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For each of the problems above, we initially brainstormed a bunch of ideas and then in pairs, we chose the problem that we were most passionate to solve. Once the pairs were decided, we worked on our own prototypes, got feedback on them and the following strategic priorities were the final result:'''Problem 1: Faculty and I&E''''''Project 1: Increasing cross-collaboration between faculty from different departments and schools'''Led by Sandeep KumarDescription/goals: Working with the Faculty Hub to create an environment of “learning and sharing” amongst the faculty where the professors who are already incorporating existing I&E resources on campus (like speaker series, lectures and trips) into their courses, share how they do it and how other faculty can do so. Along with this, fostering better interdepartmental communication and expanding the already existing “meet and greets”How to do this/key tactics: Regular meetups with the faculty hub; talking to professors who are more I&E oriented (as per our canvas research) and working with their schedules to hold monthly I&E workshops for each department and keeping it open to all faculty. Also, working with the CCE who organizes campus wide faculty meet-ups to help expand what happens there and see if they need any help.'''Project 2: Helping faculty incorporate design thinking and I&E into their courses'''Led by Seema AhmedDescription: Annual I&E retreat -A yearly, two day retreat comprised of workshops on more modern teaching methods, led by both the fellows, the CIE committee on campus and some faculty.Resources Needed/Tactics:In order to actually develop this idea, we need faculty and administration funding and support in helping find accomodations, food, and other essential logistical aspects. Additionally we would need to hold a search to find good speakers and events to hold during the retreat in order to make the greatest impact with the time allotted. The project name is “The Retreat” and will also require various modern electronics to use in projects and presentations so that faulty begins to use more updated methods of teaching. '''Problem 2: Lack of coherence and access''''''Project 1: Increase the accessibility of Technology Learning Center(TLC)'''Led by Xiaodi Hu (Sara)Description/goals: A workshop model targeting specific students groups and organizations who might most need the TLC but can’t access it/have never really thought about using it; going to different classrooms/working with professors to show them how TLC can help them advance what they teach/perhaps better teach it, in more creative ways! How to do this/key tactics:

#The workshops for students should a general introduction of different equipment and software, so students know what they can achieve with the help of TLC. (work with TLC to design these workshops and see if they need help; survey students and ask them what they need)

#It is preferred to have those workshops at the beginning but not the first week of the semester. (timing decisions)

#Provide more direct explanation of resources and services available to students

#Ensure that departments aren’t siloed; more interdepartmental and interdisciplinary initiatives on campus.

How to do this/key tactics:Work on a comprehensive scheduling system with the TLC that allows students, faculty, and staff to engage resources and services year round. Encourage TLC to conduct more demonstrations on campus in popular locations and host bi-montly open-houses. Facilitate conversations around moving TLC to a more central/easily accessible location (which is already in progress!). Use their help to update/create an I&E website that highlight I&E related offerings, programs, and resources on campus '''Problem 3: Student Academic Experience & IE''''''Project 1: Inculcating soft skills in students'''Led by Kartikey SharmaExposed students to skills and concepts they’ll use regularly in their professional life beyond the domain-specific skills they gain through their major related classes. Such a curriculum will include skills and projects such as networking, design thinking, cognitive bias awareness, guided mastery against fear of failure/negative feedback etc. In this way, they would be exposed to skills which are used regardless of occupation in professional life, as well as be better equipped and for innovative pursuits.How to do this/key tactics:

#Integrating these skills into the curriculum of courses already required for graduation such as First Year Seminars, or Wellness Courses.

#Triaging the skills which are most effectively teachable in a classroom setting based on discussion with faculty etc/

#The major part of the project would be the Student Speaker Series. There are two parts of the series. First, upperclassman can share their experience of how they end up with humanity majors with underclassman who are interested in humanity majors. Second, Career Service can help upperclassman with humanity majors connect alumni who graduate with humanity majors by inviting these alumni to campus and they can share experience of how they end up with their jobs.

#The second part is the Humanity Week/Campaign where more connections across humanity departments could be enhanced. Art gallery can cooperate with Modlin Center to hold events related to art history and archaeology. Event like One book One Richmond could work with many humanity departments. In addition, departments could elect their own top 3 books, art work or music that fall under their categories, and they would share with all the students on campus.

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BingjieLiu

2024-cohort-mentor

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