CAMPUS OVERVIEW

The leadership circle at Rowan University has learned that while entrepreneurial spirit can be found across campus, most students are unaware of the resources available to nourish the entrepreneurial mindset. The University has been supportive of innovation and entrepreneurship, but only recently has it begun to promote it in all disciplines. With the recent launch of theEntrepreneurship Across the Campusinitiative, Rowan has begun to implement innovation in all departments, not just the Business and Engineering schools. This is exciting for everyone because alongside the interdisciplinary collaboration it will encourage, it will provide students from all backgrounds the tools to develop a creative mindset and initiative that is needed in creating a startup or a similar venture. Rowan has also partnered with Hatch House Ventures, a startup incubator that provides students with resources such as consulting, mentorship, and space to work.

Rowan has thankfully attracted many new faculty members over the years who place a great importance on entrepreneurship and innovation. Just recently, Dr. Sue Lehrman joined the College of Business as the new dean. Dean Lehrman has influenced the school to invest in entrepreneurship-generating programs, including Hatch House ventures, led by President Steve Boerner. Steve brings with him years of experience in the world of startups. His program helps educate students about entrepreneurship, runs business model and plan competitions, and provides incubation and mentorships for all students on campus. Rowan is moving toward a more entrepreneurship-oriented focus, although there is still work to do. Dean Lehrman said, upon accepting her position, “With a new building under construction, and a heightened focus on entrepreneurship and innovation across the curriculum and the institution, the College and University are poised to uniquely hone their value proposition and to seize on an extraordinary opportunity.”

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CAMPUS OVERVIEW