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== '''<h2> <b>CONTENT&nbsp#160;[[File:<img src="/images/3/35/XULA_Logo.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="XULA Logo.jpg|" _fck_mw_type="border]][[File:Dob logo" alt="XULA Logo.png|border]][[File:Eilogojpg" class="fck_mw_border" /><img src="/images/5/57/Dob_logo.png" _fck_mw_filename="Dob logo.png|" _fck_mw_type="border]]''' " alt="Dob logo.png" class1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [[File:file:"fck_mw_border" /><img src="/images/4/C:40/Users/Chigozie/Documents/ContentsEilogo.docx#ov|Overview]]png" _fck_mw_filename="Eilogo.png" _fck_mw_type="border" alt="Eilogo.png" class="fck_mw_border" /></b> </h2> 2<p>1.&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160; [[File:file<img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#pr|Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship]]" alt="Overview" class="fck_mw_notfound" /> 3</p><p>2.&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160; [[<img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#en|Encouraging Faculty " alt="Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship]]" class="fck_mw_notfound" /></p><p>3.1&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160; [[File:file:&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#xn|X-ncubator]]" alt="Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship" class="fck_mw_notfound" /></p><p>3.21&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160; [[<img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#enac|Enactus]]" alt="X-ncubator" class="fck_mw_notfound" /></p><p>3.32&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160; [[<img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#the|The Entrepreneurship Institute]]" alt="Enactus" class="fck_mw_notfound" /> 4</p><p>3.3&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [[File:file<img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#ac|Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function]]" alt="The Entrepreneurship Institute" class="fck_mw_notfound" /> 5</p><p>4.&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160; [[<img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#fa|Facilitating " alt="Actively Supporting the University-Industry Collaboration]]Technology Transfer Function" class="fck_mw_notfound" /> 6.</p><p>5.&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160; [[<img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#enga|Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts]]" alt="Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration" class="fck_mw_notfound" /> 7</p><p>6.&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160;&nbsp#160; [[<img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents.docx#land|Landscape Canvas]] &nbsp; &nbsp;" alt="Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts" class="fck_mw_notfound" /><u/p>Overview</upXavier University of Louisiana is a private, Catholic historically black university founded in 1925 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament7.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; <img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents/Contents. It is a small 4-year institution that enrolls about 3,200 students annually. Xavier has the College of Pharmacy and the College docx" alt="Landscape Canvas" class="fck_mw_notfound" /></p><p>&#160;</p><p>&#160;</p><p><u>Overview</u></p><p>Xavier University of Arts and Sciences which offers Masters Programs Louisiana is a private, Catholic historically black university founded in some liberal arts fields1925 by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. It was built in the heart of New Orleansis a small 4-year institution that enrolls about 3, Louisiana with a goal improve advancement 200 students annually. Xavier has the College of Native Americans Pharmacy and African Americans. President Dr. Norman C. Francis is noted for being the longest tenured running president College of Arts and Sciences which offers Masters Programs in the nationsome liberal arts fields. His efforts to not only promote the education of minorities but invest It was built in the potential heart of research and science have gained the university positive recognition among HBCUs. Xavier University remains a leader in producing the most New Orleans, Louisiana with a goal improve advancement of Native Americans and African Americans to obtain degree in science and get admission into medical, pharmacy, and graduate schoolshttp://www.xulaPresident Dr. Norman C. Francis is noted for being the longest tenured running president in the nation.edu/mediarelations/quickfacts.php &nbsp; <u>Promoting Student Innovation His efforts to not only promote the education of minorities but invest in the potential of research and Entrepreneurship</u> Recently, science have gained the university positive recognition among HBCUs. Xavier has begun University remains a leader in producing the most African Americans to implement more innovation obtain degree in science and entrepreneurial organizations get admission into medical, pharmacy, and activities on campusgraduate schools. With the help of Professor Mark L</p><p><a href="http://www. Quinn, the Conrad Nxula. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship, the Business department has been able to form X-ncubator, Enactus , and the Entrepreneurship Instituteedu/mediarelations/quickfacts. In the Fall semester, students prepare php">http://www.xula.edu/mediarelations/quickfacts.php</a business plan for a social enterprise and present it to corporate executives.></p><p>&nbsp#160; In the Spring, students participate in the Opportunity Finance Company Venture Challenge</p><p><u>Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship</u></p><p>Recently, a business plan competition. Xavier is also a part has begun to implement more innovation and entrepreneurial organizations and activities on campus. With the help of the Google Community Leaders ProgramProfessor Mark L. Quinn, in which students learn the Google products Conrad N. Hilton Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and train local businesses Assistant professor in how Entrepreneurship, the Business department has been able to expand their online presenceform X-ncubator, Enactus , and the Entrepreneurship Institute. In the Fall semester, students prepare a business plan for a social enterprise and present it to corporate executives.&nbsp#160; Students learn essentially how to consult to small businessesIn the Spring, students participate in the Opportunity Finance Company Venture Challenge, a business plan competition<u>X-ncubator</u><u>:</u> This is Xavier is also a small incubator on campus where students interested part of the Google Community Leaders Program, in entrepreneurship can gain real business experience. The department faculty assists which students learn the student business owners as they plan Google products and execute their ideas for a business venturetrain local businesses in how to expand their online presence. The incubator is set up &#160; Students learn essentially how to consult to simulate a legitimate work environment and allows the students to interact with different entrepreneurs, clients, and each othersmall businesses. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site is one of the ventures that </p><p><u>X-ncubator</u><u>:</u> This is a part of this small incubator. Professors supervise on campus where students interested in entrepreneurship can gain real business experience. The department faculty assists the student business owners as they schedule client appointments plan and develop interpersonal communication skillsexecute their ideas for a business venture<u>Enactus</u><u>:</u> Xavier EnactusThe incubator is set up to simulate a legitimate work environment and allows the students to interact with different entrepreneurs, formerly known as SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)clients, and each other. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site is an entrepreneurship club on campus. It one of the ventures that is a part of the international Enactus non-profit organization that aims to help this incubator. Professors supervise students become better business leaders as they schedule client appointments and entrepreneursdevelop interpersonal communication skills. The students are involved with X-ncubator on campus and off campus programs that help them gain business and initiative experience. Some of those programs include First Klass</p><p><u>Enactus</u><u>:</u> Xavier Enactus, formerly known as SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), is an economic empowerment group for women, Steps for Empowerment, an initiative entrepreneurship club on campus. It is part of the international Enactus non-profit organization that exports shoes aims to the less fortunate, and a Don’t Text help students become better business leaders and Drive Campaignentrepreneurs. Enactus The students participate in regional and national competitions where they present their projects and network with internship administrators. They are also involved in the Teen Academy where the students create ideas for creative design competitions in local high schools. High school students send in their applications with X-ncubator on campus and Enactus students judge their work off campus programs that help them gain business and award a cash prize to the winnerinitiative experience<u>The Entrepreneurship Institute</u><u>:</u> This institute was developed Some of those programs include First Klass, an economic empowerment group for women, Steps for Empowerment, an initiative that exports shoes to promote entrepreneurial thinking across Xavier’s campusthe less fortunate, and a Don’t Text and Drive Campaign. A minor Enactus students participate in Entrepreneurship has been created regional and national competitions where students of any major can take 18 hours of Accounting, Marketing, Management, they present their projects and Entrepreneurship courses. “Lunch network with a TREP” is another endeavor by the Business department that involves weekly events with local entrepreneursinternship administrators. These business men and women They are invited on campus to speak to also involved in the Teen Academy where the students create ideas for creative design competitions in local high schools. High school students about send in their business journey applications and answer any questions they might haveEnactus students judge their work and award a cash prize to the winner[http:</p><p><u>The Entrepreneurship Institute</www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html httpu><u>:<//www.xula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html] <u>Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship</u> Within the last 10 years, This institute was developed to promote entrepreneurial thinking across Xavier’s involvement campus. A minor in research Entrepreneurship has greatly increased. Many faculty membersbeen created where students of any major can take 18 hours of Accounting, Marketing, especially in the natural sciences departmentManagement, participate in research that varies in topic from astrophysics and freak waves to cancer and proteinsEntrepreneurship courses. Xavier ranks number 1 in receiving funds from “Lunch with a TREP” is another endeavor by the Health Business department that involves weekly events with local entrepreneurs. These business men and Human Services women are invited on a per capita basis. It also ranks in the top 30 percent nationwide in funding from the National Science Foundation campus to speak to students about their business journey and third in Louisiana from the National Institutes of Healthanswer any questions they might have.</p><p><a href="http://www.xula. Xavier is a member of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), allowing cancer research programs to progressively further their researchedu/business/entrepreneurship.html">http://www. The LCRC awards faculty approximately $900,000 each fiscal year to those that have written approved budget and research plans. This sponsors travel expenses, start-up packages, materials, etcxula.edu/business/entrepreneurship.html</a></p><p><u>Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship</u>The Center of Undergraduate Research (CUR) sponsors undergraduate students to get involved </p><p>Within the last 10 years, Xavier’s involvement in paid research opportunities with has greatly increased. Many faculty members. They are funded by , especially in the Andrew F. Mellon grant which awards $2natural sciences department,500 to $10,000 to several professors involved participate in research. CUR is not restricted that varies in topic from astrophysics and freak waves to STEM majors cancer and sponsors students with a research interest proteins. Xavier ranks number 1 in any discipline provided they are supervised by receiving funds from the Health and Human Services on a professorper capita basisFaculty members have It also been awarded patents for their innovative endeavors throughout their work. Dr. Tauran Mandal, assistant professor ranks in the top 30 percent nationwide in funding from the College of Pharmacy, received a patent for a drug that aids in National Science Foundation and third in Louisiana from the treatment National Institutes of pain and heroin addictionHealth. Dr. Patha Bhattacharjee was also awarded one for Xavier is a peptide drug for herpes infectionsmember of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), allowing cancer research programs to progressively further their research. Many other The LCRC awards faculty members continue on this innovative track of design approximately $900,000 each fiscal year to those that have written approved budget and entrepreneurshipresearch plans[http://wwwThis sponsors travel expenses, start-up packages, materials, etc.xula.edu</cancerresearch/bhattacharjee.php http://wwwp><p>The Center of Undergraduate Research (CUR) sponsors undergraduate students to get involved in paid research opportunities with faculty members.xulaThey are funded by the Andrew F.edu/cancerresearch/bhattacharjeeMellon grant which awards $2,500 to $10,000 to several professors involved in research.php] http://wwwCUR is not restricted to STEM majors and sponsors students with a research interest in any discipline provided they are supervised by a professor.xula.edu</mediarelations/TMAX/tmax_february2014p><p>Faculty members have also been awarded patents for their innovative endeavors throughout their work.php [http://wwwDr.xula.edu/cancerresearch/indexTauran Mandal, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, received a patent for a drug that aids in the treatment of pain and heroin addiction.php http://wwwDr.xulaPatha Bhattacharjee was also awarded one for a peptide drug for herpes infections.edu/cancerresearch/indexMany other faculty members continue on this innovative track of design and entrepreneurship.php] [</p><p><a href="http://www.xula.edu/curcancerresearch/faqbhattacharjee.php ">http://www.xula.edu/curcancerresearch/faqbhattacharjee.php]</a><u/p>Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function</upXavier currently does not have <a Technology Transfer Officehref="http://www.xula. Information or assistance about those matters is usually referred to by nearby institutions such as Tulane Universityedu/mediarelations/TMAX/tmax_february2014. Xavier does however, have an Office of Resource Development that assists in research grant-writing, intellectual property policies and procedures, and budget approvals. [http:php">http://www.xula.edu/ordmediarelations/indexTMAX/tmax_february2014.php </a></p><p><a href="http://www.xula.edu/ordcancerresearch/index.php] <u">Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration<http://uwww.xula.edu/cancerresearch/index.php</aThere are no university collaborations that involve industrial matters at this time. <u/p><p>Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts<a href="http:/u/www.xula.edu/cur/faq.php">http://www.xula.edu/cur/faq.php</aThe Business department hosts </p><p><u>Actively Supporting the Local Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) that partners with universities all over the southern Louisiana regionUniversity Technology Transfer Function</u></p><p>Xavier currently does not have a Technology Transfer Office. This center allows Xavier Information or assistance about those matters is usually referred to play a role by nearby institutions such as Tulane University. Xavier does however, have an Office of Resource Development that assists in advising research grant-writing, intellectual property policies and procedures, and working with small business orders regarding issues such as marketing, finance, and managementbudget approvals. LSBDC has raised millions of dollars for individuals to use as capital for their business and entrepreneurial ventures. [</p><p><a href="http://www.xula.edu/businessord/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdcindex.pdf php">http://www.xula.edu/businessord/documentsindex.php</a></entrp><p><u>Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration</webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf]u><u>Landscape Canvas/p><p>There are no university collaborations that involve industrial matters at this time.</p><p><u>Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts</u></p><p>The Business department hosts the Local Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) that partners with universities all over the southern Louisiana region. This center allows Xavier to play a role in advising and working with small business orders regarding issues such as marketing, finance, and management. LSBDC has raised millions of dollars for individuals to use as capital for their business and entrepreneurial ventures.</p><p><a href="http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf">http://www.xula.edu/business/documents/entr/webpage%20for%20lsbdc.pdf</a></p><p><u>Landscape Canvas</u></p><p><img _fck_mw_valid="false" _fck_mw_filename="File:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Downloads/Session 3 Landscape Canvas.xlsx" alt="Excel Spreadsheet" class="fck_mw_notfound" /></p><span class="fck_mw_category" sort="">Pages with broken file links</uspan[[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Downloads/Session 3 Landscape Canvas.xlsx|Excel Spreadsheet]]

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