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# '''Foster Professional Student OrganizationsHost Joint AI Hackathon with Tech Tree Root'''

#** Strengthen Partner with Tech Tree Root to organize a large-scale AI-focused hackathon open to students from Baylor and promote existing student organizations within the Computer Science department (e.g., ACM, Women in Tech)other institutions.#** Encourage regular networking events, Secure sponsorships from tech talks, companies and panels featuring AI industry professionalsleaders to provide prizes and mentorship for participating students.#** Create mentorship programs pairing upper-level Encourage interdisciplinary participation by promoting the event to students with underclassmen for professional developmentfrom computer science, engineering, business, and other relevant fields.#* '''Review''': Coordinate Collaborate with department faculty advisors and career services Tech Tree Root representatives to ensure alignment the hackathon aligns with career-building objectivesBaylor’s educational goals and AI adoption vision.# '''Provide Practical Job and Internship Search GuidanceEstablish a Student AI Representative Role'''

#** Organize workshops focusing on resume buildingCreate a formal position for a student AI representative who will act as a liaison between students, LinkedIn optimizationfaculty, and interview preparation specific to the tech industryadministration on AI initiatives and integration.#** Create a dedicated online portal with job Define the responsibilities of the role, including contributing to AI curriculum development, organizing AI-related events, and internship listings in partnership with companies actively recruiting from Baylorgathering student input on AI adoption.#** Hold mock interview sessions Ensure the student representative works closely with the Computer Science department and offer career counseling services tailored Baylor's AI research initiatives to Computer Science studentsfoster collaboration.#* '''Review''': Partner with Baylor Career Center Obtain approval from university leadership and alumni network to maximize student placement in internships faculty, ensuring the role has a clear mandate and jobssupport across departments.# '''Increase AI Integration Across Campus to Enhance Student Opportunities for Practical Experience'''

#** Organize coding competitionsAssess areas where AI can be integrated into academic programs, hackathonsresearch opportunities, and project-based challenges to give students hands-on experience solving realcampus operations (e.g., smart campus technologies, AI-world problemsdriven tutoring systems).#** Facilitate team-based projects in collaboration Develop partnerships with local businesses or nonprofitsAI companies and organizations to provide internships, allowing mentorships, and real-world AI project experience for students to work on real development tasks.#** Offer course credit or certifications for participation Pilot AI-driven solutions in coding competitions key areas such as admissions, student services, and community projectssustainability, then expand successful initiatives.#* '''Review''': Engage with university administrators, faculty , and tech partners to integrate competitions ensure AI integration aligns with Baylor’s mission and enhances student learning and career prospects.    '''Project 4: Community Immersion and realExperience''' '''Timeline''': 2-world projects into the curriculum as co-curricular activities.3 Years '''Project Lead''': Spencer Yim === Key Tactics: === # '''Help Students Create Standout Project PortfoliosProvide In-depth Immersion into Diverse American Communities'''

#** Provide workshops Organize trips and immersive experiences for students to engage with diverse communities across the U.S., focusing on developing personal portfolios showcasing key coding projectscultural, social, and economic diversity.#** Partner with community organizations, internshipsnonprofits, and practical experienceslocal leaders to provide hands-on learning and service opportunities.#** Encourage Develop reflective components, such as journaling or group discussions, to help students process and learn from their experiences.#* '''Review''': Collaborate with faculty and community organizations to contribute ensure meaningful engagement and learning outcomes.# '''Develop a Welcome Week-Style Curriculum and Experience for First-Year Students'''#* '''Action Steps''':#** Create an immersive curriculum designed to openintroduce first-source year students to diverse communities and the importance of community engagement.#** Incorporate service projects or develop , cultural immersion activities, and workshops on diversity and inclusion into the curriculum.#** Provide mentorship opportunities where upperclassmen guide first-year students through their own software applications immersion experience.#* '''Review''': Work with student life and academic advisors to include align the curriculum with Baylor’s values and first-year student programs.# '''Integrate Learning at Baylor with Worldwide and Community-Based Service'''#* '''Action Steps''':#** Expand opportunities for students to participate in service-learning programs both locally and internationally, aligning with their portfoliosacademic studies.#** Offer onePartner with global and community-based organizations to provide internships, service opportunities, and hands-onlearning experiences that connect classroom knowledge with real-one portfolio reviews and critiques by world impact.#** Encourage faculty to incorporate community-based projects and industry professionals service components into their course syllabi to help students refine their workfurther link learning with service.#* '''Review''': Work Coordinate with tech professionals Baylor’s service-learning office and alumni global engagement team to identify potential partners and ensure portfolios align integration with industry standards and expectationsacademic programs.