners and ensure integration with academic programs.
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