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Numerous faculty and students have expressed a lack of a college to college communication which is a large inhibitor to the channel of progress.

'''Event 1''': The first event will have guest speakers provide a brief experiential teaching moment in their life, where communication was vital, as well as, what they needed to make the communication/interaction in that experience successful. After the speaker provides a few key points, students will break off into groups to participate in fun activities that practice and utilize their new found communication knowledge. The hope is to spur networking across the board of the ONU campus.

Many students have expressed their desire to actually participate in more activities that provide a greater experience related to their field, as well as, learning about how to effectively tie in other disciplines.

During the experience week, professors will be matched in teams of two. The professors will swap classes, teach and demonstrate how, for example, art related subjects such as ceramics and 3D design fit within engineering classes. The goal is to expose the students to other disciplines in order to make the students well rounded, informed, and understand the importance of multiple disciplines.

The monthly experience challenges entail a challenge being sent via smartphone, to any student who desires to participate. Students who participate must each be of a different major. The challenges will be centered on innovation and entrepreneurship, winners will receive recognition, learning experience, and a prize.

The EPICS program currently allows students to apply engineering principles in community service locally and internationally. However, I think pairing the EPICS program with the Grand Challenge Scholars Program will create more participation, and overall create an even greater impact for the communities being served.

Many students expressed their desire for being more familiar with applications or resources they could utilize. Additionally, students of all majors can partake in these events, for example a chemistry student interested in engineering could learn about engineering related software applications, theory etc.

These monthly workshops, will teach students about software or resources they need for their majors. Within these workshops, experiential learning will be the driving force in ensuring that students feel confident enough to take their knowledge to the next step in implementing their ideas to actual projects.

On ONU’s campus, countless professional speakers speak at the campus. Often, these speaking events have low turnout. The goal is to get students and faculty together to brainstorm ways in which the vast majority of students will be aware of the speakers and understand the value of these speaking events. This tactic will also be another networking opportunity.

= <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif;">'''Strategy #4: Create a pilot program for the University Innovation Fellows Program on-campus'''</span> =

In order to keep the momentum of the University Innovation Fellows Program on-campus, current fellows should have at least one mentee an academic year or more lower than them. In these mentee relationships, it will be the responsibility of the fellow to share knowledge and resources that the underclassman fellow will need to make an impact during their time here, while also keeping the program active.