The six week training process for University Innovation Fellows has enabled the 2018-2019 Elon University Innovation Fellows cohort to develop a prototype for enhancing the innovation and entrepreneurship landscape on campus. Through this process, the following mission statement, actionable steps, and future outlook have arisen.
MISSION STATEMENT The Class of 2018 University Innovation Fellows seek to increase innovation and entrepreneurship engagement on campus.
ACTIONABLE STEPS
These are several actions for investigating the lack of student involvement:
1. Engage Elon students in conversations and surveys with students in regards to their motivation for attending campus events. The following questions can guide the conversation:
a. How did you find out about this event? (Email Newsletter, Flyer, Word-of-mouth)
b. Is this event related to your major?
c. Were you required to attend?
2. Analyze data compiled by Nicole Filippo, communications manager, to explore university advertisement engagement rates. It will help determine how to target students who express interest in innovation and entrepreneurship events.
3. Implement method of working from the inside-out: Focus on engaging students who express an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship before reaching out to the broader student body.
4. Speak with students who have previously run successful events and determine causation for the student body turnout.