2024-cohort
24
edits
Changes
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==2024==
[[File:2024 Change Story Video.mp4|thumb|Tony, Anna, Carey, and Alison discuss the strategic priorities uncovered from their UIF training.]]<br />
=== '''Carey Corrow''' ===
===== Idea =====
Streamline the process of booking study rooms, conference rooms, and specialized resources at Santa Monica College. By integrating an intuitive online platform that enhances accessibility and usability, this initiative seeks to maximize the utilization of campus resources and improve the overall student experience.
===== Key Tactics =====
* Build Partnerships with Departments* Host Virtual Demos and Workshops* Create a User Onboarding Process* Build a Centralized Resource Library* Integrate an Access Control System* Market the BookSmart System* Monitor and Evaluate Usage <br />
===Alison Parrales ===
=====Idea=====
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==='''Antonio Renoj'''===
=====Idea=====
Connect students with local tech companies in Santa Monica! The school should be engaging with local partners to bring more visibility to the startup and tech companies in the community. The Santa Monica Innovation Hub and StartupStarter are hosting the SM Innovation Hub that will showcase the various startups, accelerators and businesses for a day long showcase. There's an opportunity to bridge this event and host a smaller scale event at the college that targets students from all fields. Bringing visibility to opportunities can help motivate students to pursue a career in Santa Monica.
=====Key Tactics=====
*Build Partnerships with local organizations such as innovation hub, LA Tech Week, SM Chamber of Commerce
*Host in-person event that showcases tech opportunities
*Workshops for honing skills desired by tech startups
*Demonstrations of products and services
*Cultivate a strong relationship between theory and practice
*Highlight the college as a partner to innovative education and staying as the #1 transfer school
==='''Anna Gigliotti'''===
=====Idea=====
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration at Santa Monica College by hosting a Design & Techathon that connects students from design, technology, engineering, and business departments. This event will provide an opportunity for students to work together on innovative projects, develop problem-solving and teamwork skills, and gain mentorship from industry professionals. By encouraging cross-departmental interaction, the Techathon aims to enhance student engagement and prepare participants for real-world challenges through hands-on experience.
====='''Key Tactics'''=====
*Partner with faculty and student organizations across design, tech, engineering, and business to promote the event.
*Invite industry professionals and faculty to mentor students, fostering networking and skill development.
*Design real-world challenges for teams to solve, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.
*Use social media, posters, and campus partnerships to drive awareness and student engagement.
*Secure sponsorships or campus funding to offer prizes, internships, and small grants, culminating in a final showcase with awards, recognition, and potential follow-up opportunities for participants.
==2021 Change Story Video==