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  • 1.  book

    Posted 08-30-2014 11:20

    Hi John-

    My colleagues and I wish to share our new book with all those engaged in teaching entrepreneurship.  We wrote Teaching Entrepreneurship: A Practice Based Approach, because we observed that even though entrepreneurship education is exploding, new approaches for teaching entrepreneurship have not kept up with the changing nature of the phenomenon.

    Although the entrepreneurship process orientation is the most common approach seen in entrepreneurship education today, we posit that it is neither the most realistic nor the most effective approach for the current environment, which is characterized by increasingly high levels of uncertainty. We are not advocating a particular course or curriculum; rather, we are advancing the notion that entrepreneurship is a method composed of a portfolio of practices. And these practices can happen in any course, on any campus, with any student! The five practices include: the practice of play; the practice of empathy; the practice of creation; the practice of experimentation; and the practice of reflection.

    In addition to a theoretical discussion of the five practices, we included a collection of 42 classroom exercises organized by each of the practices.  Each exercise has a detailed teaching note that includes a description of the exercise, learning objectives, theoretical foundations, material needs, class plan, and teaching tips.  Every one of the exercises was contributed by a Babson College professor and every one of them is tested, tried and true to the spirit of developing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. The exercises range from simple to complex, individual to group, short to long, and even weird to more traditional!

    The writing of this book was driven by one central share belief:  Teaching entrepreneurship as a method goes beyond understanding, knowing, and talking.   It requires using, applying, and acting.  As we trumpet for our students, our method of teaching and learning entrepreneurship requires practice.   We hope you all enjoy practicing with this book.

    To obtain a copy of the book, go to http://bit.ly/1iQEbKi.

     

     

     

    Prof. Candida G. Brush

    Franklin W. Olin Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurship

    Chair- Entrepreneurship Division

    Research Director- Arthur M. Blank Center

    Babson College- Entrepreneurship Division

    Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship

    246 Forest St.

    Wellesley, MA 02457

    Ph- 781-239-5014       Fax- 781-239-4178

    http://www.babson.edu/Academics/faculty/profiles/pages/brush-candida.aspx

     

    http://bit.ly/1iQEbKi

     

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  • 2.  Columbia College Job Opening

    Posted 09-03-2014 16:49

    The Steve and Barbara FIshman Center for Entrepreneurship at Columbia College in Columbia, MO is seeking an inaugural director. To apply and see further information, see: http://www.ccis.edu/offices/humanresources/vacancies.asp



    Director of the Steve and Barbara Fishman Center for Entrepreneurship 


    Job Summary: The Director of the Steve and Barbara Fishman Center for Entrepreneurship is responsible for strategic and day-to-day management of the Center. The position will be supervised by the Executive Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs and work closely with faculty members and the Center advisory board. The Director will serve as a liaison between the College's academic community and the private and entrepreneurial sectors across most of the surrounding region. 


    Essential Functions: 

    • Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College's vision, mission and values.
    • Develop and implement programming for student entrepreneurs and recruit students to participate in Center programming.
    • Work with students to develop their startups and connect them with resources and opportunities to continue to build their businesses.
    • Build and strengthen reciprocal and sustained relationships between the Fishman Center and area businesses, entrepreneurs, and economic development organizations.
    • Identify donors, sponsorships, grants, and other income-generating opportunities as part of a plan to ensure the Center's long-term financial viability.
    • Promote and market the Center's activities within the College and to the broader external community.
    • Teach courses in entrepreneurship for the Business Administration Department on as-needed basis.
    • Champion entrepreneurship and innovation.
    • Practice superior customer service.
    • Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
    • Display respect and civility to all constituencies regardless of method of communication.
    • Attend work timely and during the established hours of operation on a regular basis; work additional hours as business necessitates.

    Skills:

    • Ability to fluently read, write and understand the English language.
    • Proficiency with the following, but not limited to: active listening; speaking; writing; critical thinking; judgment and decision making; monitoring; reading comprehension; time management; coordination; and management of personnel resources.
    • Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment, including Microsoft Office products and database systems.
    • Proficiency for using web-based technologies, including database systems.
    • Ability to work independently or in a team environment, with or without direct supervision.
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills with all constitutients.
    • Strong attention to detail.
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with multiple constituents including colleagues, students, outside agencies, and the broader community.
    • Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
    • Understanding of the entrepreneurial perspective.
    • Ability to identify and expand the entrepreneurial abilities and potential of students.
    Education and Experience:
    • Master's degree in related field.
    • 3-5 years' of prior related work experience.
    • Experience and skills in business development.
    • Knowledge of and experience in the application of fundraising principles and techniques, preferably in a not-for-profit setting.



    Sara L. Cochran, M.A.

    Pomegranate Enterprises, LLC - Entrepreneurial Consulting

    sara@pomegranateenterprises.com


    PhD Student, Higher Education

    Graduate Research Assistant

    Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

    University of Missouri

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