'''<big>Project 1 : Establishing an Innovation Lab on Campus</big>'''
<big>Strategy 1 : Enabling comprehensive resource access to students</big>
Integrating hardware and software resources in an innovation lab can enhance students’ learning and project outcomes. Providing access to hardware tools like 3D printers, electronics kits, and robotics platforms that students can use alongside software development can improve productivity.
<big>Strategy 2 : Mentorship and Industry Connectivity</big>
Connect students with experienced mentors who can guide them in utilizing resources efficiently and effectively. Sessions that teach students how to use specific tools, technologies, and methodologies can be very useful. Industry connections can facilitate internship opportunities for students, enhancing their skills and employability.
<big>Strategy 3 : Global Exhibitions and Showcasing Opportunities</big>
Innovation labs can significantly enhance participation in global exhibitions and showcasing opportunities for students and faculty. Offering workshops on presentation skills, pitching, and communication can help participants effectively showcase their projects. Successful case studies and projects that have emerged from the lab, showcasing their impact and potential can be shared.
'''<big>Project 2 : Encouraging Skill-Swap Initiatives on Campus</big>'''
<big>Strategy 1 : Conduct Pop-up events</big>
Hosting a fair where students can set up booths to showcase skills they want to share and skills they wish to learn can promote enhanced learning. Social media can be used to promote the event and attract participants, using engaging visuals and testimonials.
<big>Strategy 2 : Skill Exchange Portal</big>
Users can be allowed to list skills they can teach (e.g., coding, graphic design, languages) and skills they want to learn on the portal. A search feature can be implemented that allows users to find others based on specific skills or interests.
<big>Strategy 3 : Cross-Campus Integration</big>
Cross-campus integration can significantly enhance skill swap initiatives at a university by fostering collaboration, broadening access to diverse skills, and building a sense of community. Facilitate workshops led by students or faculty from different branches/campus, allowing for the sharing of diverse expertise.
'''<big>Project 3 : Establishing a Peer-Mesh on Campus</big>'''
Cross-department connections can greatly enhance peer mentoring programs by facilitating diverse interactions, broadening perspectives, and fostering collaborative learning. Exposure to different fields can help students develop a broader understanding and apply concepts creatively across disciplines.
<big>Strategy 2 : Awareness about the facility</big>
Usage of posters, flyers, social media, and university websites to highlight peer mentoring opportunities, making them more visible to students. Sharing success stories from past participants through videos, blog posts, or social media can inspire others to join the network.
<big>Strategy 3 : Online Appointment Page</big>
An online appointment page can significantly enhance a peer mentoring network on campus by streamlining the process, improving accessibility, and fostering better communication. Students can easily schedule appointments with mentors at their convenience, reducing barriers to participation. The appointment page can serve as a centralized location for information about the mentoring program, including FAQs, mentor bios, and available skills.
'''<big>Project 4 : Establish an Exchange Centre on Campus</big>'''
<big>Strategy 1 : Social Events</big>
Game nights, casual gatherings can help students understand each other and encourages social interaction between students of diverse backgrounds. Learning can be made fun using programs curated to bring out the creative side in students.
<big>Strategy 2 : A hub for international students</big>
The hub can organize cultural events, such as international festivals or workshops, which foster understanding and appreciation among students from diverse backgrounds. The center needs to offer facilities that help international students acclimate to campus life and local culture, making them feel more comfortable and integrated.
<big>Strategy 3 : Collaboration and partnerships with foreign universities</big>
Establish consistent communication through scheduled meetings with foreign partners to discuss goals, share updates, and address any concerns. Joint degree programs or shared courses can be developed that allow students from both universities to learn together, either in person or through online platforms.
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=Fall 2022 Cohort=
=Project 1 : '''Encouraging a consistent culture of I&E on campus'''=
==Strategy 1: Conducting pop-up workshops periodically with diverse groupsBringing forth design thinking awareness through social hours online==
<br />==Strategy 2 : Bring forth To encourage increased participation in I&E activities, it is necessary to raise awareness on I&E concepts like design thinking awareness . This can be achieved through social hours conducted online==after college hours. It provides a casual and student-led environment for discussions and interactions with new peers. Listening to the opinions of students in a group environment also provides the opportunities to tailor design-thinking workshops to their needs. Social hours provide a more personalized pathway for creating awareness and building interest within the student body to sustain the other I&E strategies.<br />
<br />==Strategy 2 : Conducting pop-up workshops periodically with diverse groups==
==Strategy 3 : Encourage participation It is vital to have ongoing innovative or entrepreneurial learning opportunities to maintain consistency. This can be achieved through selective and choicepop-based events for networking==<br />==Strategy 4 : Promoting faculty up workshops that are conducted periodically around different locations on campus. Picking design- thinking themes led by UIF Fellows or I&E pathways related to a specific field led by faculties, we can provide the foundational knowledge needed to pursue a future in innovation and entrepreneurship. It is also an opportunity to spark interest and encourage the student interactions for body to view I&E endeavors==as a valuable addition to their skills and the community.<br />
The guidance required to start on an I&E journey can be provided by the experienced faculty on campus. Hence, increased collaboration and interaction between students and faculty is essential to illustrate the resources and feasibility for executing ideas into reality. Integrating faculty advice and their contributions to ongoing workshops and events can aid in building stronger relations between them and aspiring innovators.<br />
==Strategy 4 : Encouraging participation through selective and choice-based events for networking==
Events to explore innovative ideas and projects encourage more students to prioritize innovative and entrepreneurial learning. Some events can be selective as it is specifically catered to existing I&E enthusiasts with a strong motivation in the field. Designing events to cater to a select group of people can better address their needs. Some events can be choice-based where those who are unfamiliar with I&E concepts can explore and learn more about the field. These events cater to those who just began their I&E journey and want to learn and know more about what is involved.
=Project 2 : '''Build an effective communication network and encourage collaboration among individuals on campus'''=
=Project 3 : '''Create opportunities for students for application of skills and creation of tech alongside classroom learning'''=
==Strategy 1: Spread awareness of importance developing practical skills among students about developing along with practical skills and applying themguidance.==
It is paramount that students understand the importance of developing practical skills and gaining an interest for creating solutions being in the field of Engineering. Spreading awareness of the same can be done introducing fun opportunities for students to experiment on their skills and by encouraging participation in project creation, idea generation competitions along with increasing the weightage of practical skills in evaluation of students.<br />
Students having a designated space for working on their projects and creating new technological solutions would really ramp up I&E on campus. Students' employability would also be enhanced. This is a medium-long term plan.<br />
==Strategy 3: Change Provide exclusive time in daily the college schedule to provide exclusive time for students to work on their projects.==
Providing students with designated time for putting to practice what they've learnt in the curriculum would work wonders in fortifying their practical skills and the ability to apply their knowledge.