Office of Entrepreneurial Learning Fall 2015

The Centennial Commitment (18 by ‘18) Ball State University aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21 st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders– committed to improving the quality of life for all.

Entrepreneurial Learning Definition Entrepreneurial learning is a pedagogical approach in which faculty mentors create high- impact, student-driven experiences that encourage exploration, problem solving, creativity, and risk-taking. Entrepreneurial learning occurs when faculty provide a dynamic space where knowing intersects with making and creative experimentation, and students are encouraged to learn through productive application of knowledge. Entrepreneurial learning activities are tied specifically to a faculty mentor’s desired learning outcomes for individual students and/or collaborative groups.

Entrepreneurial Learning Activities Immersive Learning Undergraduate Research Internships/Externships Practicums, clinicals, student teaching Capstone classes First year seminars Learning communities Study Abroad Service Learning Student Employment On- and Off-campus Volunteering

What is Immersive Learning? These project-based opportunities pull together interdisciplinary student teams that solve problems with community partners. The result is a final product that enhances the community with a lasting impact. Students have created marketing plans, websites, documentaries, community programs, publications, and much more.

Ways to Get Involved Virginia Ball Center for Creative Inquiry Interdisciplinary Special Projects Special courses set up to accommodate multiple disciplines Funding may come from community partners, external grants, Provost immersive learning grants In-class Projects Fits within existing curriculum Community partner needs overlap with student learning objectives If funding is required, it may be available through micro-grants

Ball State as Student-Centered Will provide every undergraduate student with an immersive learning opportunity by maintaining a minimum of 4,200 students annually in immersive learning projects.

How OEL Can Help Project planning Assistance identifying community partners and internal collaborators Proposal development Identifying sources of funding Student recruitment/course enrollment options Information re: travel and purchasing procedures Assessment tools Assistance with research/presentation opportunities

How OEL Can Help In some cases, Immersive Learning staff can offer intensive project management services such as: Contract development – external partners Grant and budget management Support for travel and purchasing Technical support and equipment Publicity/showcase opportunities

Student Professional Development Professionalism Communication Skills Project Management Defining Roles Conflict Resolution Teambuilding Activities Market Your Experience Showcase Opportunities

Immersive Learning Project Examples Nature Play Cold Case Neighborhood Plans Freedom Bus

Internal Funding Provost Grants Offered twice during AY – next deadline early next semester Funds higher ticket projects that typically involve one or more departments across colleges Typical range between $2,500 - $30,000 Project must: Be primarily driven by undergrads Have highly involved community partner Clear student learning outcomes

Immersive Learning Advisory Committee Jane Ellery (CAST) Martha Hunt (CAP) Bill Jenkins (CFA) Fred Kitchens (MCOB) Melinda Messineo (CSH) Thalia Mulvihill (TC) Suzy Smith (CCIM) Jackie Buckrop (Office of the Provost) Gary Pavlechko (Office of Educational Excellence)

Internal Funding College Micro-Grants Typically for projects involving one or more departments within a college Funds smaller projects that can use additional supplies or travel to enhance student learning outcomes Cost is typically below $2,000 Each college determines award parameters based on college needs and objectives

President’s Fellows College of Sciences and Humanities (CSH) Ron Morris and another faculty member TBA College of Communications, Information and Media (CCIM) Kristen McCauliff College of Fine Arts (CFA) Maura Jasper College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) Pam Harwood College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Hans Kellogg Miller College of Business (MCOB) Russ Wahlers Teachers College (TC) Ruth Jones

Contact Information Jennifer Blackmer, Associate Provost for Entrepreneurial Learning – Kelli Huth, Director of Immersive Learning – Suzanne Plesha, Director of Faculty Support and Assessment –

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