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'''Strategic Project 1: Student Venture Fund'''
''Project Lead: JaMya''
''Key Tactics:''
* Create a student-managed venture fund to invest in promising student-led startups.
* Develop a selection process for startups to pitch their ideas to the fund committee.
* Establish a fund management team responsible for evaluating investment opportunities.
* Collaborate with local angel investors and venture capitalists to secure additional funding.
* Organize pitch competitions and networking events to attract student entrepreneurs.
'''Strategic Project 2: Entrepreneurship Curriculum Enhancement'''
''Project Lead: Tashira''
''Key Tactics:''
* Collaborate with faculty to review and update the entrepreneurship curriculum.
* Introduce practical, real-world projects and case studies into entrepreneurship courses.
* Expand course offerings in areas such as technology entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and innovation management.
* Create an experiential learning component, such as student-run businesses or consulting projects.
* Monitor and assess the impact of curriculum changes on student engagement and success.
'''Strategic Project 3: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competitions'''
''Project Lead: Christian''
''Key Tactics:''
* Organize annual innovation and entrepreneurship competitions that allow students to pitch their ideas and prototypes.
* Secure sponsorship from local businesses and industry partners to provide prizes and support for the competitions.
* Form a competition committee responsible for event planning and logistics.
* Promote the competitions through various marketing channels, both on and off campus.
* Evaluate the impact of competitions on student participation and startup creation.
'''Strategic Project 4: Alumni Mentorship Program'''
''Project Lead: Olujede''
''Key Tactics:''
* Create a mentorship program that pairs students with successful alumni who have experience in entrepreneurship and innovation.
* Develop a matching algorithm to pair students with mentors based on their interests and goals.
* Organize mentorship events, networking opportunities, and workshops to facilitate connections.
* Establish a tracking system to measure the success and impact of the mentorship program.
* Encourage alumni to provide financial support to student entrepreneurs through scholarships or grants.
In this multifaceted approach, each project is designed to address a specific aspect of enhancing the I&E ecosystem at Mississippi Valley State University. This collaborative effort aims to create a dynamic and supportive environment that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship on campus, with the goal of achieving significant improvements within the next two to three years.
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