Difference between revisions of "Priorities:Western New England University Strategic Priorities"
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=== Project 2: Maker Space or Betabox === | === Project 2: Maker Space or Betabox === | ||
| − | Description: Our students have untapped | + | '''Description:''' Our students have untapped potential; the restrictions they face are space and tools. With the help of my team, we will collaborate with successful maker-spaces and design schools within the University Innovation Fellows program to help bring a space to Western New England University! |
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| − | | style="width: 265px; height: 48px;" | <p style="text-align: center;">Begin networking with Jared Karp and Blake Marggraff (creater of | + | | style="width: 265px; height: 48px;" | <p style="text-align: center;">Begin networking with Jared Karp and Blake Marggraff (creater of [http://betaversity.com/betabox/ Betabox]) for help</p> |
| style="width: 262px; height: 48px;" | <p style="text-align: center;">Late April 2014</p> | | style="width: 262px; height: 48px;" | <p style="text-align: center;">Late April 2014</p> | ||
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=== Project 3: Innovation Youth Exploration Series (iYES) === | === Project 3: Innovation Youth Exploration Series (iYES) === | ||
| − | Description: From personal experience, early intervention in the STEM fields at a young age is key to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Innovation Youth Exploration Series (iYES) will implement a monthly visit to local grade schools to spread the joys of innovation to young children. | + | '''Description: '''From personal experience, early intervention in the STEM fields at a young age is key to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Innovation Youth Exploration Series (iYES) will implement a monthly visit to local grade schools to spread the joys of innovation to young children. |
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=== Project 4: 3DS Spring Board Interdisciplinary Course Integration === | === Project 4: 3DS Spring Board Interdisciplinary Course Integration === | ||
| − | Description: 3DS spring board will be used as a supplement | + | '''Description:''' 3DS spring board will be used as a supplement to courses with existing interdisciplinary projects on campus. This will further the students learning and experience in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship. |
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=== Project 5: Reviving Western New England’s Center of Innovation (COI) === | === Project 5: Reviving Western New England’s Center of Innovation (COI) === | ||
| − | Description: The Center of Innovation was an existing program at Western New England University. Although not completely discarded, the program is not as strong as it used | + | '''Description:''' The Center of Innovation was an existing program at Western New England University. Although not completely discarded, the program is not as strong as it used to be. Therefore, efforts will be put in place to first investigate what caused its decline, and secondly, to revive the program. |
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=== Project 6: Facilitate more monthly innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) activities === | === Project 6: Facilitate more monthly innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) activities === | ||
| − | Description: The university is beginning to explore different avenues to have collaborated/interdisciplinary | + | '''Description:''' The university is beginning to explore different avenues to have collaborated/interdisciplinary activities. One that exists is called the Innovation Challenges, which involve random challenges that are only revealed the day of the event. Using this base, other activities, such as Ignite presentations, think-a-thons, etc. will be explored. |
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| style="width: 264px; height: 48px;" | <p style="text-align: center;">October 2014</p><div><br/></div> | | style="width: 264px; height: 48px;" | <p style="text-align: center;">October 2014</p><div><br/></div> | ||
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Revision as of 21:00, 9 April 2014
Contents
Western New England University Strategic Priorities Pitch
Our universities always ask the best from us, pushing us to our limits, to the edge of our mental and physical boundaries... I say it is our turn to ask the same from them! Projects 1 and 2 are of highest priority and will be implemented immediately, whereas Projects 3-6 are task that will be ongoing and will supplement the success of Projects 1 and 2.
Priorities
Project 1: Create the First University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Chapter at Western New England University
Description: In order to successfully implement strategies 2-6, a foundation of self-motivated students will be required. With these selected few, we will literally revolutionize the fundamental principles of what it means to be a student!
MILESTONE |
PROJECTED DATE |
Complete club constitution |
April 2014 |
Acquire information about previous UIF college chapters |
Mar 2014 |
Acquire UIF banner or flag |
June 2014 |
Prepare goals for the UIF club |
July 2014 |
Being requiting fellow officers |
Early August 2014 |
Orientations |
Late August 2014 |
Execution of goals for UIF club |
September 2014 |
Project 2: Maker Space or Betabox
Description: Our students have untapped potential; the restrictions they face are space and tools. With the help of my team, we will collaborate with successful maker-spaces and design schools within the University Innovation Fellows program to help bring a space to Western New England University!
MILESTONE |
PROJECTED DATE |
Begin networking with Jared Karp and Blake Marggraff (creater of Betabox) for help |
Late April 2014 |
Consult with Leticia Cavagnaro (Stanford d.school) on how to create a successful design space |
Mid May 2014 |
Consult with facilities for open spaces on campus |
Late May 2014 |
Create a proposal for design-school and maker space for the university |
June 2014 |
Revise proposal with Jared, *guy, Leticia Cavagnaro |
Mid June 2014 |
Grant/funding search (1 grant) |
Late June 2014 |
Grant/funding search (3 grants) |
July 2014 |
Grant/funding search (3 grants) |
August 2014 |
Supplement Proprieties
Project 3: Innovation Youth Exploration Series (iYES)
Description: From personal experience, early intervention in the STEM fields at a young age is key to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Innovation Youth Exploration Series (iYES) will implement a monthly visit to local grade schools to spread the joys of innovation to young children.
MILESTONE |
PROJECTED DATE |
Consult with school education department (education majors) |
May 2014 |
Create a proposal for innovation series at local schools |
June 2014 |
Revise proposal with Ellery White |
Late June 2014 |
Distribute proposal to Education department for revising |
July 2014 |
Create monthly goals/activities |
Late July 2014 |
Coordinate with student engagement to integrate program into their system |
August 2014 |
Find volunteers to help facilitate activities |
Late August 2014 |
Project 4: 3DS Spring Board Interdisciplinary Course Integration
Description: 3DS spring board will be used as a supplement to courses with existing interdisciplinary projects on campus. This will further the students learning and experience in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship.
MILESTONE |
PROJECTED DATE |
Research on which instructors/course implement Interdisciplinary projects |
May 2014 |
Draft proposal for the integration of 3DS into existing program and project structures |
June 2014 |
Revise draft with professors |
July 2014 |
Revise draft with 3DS team |
Late July 2014 |
Pitch idea to different colleges at the university |
August 2014 |
Assemble 3DS team to help facilitate future activities |
October 2014 |
Project 5: Reviving Western New England’s Center of Innovation (COI)
Description: The Center of Innovation was an existing program at Western New England University. Although not completely discarded, the program is not as strong as it used to be. Therefore, efforts will be put in place to first investigate what caused its decline, and secondly, to revive the program.
MILESTONE |
PROJECTED DATE |
Investigate what caused the COI to decrease in presence on campus |
May 2014 |
Investigate the members/entities of the COI |
June 2014 |
Begin networking with key components of the COI |
July 2014 |
Evaluate previous proposals/constitution of the organization |
August 2014 |
Revise previous proposals/constitution of the organization |
October 2014 |
Assemble the COI for meeting |
December 2014 |
Project 6: Facilitate more monthly innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) activities
Description: The university is beginning to explore different avenues to have collaborated/interdisciplinary activities. One that exists is called the Innovation Challenges, which involve random challenges that are only revealed the day of the event. Using this base, other activities, such as Ignite presentations, think-a-thons, etc. will be explored.
MILESTONE |
PROJECTED DATE |
Evaluate strategic resources spreadsheet assignment |
May 2014 |
Draft proposal of monthly I&E activities |
June 2014 |
Revise proposal with UIF mentor |
July 2014 |
Collaborate with key student organizations |
August 2014 |
Pitch idea to key student organizations |
September 2014 |
Revise proposals previously created with student organizations |
October 2014 |
