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== '''Strategic Priority 3''' :Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration  Learning and access to existing resources on campus ==
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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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*Ideas tested over the course of the 2024-25 academic year
  
==== '''Point People''' ====
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* Vedant Shukla - Primary
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*Vedant Shukla - Primary
* Mikhail Lobo - Support
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*Mikhail Lobo - Support
* Linette Penney - Support
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*Linette Penney - Support
  
===== '''Key Tactics''' =====
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* Identify - Existing Spaces and Stakeholders  
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*Identify - Existing Spaces and Stakeholders
* Establish an UIF club to have more people helping us achieve our main goal
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*Establish an UIF club to have more people helping us achieve our main goal
* Create or renovate a space in which to facilitate event
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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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======'''Final Goal''' - Hold at least three interdisciplinary collaboration events======
  
  
== '''Strategic Priority 4''' :Enhance access to Innovation and Entrepreneurship resources on campus ==
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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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==='''Time-frame'''===
  
* Ideas tested over the course of the 2024-25 academic year
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*Ideas tested over the course of the 2024-25 academic year
  
==== '''Point People''' ====
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===='''Point People'''====
  
* Vedant Shukla - Primary
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*Vedant Shukla - Primary
* Mikhail Lobo - Support
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*Mikhail Lobo - Support
* Linette Penney - Support
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*Linette Penney - Support
  
===== '''Key Tactics''' =====
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====='''Key Tactics'''=====
  
* Identify - which accelerators to recruit from - Sign up at least ten teams to participate in a needs assessment
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*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
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*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
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*Plan events, focus groups and co-creating sessions for the structure of the fund
* Meet with IP and Financial teams for legal requirements
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*Meet with IP and Financial teams for legal requirements
  
 
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Revision as of 22:18, 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 - Create an structure for Pre seed and Seed innovation Fund