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== ''''''1.Host Entrepreneurial for Non-Business School Students to Get More Engagement on Campus'''''' ==
* Entrepreneurship Events targeting non-business student (ex. Focus week full of events, collaborative projects and competitions to increase engagement)* Host events in schools other than the business school to get more campus engagement* This could show students in other majors/schools that not all entrepreneurs come from business schools*Advertise entrepreneurial events to a broader audience on campus through the Office of Student Engagement.*Bring in guest speakers who are entrepreneurs in areas other than typical business (ex: freelance musicians or artists) to attract interest from other departments across campus.*Offer a course designed for non-business majors to gain a basic understanding of entrepreneurship.  This Strategic Priority was developed by UIF Fellow Candidate, Ryan. It was expanded on 9/28/2025 by UIF Fellow Candidate, Madilyn.
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== ''''''2.Increase Entrepreneurial Network'''''' == *Reach out to potential alums and guest speakers*Plan the actual event (especially if it'll be cross departments)*Allow students to be more entrepreneurial within their class assignments*Normalize faculty collaborations*Create an alumni network on campus for students and alums to connect, find internships, discuss job prospects, and create a network.*Bring students from other departments on campus together more frequently*Have professors serve as point-people for connecting students with mentors off-campus
* Reach out to potential alums and guest speakers* Plan the actual event (especially if it'll be cross departments)* Allow students to be more entrepreneurial within their class assignmentsThis Strategic Priority was developed by UIF Fellow Candidate, Spencer. It was expanded on 9/28/2025 by UIF Fellow Candidate, Madilyn.
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== ''''''3.Increase Entrepreneurial Spirit on Campus'''''' ==
* Create series of events, including a focus week throughout the year that is open for the gneral general student body * Targeting Specific schools and programs by inviting entrepreneurship experience speakers to attend classes in specific fields (like music, theater, film, etc.)* Increase the amount of business pitch competitions, so students can go support getting funding and fixing a mentor and start their businesses, so that more students have start-up experiences during they time on college* Implement design thinking in classes across different departments * Create a series of videos of alumni of different departments who ended up creating innovations in their field and show the videos in class and/or invite them on campus for a combined class visit in Textor Hall*Create a Student Leadership Institute (SLI) series designed to provide students with entrepreneurship and innovation skills*Bring in more guest speakers, and host Q&A sessions where students can ask questions relevant to their own entrepreneurship journeys
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This Strategic Priority was developed by UIF Fellow Candidate, Vasilisa. It was expanded on 9/28/2025 by UIF Fellow Candidate, Madilyn.<br /> == ''''''4.Increase Student Resources in Each Department, Encouraging Entrepreneurship'''''' == *Working with the financial services office*Working with the giving day coordinators*Working with fundraising team at Ithaca*Working with the ENVS department to give more students access to career-building resources*Working with the ENVS department to work with more alumni*Have a faculty member serve as an Entrepreneurship Ambassador in each department, so students can get relevant advice and assistance *Encourage the creation of entrepreneurship clubs, particularly in relation to the different departments (ex: Entrepreneurship in Music Club)*Train student advisors on how to assist students and encourage entrepreneurship at a collegiate level (ex: advisors can encourage students to think creatively, take risks and opportunities, and develop their ideas)
* Working with the financial services office
* Working with the giving day coordinators
* Working with fundraising team at Ithaca <br />
This Strategic Priority was developed by UIF Fellow Candidate, Jack. It was expanded on 9/28/2025 by UIF Fellow Candidate, Madilyn.<br /><!--DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE -->
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