1. James C. Segovis, Ph.D. Bryant College Innovative Collaborations in Higher Education The New England Board of Higher Education and The New England Governors’ Conference Building Human Capital September 28, 2002 James C. Segovis, Ph.D. Bryant College Innovative Collaborations in Higher Education The New England Board of Higher Education and The New England Governors’ Conference Building Human Capital September 28, 2002

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4. Changing For A Global Economy Transforming: Space, Spirit & Thinking Innovative Strategic Alliances Are Part of This Transformation Process

5. Business Academic Government K-12 Bryant College Collaborations Overview

6. Academic Collaborations Center for Design & Business Brown-Bryant Entrepreneurship Bootcamps Research Projects - University of New Hampshire - University of Rhode Island - Brown University

7. Government Collaborations RI Small Business Development Center RI Export Assistance Center World Trade Center Rhode Island Community Connections Program

8. Business Collaborations Fidelity Investments Fleet Boston Financial Corporation Verizon-Bryant Telecommunications Center United States Industry Coalition

9. K-12 Collaborations Linking International Trade Education (LITE) Program Balfour Summer Leadership Institute GE Math Acceleration Program Academy of Finance Global Awareness Program-Global Videoconferences

10. Why Collaborate? Transforms People’s Lives Stimulates & It’s Fun! Leverages Your Resources Increases Corporate Giving through Successes

11. Why Collaborate? Creates a Bridge Between the College & Community Reaches New Audiences & Communities Deepens Your Community Relationships Enhances Your Image

12. Partnership Illustrations Center for Design & Business Fidelity Initiatives Verizon-Bryant Telecommunications Center

13. Center for Design & Business Bryant College & RI School of Design Joint Venture Established 1997 Unite the Design & Business Communities to Create More Profitable Businesses Advisory Committee Governance Structure Shared University Functions

14. CDB Programs Design Transformation for Competitiveness Product Commercialization & Education Design Promotion University Connections

15. CDB Impact Annual Success By Design Conference – 600 Attendees Assisted in Development of 74 Businesses Conducted 58 Roundtable Review Sessions Held 100 Training Programs – 1,400 Attendees Assisted Development of 40 New Products

16. Fidelity Investments’ Initiatives Program Sponsorships Learning Alliances Internship Learning Experiences Employment Opportunities Campus Activity Support-Fidelity Bryant Alumni Partnership Sharing

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21. Verizon-Bryant College Telecommunications Center Established in March 1996 Academic-Business Partnership Introduces small businesses, community organizations and schools to the evolving world of telecommunications Verizon contributes base financial support Managed by professionals and assisted by skilled student staff interns

22. Picture of Verizon Sponsors From Left to Right: James C. Segovis Ronald K. Machtley Donna Cupelo John Kent V.K. Unni

24. Verizon Center Impact Offers customized seminars & consultations More than 7,000 people have used or visited the Center since 1996 Website Development Program has created a number of small business successes 350 Local small businesses received individualized Consulting and Website Development 116 Educators have participated in the Teaching with Technology Program Created An Applied Technology & Consulting Lab for Students

25. The Lessons of Collaborations Your Vision Needs to Command Attention Look for Champions on Both Sides of the Partnership Understand Everyone’s Objectives Relationships Take Work! The Definition of Success Changes