Applied Learning CenterKhawaja A Saeed

You have a Need?

• Local companies conduct numerous projects very year.

• These projects may be delayed or never materialize due to – Lack of resources– Lack of expertise

• Companies can engage in resource extension by establishing a partnership with the Barton School

We have the Solution!!

• A large number of classes in the Barton School of Business have an individual or group project component

• Value can be created by matching requests by companies with the projects done in the classes / independent studies

• The applied learning center will formalize this concept

• Students will gain applied learning experience by working on these projects

Logistics / Resources

• Structure– Two faculty members (Director / Associate Director)

• Process– Develop engagement strategy– Develop RFP forms and list of classes with project

requirements– Develop delivery strategy

• Sustainability– 2-3 year path towards sustainability– Partnering firms contributed an amount per year to fund the

center

Thank You!!

Questions?