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= Strategy#1 Expose students to Innovation and Entrepreneurship =
== Tactics#1.1 UIFresh Innovation and Entrepreneurship Meet-up ==
'''Description: '''Through the #UIFresh initiative we plan A 1-2 day conference event based in Berea College and free to introduce the entrepreneurial mindset to the freshmen classall students, which will act as an introductory/exploratory course in I&E. We would arrange a ‘Creativity & Innovation Orientation Workshop’ for the entire incoming class to discover The event will include panels, workshops, and discussions highlighting the breadth application of innovation in the liberal arts Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Design Thinking to think creatively about potential opportunities in the futureall disciplines. For example: “Innovation Tours” to expose students to makerspaces Students could network with innovators within their field, refine their critical thinking skills, and resourcesexplore the varieties of entrepreneurship available.
'''Milestones:'''
*Talk Meet with the Dean and Faculty for partnerships and resources (Spring 2018)*Establish a date and reach out to Freshmen Orientation Manageroff-campus resources (Spring 2018)*Format and organize panels, workshops, spaces and presenters (Summer 2018)*Begin marketing to students and encouraging faculty participation (Fall 2018)*Execute event and receive feedback (Fall 2018)*Analyze event feedback and Dean pivot (March 2016Winter 2018)
'''Description:''' A Date With Design Thinking will be a quarterly one-hour long design thinking workshop series for interdisciplinary students. It is intended to familiarize and engage students with the concept of design thinking through a fun series of activities. This workshop is designed to not only expand I&E to a bigger audience on campus but to also engage them in addressing existing problems on campus.