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= Overview[[File:BereaCampus.jpeg|thumb|BereaCampus.jpeg]] =

Berea is a private liberal arts college, which distincts itself by its ‘free tuition’ policy, its rigorous undergraduate academic programs and its labor program. Founded as the first interracial and coeducational college in the South, Berea admits only academically promising students, who have limited economic resources, especially students from Appalachia. All students at Berea work at least 10 hours per week in more than 130 departments and organizations on and off campus.

Entrepreneurship at Berea College has manifested itself in different academic and labor activities on campus such as the General Studies Program, Service-Learning Program, Active-Learning Experience. Most distinctively, the Entrepreneurship for the Public Good (EPG) Program has been the leading department in educating students about entrepreneurship.

= Academics =

Technology and Applied Design Program

The Technology and Applied Design Program provide students with a broad professional and liberal-arts education, which prepares them for entrance into careers or into graduate schools. The program offers three areas of concentration: Technology Management, Artisan Studies, and Engineering and Technology Education. Some I&E-related courses offered are:

<li>TAD 130 Design and Documentation</li>

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This course covers design and [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/100/TAD-130# documentation]practices for engineering and architectural [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/100/TAD-130# applications]. Some of the topics to be explored are sketching,[http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/100/TAD-130# orthographic projection], 3-D modeling, precision measurement, [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/100/TAD-130# dimensioning], product of [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/100/TAD-130# architectural design].

<li>TAD 345 Ecological Architecture (SENS)</li>

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A [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/300/TAD-345# survey]of the developing field of ecological, or “green architecture.” Topics include innovative design methodology, alternative building materials, [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/300/TAD-345# energy conservation]and [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/300/TAD-345# renewable energy sources], indigenous architecture, and ecologically engineered waste management systems. Laboratory exercises are complemented by [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/300/TAD-345# experiential learning]through student involvement in campus and [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/300/TAD-345# community building]projects.

<li>TAD 213 Appalachian Crafts (APS)</li>

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A laboratory course involving work in various craft media including metal, wood, [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/200/TAD-213# textiles], ceramics, and various native Appalachian materials. Through these various craft media, the culture of the Appalachian people will be examined focusing on factors affecting the life and work of the Appalachian [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/200/TAD-213# craftsperson], including [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/200/TAD-213# aesthetics]versus function, advancing technology, and outside influences. Through skill development, students will [http://catalog.berea.edu/en/2014-2015/Catalog/Courses/TAD-Technology-and-Applied-Design/200/TAD-213# gain insight]into the problem-solving ability, lifestyle, and ingenuity of the Appalachian people.

Service-Learning Program[[File:CELTS-Berea.jpeg|frame|CELTS-Berea.jpeg]]

The Service-Learning Program at Berea College is housed under Center for Excellent Learning Through Service. Service-learning is an educational experience based upon a collaborative partnership between a college and  the community. Learning through service in Berea College enables students to apply academic knowledge and critical thinking skills to meet genuine community needs. Through reflection and assessment, students gain deeper understanding of course content and the importance of civic engagement.

Some examples of service-learning courses are:

<li>SPN 310 Spanish Composition/Hispanic Outreach Project (ALE)</li>

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Service‐Learning Project:Students collaborated with local agencies to provide services, including English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring for children and adults, Spanish classes for English speakers (children), translation services, mentoring for Spanish‐speaking children, and bilingual community reading events for children and families. The goal of these on‐going projects is to build bridges between the Spanish‐speaking and English‐speaking communities in southern Madison County

<li>PED 250 Aquatics (ALE)</li>

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Service‐Learning Project:Students developed and taught American Red Cross Aquatic Programs for infants and parents, pre‐school‐aged children, and adult novices.

<li>AFR/PSC/WST 202 Women and African Americans in Politics  </li>

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Service‐Learning Project: Students helped to coordinate and lead a community workshop titled “Running for Office:  What about YOU,” designed for community members who are interested in running for a public office. Entrepreneurship for the Public Good Program

The Entrepreneurship for the Public Good program creates a multi-year, learning experience for Berea students to practice and implement Entrepreneurial Leadership in rural communities of Central Appalachia. The EPG teaching approach is expressed in the EPG Cycle of Abilities for Entrepreneurial Leadership. That cycle centers on six core learning goals of the program: engaging complexity and uncertainty, exploring values and ethical structures, facilitating group decisions, recognizing opportunity, mobilizing resources and advocating change.

= Co-curricular Activities =

<li>Speech and Debate Team</li>

<li>Hispanic Outreach Project</li>

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= Resources =

<li>Louisville Startup Weekend</li>

<li>Lexington Start-up Weekend</li>

<li>Sullivan Foundation Retreat Weekend</li>

<li>Awesome Inc</li>

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= UIF 2013 =

'''Berea Innovation Studio '''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ability_Kakama Ability Kakama]

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