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=='''Strategy 3: TITULO'''==
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==='''<small>Main Objectives</small>'''===
==='''<small>Alignment with UPC Student Priorities</small>'''===
==='''<small>Key Tactics</small>'''===
==='''<small>Impact and Success Metrics</small>'''===
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This project aligns with UPC’s commitment to fostering innovation with human impact, integrating technology and emotional intelligence to strengthen student well-being and institutional culture.
'''Impact and Success Metrics'''
*Sustainability: Continuity of the initiative through UPC’s official wellness and innovation programs beyond the UIF cohort period.
=='''Strategy 2: TITULOBuzzly AI'''==[[File:CreaBondBuzzly AI.jpgpng|thumb|CreaBond|link=Special:FilePath/CreaBondBuzzly_AI.jpgpng]]TEXTOBuzzly AI is an AI-powered companion designed to support UPC students in managing both their emotional well-being and productivity. Operating through accessible platforms like WhatsApp, it proactively seeks to mitigate stress, anxiety, and burnout associated with academic life. Initial user research with UPC students revealed a strong need for a private, non-judgmental outlet, with many describing the concept as having a "psychologist in my pocket who can't judge me." The bot provides personalized reminders, "quick win" tasks to build positive momentum, and interactive, game-like therapies. When needed, it serves as a bridge, connecting students to professional support from the university's counseling services. '''Main Objectives''' #Provide students with a 24/7 proactive companion that encourages healthy mental habits by directly linking productivity with well-being.#Enable early detection of students experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety, or creative blocks through non-intrusive interactions.#Foster student engagement and self-efficacy through gamified, evidence-based tools like "quick wins" and interactive therapies.#Strengthen the connection between students and institutional wellness services, creating an efficient and integrated ecosystem of care within UPC. '''Alignment with UPC Student Priorities''' Validation through interviews with over 25 students confirmed that many feel they have no one to talk to about private or serious issues and that student interactions are often limited to academic work. Buzzly AI directly addresses this validated gap by offering a confidential and accessible support channel. This project expands on the mission of previous UPC cohorts focused on community and purpose-driven innovation by addressing the emotional and psychological dimension of student life. It promotes resilience, balance, and well-being as essential components of academic and creative success. This aligns directly with UPC’s commitment to fostering innovation with human impact, integrating technology and emotional intelligence to strengthen the student experience. '''Impact and Success Metrics''' The success of Buzzly AI will be measured by its ability to create a sustainable and measurable impact. Key indicators include:
*Number of students identified and referred before escalation to crisis intervention
*Ratio of automated triage to in-person consultation requests
*Percentage of bot users rating health as "good" or better
=='''Strategy 3: InnovaQuest'''==
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'''InnovaQuest''' is a gamified mentorship challenge that extends Innovate UPC beyond a single event, transforming it into an ongoing journey of academic exploration and emotional resilience for prospective students. Unlike traditional career fairs that focus only on information, InnovaQuest immerses high school students in short, interactive missions co-designed with UPC professors and student mentors.
These missions combine career exploration with resilience-building practices, helping students face the anxieties of choosing a major, managing academic stress, and imagining their future with confidence. By blending gamification, mentorship, and well-being strategies, InnovaQuest positions UPC not only as an innovative university but also as a caring community that values balance as much as success.
'''Main Objectives'''
* Provide high school students with a supportive bridge into university life, reducing anxiety about academic and personal transitions.
* Integrate resilience-building into career exploration, showing that academic excellence and well-being go hand in hand.
* Humanize professors as approachable guides and mentors, breaking the perception of faculty as distant authority figures.
* Strengthen UPC’s reputation as an institution that educates with innovation and empathy from day zero.
'''Alignment with UPC Student Priorities'''
Previous UPC UIF cohorts have launched initiatives such as Social Purpose, Connect UPC, and Portafolio UPC, focusing on inclusion, collaboration, and purpose-driven innovation.
InnovaQuest builds on this foundation by targeting the pre-university stage, where many students carry hidden stress and uncertainty. By reframing Innovate UPC as more than a fair, it becomes a '''continuous''' ecosystem of support. Students see UPC not only as a place of academic rigor but as a community where care, resilience, and mentorship are built into the educational journey.
This initiative redefines recruitment as a holistic experience, aligning with UPC’s vision of innovation with human impact. InnovaQuest ensures that students arrive on campus not only informed, but also emotionally prepared to thrive.
'''Impact and Success Metrics'''
The success of InnovaQuest will be measured by its ability to reduce student anxiety, foster engagement, and reshape perceptions of UPC. Key indicators include:
* '''Anxiety Reduction:''' Percentage of prospective students reporting greater confidence about choosing a career after completing the missions.
* '''Engagement:''' Active participation rates in WhatsApp challenges, faculty-led workshops, and debrief sessions.
* '''Perception Shift:''' Surveys measuring whether prospective students and parents associate UPC with care and resilience as well as innovation.
* '''Faculty Involvement:''' Number of professors requesting to adopt InnovaQuest formats for future recruitment or orientation activities.
* '''Sustainability:''' Institutionalization of InnovaQuest as a recurring feature of Innovate UPC and as a bridge to UPC’s wellness and mentoring programs.
=='''Strategy 4: UPC Rest'''==
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'''UPCRest''' is a campus-based wellness initiative that supports UPC students in managing stress and maintaining balance during midterm and final exam periods. It provides spaces and activities designed to promote relaxation, recovery, and social connection—transforming high-stress academic weeks into opportunities for wellbeing and community care.
Through simple, human-centered interventions like rest zones, coffee gatherings, de-stress kits, and therapy animal sessions, UPCRest helps students decompress, recharge, and sustain their performance in a supportive environment.
*Create safe, inclusive spaces for students to rest and recover physically and mentally during exam weeks.
*Integrate wellness as a consistent element of the academic experience at UPC, complementing counseling and academic services.
Previous UPC UIF cohorts have developed initiatives like ''Social Purpose'', ''Connect UPC'', and ''Portafolio UPC'', which focus on inclusion, collaboration, and student purpose.
By focusing on both emotional and physical restoration, UPCRest strengthens the culture of care and belonging on campus, making wellbeing a visible and accessible part of student life.
*'''Post-Exam Coffee Silent Raves:''' Host energizing, music-filled coffee gatherings after exams to help students decompress, connect, and celebrate completing their tests.
*'''Animal Therapy Sessions:''' Organize visits with trained therapy animals during finals week to reduce anxiety and lift morale.
The success of '''UPCRest''' will be measured by its capacity to enhance student wellbeing and create lasting institutional impact. Key indicators include:
