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Added student priotities for 2023-2024 cohort. Our projects all work to improve student access to rcources

<li>Students outside of major-specific requirements have minimal connections to nonprofits and local businesses. </li>

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=2023-2024 Cohort=

==Project 1: GVSU Connect website==

This idea is a simple, easy to understand website for students to find and discover resources on campus. The current GVSU website has many resources listed, but has the issue of being difficult to navigate. Students would have a much easier time utilizing these resources through a sorted and categorized webpage, which is where this idea comes in. We would create a webpage that has all of GVSU resources listed in a helpful way in one spot so that students can both discover and find anything they might need.

'''Key Tactics:'''

* Coordinate and collect all necessary links and resources to add to website

* Organize and categorize resources by need for students

* Contact GVSU.edu website holders about adding new page

* Initiate development and continued updates of links and resources

==Project 2: PGVSU Web==

This idea is an interactive display that would be put in a centrally located spot on campus. It would allow students to explore resources through a flow chart. It would include a TV with a small computer attached that would run a website and have a controller with some tactile buttons. As students explore the flow chart of resources (put in a hierarchy that is sensible) descriptions and QR codes would pop up for students to use. There could be another version as well that is a website with a similar UI. It could also collect data about which resources students are using more or less.

'''Key Tactics:'''

* Purchase Technology to run website/html page

* Create a website/html page that shows off resources

* Create a controller for the display

* Get partners for sustainability

==Project 3: Orientation resource fair==

This idea is a one-day event that happens during Welcome Week at GVSU, targeted towards first year students. It would take place in one venue with representatives from all of the major resources/ things to know, so that students have one spot to learn the basics about living at Grand Valley and feel supported and set up for success for their first semester. Some examples would be the tutoring center, University Counseling Center, recwell, transportation, Laker Food, and more. This event should be informative, but also a way to be social with their peers. This event would also include a brochure or similar material that could be taken home with the basic summary of information on these resources, such as where they are located or what website to find them on. This material would be interactive throughout the event, with completion earning students a prize.

'''Key Tactics:'''

* Coordinate with the office currently running freshmen orientation.

* Bring together a list of participating resources who would have a booth or activity at this event.

* Determine a location, consider fun aspects like food, and find a prize

* Determine a flow of traffic, perhaps by dorm and students are brought by their RA

* Create interactive material and determine the key pieces of information that should be condensed here.

==Project 4: Master Guide pamphlet==

This idea is a physical pamphlet disguised as a $20 bill that contains all the resources every 1st year student must know about. All college kids could use more money and so, the appearance of a $20 bill captures the attention. The cash theme also indicates this pamphlet is valuable and should be kept, not thrown away like any other handout. Upon further inspection, the inside says ''“GVSU is a cashless campus, but you should still keep these valuables in your wallet''!” along with all the resources’ QR codes. Examples of some resources listed are: the Counseling Center, Success Coaching, food pantries, where to change your major, schedule an appointment, sign up for clubs, pay off parking tickets, apply for scholarships, get STD/HIV testing/free condoms, and so much more. By having all of the most important resources all in one place, rather than scattered throughout the year, on various bulletin boards and revealed in random emails, students new to GVSU are able to get a comprehensive idea & easily access to everything offered. This pamphlet acts as a master guide for any resource-based questions 1st years living on the Allendale campus may have now or in the future at GVSU.

'''Key Tactics:'''

* Finalize formatting by generating all the links into QR codes & adding missing Resource Centers

* Configure printers at the Promotions Office, Creation Station, or Laker Store for color printing correct size and color of the pamphlets

* Contact LCDs & RAs to distribute the pamphlets to all their residents.

* Log data retrieved by the QR codes to analyze pamphlet usage & attraction.

=2022-2023 Cohort=

~~ ~~==Project 1: Mobile Innovation Lab==This project is a spin on the 2019 cohort who pitched the idea of Grand Valley Innovation Bus (GVIB). Aidan Clawson was ran point of the project but unfortunately due to COVID GVIB was never fully executed on Grand Valley's campus. The Mobile Innovation Lab (MIL) would also be a bus that would get a complete make-over. Inside the bus would include different workstations for innovation and entrepreneurship including 3D printers, cabinet space for prototyping materials, tables and chairs for collaboration, and more! The goal of the Mobile Innovation Lab is to help students that are pursuing anything within innovation and entrepreneurship whether that be for a class project or personal hobbies. We would also like to gain more awareness for the innovation club and boost UIF knowledge on campus. The project is also receiving help from former UIF 2019 cohort member Kayla Lett for further insight on the previous plan.

~~==Project 1: Mobile Innovation Lab==~~This project is a spin on the 2019 cohort who pitched the idea of Grand Valley Innovation Bus (GVIB). Aidan Clawson was ran point of the project but unfortunately due to COVID GVIB was never fully executed on Grand Valley's campus. The Mobile Innovation Lab (MIL) would also be a bus that would get a complete make-over. Inside the bus would include different workstations for innovation and entrepreneurship including 3D printers, cabinet space for prototyping materials, tables and chairs for collaboration, and more! The goal of the Mobile Innovation Lab is to help students that are pursuing anything within innovation and entrepreneurship whether that be for a class project or personal hobbies. We would also like to gain more awareness for the innovation club and boost UIF knowledge on campus. The project is also receiving help from former UIF 2019 cohort member Kayla Lett for further insight on the previous plan. Mobile Innovation Lab would run point by Rylan Bernhardt and would be open to the public in Fall 2023.

====Key Tactics====

==Project 3: Inspiring Students through I&E by Faculty Education==

~~<nowiki>*<~~Throughout our research of campus initiatives related to innovation and entrepreneurship, we realized students are unaware and uninspired to seek out such offerings. Knowing how important the influence of professors upon students is, our problem statement became: How might we empower faculty to develop Innovation & Entrepreneurship mindsets in students at Grand Valley? Integration of I&E into courses not only fosters a more motivational classroom environment but can facilitate career readiness and effectiveness. Our change strategy is to host an educational event of faculty attendance to learn about instilling the I&E mindsets in students. Inspiring Students would be an all day conference with various speakers ranging from Grand Valley faculty, local innovators and entrepreneurs, to successful student startups. The conference will be arranged so that attending faculty can pick and choose which segments to attend. After a successful kickoff event, interested faculty can expect future conferences, personal advising sessions, and a pamphlet with suggested action items/nowiki>summary of project*checklist.

Sophia Raab will run point on this project. It will be ready to start by the faculty summer orientation in 2023.

====Key Tactics====

*~~find course presenters~~Reach out to the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center (FTLC)*~~arrange~~ Communicate with potential conference speakers*Arrange a date & and locationfor the event*Finalize conference speakers*~~print~~ Print fliers and advertise the event via email*~~finalize curriculum~~Host the kickoff conference*~~host event~~*follow Follow up w/ with a calendar of associated ~~materials~~ events and ~~future events~~a pamphlet with suggested action items/checklist*Arrange personal advising sessions with interested faculty

Month 3 through 6:

Use this time to contact potential donors and funding organizations to further the spread. Host the Design Start Project at the beginning of winter semester to allow clubs to put their findings and innovations into action. After the event collect feedback from participants regarding what they feel they gained from the event as well as any problem areas they uncovered.~~Month 7 through 12:~~

Begin to market and prepare for next years round of Design Start. Reflect on feedback given by the participants and make changes to the program accordingly. At the end of winter semester check back in with club participants to see if changes have been implemented and if so what worked.~~Year 2~~Month 7 through 12:

Begin to market and prepare for next years round of Design Start. Reflect on feedback given by the participants and make changes to the program accordingly. At the end of winter semester check back in with club participants to see if changes have been implemented and if so what worked. Year 2: Follow previous steps and continue to revise as new information comes along. Prepare to pass the event to the new cohort.

==Project 1: Design Start 2.0==

==Project 4: GVIB: Grand Valley Innovation Bus==

The goal of GVIB is to create a moving space that can double as being transportation to innovation/entrepreneur events. As well as being a platform itself for students and faculty to create new projects and ideas to share with the school. The bus would travel around campus every week to advertise innovation but it would also be taking students to events and maker spaces they might not normally have the ability to travel to easily. ~~~~Aidan Clawson would take the lead in designing the space inside and out. Being an Engineering student who had no car as a freshman he understands how it can be very hard to get to places not covered by the usual bus route.

====Key Tactics:====

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Change story video 2022-2023: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHX8tFtA62Y Creating a Conference for Projects and Prototypes at Grand Valley State University]

Innovation Showcase video 2020-2021: https://youtu.be/uQk8xnEr7RM

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