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?