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== '''<u>Strategic Priority 1 Expand Opportunities for Global</u>''' ==
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=='''<u>Strategic Priority 1 Expand Opportunities for Global</u>'''==
 
'''<u>Key Tactics</u>'''  
 
'''<u>Key Tactics</u>'''  
  
* '''Select Countries with Favorable Visa Policies:''' Identify and target countries that have low barriers and ease of access for visa requirements, facilitating collaboration and proof of concept initiatives.
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*'''Select Countries with Favorable Visa Policies:''' Identify and target countries that have low barriers and ease of access for visa requirements, facilitating collaboration and proof of concept initiatives.
  
* '''Target Collaborative Institutions:''' Choose institutions within countries open to international collaboration for support.
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*'''Target Collaborative Institutions:''' Choose institutions within countries open to international collaboration for support.
  
* '''Identify Global Healthcare Partners:''' Seek partnerships with global organizations facing challenges in the current healthcare ecosystem.
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*'''Identify Global Healthcare Partners:''' Seek partnerships with global organizations facing challenges in the current healthcare ecosystem.
* '''Leverage Existing Programs:''' Utilize existing programs and relationships, such as AII, to enhance collaboration.
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*'''Leverage Existing Programs:''' Utilize existing programs and relationships, such as AII, to enhance collaboration.
* '''Curriculum Development:''' Vet and design courses or programs that align with the initiative’s goals.
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*'''Curriculum Development:''' Vet and design courses or programs that align with the initiative’s goals.
* '''Establish Interdisciplinary Programs:''' Create programs that facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to address global health challenges sustainably through design thinking.
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*'''Establish Interdisciplinary Programs:''' Create programs that facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to address global health challenges sustainably through design thinking.
* '''Model After Successful Organizations:''' Function similarly to organizations like AIESEC to promote global engagement.
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*'''Model After Successful Organizations:''' Function similarly to organizations like AIESEC to promote global engagement.
  
== '''Strategic Priority 2 Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing Services''' ==
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=='''Strategic Priority 2 Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing Services'''==
  
* '''Research Existing Mental Health Resources on Campus:''' Conduct an inventory of mental health resources currently available on campus to understand the existing support framework.
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*'''Research Existing Mental Health Resources on Campus:''' Conduct an inventory of mental health resources currently available on campus to understand the existing support framework.
* '''Leverage Insights from the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Program:''' Utilize insights gained from the MHFA program to inform the development and improvement of mental health initiatives.
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*'''Leverage Insights from the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Program:''' Utilize insights gained from the MHFA program to inform the development and improvement of mental health initiatives.
* '''Offer MHFA Programs:''' Implement Mental Health First Aid programs to provide foundational knowledge and skills for addressing mental health issues.
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*'''Offer MHFA Programs:''' Implement Mental Health First Aid programs to provide foundational knowledge and skills for addressing mental health issues.
* '''Surveys or User Interviews:''' Conduct surveys or user interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative data on mental health perceptions and experiences among students and founders.
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*'''Surveys or User Interviews:''' Conduct surveys or user interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative data on mental health perceptions and experiences among students and founders.
* '''Find Out Common Mental Health Problems Among Founders:''' Analyze the data collected to identify prevalent mental health challenges student entrepreneurs and founders face.
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*'''Find Out Common Mental Health Problems Among Founders:''' Analyze the data collected to identify prevalent mental health challenges student entrepreneurs and founders face.
* '''Analyze the Uptake of MHFA Programs:''' Evaluate the participation rates and engagement levels in the offered MHFA programs to assess their effectiveness.
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*'''Analyze the Uptake of MHFA Programs:''' Evaluate the participation rates and engagement levels in the offered MHFA programs to assess their effectiveness.
* '''Collect Feedback on the Offered Programs:'''Gather feedback from participants in MHFA programs and other mental health initiatives to refine and improve the offerings.
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*'''Collect Feedback on the Offered Programs:'''Gather feedback from participants in MHFA programs and other mental health initiatives to refine and improve the offerings.
* '''Co-Create with Founders Who Have Dealt with Mental Health Issues:'''Engage with founders who have experienced mental health challenges to collaboratively develop tailored resources and strategies.
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*'''Co-Create with Founders Who Have Dealt with Mental Health Issues:'''Engage with founders who have experienced mental health challenges to collaboratively develop tailored resources and strategies.
  
'''Goal:''' Equip entrepreneurs with a comprehensive mental wellness toolkit that fosters resilience and well-being in their personal and professional lives.<br /><!--DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE -->
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'''Goal:''' Equip entrepreneurs with a comprehensive mental wellness toolkit that fosters resilience and well-being in their personal and professional lives.<br />
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== '''Strategic Priority 3''' :Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration  Learning and access to existing resources on campus ==
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=== '''Time-frame''' ===
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* Ideas tested over the course of the 2024-25 academic year
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==== '''Point People''' ====
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* Vedant Shukla - Primary
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* Mikhail Lobo - Support
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* Linette Penney - Support
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===== '''Key Tactics''' =====
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* Identify - Existing Spaces and Stakeholders   
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* Establish an UIF club to have more people helping us achieve our main goal
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* Create or renovate a space in which to facilitate event
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====== '''Final Goal''' - Hold at least three interdisciplinary collaboration events ======
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== '''Strategic Priority 4''' :Enhance access to Innovation and Entrepreneurship resources on campus ==
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=== '''Time-frame''' ===
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* Ideas tested over the course of the 2024-25 academic year
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==== '''Point People''' ====
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* Vedant Shukla - Primary
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* Mikhail Lobo - Support
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* Linette Penney - Support
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===== '''Key Tactics''' =====
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* Identify - which accelerators to recruit from - Sign up at least ten teams to participate in a needs assessment
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* Make and circulate exhaustive list of existing resources on campus and ask for feedback
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* Plan events, focus groups and co-creating sessions for the structure of the fund
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* Meet with IP and Financial teams for legal requirements
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====== '''Final Goal''' - Hold at least three interdisciplinary collaboration events ======<!--DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE -->
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[[Category:Student Priorities]]
 
[[Category:University of Toronto]]
 
[[Category:University of Toronto]]
 
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Revision as of 22:16, 13 October 2024

Strategic Priority 1 Expand Opportunities for Global

Key Tactics

  • Select Countries with Favorable Visa Policies: Identify and target countries that have low barriers and ease of access for visa requirements, facilitating collaboration and proof of concept initiatives.
  • Target Collaborative Institutions: Choose institutions within countries open to international collaboration for support.
  • Identify Global Healthcare Partners: Seek partnerships with global organizations facing challenges in the current healthcare ecosystem.
  • Leverage Existing Programs: Utilize existing programs and relationships, such as AII, to enhance collaboration.
  • Curriculum Development: Vet and design courses or programs that align with the initiative’s goals.
  • Establish Interdisciplinary Programs: Create programs that facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to address global health challenges sustainably through design thinking.
  • Model After Successful Organizations: Function similarly to organizations like AIESEC to promote global engagement.

Strategic Priority 2 Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

  • Research Existing Mental Health Resources on Campus: Conduct an inventory of mental health resources currently available on campus to understand the existing support framework.
  • Leverage Insights from the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Program: Utilize insights gained from the MHFA program to inform the development and improvement of mental health initiatives.
  • Offer MHFA Programs: Implement Mental Health First Aid programs to provide foundational knowledge and skills for addressing mental health issues.
  • Surveys or User Interviews: Conduct surveys or user interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative data on mental health perceptions and experiences among students and founders.
  • Find Out Common Mental Health Problems Among Founders: Analyze the data collected to identify prevalent mental health challenges student entrepreneurs and founders face.
  • Analyze the Uptake of MHFA Programs: Evaluate the participation rates and engagement levels in the offered MHFA programs to assess their effectiveness.
  • Collect Feedback on the Offered Programs:Gather feedback from participants in MHFA programs and other mental health initiatives to refine and improve the offerings.
  • Co-Create with Founders Who Have Dealt with Mental Health Issues:Engage with founders who have experienced mental health challenges to collaboratively develop tailored resources and strategies.

Goal: Equip entrepreneurs with a comprehensive mental wellness toolkit that fosters resilience and well-being in their personal and professional lives.


Strategic Priority 3 :Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration Learning and access to existing resources on campus


Time-frame

  • Ideas tested over the course of the 2024-25 academic year

Point People

  • Vedant Shukla - Primary
  • Mikhail Lobo - Support
  • Linette Penney - Support
Key Tactics
  • Identify - Existing Spaces and Stakeholders
  • Establish an UIF club to have more people helping us achieve our main goal
  • Create or renovate a space in which to facilitate event


Final Goal - Hold at least three interdisciplinary collaboration events

Strategic Priority 4 :Enhance access to Innovation and Entrepreneurship resources on campus


Time-frame

  • Ideas tested over the course of the 2024-25 academic year

Point People

  • Vedant Shukla - Primary
  • Mikhail Lobo - Support
  • Linette Penney - Support
Key Tactics
  • Identify - which accelerators to recruit from - Sign up at least ten teams to participate in a needs assessment
  • Make and circulate exhaustive list of existing resources on campus and ask for feedback
  • Plan events, focus groups and co-creating sessions for the structure of the fund
  • Meet with IP and Financial teams for legal requirements


Final Goal - Hold at least three interdisciplinary collaboration events