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★What I modified after getting the first professional's opinion ・Who are stakeholders→university and data science program officials
* The theme was narrowed down to design thinking because I&E and design thinking are not the same idea.
* Listed what is needed to achieve the goal.
★What I modified after getting (i) Making it a subject in the second professional's opinion data science program makes it easier to gain cooperation and not interfere with existing Data Science programs.
★What is needed to achieve (ii) They can also better emphasize the pre-envisioned product significance of a subject already existing by marketing design thinking.
* Cooperation among student affairs, universities, and companies
* Budget
* Long-term perspective (we may need to look at least 3 months to implement these 1) to 5) (Creation of a training program)
==== '''Steps (Subject to be modified again):''' ====★Potential needs
# First, draft a text university leadership wants to attract good students and researchers and draft a plan to be sent 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 student affairs office 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 companies by ourselvescourse is expected to be taken after the required Data science class.# In parallel ・How to appeal to students with 1"no prerequisite knowledge" (motivation for students to participate) (i), we will ask working professionals to provide feedback Have a brief presentation announcing the course posted on potential problems and concerns with Moodle for the final Overview of Data Science session. (ii) Adding an overview of the plan & inquire with course to the student affairs office whether existing UIF website may attract students who have already read the existing articles and are allowed interested in the course. ・Timeframe/Implementation costs (i) 1 to contact companies directly or not2 years required (course materials, content, and application, or whether it is possible if etc.)/cost of inviting lecturers and creating course materials ・Who are we going to approach and get support from? (i) Specially-appointed Professor Momose of the student affairs office is involvedData Science Project.# If 2 ・Identify resources (i) is possibleSeek help from data science program departments Factors: (know-how, advice, voluntary cooperation, information, select companies to send emails.further stakeholder contacts) # Bring (They have started from scratch within the project to the student affairs officelast year, advertising on all media such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, contact posting ads at the company with one bus stop in front of the hands in (university, and opening a data science clinic) ====Steps ==== ====1) Refine and radically revise the plan ==== ====2) Discuss at the meeting whether to bring to stakeholder meeting → simultaneous input from cohort==== ====3) (Before the stakeholder meeting, ask several stakeholders "what they think, "reality", and negotiate with "barriers". Depending on the companydegree of feedback, go back to 1).====# Execute & modify the product.====4) Execution (project start)====
==='''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.
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==='''Strategy #3 Japanese Innovation & Entrepreneurship Course Create a Design Thinking (DS) course as part of the Data Science program to enable students to acquire and learn DS'''===
==== '''Background:''' ====Through Sophia University has realized the need for data science and has successfully expanded its required courses and accompanying courses over the trainingpast few years, having 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 essential whether or not one goes on that it takes a user-first approach, which develops the qualitative ability to start a business because there are not many students (especially Japanese students) who are creative thinkers at Sophia Universityunderstand problems and needs. HoweverThis foundation of thinking is also the foundation of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, many and I believe that it is of great significance for young students graduate without even knowing to gain learning experiences to understand the concept of design thinking, let alone the wordDesign Thinking before they form their careers, in their normal lives, so creating opportunities order to live in some way is necessarythe complex world of the future.
==== '''Structure:''' ====★Goal of the product: "I would like ・Benefits to conduct an internship in which Sophia University and industry collaborate to promote design thinking to students." Stakeholders
=2022 Strategic Priorities=
