James C. Segovis, Ph.D.James C. Segovis, Ph.D.Bryant CollegeBryant College

Innovative Collaborations in Higher EducationInnovative Collaborations in Higher Education

The New England Board of Higher EducationThe New England Board of Higher Educationand The New England Governors’ Conferenceand The New England Governors’ Conference

Building Human CapitalBuilding Human Capital

September 28, 2002September 28, 2002

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George E. Bello CenterGeorge E. Bello Center

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Information TechnologyInformation Technology

Changing For A Global EconomyChanging For A Global Economy

Transforming: Space, Spirit & Thinking

Innovative Strategic Alliances Are

Part of This Transformation Process

Business

Academic

Government

K-12

Bryant College Collaborations Overview

Academic CollaborationsAcademic Collaborations

Center for Design & Business

Brown-Bryant Entrepreneurship Bootcamps

Research Projects

- University of New Hampshire

- University of Rhode Island

- Brown University

Government CollaborationsGovernment Collaborations

RI Small Business Development Center

RI Export Assistance Center

World Trade Center Rhode Island

Community Connections Program

Business CollaborationsBusiness Collaborations

Fidelity Investments

Fleet Boston Financial Corporation

Verizon-Bryant Telecommunications Center

United States Industry Coalition

K-12 CollaborationsK-12 Collaborations

Linking International Trade Education (LITE) Program

Balfour Summer Leadership Institute

GE Math Acceleration Program

Academy of Finance

Global Awareness Program-Global Videoconferences

Why Collaborate?Why Collaborate?

Transforms People’s Lives

Stimulates & It’s Fun!

Leverages Your Resources

Increases Corporate Giving through Successes

Why Collaborate?Why Collaborate?

Creates a Bridge Between the College & Community

Reaches New Audiences & Communities

Deepens Your Community Relationships

Enhances Your Image

Partnership IllustrationsPartnership Illustrations

Center for Design & Business

Fidelity Initiatives

Verizon-Bryant Telecommunications Center

Center for Design & BusinessCenter for Design & Business

Bryant College & RI School of Design Joint Venture

Established 1997

Unite the Design & Business Communities to Create More Profitable Businesses

Advisory Committee Governance Structure

Shared University Functions

CDB ProgramsCDB Programs

Design Transformation for Competitiveness

Product Commercialization & Education

Design Promotion

University Connections

CDB ImpactCDB Impact

Annual Success By Design Conference –

600 Attendees Assisted in Development of 74 Businesses Conducted 58 Roundtable Review Sessions Held 100 Training Programs –

1,400 Attendees Assisted Development of 40 New Products

Fidelity Investments’ InitiativesFidelity Investments’ Initiatives

Program Sponsorships

Learning Alliances

Internship Learning Experiences

Employment Opportunities

Campus Activity Support-Fidelity Bryant Alumni

Partnership Sharing

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Fidelity SponsorshipFidelity Sponsorship

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Financial Markets CenterFinancial Markets Center

Fidelity Learning AllianceFidelity Learning Alliance

Verizon-Bryant CollegeVerizon-Bryant CollegeTelecommunications CenterTelecommunications Center

Established in March 1996 Academic-Business Partnership Introduces small businesses, community

organizations and schools to the evolving world of telecommunications

Verizon contributes base financial support Managed by professionals and assisted by

skilled student staff interns

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James C. SegovisRonald K. MachtleyDonna CupeloJohn KentV.K. Unni

Verizon Center ImpactVerizon Center Impact

Offers customized seminars & consultations More than 7,000 people have used or visited the

Center since 1996 Website Development Program has created a

number of small business successes 350 Local small businesses received individualized

Consulting and Website Development 116 Educators have participated in the Teaching with

Technology Program Created An Applied Technology & Consulting Lab for

Students

The Lessons of CollaborationsThe Lessons of Collaborations

Your Vision Needs to Command Attention

Look for Champions on Both Sides of the Partnership

Understand Everyone’s Objectives

Relationships Take Work!

The Definition of Success Changes