2022 Cohort
17
edits
Changes
<big>Menlo College is lacking in the university technology transfer function. Students are innovators and come up with amazing ideas. To build the bridge between ideas and economy some students need a hand. That is why we want to find a way to support their creative minds. In order to help students starting their own business, it is crucial to have a center, a club or a delegated person to talk to. That way students would not only be supported, but also motivated to implement their projects. That is a big step towards a more innovative and entrepreneurial Campus at Menlo College.</big>
== Strategy #2: Update Communication Channels to inform students about events, new courses, and other Menlo affiliated information ==<div>People involved in the Menlo ecosystem have also often complained about the lack of student engagement. This includes participation in campus events, responsiveness to survey's or other news that requires student action. That's why we propose to update the main method of communication of Menlo, which is email today. We recommend to push the different main communcation to a different tool such as the Menlo app or social media with modern ways to engage the student body (slack, discord, instagram). It is also crucial to improve the myMenlo mobile version or organize workshops that emphasize the importance of communication. </div>
=<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Fall 2021</span>=
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Due to the varying socioeconomic statuses of students on our campus, we recognize that not all students have the means to participate in events/programs/etc out of Menlo College such as conferences that historically have high prices for attendance. Through a student development fund, students would be able to apply for the cost of admission, as well as travel or lodging, if applicable. With this opportunity through funds by either donors or government grants we can empower students' professional development. Along with this, the creation of a student selection committee can review and approve any applications for funding which can provide further engagement and professional experience. Professional conferences provide an opportunity to network and gain knowledge that otherwise would not be available.
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