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CJBE 2006
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: REACHING ACROSS CAMPUS
Presentation for CJBE Conference
Gonzaga UniversityJuly 28, 2006
Paul F. Buller, Ph.D.Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA 99258-0009
www.gonzaga.edu/entrepreneur
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Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership ProgramGonzaga University
• Context: Gonzaga is a comprehensive university with emphasis on teaching and research
• Hogan Program distinguishing features:– University-wide undergraduate program– Honors program model– 4-year Concentration with any major (18-26 credit hours)– Intensive, integrated co-curriculum– Based on Jesuit educational values
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Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership ProgramMission Statement
The Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program is a four-year undergraduate Concentration founded on the Jesuit educational philosophy of educating the whole person. Its purpose is to prepare students to create new ventures that make a positive difference in society. This student-centered Program is designed for promising individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, creativity, and a commitment to serve others. The Hogan Program embraces students from all academic majors, tailoring the entrepreneurial curriculum and co-curriculum to complement the students’ major fields of study, and providing them with the concepts, tools, and experiences to responsibly create successful new commercial and social enterprises.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP: CREATING VALUE
Entrepreneurs use limited resources to identify opportunities and create economic, social, and/or cultural value.
Entrepreneurial leaders use their unique entrepreneurial talents and gifts to create value and contribute to the common good.
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Dimensions of Work (Cornwall & Naughton, 2003)
WORKER
WORK
SUBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE
Self Things
People
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Components of Authentic Entrepreneurial Success
(Cornwall & Naughton, 2003)
•The Good of Being Technically Competent•The Good of the Individual•The Good of the Community
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Keys to Reaching Across Campus
• Develop a compelling vision – build on university mission, goals, values
• Secure support from the top – report to President or AVP• Establish advisory board that includes university and
community leaders (including President and Deans)• Create student leadership structure that includes
students from across majors• Establish faculty advisory committee of opinion leaders
from across campus• Develop curriculum and co-curriculum that serves majors
across campus
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Keys to Reaching Across Campus (cont.)
• Collaborate with other academic departments on curriculum (e.g., senior design projects in engineering)
• Add value through joint projects that benefit the whole institution or community– Proactive collaboration with admissions, registrar, university
relations, and other key university departments– Connect students and faculty with the community – add value
through internships and projects– Guest speakers and networking events– New venture lab or incubator– Business plan competitions– Community service projects– Facilitate technology transfer and commercialization
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Experiences of Students and Faculty
• John Hofland, Assoc. Professor, Communication Arts/Theater Arts• Christie Anne Hofland (Class of 2005), Art Major• Taylor Black (Class of 2007), Philosophy Major