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== '''<u>Strategic Priority 1 Expand Opportunities for Global</u>''' ==

* '''Select Countries with Favorable Visa Policies:''' Identify and target countries that have low barriers and ease of access for visa requirements, facilitating collaboration and proof of concept initiatives.

* '''Target Collaborative Institutions:''' Choose institutions within countries open to international collaboration for support.

* '''Identify Global Healthcare Partners:''' Seek partnerships with global organizations facing challenges in the current healthcare ecosystem.* '''Leverage Existing Programs:''' Utilize existing programs and relationships, such as AII, to enhance collaboration.* '''Curriculum Development:''' Vet and design courses or programs that align with the initiative’s goals.* '''Establish Interdisciplinary Programs:''' Create programs that facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to address global health challenges sustainably through design thinking.* '''Model After Successful Organizations:''' Function similarly to organizations like AIESEC to promote global engagement.

== '''Strategic Priority 2 Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing Services''' ==

* '''Research Existing Mental Health Resources on Campus:''' Conduct an inventory of mental health resources currently available on campus to understand the existing support framework.* '''Leverage Insights from the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Program:''' Utilize insights gained from the MHFA program to inform the development and improvement of mental health initiatives.* '''Offer MHFA Programs:''' Implement Mental Health First Aid programs to provide foundational knowledge and skills for addressing mental health issues.* '''Surveys or User Interviews:''' Conduct surveys or user interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative data on mental health perceptions and experiences among students and founders.* '''Find Out Common Mental Health Problems Among Founders:''' Analyze the data collected to identify prevalent mental health challenges student entrepreneurs and founders face.* '''Analyze the Uptake of MHFA Programs:''' Evaluate the participation rates and engagement levels in the offered MHFA programs to assess their effectiveness.* '''Collect Feedback on the Offered Programs:'''Gather feedback from participants in MHFA programs and other mental health initiatives to refine and improve the offerings.* '''Co-Create with Founders Who Have Dealt with Mental Health Issues:'''Engage with founders who have experienced mental health challenges to collaboratively develop tailored resources and strategies.

'''Goal:''' Equip entrepreneurs with a comprehensive mental wellness toolkit that fosters resilience and well-being in their personal and professional lives.<br />  == '''Strategic Priority 3''' :Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration Learning and access to existing resources on campus ==<br /> === '''Time-frame''' === * Ideas tested over the course of the 2024-25 academic year ==== '''Point People''' ==== * Vedant Shukla - Primary* Mikhail Lobo - Support* Linette Penney - Support ===== '''Key Tactics''' ===== * Identify - Existing Spaces and Stakeholders * Establish an UIF club to have more people helping us achieve our main goal* Create or renovate a space in which to facilitate event <br /> ====== '''Final Goal''' - Hold at least three interdisciplinary collaboration events ======  == '''Strategic Priority 4''' :Enhance access to Innovation and Entrepreneurship resources on campus ==<br /> === '''Time-frame''' === * Ideas tested over the course of the 2024-25 academic year ==== '''Point People''' ==== * Vedant Shukla - Primary* Mikhail Lobo - Support* Linette Penney - Support ===== '''Key Tactics''' ===== * Identify - which accelerators to recruit from - Sign up at least ten teams to participate in a needs assessment* Make and circulate exhaustive list of existing resources on campus and ask for feedback* Plan events, focus groups and co-creating sessions for the structure of the fund* Meet with IP and Financial teams for legal requirements <br /> ====== '''Final Goal''' - Hold at least three interdisciplinary collaboration events ======<!--DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE --><br /><!--DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE -->