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Through his work in beginning this design club, Adam has found his way onto numerous administration boards representing the mechanical engineering department including a committee to form a new design degree path and the board for the new design institute.
By being on the board, Adam has been able to work directly with the faculty members who are able to enact what he needs. He is in a very strong position to lobby for his design club and also create new connections with administrators in his school. <span style="font-size:larger;">''' • People (who you wanted to connect with)'''</span>
<br/>While going to the top can be successful at times, it may be better to find that person in the perfect place and work on getting your idea to ‘trickle up.’ While getting started, Adam sought out a staff member who could be a liaison between the registrar and the engineering school. This person was able to effectively communicate both divisions while eventually bringing in higher-ups, but he didn’t start with the top.
<br/>Gave a voice to the students, helping to bring design to the forefront of Berkeley’s UG coursework. • Follow-up (what plans exist to maintain that connection)
Beyond using his influence to keep the design club moving, Adam is trying to work on a new venture to promote the ‘Flipped Classroom’ model. It’s perfect for him to be connected with the administrators in his school because he can work to implement some changes instantly on campus. He will be continuing his work on the administration boards to plan the design degree and create the newly funded institute. <span style="font-size:larger;">'''• Lessons learned and tips for others (what worked and what didn’t, and your recommendations for others)'''</span>