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In order to bring these ideas to life and redefine the liberal arts at Furman, a three-fold strategy will be employed.
'''1) Grassroots Movement''': a A grassroots movement will be developed to spur interest on campus and equip all members of the university community with the tools for introducing creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation at all levels of university activity. This movement will be facilitated by the University Innovation Fellow and the Fire Circle: an inclusive coalition of faculty, staff and students.
'''2) Strategic Vision''': a A Strategic Project on Innovation and Creativity will be created by the coalition to set an agenda for creativity and innovation on campus and guide future activity. The University Innovation Fellow will work on a yearly basis to convene the group and facilitate the implementation of the vision in partnership with faculty sponsors, trustee partners and the University Innovation Fellowship network.
'''3) Place-Based Innovation''': In order to equip students and faculty will the tools, skillsets and resources outlined in the vision, the coalition will work towards the development of an Institute for Design Thinking and Social Innovation that serves as a central hub for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship on campus. This Institute will house a student venture incubator, an accessible maker space and flexible classrooms for team-taught design thinking courses, professional development workshops and lifelong learning programs.