= San Francisco State University Culture<br/> =
Students at San Francisco State University (Gators as we are called) are a unique breed. Our campus has rich history of activism and diversity that remains alive today. We are often thought of as a commuter campus but do have a small, active on campus student life. We live in a part of the world that cares a lot about sustainability, being "green," social/public benefit, innovation and entrepreneurship.
= On Campus Innovation and Entrepreneurship Environment<br/> =
== Current stateState<br/> ==
Innovation and Entrepreneurship entrepreneurship resources exist almost entirely in the classroom with a focus almost exclusively on academics. There is no creative learn-by-doing approach available to students. What is available is limited, both intentionally and unitentionallyunintentionally, to business students. The broader picture of Innovation innovation and Entrepreneurship entrepreneurship is never realized as it remains contained in a limited set of single semester courses. Various Innovation innovation and Entrepreneurship entrepreneurship organizations appear to exist or have tried to exist but have had little sustaining success. This should not be confused with lack of student need or interest – in fact, there seems to be immense need and interest. What is lacking is initiative and supo
== Envisioned Future State<br/> ==
Innovation and Entrepreneurship entrepreneurship resources are avaialbe available to all students across disciplines both inside and outside the classroom in both academic and creative learn-by-doing approaches. Stronger community partnerships will be formed to utilize and connect to the vibrant Innovation innovation and Entrepreneurship entrepreneurship environment surrounding the campus.
= Local Community Innovation and Entrepreneurship Environment<br/> =