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<br />=2021 2023 Strategic Priorities= ==='''Strategy #1 Bilingual Networking Event'''=== ===='''Background:'''====This idea of Bilingual Networking Event originated during our discussion about how we might “Promote Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” as outlined in one of the five criteria used for creating the Landscape Canvas. Sophia University currently has multiple initiatives and activities aimed at encouraging students in pursuing their interests in various fields, of which a few feature aspects related to Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E). Events such as Yotsuya Hatch, a business pitch contest hosted by Sophia Start-Up Club, and Hult Prize, an annual global start-up competition, are some of the examples showing there are people in Sophia who are interested in this field. However, despite the implementations of such contests, we concluded that there is a lack of sufficiency in the current resources provided for students at campus to practice I&E. How might we help those start-up and innovation enthusiasts connect to others with the same mindset, so that they can interact and come up with ideas more powerful than any other groups? This is where our Bilingual Networking Event comes in, and based on our interactions with potential users, we concluded that startup enthusiasts are really in need of having the opportunity to meet with the same-minded people as well as real entrepreneurs at their university. In addition, since we want to open this opportunity to everyone at campus, including both Japanese and International Students, we decided to make it into a Bilingual Networking Event, where there will be support from staff to assist with language barriers. ===='''Structure:'''====The most important aspect of this project is the way we approach each stakeholder and the relationships we build with each of them. First, as for the approach to students, we will focus from the perspective of supporting their careers. Students should be approached first and foremost from the perspective of supporting their own careers, and should be relatively tolerant of students who may present a higher barrier if approached from the perspective of I & E. Secondly as for the entrepreneurs, we would let  them use it as a place to test their products and to encourage career adoption. Third, for professors, it would be better to target professors, especially those doing I & E research. This way, there is a possibility that the project itself can be tied to their research. Fourth, regarding university staff, in light of Sophia University's policy, we think it would be better to have them enter the project from a career perspective. These are just hypotheses, and we believe that these can be tested and adjusted again and again in the future to make the project more stable. ===='''Steps:'''==== #Gather as a team and define what the goal of each program will be and set a concrete content of the program.#For each program there will be a specific persona that we would want to approach, so define them.#Contact the campus representative and ask for the availability of the venue, and set the date of the event.#Ask for companies, schools and entrepreneurs for funds, and indicate that as for a return they would have an opportunity to get intouch with international students and also will have an opportunity to do a presentation regarding their business.#As all stakeholders are clear, map out the plans for all action that will be taken until the day of the event.#Create an agenda list for the members and assign the tasks.#Promote the event via instagram, school paper, and any advertising channels.#Create an image design for the event and make a registration page on peatix.#Prepare name badges for participants with their names and organizations, promote the information of experts in advance (SNS, Email, etc…) to increase participation.#Depending on the budget, arrange a catering service that suits the event’s theme and duration while taking in mind the dietary restrictions and allergies.#The leaders should communicate well and efficiently with each other, and make sure that all plans and logistics are in the right place before the day of the event.#On the day of the event, implement various ice-breaking activities and interactive workshops to facilitate networking opportunities.#Gather feedback from participants at the end of the event through Google Forms.#Send a follow-up email to all participants, including students, to say thank them for coming.#Analyze the success of our event based on the objectives we set, such as, offering students the opportunity to network, etc…#Learn the key lessons that are received from the feedback, and plan for the challenges of the future.<br /> ==='''Strategy #2 Japanese Innovation & Entrepreneurship Course'''=== ===='''Background:'''====Sophia University offers a variety of opportunities for students to engage in I&E, such as through classes, activities, and many more. However, many international students in Sophia University are seen to frequently participate and actively engage with it, while large numbers of Japanese students do not. Moreover, the likely reason for this participation shortage is caused by the lack of awareness and value of I&E among many Japanese students. Though there are Japanese students who are seen to be keen on I&E, they both lack resources to explore I&E in depth. To support students in Sophia University to continuously support their I&E journey, and spark interest in the concept to those who are unaware, our group is interested in making a website solely about I&E. In the end, we want to be a resource hub that enables students to not only learn about I&E, but also take actions in being involved and creating an impact.  ===='''Structure:'''====We will have professors and students engaged in I&E to participate in the project. Firstly, as we will offer information (e.g: What is I&E, its values, etc.) regarding I&E, professors who are teaching or involved in any I&E classes or activities will cooperate in strengthening the importance of the concept. Moreover, as many professors are teaching in English and Japanese, we will have them promote the website as much as possible, or offer the source for students to use in their research. For students, there are many involved in projects including Hult Prize and UIF. Our website is willing to offer students on the Sophia campus with activities that unleash their potential and interest in I&E, and we will have students engaging in I&E to support this process by having their organizations, circles, clubs, etc. be sponsored on our website. In addition, if there are upcoming events or activities within these groups, we would like that information to be posted on our website to encourage students to engage. ===='''Steps:'''==== #Conduct a survey & collect opinions regarding I&E from students and faculty members.#Identify clubs, circles, and organizations within Sophia University actively/being involved in I&E.#Recruit professors and students that are willing to support the project by offering information about their activities and knowledge.#Receive feedback from stakeholders on information that can be included on the website.#Creating a website, and getting feedback from a larger number of students and professors.#Adjust the website according to professors and students' feedback; discuss with professors for possible improvements.#Revise, and repeat 6. <br />==='''Strategy #3 Create a Design Thinking (DS) course as part of the Data Science program to enable students to acquire and learn DS'''=== ===='''Background:'''====Sophia University has realized the need for data science and has successfully expanded its required courses and accompanying courses over the past few years, adding numerous courses. It has greatly improved the bottom line of students' abilities in quantitative aspects. Here, I strongly believe that design thinking should be integrated. The significance of design thinking is that it takes a user-first approach, which develops the qualitative ability to understand problems and needs. This foundation of thinking is also the foundation of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and I believe that it is of great significance for young students to gain learning experiences to understand the concept of Design Thinking before they form their careers, in order to live in the complex world of the future. ===='''Structure:'''====・Benefits to Stakeholders ・Who are stakeholders→university and data science program officials  (i) Making it a subject in the data science program makes it easier to gain cooperation with existing Data Science programs. (ii) They can also better emphasize the significance of a subject already existing by marketing design thinking.  ・Potential needs University leadership wants to attract good students and researchers and to keep Sophia education competitive and attractive, students want to acquire the skills that better prepare them for the challenges ahead, etc. But they all share in common that they are Sophia’s who work towards solving the wicked problems that challenges us at different levels. ・Benefits to students (i) Developing both quantitative and qualitative skills since it is assumed that most students interested in data science will take it because the course is expected to be taken after the required Data science class.  ・How to appeal to students with "no prerequisite knowledge" (motivation for students to participate)(i) Have a brief presentation announcing the course posted on Moodle for the final Overview of Data Science session. (ii) Adding an overview of the course to the existing UIF website may attract students who have already read the existing articles and are interested in the course.  ・Timeframe/Implementation costs (i) 1 to 2 years required (course materials, content, and application, etc.)/cost of inviting lecturers and creating course materials  ・Identify resources (i) Seek help from data science program departments Factors: (know-how, advice, voluntary cooperation, information, further stakeholder contacts) (They have started from scratch within the last year, advertising on all media such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, posting ads at the bus stop in front of the university, and opening a data science clinic) ====Steps====1) Refine and radically revise the plan 2) Discuss at the meeting and gain inputs from cohort 3) (Before the stakeholder meeting, ask several stakeholders "what they think, "reality", and "setbacks". Depending on the degree of feedback, go back to 1). 4) Execution (project start) =2022 Strategic Priorities=

==='''Strategy #1 Japanese Innovation Sparker: Design Thinking Intensive Program& Entrepreneurship Course'''===

After analyzing the Landscape Canvas, it seems It could be said that Sophia University does have have many programs overall lacks classes or events activities with entrepreneurship-related themes, especially those offered to in Japanese. Through interviews, it became clear that Japanese students that emphasize are not aware of the importance and focus on innovation and critical thinking from value of I&E. It also seems like the mindset goal of a typical Japanese university student is to go through the real-worldjob hunting process and graduate, for which taking classes of interest is not a high priority nor a motivation. University However, as the definition and aims of I&E are explained, Japanese students sometimes can seemed to be seen open to learning more about these skills as being enclosed within an academia bubble whereas when they graduate saw how this could be applied in daily life inside and start looking for ways to make an impact outside the university. The lack of opportunities in Japanese medium has unfortunately limited their community, they don't know where opportunities to startbe more involved with I&E courses/events. Not exposing students to opportunities that could open up their perspectives on innovation is preventing many from help testing their knowledgeThus, abilities, and potential to make by making a greater impact. According to some answers we received from the interviews Japanese I&E course and surveys conductedincreasing accessibility of this, it is noticeable many students have some knowledge in hoped to encourage and boost awareness and experience of I&E but do not know where they can apply it. By creating a 3-week long education program on Design Thinking followed by a 5-week consulting and creation periodcampus, an environment where particularly among Japanese students can apply their learned knowledge to solve real-life problems, network with industries, and take the first step into the path of change-making.

3Collaboration with professors will be key for this project. Because there are more English-Week Online Design Thinking Crash Course --> 5-Week Project Development based I&E courses taught by foreign professors on campus, it is ideal to invite Japanese professors to teach similar content but in Japanese. However, as the concept of I&E may not be so established in Japan, looking for foreign professors who currently teach I&E courses in English who can speak Japanese may also bring new insight and contexts. This will require administrative work and Mentoring --> Competition (themewill be a long-based)term project, yet planning with collaborators seems promising to increase the opportunities to engage with I&E.

The 3-week long bilingual (Jap/Eng) Design Thinking program would be limited to Sophia University students and staff/faculty teaching the basics of design thinking applications and analyzing the resources available within campus. After completing the program, participants can choose to either continue the full program or stop just at the crash course. Those who choose to continue will be introduced to the theme for the competition where the projects they will develop must address and provide solutions to the given problem. During the 5-week project development and creation period, students are free to work with either English/Japanese students to build their projects.Thgroughout this period all students will have access to mentoring and support from the program. After completing their projects participants would face each other in the Innovation Sparker Competition where external groups may also sign up as long as their project fits the theme. This competition would serve as a gateway for university-industry collaborations since businesses/companies could invest in potential employees by providing support through monetary means or by becoming judges of the competition. Participants would then pitch their project/solutions to a panel of judges consisting of: companies, professors, guest speakers, students, president, aluminis. In addition to getting the chance to experience the entire process of how to bring an idea into fruition, winners would also receive prize money, recognition from the companies and the university, a wider web of networking, the opportunity to get scouted by companies, and/or graduation credits. The curriculum for the program can be seen below===='''Steps: '''====

Curriculum: #Conduct a survey and collect opinions regarding I&E from students and faculty members from the Japanese-speaking departments#Identify the need for implementing I&E courses (1 Quarter= 8 weeks= Length according to survey results)#Recruit professors that are willing to support the implementation of Summer breakthis project and present them the set purpose and goals#Address the idea to professors to receive feedback and comments#Discuss with Japanese-track professors / foreign I&E professors about possible I&E courses that could be implemented in the Japanese language#Create a sample syllabus with professors#Test the idea by creating mock I&E courses course on campus (university-wide)#Get Japanese students' feedback on the mock course#Adjust the syllabus according to students' feedback; discuss with professors for possible improvements#Test the idea again (revised mock I&E courses)#Get Japanese students' feedback on the revised mock course#Final adjustments/discussion with professors & board members#Put forward the class syllabus and plan to the administration in charge#Official implementation of the New Course

First Week==='''Strategy #2:Sophia International Society (SIS)'''===

===='''Background:'''====Sophia University offers three English- Explain taught programs–The Faculty of Liberal Arts (FLA), the steps Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), and the Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures (SPSF)–creating a vibrant and diverse environment for students to design thinkingengage in academic and social events. However, as research through interviews with English program students was conducted, many students expressed a lack of fulfillment in their university life, as interactions between students as well as faculty members from the English-taught programs are limited and lacking. Moreover, the impact of the COVID pandemic further exacerbated the experience of loneliness and social isolation among students, making many lack a sense of belonging to Sophia University. Therefore, the establishment of the “Sophia International Society” is aimed to foster effective communication, improve integration between English-taught program students, and amplify diverse voices from students and faculty members in order to create a friendly and safe space for English-speaking students.

Second Week===='''Structure: '''====Students in the English-taught programs will be the center of the Sophia International Society and will organize SIS with the help of student leaders elected from each department and year. Within SIS, student leaders will work in different committees, such as the public relations and events committees, along with other student members. They will carry out projects for both students and professors could lead, join, and take part in. In this way, students will feel more connected with their peers and professors as they work on various projects that can bring positive changes to SIS and our campus. Social and interactive events such as grouped lunch sessions, outings to explore Tokyo, and career seminars may also be held by SIS and will be open to all students and faculty members from the university. It is important to note that the Sophia International Society does not intend to exclude non-English program students from participating in SIS events and activities, but rather simply emphasize on the use of the English language. SIS is also envisioned to be the bridge between English-taught and Japanese-taught programs so that further integration can be made on campus in the future.  ===='''Steps:'''====

#Talk to Prof. Maruyama and other faculty members about the possibility of creating the Sophia International Society#Gather group opinions/thoughts on ideas (e.g. SPSF, FLA, FST)#Send recruitment survey to find students from each department#Organize a meeting to discuss the possibility and brainstorm ideas for this committee#Create mission, structure/framework and functions of the organization#Create group hangouts/calls with departments to discuss#Send out survey for to gains student voices on the solutions#Prototype one of the solutions#Enact one of the functions outlined by the group (e.g. group meeting with all of SPSF, guest lecture, website, information gathering)##Assess prototype solution completion - Design Thinking Brainstormingwas it successful/unsuccessful?##Consider further improvements, functions and/or re-structuring#Create review framework on the topic#Recruit members to sustain the SIS#Official implementation of the SIS

Third Week===='''Background:'''====From cafeterias, food trucks, and to cafés, there are many food options available to students and faculty members at Sophia University. However, throughout the campus research conducted by the team, it was clear a great amount of edible food that was thrown away in cafeterias. As food loss and food waste become increasingly severe issues at a global scale, edible food going to waste in cafeterias indeed does not seem ideal. Therefore, with this initial goal of solving food surplus in mind, a survey pertaining to this issue was created and 99 responses from students across different departments were received. According to the survey results, many students are aware of the issue of food surplus and are also keen to solve it for the betterment of the campus. Surprisingly, there is a high demand for food options available after 15:00 on campus, as there are few to none. With this situation, a brainstorming idea was that of selling “Sustainable Bentos”, which can not only solve the problem of food waste but can also offer food options for students as well as faculty members after lunchtime, therefore helping Sophians to stay energized throughout the day at university.

- Analysis ===='''Structure:'''====The sustainable bentos are envisioned to include edible food that was not sold during the cafeterias’ opening hours and to be sold at a later time at a cheaper price. Although not concretized, part of competition themethe profit could go to the student staff selling them and the rest to the cafeterias. It is envisioned to collaborate with the University’s Asset Management office to understand the backgrounds behind each of the 4 cafeterias and 2 cafes on campus and to work together with the office to facilitate this project in each of these places.

#Research on food management ecosystem and stakeholders on campus#Interview students (for demand) and main stakeholders (regarding supply side)#Identify the key pain point#Think of solutions to tackle the key issue#Conduct survey with students and faculty for feedback on the ideas#Conduct a stakeholder meeting to propose the project idea#Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the project- Group Brainstorming making process#Prototype the final chosen solution#Survey students and faculty for feedback on idea to make improvements#Refine the prototype with feedback from stakeholders and users#Recruit members to sustain the project#Official Implementation of the project

Group Check-Ins===='''Background:'''====Sophia University does not seem to have many opportunities for students to interact with those working, Prototypingespecially in the I&E area. Many Japanese students are not familiar with this concept and do not know its use of it either. Additionally, Testingunfortunately, Refiningin Japanese society, Preparation university students in their 3rd and 4th year in the job hunting process often merely look into big companies. They are not so interested nor aware of the venture or startup businesses. For this, having the opportunity to interact with people involved in such initiatives may open new doors and options for competitiontheir job hunting process as well as allow them to generally gain new experiences. By closing the distance between ventures/startups and students, creating presentationsand simultaneously making use of open spaces on campus for such activities, slides it is hoped that I&E becomes more present even merely as a concept on campus.

2#Research and connect with stakeholders that have connections to space management#Ask Sophia about their usage of space and campus, especially Bld. Consult 15#Look for open spaces that could be effectively utilized, especially during the weekends#Plan further stakeholder meetings#Think about how we can ensure safety (membership card could be an option) and how students will be able to engage with them#Make a plan of action#Recruit people that will be willing to use the space (find a website to post this and promote it with the consent of the university)#Collaborate with start-ups related to I&E and negotiate with them to offer service to Sophia University professors if they'd be interested students in return#Organize and have a test run#Analyze what went well and how we can improve in helping host the program or becoming guest speakers order to react and respond#Official implementation

4. Propose idea to Sophia University and see if ==='''Strategy #1 Improving Information Sharing on the school is willing to support the program financially, publicly, and/or academically (considering the program a graduation credit course) Loyola Bulletin Board'''===

6===='''Background:'''====Sophia University provides students with a vast amount of information about upcoming events, student life, extracurricular activities, scholarships, study abroad programs, and more through a bulletin board on the Loyola Web Service. Perform trial programs However, as we conducted research and interviews for the Landscape Canvas, we found that many students have a difficult time accessing this information due to issues with the search function, language barriers, and a number of other reasons. Not only do these barriers make it difficult for students to access general information provided by the University, but they also prevent students from easily finding opportunities related to test out teaching methods Innovation and how long Entrepreneurship. Therefore, we developed the assumption that the Loyola bulletin board is not working as well as it should. In order to address this, our idea is to execute improve information sharing at Sophia by enhancing the current bulletin board. We hope that our research and findings can be a projectcatalyst for more extensive developments of Loyola and act as a first step in improving information sharing at Sophia so that a greater number of both Japanese and international students can learn about I&E resources and opportunities that are available on campus.

7===='''Structure:'''====We will need to discuss what possibilities there are to improve the existing platform with the Loyola Web Admins at Sophia. Release program Through the feedback we received from students via a questionnaire, we found that while there are some students who are satisfied with the current system, the majority of students are dissatisfied with the system and start accepting applicantsface common problems. Therefore, we believe that some minor modifications and the addition of several functions can have a significant impact on how students perceive the Loyola bulletin board and make important information even more accessible than it is now. Some of the changes we want to make to the Loyola bulletin board include: 1). An own category for I&E 2). A function to save posts 3). A filter function to separate posts written in English and Japanese 4). Adding more information written in English and making it easier to find 5). Adding more specific categories and a way to filter them 6). The ability to customize the type of information students receive by email.

At Sophia UniversityUniversity’s main campus in Yotsuya, Tokyo, I&E resources are limited is home to a wide range of faculties and graduate schools in both the sciences and tend to be more easily accessible to specific studentshumanities. However, such as those studying science through our research and technologyinterviews, businesswe recognized that there are still many divides that exist between departments that make it difficult for students, economicsfaculty, and management. Students in other departments – particularly those studying the humanities – have fewer opportunities staff to engage with in interdisciplinary collaboration. We believe that these barriers are stifling creativity and innovation. Therefore, entrepreneurship, we started to ask ourselves: “How might we create a space that brings together students from many different departments?” and creativity. This has created a gap “How might we break down the invisible walls between students. In addition, through the research we conducted for the Landscape Canvasfaculty, and staff?” The idea we determined that the I&E and creativity culture at Sophia had was to create a 3 out quarterly forum where anyone can freely join to discuss a wide range of 10. As this number indicates, Sophia has not provided topics that fit under the best environment for students to grow their innovative or creative mindsoverarching theme of sustainability. Through the Interdisciplinary Forum, we aim to bring provide a safe and welcoming space that fosters communication, collaboration, and connection among students, faculty, and staff at Sophia. By breaking down disciplinary walls and bringing people together Sophia University’s wide range of faculties , we hope to promote more creative thinking and graduate schools in both inspire participants to collaborate on innovative projects together. The Forum will act as a precursor to the sciences and humanities Innovation Sparker Program (Strategy #3) and other I&E related activities on campus that can provide a space where students and faculty members can connect, exchange with further skills to go through with possible ideas, and build collaborative relationshipsprojects to initiate change.

The Interdisciplinary Forum will take place on a quarterly basis (once every three months) for students , and it will be student-led and student-centered. However, it will also be welcome to all faculty and staff at Sophia University to discuss who are interested in discussing topics and themes related to I&Esustainability with students. To facilitate this forumForum, we will need to organize a core group of students, faculty, and staff who can decide the quarterly themes, invite guest speakers, manage the social media platforms for advertising the forum, and oversee other important matters. Through these forums, we hope to This would also require the support of faculty and staff. The Forum will start conversations among different members of Sophia and influence students participants to become more open to new ideas, collaborate with different students from a wide range and ways of departments and faculties, and achieve a more interdisciplinary community at Sophiathinking.

1. Share our ideas with students , professors, and professors staff members in order to collect feedback on specific matters, such as how to structure the forum Forum and what themes to include.2. Define what makes this forum Forum distinct from other gatherings at Sophia.3. Contact students , faculty, and faculty members staff who might be interested in organizing and/or participating in the forumForum, such as students and professors belonging to those affiliated with SPSF.4. Organize a group of students, faculty, and staff who can act as the core facilitators, as well as a group of faculty and staff who are willing to provide their support.5. Decide what some of the quarterly themes for the forum Forum could be (e.g., I&E and sustainability).6. Decide whether this forum Forum will be conducted online or in person (if in person, where?)7. Invite guest speakers to participate in the forumForum.8. Advertise on social media and the university University bulletin boards (including Loyola). 

==='''Strategy #3: Improving the Sophia University Bulletin Board on the Loyola web platformInnovation Sparker: Design Thinking Intensive Program'''===

While doing From our research for work with mapping out the landscape canvasopportunities that students at Sophia have to pursue I&E, we noticed that although Sophia University provides there is a lot of information need for its students, it may be difficult to access more programs and events that information if not delivered directly to the student. This seems especially focus on fostering innovative and critical thinking to be the issue in regards to Innovation and Entrepreneurshipsolve real-world problems. For many students to get interested in , I&Ecan seem like a complicated and intimidating field, requiring a specific skill set. Our goal, however, it is important to show students at Sophia that the information about the opportunities the University provides is easily accessible everyone can take advantage of learning how to utilize an innovative mindset and learn important techniques like Design Thinking. Furthermore, the interviews and surveys we conducted revealed that many studentshave some knowledge about I&E but do not know where they can apply it or evolve their ideas. Our assumption is that Based on this, we developed the Web Platform (Loyola) where most information is collected idea of creating a 3-week long educational program on Design Thinking, followed by a bulletin board, is not working as well as it should5-week consulting and creation period. It This will provide a space where students can be difficult get exposed to search for specific informationDesign Thinking, and there also seems apply their learned knowledge to be a language barrier, as some information is not available in English. Thereforesolve real-life problems, one of our goals is to improve the information delivery of Sophianetwork with industries, mainly through improvement of and take the Loyola bulletin boardfirst step in becoming a changemaker.

We 3-Week Online Design Thinking Crash Course --> 5-Week Project Development and Mentoring --> Competition (theme-based) The 3-week long bilingual (Japanese/English) Design Thinking program would be limited to Sophia University students who will participate in the program and faculty/staff who will teach the basics of Design Thinking. After completing the program, participants will need be given the choice to have a dialog with either continue the web Admins full program or stop just at Sophia the crash course. Those who choose to discuss what possibilities there are continue will be introduced to improve the existing platformtheme for the competition, and the projects they develop must address and provide solutions for the given problem. However, on During the basis of our findings5-week project development and creation period, we see that although some students are satisfied free to work with either English or Japanese students to build their projects. Throughout this period, all students will be able to receive mentoring and support from the program facilitators and staff. After completing their projects, participants will face each other in the current systemInnovation Sparker Competition, there have been identified some common problems through prototype testingwhere external groups may also sign up to join as long as their project fits the theme. This competition would serve as a gateway for university-industry collaborations, along as businesses could build networks with potential employees by providing support through monetary means or by becoming judges of the competition. Participants would then pitch their project/solutions to a panel of judges consisting of the feedback we have gotten from following: company managers, guest speakers, professors, students via a questionnaire. Therefore, we believe that some minor modificationsalumni, and the president. In addition to getting the chance to experience the entire process of some functionsbringing an idea into fruition, winners would also receive prize money, recognition from companies and the University, can have a significant impact on how students perceive wider web of networks, the Loyola bulletin boardopportunity to get scouted by companies, and in that way make important information even more accessible than it is now/or graduation credits. Some The curriculum for the program can be seen below: Curriculum: (1 Quarter = 8 weeks = Length of the changes we want to make to the Loyola Bulletin board includesSummer break) First Week:  - An own category for I&EDesign Thinking Introduction: What is its purpose or its effect? Why is it important? Where can it be used or applied? - The possibility Explain the steps to save postsdesign thinking Second Week:  - Filter to separate posts written in English and JapaneseDesign Thinking Brainstorming - Add more information written in English Analyze Design Thinking Model Projects and make it easy how creators apply their knowledge to findsolve problems - Guest Speaker Invitation Third Week:  - Add more specific categories and a way to filter them.Analysis of the competition theme - The ability Introduce participants to customize resources the type University provides - Group brainstorming End of information students receive on email. Base Design Thinking Introduction Program Fourth-Eighth Week Group Check-Ins, Prototyping, Testing, Refining, Preparation for competition, Creating presentations and slides Competition Week

1. Create a first prototype, a vision Conduct further research to accurately determine the desirability of how we imagine it can look like. Furthermore, we have gathered feedback from students on their experiences and opinions about the Bulletin board’s functionsprogram. 2. Based on Consult with Sophia University professors if they would be interested in helping to host the feedback, make a more detailed list of improvements we want to makeprogram or becoming guest speakers. 3. Get Contact several companies interested in touch partnering up with the web administration at Sophia and explain University to them the wishes help support a program like this. Gage their interest in hiring winners of the program and sponsoring some students, as well. 4. Propose our idea to Sophia University administration and find out see if they are willing to work with us support the program financially, publicly, and/or academically (by counting credits towards students’ graduation requirements). 5. Contact UIF fellows to ask if some would like to improve become guest speakers for the Bulletin boardprogram. 46. Make adjustments based on possible limitations of the Loyola sitePerform trial programs to test out teaching methods and how long to execute a project. 57. Launch the new, improved Loyola Bulletin boardRelease program and start accepting applicants.