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<span p style="fonttext-sizealign: 12pxcenter;"></spanp><p style="text-align: center;">'''[[File:XULA Logo.jpg|frame]]<u/p><span p style="fonttext-sizealign:x-largecenter;">IMPROVING INNOVATION AND</span></u>'''</p><p stylediv id="mw-content-text" lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-align: center;ltr">'''<u><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; direction: ltr; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-sizefamily:xArial, sans-largeserif;">ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON CAMPUS</span></u>'''</p><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4; font-size: 12pxx-large;">'''STUDENT PRIORITIES for XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA'''</span>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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5== STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbspProvide opportunity for student-led innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship experience <span style="color:#ff0000; [[File:file:///C:/Users/Chigozie/Documents">through POP-UP classes!</XULA UIF wiki.docx#MS|Create a Maker Space]]span> ==

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&nbspObjectives for <span style="color:#ff0000;">Fall 2015</span>:

The Innovation Club, also known as Xb.U.CREATE, is an interdisciplinary organization that intends to begin an initiative on campus that promotes creativity and design among students of all majors. The club plans to be launched in Fall 2014 and several students that are committed to being on the executive board have already started planning out the vision of this interest group. That vision is to truly bring about Identify the imagination best location for these classes that all students embraced as children but has been lost through the journey of our young adulthood. There is great power in the potential of imagination and creativity that can change the world and every college student should be a part of that. The goal is to give students an environment where they are free to think big and outside of will allow the classroom about societal/global problems they are passionate aboutmost space for work.&nbsp;

From there students can make low prototypes and design ways to solve those problems c. Develop course strategies. Including all possible ideas and topics for those who are committed to furthering their ideathe classes, they will have access to resources from Enactus in the Entrepreneurship Institute to pitch their ideas to investors. Local guest speakers will be invited monthly to talk to students about their own venture journeys and passions. Innovation challenges will also take place once a month with main objects as simple as a spoon or shoe and up surveys of what students will be given crafty materials may want to design prototypes to get them thinking outside of the box learn. Collaborate with fellows from other universities for help with a reward of a cash prize. The club can meet once a week and discuss problems planning and work in teams to brainstorm ways to solve them. This club will be an avenue to give the students resources such as internships, venture firm capital information, StartUp Weekend info, etcstrategies.

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'''<u>Strategy #1:<e. This course content, if necessary, must be approved by the appropriate authorities (i.e., deans, provost, and/u>'''or university academic council) (Fall 2014- Spring 2015).

1f.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Obtain Evaluation of the paperwork necessary to begin a student organization on campus curriculum by students, faculty, and administration (April 2014Spring 2015).

2g.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Find an advisor Adjust any needed changes and committed executive board members to start this club. Submit copies of the Constitution and By Laws, Letter of Intent, and Student Roster to Campus Activities to gain an interest group charter continue (April 2014Spring 2015-Spring 2016).

<br/>''Goal 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Meet with the faculty advisor, Professor Mark Quin; supportive faculty members interested in helping; Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Kristi Brumfield, and Dr. Tarun Mandal; and the committed students interesting in having Establish a leadership role to discuss future plans and visions of the club. multidisciplinary Innovation Club (April 2014XU CREATE).''

5a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, et al. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more Recruit student membersfrom different disciplines.(April 2014)

6b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The executive board plans out the events Appoint officers among student members for the 2014-2015 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, community service, challenges/competitionsclub through election. (Fall 2014)

7c.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This plan must be approved by the advisor and Campus Activities, dates will be tentative Recruit at least six but no more than eight faculty from different disciplines to changeserve on an Executive Board. (Fall 2014)

8d.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Look forward to a successful Develop the roles and developing innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (Fall 2014 –Spring 2015)responsibility of the Executive Board.

9e.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluation by student. The executive board plans out the events for the 2015-2016 school year including guest speakers, fundraisers, facultycommunity service, and administration (Fall 2015)challenges/competitions. This plan must be approved by the Office of Student Services advisor and Campus Activities; dates will be subject to change.

10f. A simple problem can be selected where students compete to design a prototype in hopes of winning a prize. This challenge must be advertised in the newspaper, bulletin board, website, etc. The challenge occurs outdoors, satisfying its aim to gain more student members.&nbsp;&nbsp; Adjust any needed changes and continue (Fall 2015-Spring 2016)

Freshman Seminar (FRSM 1000/FRSM 1100) is a yearlong mandatory course that all incoming freshman must take to satisfy graduation requirementsh. The goals of the Freshman Year Experience are to empower freshmen with the skills and support needed for college success (and Xavier success), enhance their professional development, and understand their role and mission as Xavier students. Every yearEvaluation by student, over 600 students fill the seats in these classrooms and this would be a perfect opportunity to introduce students to innovation and entrepreneurship. This course could give students the chance to start thinking about world problems and collaborating in teams to find solutions to those problems. My advisor plans to set up a meeting with the faculty that teach Freshman Seminar and discuss the goals of the NCIIA, along with the importance of promoting student creativity on our campuses. If all FRSM faculty members could donate at least 30% of each class time discussing these issues, Xavier is that much closer instilling innovation and entrepreneurship in the early curriculum for the college students. Team Leaders: Professor Mark Quin, Dr. Partha Bhattacharjee, Dr. Mandal, Chigozie Dike, etcadministration (Spring 2016).

1== '''STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Supporting Faculty members Provide opportunity for student, faculty, and president of the staff innovation club form a Xavier team that will contact all FRSM faculty members to set a date for a meeting, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship. (May 2014)''' ==

2''Goal 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A presentation and discussion between Encourage student, faculty members should occur where FRSM professors are informed about the mission of NCIIA and the positive consequences that will result from implementing staff to participate in innovation , technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship in their classrooms. (Fall 2014)''

4a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Xavier team establishes a curriculum for Leverage the course that FRSM faculty members are satisfied with. &nbsp;entrepreneurial skills of alumni (Fall 20142015-Spring 2017).

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This freshman curriculum must be approved by deans, provost, and president of the universityb. Encourage faculty research into entrepreneurship (Fall 2014- Spring 2015Spril 2017).

6c.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The new Freshman Seminar course with a focus on Review University’s current policy related to Intellectual Property and recommend changes to include student-led innovation and entrepreneurship is ready to begin! ownership (Spring 2015-Fall 2015).

7d.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluation Increase the number of the curriculum by students, faculty, and administration Invention Disclosures to at least five per year (Fall 2014-Spring 20152017).

8e.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adjust any needed changes and continue Increase the number of Provisional Patent Applications to at least three per year (Spring 2015Fall 2014-Spring 20162017).

g. Develop policy for student, faculty, and staff start-up companies to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization (Fall 2015). h. Remain active in the HBCU Collaborative to learn and share best practices (Fall 2014-Spring 2017). <span stylebr/>''Goal 2. Form strategic alliances with other universities and private sectors for innovation, technology transfers, and commercialization.'' Objectives: a. Leverage existing collaboration with other local universities (e.g., Tulane University and LSU Health Sciences Center) to increase research innovation (Fall 2014-Spring 2017). b. Leverage existing partnership with Louisiana Vaccine Center (LVC), Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC), and Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center (LaCATS) to increase in research innovation (Fall 2014-Spring 2015). c. Establish new partnerships with industry to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization (Fall 2014-Spring 2017). d. Invite CEOs from New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) and Idea Village to join the XU Innovation Club’s Executive Board (Fall 2015).   =="font'''STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3. Provide opportunities for local K-size12 students to learn innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.''' == ''Goal 1. Encourage K-12 students in innovation and entrepreneurship.'' Objectives:large;" a. Invite K-12 students to participate in innovation and entrepreneurial activity at Xavier (Fall 2015). b. Organize innovation and business plan competition for K-12 students (Spring 2016-Spring 2017).   == '''STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4. Obtain financial resources needed to support ICE initiative.''' == ''Goal 1. Develop plan to increase alumni giving to support campus Innovation Competition.'' Objectives: a. Invite alumni to sponsor a participating “student innovator/entrepreneur” (Fall 2015). b. Collect a nominal membership fees to join the Innovation Club (Fall 2015). <br/>''Goal 2. Develop plan to obtain private sector funding to sponsor campus Innovation Competition.'' Objectives: a. Identify potential sponsors and contact them individually (Fall 2015). <br/>''Goal 3. Develop plan to obtain extramural funding.'' Objectives: a. Identify potential extramural funding sources (Spring 2015). b. Submit grant applications to NCIIA (National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance) (Spring 2015). c. Submit grant applications to state and federal agencies (Fall 2015-Spring 2017). = Collaborate with SGA and Other Clubs</span>&nbsp; =

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An atmosphere conducive to innovation is important to maintain and not just begin an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Entrepreneurship Institute has designed an incubator with computers, tables, and chairs for members of Enactus to meet and work on business plans or gain business experience. A similar space is needed for innovation on Xavier’s campus. A space that [[File:MS.jpg|frame]]&#x5B;&#x5B;File:MS.jpg|thumb|MS.jpg&#x5D;&#x5D;is set up with white boards, dry erase markers, crafty materials, and tables that student can use to design prototypes and models of their ideas. Having a permanent space allows students to convene on their own time and work on group or independent projects that they might not have otherwise been able to accomplish. An under-utilized classroom or storage area can be transformed into an innovative maker space with the funds gained from fundraising. Approval of this space must also be gained by students, faculty, and administration through petitions or SGA. This will be the long term goal of the innovation club, hopefully to be implemented by 2016.

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The information obtained from the OPEN 2014 conference revealed so many resources that could be brought back to Xavier’s campus. The employees from LinkedIn, Google, and Stanford University were excited to speak with the university innovation fellows and give feedback to improve innovation and entrepreneurship on their campuses. The New Orleans Bio Innovation Center is a local company that is committed to biomedical research and technology. Xavier University places a strong emphasis on health and science and getting people from this organization to speak to Xavier students would encourage creativity. There are local entrepreneurs that currently speak weekly hosted by the Entrepreneurship Institute in the Business Department. However, there are only a small percentage of students that attend. By opening the current gap to include local innovators as well as entrepreneurs, more students might be interested in the NCIIA’s goal and see that this movement is relevant to them as well[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chigozie_Christine_Dike <u></u>Chigozie Christine Dike]