CMU students excel in process mining challenge
Central Michigan University’s College of Business Administration hosted its third annual CMU x Celonis Process Mining Case Competition on Nov. 15.
Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship Programs
Stephen Wakeling and Erin Gendron Entrepreneurial Scholars
Application opens Jan. 1, 2025 - April 8, 2025
Established in 2022, the Stephen Wakeling & Erin Gendron Entrepreneurial Scholars Program is for students pursuing a major or minor in Entrepreneurship or pursuing any major while also actively participating in the Isabella Institute for Entrepreneurship. Qualified recipients must be sophomore status or above. Students must fill out the program application and scholarship application.
Program details
If you are an ENT major, ENT minor, or actively involved with NVC, this opportunity could be for you!
Stephen Wakeling & Erin Gendron have started an e-scholars program to offer additional experiential opportunities, financial support, and networking for entrepreneurial students at CMU.
The third cohort of e-scholars will be selected by April 16 and announced at NVC in April. The students selected as Wakeling-Gendron Entrepreneurs (WGE)may be eligible for a $1,500 Tuition Stipend ($750 per semester) and receive all expense paid travel to experience different entrepreneurial ecosystems. The Scholar must meet CMU financial aid requirements to receive the stipend. There will be 2-4 trips across the year. The WGE will also be a part of numerous mentoring and networking opportunities with Alumni and other experts, executives & entrepreneurs. Also, the WGE program will provide support for scholars to participate in competitions beyond NVC at CMU.
The Stephen Wakeling & Erin Gendron Entrepreneurial Scholars program (WGE) is an incredible opportunity for a small cohort of students to gain additional leadership, mentoring, and networking opportunities while expanding their entrepreneurial horizons. It will open many doors and bring value beyond the classroom. Please direct any questions to Julie Messing at julie.messing@cmich.edu.
University Innovation Fellows
Application opens Jan. 1, 2025 - March 14, 2025
The University Innovation Fellows Program is a unique program that empowers students to be changemakers on CMU’s campus through special training and education from Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. The University Innovation Fellows program is open to all Central Michigan University students.
UIF students are a group of high-achieving individuals who are willing to step up and solve challenges on campus. The UIF program provides the tools to make that change effective. Fellows experience a training program, share ideas, attend meetups and participate in a once-in-a-lifetime conference at a partnered university. The program prepares and empowers students to be ‘changemakers’ and culminates in a special student-led project.
Program details
Learn more about becoming a Fellow in CMU's 5th cohort - entrepreneurial mindset, campus changemaker, network, connect with peers and leaders around the globe, travel and other expenses are included (no out of pocket for you). Applications are open through March 14, 2025.We will walk each applicant through the process. Learn more by exploring the University Innovation Fellows program website.
New Venture Challenge Faculty Fellows
Applicants can sign up throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.
A program to recognize faculty that apply and develop expertise in co-curricular settings and for their support of students through guidance and participating in programs & events that elevate student entrepreneurs, such as the New Venture Competition (NVC). Fellows must contribute in established NVC programs, workshops and special events along with being an advisor to multiple student venture teams at workshops and other times as appropriate/needed. Approximately 50 hours may be achieved advising alone, or in combination with mentorship.
Award design:
- Awarded annually based on contributions/time
- CBA Deans Office will award $1,000 of professional development funds to CBA faculty achieving this designation
- Subject to approval of the faculty’s Dean, CBA Dean’s office will award $1,000 of professional development funds to non-CBA faculty achieving this designation
- Qualification requires~ 50 hours of contribution
Program details
Entrepreneurship Faculty Fellows Program
Purpose: To recognize faculty that apply and develop expertise in co-curricular settings and for their support of students through guidance and participating in programs & events that elevate student entrepreneurs, such as the New Venture Competition (NVC).
Goals
- Increase number of faculty mentors & advisors
- Broaden range of skills and experiences of faculty mentors available to help students
- Provide options for both advising and mentoring opportunities that best fit faculty expertise and interest
- Create incentives for faculty to prioritize and invest their time in this program
Award design and requirements
- Awarded annually based on contributions/time
- CBA Deans Office will award $1,000 of professional development funds to CBA faculty achieving this designation
- Subject to approval of the faculty’s Dean, CBA Dean’s office will award $1,000 of professional development funds to non-CBA faculty achieving this designation
- Qualification requires~ 50 hours of contribution
NVC Faculty Fellows program requirements
Advising opportunities- contribute in established NVC programs, workshops and special events along with being an advisor to multiple student venture teams at workshops and other times as appropriate/needed. Approximately 50 hours may be achieved advising alone, or in combination with mentorship.
Attend several from the following events (2024/25 dates):
NVC Kick-off & Ideation – 2 hrs
Fall Mentor Meetups 1 and 2 – 4 hrs each
Fall Workshops – up to 4 hours
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) events – up to 4 hrsPitch Prep – 2 hrs
Moderate/assist in Make-A-Pitch – 4 hrs
Guidance and support at various IBIE events & speakers – up to 4 hours
Spring Mentor Meetups 3 & 4 – 4 hrs each
Spring Workshops – up to 4 hours
Spring/Fall Hackathon – up to 12 hrs
Other Spring prep and mentoring sessions – up to 6 hrs
Moderator/assist in April NVC event – up to 12 hrs
Total hours available 72
Mentorship opportunities - contribute in selected NVC programs, workshops and special events along with being a mentor for student venture teams. Approximately 50 hours may be achieved mentoring alone, or in combination with advising.
- Attend selected events (from above list) to achieve minimum of 25 hours
- Mentoring student teams typically requiring 1-2 hours per week, starting as early as October and especially during the Spring semester (J-F-M-A) leading up to the mid-April NVC event. Total expected hours 25.
Note: This program may align to Section F.3 regarding maintenance of AACSB IP Status, subject to approval of your administration.
Additional details of the commitment involved are available from Julie Messing, Director of the Entrepreneurship Institute. julie.messing@cmich.edu
UIF provides a place for people to be optimistic about the future. It gave me the confidence to make a real change in the world.
Be a changemaker
University Innovation Fellows
Attend an international conference, learn new skills in workshops and lead a special campus project.
Explore
Stephen Wakeling and Erin Gendron Entrepreneurial Scholars
Travel around the country, meet successful executives and entrepreneurs, and learn from different entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Mentor
New Venture Challenge Faculty Fellows
Obtain service hours and help mentor the next generation of CMU entrepreneurs.
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