Going to different departments and asking for funding (if it’s an event or program that would benefit the department) can work if students have a good argument for the benefit to the department.
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== Administration Initiative ==
In summary, it takes a combination of strong relationships and drive to get the necessary resources on campus. Not taking no for an answer the first, second, or even fifth time can work as long as it is done in the right way. Other community members need to feel like they are being considered and respected if they are going to contribute time and money to a program. Student leaders need to have patience when working with faculty who are wary of change, and sometimes it takes approaching a problem from multiple avenues to get the necessary result.
The UIF our team interviewed, Abigail Collins, informed us about the iCube at Tennessee Tech University, which promotes interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial work and collaboration. Here is an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAJoK8bRBus __httpsNAJoK8bRBus __https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/AM0vFiuMEuieJ8tnULrn awesome video] to encapsulate what the iCube has to offer students.