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These “capsule” courses will act as “certifications” that may contribute to a workshop attendee’s resume, and will be taught over the span of a few, hour-long classes. Professors, innovative members of the community, and interested students will help plan the course curricula for each of these “capsule” courses so that all stakeholders feel they have sufficient input in the design and structure of the selected course.
To ensure that each department feels they have equal opportunity to see their information represented in one of these “capsule” courses, departments across campus will be linked together to put on these programs so that everyone gets a chance to participate. These departments will spend the duration of the “capsule” course together, understanding how each field contributes to the other’s respective understanding of each other. Fields that are closely-related will be linked together as often as possible so that attendees may understand how their field may interact with members of closely-related sectors. This would spur attendees to be more thoughtful about fostering collaboration between different fields going forward so that they do not become overly siloed. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
</p><p style="text-align: justify;">'''Project Name: U of R poll that gauges students interests in what locations they would like to have more access to → use that to update or create a new busing route or a uber system</p><p style="text-align: justify;">
''Led By: Khushi Basnyat''''' </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
Description: Overall, through talking with students I learned that they are not aware of the transportation services the school offers. There should be better marketing or flowcharts or more online resources so that students are aware of their options. I also learned that “UR Downtown” was not utilized by many students, simply because they weren’t informed about the activities or the purpose of it. Students also seem to prefer ubers because it saves time and is more convenient than finding out how to get somewhere through a bus. A lot of the bus routes or locations don’t seem to be of interest to students, either because they don’t know about it or are interested in different places. Adding on more stops or updating the route based on student input could be a great way to address the problem. When I was on the website, I found out there wasn’t even a key-point person for transportation, there was just an email. On the website for zip-cars, the website linked for how international students could drive did not work - there is a need for a website update to fit current needs. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
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There should be a survey to see where students are interested in going off campus, according to interviews with students, the locations offered by the schools shuttle does not offer the places that they are interested in going. Students also feel it’s hard to get off campus without a car, and don’t utilize the schools buses because it doesn’t take them to the places they want. Either the school could implement a free uber system for students to go off campus or they can update the shuttles with locations that are most efficient and in demand. Students also did not know much about UR Downtown, if the school is to bring this back, there should be greater marketing and more student involvement to best help the needs of what UR students are interested in. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
</p><p style="text-align: justify;">'''Project Name: Creating an I&E Workshop to Substitute for Cancelling Class </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
''Led By: Sophia Hartman''''' </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
Description: This program would start as an alternative to cancelling class in which professors could sign-up to have a workshop designed to teach innovation skills during their class period. Eventually I’d like to implement a day of innovation skill learning into all FYS courses, similar to the day of learning about library resources, or even having an innovation point person that is aware of and has connections to all possible innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities. Potentially, this could even become its own Wellness Course, although it may need to be altered slightly to adapt to that framework or the requirements of Wellness Courses. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
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This program would require a small number of supplies, such as sticky-notes and markers/pens/pencils, an adaptable workshop design focused on innovative thinking and skills, a mechanism through which professors can sign up, and a mechanism for marketing and advertising the program to faculty. Key elements of the program would explore aspects of innovation such as collaboration, ideation, implementation, and creation through activities that would allow students to practice skills that apply these concepts. Additionally, there would be a mechanism for feedback on how to better incorporate innovation into the classroom and the workshop, with the hopes of gradually expanding this program beyond an opt-in, substitute workshop. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
</p><p style="text-align: justify;">'''Project Name: Filling the gap between students and campus resources; opportunities, funding, and networking opportunities </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
''Led By: Sarah Schalkoff''''' </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
Description: The university provides its students with rich resources. For almost every opportunity offered through the school, funding or mentorship services are available. However, the way in which students come to contact is often through word of mouth. This creates an information gap among student, especially first year and second year students, allowing certain demographics wether that being the people student choose to surround themselves around, knowledge of outside opportunities the students know prior to starting their college career, or the students being student who identify as domestic/international/minority groups/first-generation college student. An online platform that will help connect not students to resources, but students with students in the upper class who have previously utilized specific opportunities through a matching system will help cover this information gap. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
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Surveys will be sent out to the student body, faculty members, and hubs of resources (such as the Center for Student Involvement, the Bonner Civic Engagement Center, or Career Service) to gather resources and opportunities on campus students have used previously. Additionally, through student surveys, the criteria in which the “match-making” process will be based on will be determined: majors, minors, research opportunities, funding opportunities etc.
The development of an online platform: this may take the form of a website or an app. This will involve professional help. Therefore, to have a clearer understanding of exactly what this platform will look like, what is necessary, and in which manner it operates will be the most effective for the students to use, must be determined prior to the development of the platform.
Inviting students to join the online platform, as this platform is not founded upon the idea of connecting students to resources, rather connecting students with fellow students that have experience in using a resource the ostdunet may be interested in.
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</p><p style="text-align: justify;">'''Project Name: Create a program/series that features alumni that students can connect with in a more casual setting </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
''Led By: Anthony Moody''''' </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
Description: Overall, there is a lack of direct communication with Alumni that is provided to students across campus. The Robins School of Business puts on a speaker series every year that brings in top level executives from large companies to speak to business students. We also have what is called “Career Services Fair” which is an event, very similar to a festival, where students can connect with businesses and internship opportunities. I believe that in combining both the Robins School of Business’ Speaker Series and “SpiderFest”, would create an opportunity for students to either speak with alumni, potentially pitch ideas, and receive guidance that they may have not had access to prior. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
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The key to making this successful is to introduce it campus wide. There is a lot of stigma surrounding the Business School of not being accepting nor inviting. Therefore, it limits the number of students who attend important speaker series. I believe that having alum, who can connect not only to their experiences but their academic track, could be vital to their development and security in moving forward in their career paths. Providing a more relaxed environment to connect with these is important to make a more personalized connection. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">
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