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How ''<span style="font-size:larger;">This article discusses key strategies to initiate change by creating new spaces for design and innovation. For starters, one could contract with a 3rd Party (the third party company,Betaversity) , that designs spaces and environments which spark inspiration, generate creativity and builds out innovation ecosystems on campuses. In their initial investigation to assess demand for their first project, they found that 84% of students wanted more entrepreneurship at their universities and 45% of students replied that they would transfer to install a university that did have these spaces. These spaces not only provide a collaborative environment for idea generation and invention among students, they help universities attract high level students and retain existing students who are seeking engagement in entrepreneurship and launch an innovation space!</span>''

This article discusses key strategies to initiate change by creating new spaces for design and innovation== <span style="font-size:larger;">''1. For starters, one could contract with the third party company,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''Betaversity'' , that designs spaces Assess the Need and environments which spark inspiration, generate creativity and builds out innovation ecosystems on campuses. In their initial investigation to assess demand for their first project, they found that 84% of students wanted more entrepreneurship at their universities and 45% of students replied that they would transfer to a university that did have these spaces. These spaces not only provide a collaborative environment for idea generation and invention among students, they help universities attract high level students and retain existing students who are seeking engagement in entrepreneurship and innovation!Goal'''</span> ==

'''1<span style="font-size:larger;">Betaversity first meets with the client, for example, a university and discusses the client’s needs, goals and general scope of the project. The program and design of the space can be adapted to what the University already has and what they are looking to offer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''''''Assess After they meet with the decision makers, Betaversity engages with the Need student community undertaking independent research through surveys and discussions with students about their needs and goals. To evaluate existing spaces and resources on campus, Betaversity brings in their idea team, and Goal'''their equipment team to determine how the scope of the space can tap into existing resources.</span>

Betaversity first meets with the client, for example, a university and discusses the client’s needs, goals and general scope of the project. The program and design of the space can be adapted to what the University already has and what they are looking to offer== <span style="font-size:larger;">''2. &nbsp;After they meet with the decision makers, Betaversity engages with the student community undertaking independent research through surveys and discussions with students about their needs and goals. To evaluate existing spaces and resources on campus, Betaversity brings in their idea team, and their equipment team to determine how the scope of the space can tap into existing resources.&nbsp;''A'''cademic Permission'''</span> ==

'''2<span style="font-size:larger;">Secondly, and this is Important! Be mindful of what a university requires in order to create new spaces and associated programs and curriculums for those spaces. A university is bureaucratic and likely has myriad policies in place regarding responsibility and oversight of certain programs and decisions. Familiarize yourself with these policies and AT THE VERY LEAST, meet with a sponsoring Faculty member, the Dean, and a few student leaders.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''''''Academic Permission'''Ideally you will meet with as many people, Deans and other decision makers, as well as students to assess interest on campus.</span>

Secondly, and this is Important! Be mindful of what a university requires in order to create new spaces and associated programs and curriculums for those spaces. A university is bureaucratic and likely has myriad policies in place regarding responsibility and oversight of certain programs and decisions. Familiarize yourself with these policies and AT THE VERY LEAST, meet with a sponsoring Faculty member, the Dean, and a few student leaders. Ideally you will meet with as many people, Deans and other decision makers, as well as students to assess interest on campus== <span style="font-size:larger;">''3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''''Support'''</span> ==

'''3<span style="font-size:larger;">Stimulate interest and integrate personnel at the University or organization to be advocates for the project. Work through faculty members and student leaders who can rally the student community and reach a wider audience on the ground. Where possible, speak with leadership, alumni and even the greater professional community to make them aware of the project, its intent and the innovation it will yield! This community support will be central to maintaining the excitement, energy and engagement in this space as time goes on.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''''''Support'''</span>

Stimulate interest and integrate personnel at the University or organization to be advocates for the project. Work through faculty members and student leaders who can rally the student community and reach a wider audience on the ground. Where possible, speak with leadership, alumni and even the greater professional community to make them aware of the project, its intent and the innovation it will yield! This community support will be central to maintaining the excitement, energy and engagement in this space as time goes on== <span style="font-size:larger;">''4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''''Cost'''</span> ==

'''4<span style="font-size:larger;">The creation space that Betaversity is now launching was funded by the College of Engineering at UC Davis. Betaversity is, however, a full service company that can help to identify outside sources of funding and acquire it. University funding that is set aside for investment in this space is used first, then Betaversity helps identify sponsorships and apply for grants in order to bring in more funding for the space.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''''''Cost'''</span>

The creation space that Betaversity is now launching was funded by the College of Engineering at UC Davis. Betaversity is, however, a full service company that can help to identify outside sources of funding and acquire it. University funding that is set aside for investment in this space is used first, then Betaversity helps identify sponsorships and apply for grants in order to bring in more funding for the space== <span style="font-size:larger;">''5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''''Location'''</span> ==

'''5<span style="font-size:larger;">The creation space at the University of Davis is located within the College of Engineering because that is the organization the funded the project. Although it is starting out as a space that will be primarily used for Engineering students, it is open to anyone on campus. The more students that use the space, the more potential for these spaces to expand and replicate on campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''''''Location'''</span>

The creation space at the University of Davis is located within the College of Engineering because that is the organization the funded the project. Although it is starting out as a space that will be primarily used for Engineering students, it is open to anyone on campus. The more students that use the space, the more potential for these spaces to expand and replicate on campus== <span style="font-size:larger;">''6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''''Activities'''</span> ==

'''6<span style="font-size:larger;">It will be an ongoing experiment to see how students use the space. Betaversity is full service! They not only design and implement the space, they provide a curriculum for ways to use the space and how to promote continual engagement with the resources it provides. Students interested in implementing ideas would come to this space on campus for prototyping, and idea generation to aid in starting new ventures.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''''''Activities'''</span>

It will be an ongoing experiment to see how students use the space. Betaversity is full service! They not only design and implement the space, they provide a curriculum for ways to use the space and how to promote continual engagement with the resources it provides. Students interested in implementing ideas would come to this space on campus for prototyping, and idea generation to aid in starting new ventures== <span style="font-size:larger;">''7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''''Materials'''</span> ==

'''7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp<span style="font-size:larger; ">'''(what materials are needed to make the space successful, and how do you gather those materials) '''Materials'''It is not JUST about the materials and tools within the space, it is more about the people within it, and the student communities’ engagement in activities within it.</span>

== <span style="font-size:larger;">''8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''''(what materials are needed to make the space successful, and how do you gather those materials) 'Management''It is not JUST about the materials and tools within the space, it is more about the people within it, and the student communities’ engagement in activities within it.'</span> ==

'''8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp<span style="font-size:larger; ">'''(how you selected who would manage the space and how it would be managed)'''Management'''</span>

'''(how you selected who would manage <span style="font-size:larger;">Continue to add value with content. For example, Betaversity provides ongoing services that help to continually build the student community. For the long term, they help to facilitate the ongoing usage of the space in order to sustain it. After the space is launched, they offer consulting support and how it would be managed)'''provide curriculums for the spaces they implement.</span>

Continue to add value with content. For example, Betaversity provides ongoing services that help to continually build the student community. For the long term, they help to facilitate the ongoing usage of the space in order to sustain it. After the space is launched, they offer consulting support and provide curriculums for the spaces they implement== <span style="font-size:larger;">''9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''''Launch'''</span> ==

'''9<span style="font-size:larger;">To launch the new space at UC Davis, Betaversity is holding a Friday to Sunday Hack-a-thon. They are bringing in students and teaching them about ideation and prototyping through workships and hands-on interaction. This launch is meant demonstrate to students how the space could be used moving forward.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''''''Launch'''</span>

To launch the new space at UC Davis, Betaversity is holding a Friday to Sunday Hack== <span style="font-a-thon. They are bringing in students and teaching them about ideation and prototyping through workships and hands-on interaction. This launch is meant demonstrate to students how the space could be used moving forwardsize:larger;">''10.&nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Lessons Learned & Ingredients for Success!'''</span> ==

'''10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ''''''Lessons Learned & Ingredients for Success!''' ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp*<span style="font-size:larger; ">The success of this basic community ultimately depends on the students.</span> ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp*<span style="font-size:larger; ">If you are able to engage passionate student leaders, it will help the space become dynamic, sustainable and ultimately successful.</span> ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp*<span style="font-size:larger; ">Interact with and gain support from multiple levels at the university in order to rally around the space for idea generation&nbsp;</span>