2024-cohort
14
edits
Changes
Adding the first 2 strategic priorities for the 2024 cohort
== '''UNF 2024 UIF Cohort Strategic Priorities''' ==
=== '''''Strategic Priority 1: Creating a Design Thinking Ecosystem''''' ===
''Project Leaders: Michaiya Cox, Ella Green, Brianna Pearson, June Wilson''
The University of North Florida has identified a need to foster a more innovative and entrepreneurial campus culture. To address this gap, we propose introducing the principles of Design Thinking and iterative design to a broader student population.
By creating a comprehensive Design Thinking ecosystem, we can empower students and faculty to collaborate, experiment, and develop innovative solutions. This ecosystem will include:
* Workshops and Training: Offering workshops and training sessions for both faculty and students to learn Design Thinking processes and practices.
* Design Thinking Lab: Offering a Design Thinking Lab course that will allow students to learn about the history of Design Thinking and work on challenges that promote positive change to the campus. This class would also count for a general education requirement so that more students will be able to take this course.
* Innovation Events: Hosting Design Thinking fairs and competitions to generate excitement and showcase student projects, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
We believe that by cultivating a Design Thinking ecosystem, we can inspire students to become active participants in campus transformation, fostering a more collaborative and innovative environment.
* Google, Gemini 1.5 Flash, 9/22/24. Gemini was used to enhance original material written by June Wilson.
<br />
=== '''''Strategic Priority 2: Design Thinking Workshops.''''' ===
''Project Leader: June Wilson''
During the landscape canvas I noticed that there is a lack of innovation and resources for innovation on campus. Following exercises we have done in our training I surveyed students and faculty to see just how many would be willing to learn about design thinking. Almost half of the students surveyed had an idea of a project or prototype that would improve campus so the interest in design is there.
Following these findings my idea is to host several Design Thinking Workshops across campus. The purpose of the workshops would be to educate more faculty and students about the design thinking process in hopes that the ideas and processes will make their ways into more classrooms. We also hope to gain more interest in campus resources such as the Design Thinking club and courses taught that involve innovation and entrepreneurship.
=='''UNF 2023 UIF Cohort Strategic Priorities'''==