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= Strategy #1: Sparking a Grassroots Movement of Creativity and Innovation<br/> =

In order to ensure that the movement is sustainable and inclusive, a three-tiered network will be created to equip all members of the university community with the tools for introducing creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation at all levels of campus activity.

'''1) Fire Circle: ''' This group stewards the vision for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship on campus by creating the Strategic Project plan and keeping track of activity in each focus area. The Fire Circle is comprised of student leaders, faculty sponsors, academic deans, alumni and trustees that are interested in fostering innovation activity on campus. Each member of the Fire Circle is responsible for championing a particular focus area and recruiting Fire Starters to generate interest through established networks on campus. This group functions as the "brain trust" for the movement.

'''2) Fire Starters: '''This group of students and faculty work together to plan events and activities in each focus area to spread the vision across campus. As word-of-mouth marketing agents, Fire Starters spark interest among friends and connect their peers with opportunities to engage in each focus area. These are the "first followers" of the movement.

'''3) Fire Sparks: '''This group includes all members of the Furman community - students, faculty, staff or alumni – that that engage in the movement of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. Fire Sparks pursue their passions by taking experiential courses, engaging in community service, pursuing innovative research, starting creative projects or taking action on their ideas through entrepreneurship.

'''Empowering Agency: '''In order to ensure that the movement spreads across the campus community, all students and faculty involved work towards the development of opportunities that empower students to:

1'''A) Find their '''Spark:''': the passions, interests, visions and hopes for the future that lead them to make their mark in the world. 2<br/>'''B) Develop their '''Skills:''': the unique talents, gifts and creative capacities that set them apart and make them an asset to any team.3<br/>'''C) Build a '''Network''': the relationships with peers, mentors and community members that lead to new insights and opportunities.