ProgramsBusiness In Action, Fall 2022 B (Collum) Donatos

Business In Action, Fall 2022 B (Collum) Donatos

Program Overview
Program Title Business In Action, Fall 2022 B (Collum) Donatos
Organization Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Student Application Link https://niu.capsource.app/program/business-in-action-fall-2022-b-collum-donatos/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
37
# of Projects Running
3 Project/s Added (of 4 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 10/31/22      End Date: 11/30/22

1 month
Collaboration Overview
About Students

Northern Illinois University's Business in Action course provides students with an opportunity to add real value to a real organization through carefully designed student consulting projects that span across various topics and academic disciplines. 

Student Level:  

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   -

Program Goals
Students will be split into teams of 4-5 so they can work to support each other throughout the project process. There are four different project scopes for the students to choose from and work on. Each section of Business in Action will have two teams.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Title Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Description
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Product Design & Development Sales & Business Development Talent Management
Target Industries Computers & Hardware Fashion & Apparel Food & Beverage Manufacturing Non-Profit Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Software & IT Sports & Entertainment
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Located Anywhere Regional (within 90 miles)

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required
Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Exactly $0.0 per hour

Other Requirements
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 1 Hour per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.

Aug 02 2022, 05:47.23 PM
Interview

Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.

Aug 11 2022, 05:47.23 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Oct 03 2022, 05:47.23 PM
Finalize Project Charter

Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.

Oct 13 2022, 05:47.23 PM
Official Program Launch

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.

Oct 31 2022, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.

Nov 30 2022, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Confidentiality Agreement

 10/14/2022 Event

Company and Projects Revealed!

 10/19/2022 Event

Teams & Projects Finalized

 10/26/2022 Event

Kickoff Evaluation Due

 10/30/2022 Evaluation

Launch Projects

 10/31/2022 Event

Temperature Check

 11/18/2022 Evaluation

Company Visit

 11/21/2022 Event

Final Self-Assessment

 12/02/2022 Evaluation

Final Peer Evaluation

 12/02/2022 Evaluation

Projects

Filters
Project Organization Topics
Develop Impactful & Sustainable Employee Retention Strategies for Donatos Pizza Donatos Pizza Corporate Social Responsibility Operations Talent Management
Develop a Multi-Site Pricing Strategy for Donatos Pizza Donatos Pizza Data Management
Elevate Donatos Pizza Customer Rewards Program Donatos Pizza Customer Service & Account Management Marketing

Program Managers

Name Organization
Jacie Collum Northern Illinois University (NIU)