Priorities:University of Alabama at Birmingham Student Priorities

Strategy #1: Expanding the Core Curriculum

Tactic 1: Interview faculty, staff, and students to get perspectives on potential changes

Tactic 2: Investigate what other schools have done in recent years

Tactic 3: Rally support through development of pop-up classes

Tactic 4: Write, present, and pass resolution voicing student support through USGA

Tactic 5: Present report to Faculty Senate and Provost?

Tactic 6: Advise implementation of changes to the core

Strategy #2: Expanding Makerspace

Tactic 1: Fundraising

Tactic 2: Market Research through Makers' Day

Tactic 3: Implement changes based off of market research

Tactic 4: Host workshops and pop-up classes within Makerspace

Tactic 5: Sponsor and host student-led projects within Makerspace

Tactic 6: Expand Makerspace into 3rd level of Library

Tactic 7: Create a Makerspace on wheel

Strategy #3: Introduce Curricular Business Shadowing Options

Tactic 1: Connect with Career and Professional Development Department

Tactic 2: Expand partnerships with UAB alumni

Tactic 3: Develop partnerships with local and regional companies

Tactic 4: Recruit students to participate in various levels of immersion (one-time, weekly, or semesterly appointments)

Strategy #4: Engaging with Students about Innovation and Entrepreneurship Through a Hub

Tactic 1: Consolidate I&E resources/programs into one accessible website

Tactic 2: Feature app or website on UAB app

Tactic 3: Promote current entrepreneurship offerings to students across campus

Tactic 4: Create facebook group to encourage student connection over mutual interest

Tactic 5: Use Maker Space as a Hub to connect students with resources both on and off campus

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University of Alabama, Birmingham Student Priorities

Fall 2016

Hayley Adkins

Kane Agan

Dave Long

Abdallah J. Matta

Joe Freddie Moore

Asutosh Nanda

Jeni Weber

Fall 2015

Rohit Borah

Forrest Satterfield

John Shelley

Murray Ladner