Inspiration Information Innovation Integration Linda Chamberlain Ph D

Inspiration. Information. Innovation. Integration. Linda Chamberlain, Ph. D. , Endowed Chair Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Fredrik Meijer Honors College, Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, GVSU

§ Design Thinking to Meet Real World Needs § Systems Thinking § Customer Discovery § Technology Transfer Must enable the 4 C’s: • Communication • Collaboration • Critical and creative thinking

For “Space = Place” § Inspiration § Information § Innovation § Integration To meet the 4 C’s and be Place, University “space” must deliver the 4 I’s.

Finding your muse.

§ Traditional university environments define why, how, and where people learn, work, play, and live § Identity is found and developed § Long-term relationship is an objective § Critical to provide stability and security An environment designed for: • 24/7 • Exploration • World-view • Personal Growth

Getting the basics.

§ Traditional Learning models § Project-based Learning models § Research and scholarship § 24/7 Access An environment designed for: • Knowledge transfer • Active learning • Knowledge Creation • Archiving

Evolving information.

§ Civic Engagement § Creativity focused on a Common Cause § Realizing Creative Confidence § Networking An environment designed for: • Creative thought • Big, impactful ideas • Little impactful ideas • Making a bold difference

Putting it all together.

§ Whole person § Whole university § Whole community § “Empathy building” § Maximum flexibility An environment designed for: Collaboration Communication

“Educating students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies. ” Space = Place 4 Cs