First, I realized I talked a little fast at the end and accidentally skipped a pause before my conclusion/ask section. Most of that was due to the fact that I thought the person videoing me had given me a signal that my minute was up and I still had a third of my pitch to cover...turns out he was scratching and itch. No. 2 will be better!
So basically my opportunity is to expand our resource sharing program that the RAs at UF currently use. Sometimes coming up with a good idea that we can easily implement is a challenge. We do have a SharePoint, but it isn't often used and I doubt many RAs add updates to it. We are currently required to submit an activity assessment after each program, so I would like to add another short section that would allow RAs to select characteristics of their program (like the ones mentioned in my pitch) that could then be sorted and allow programs to be searched based on that criteria. Also, it would have a document upload section so that if an RA prepared a document to go with the program, other RAs could get that when they searched for the program.
As for a name for this, I have no idea. I could definitely use a suggestion. For now I guess I'll go with "Program Planner 2.0" Yes, it needs work...I'll keep thinking.
It is very important for college students to be able to have a social life inside and outside of the classroom. With your idea, most of the students living in dorms would be better off. Good Job!
ReplyDeleteHi Emily! I think this is a great idea, especially from your point of view of being a resident's assistant. Possibly something like Pinterest, or an app would really make this a great business start-up. I think people are always looking for ways to have fun, and having a database where you could see what other people have done that were successful would really help! Great idea that would make campus life and students living more fun!
ReplyDeleteYou did a really great job and I can tell you put a lot of effort into your elevator pitch. You also were very close to a minute, which is great! I found timing to be really difficult. It was also a nice touch that you had it written out! Here is a link to my elevator pitch if you want to check it out! http://thereseverything.blogspot.com/2016/02/theres-my-elevator-pitch-no-1.html
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteAs an RA, I think that you diagnosed the problem well. This is something that I had no idea was an issue around campus. After your pitch, I still need to know more about what exactly the product is. I know that you discussed it being used during the RA application or training process, but what exactly is the product? How would someone profit from this idea? Who would implement it?
Here is the link to my blog:
http://travismcafee.blogspot.com/