Business in Action, Spring 2021 (Gorham)
| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | Business in Action, Spring 2021 (Gorham) | |
| Organization | Northern Illinois University (NIU) | |
| Student Application Link | https://niu.capsource.app/program/business-in-action-spring-2021-gorham/rfp | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
0
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| # of Projects Running |
4 Project/s Added (of Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 02/08/21 End Date: 04/16/21 2 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| 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. 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 working on each project scope.
Student Level: Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: - |
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| Program Goals | ||
| Format Structure |
Single Project Single Team |
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| Format Title | Multiple Projects Multiple Teams | |
| Format Description | ||
| Benefits For Industry Partners | ||
| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
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| Project Topics | Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Marketing Operations Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Talent Management | |
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| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
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| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students:
Exactly $0.0 per hour |
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| Other Requirements | ||
| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | per week | |
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Dec 13 2019, 12:00.00 AM |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Jan 24 2020, 12:00.00 AM |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Oct 04 2020, 12:00.00 AM |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Nov 15 2020, 12:00.00 AM |
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Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Feb 08 2021, 12:00.00 AM |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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Apr 16 2021, 12:00.00 AM |
Project Overview
| Project Details | |
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| Project Title | Marketing Re Store |
| Project Synopsis |
What is the challenge or opportunity you are trying to address within your organization?
Rockford’s Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is asking students to develop a Comprehensive Marketing Strategy. First you'll be learning about Habitat for Humanity and their ReStore model. Next you'll be diving deep into the key stakeholders that the ReStore serves. After that, you'll analyze the ReStore's current marketing strategy. Last, you'll be proposing an improved strategic marketing plan based on a $3,000 per month budget.
What are some of the activities or action items you think will need to be taken to achieve your desired results? What would make this project a success for your organization? What measurable results are you looking to accomplish? |
| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students
Exactly $0.0 per hour |
| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
| Resources |
Program Timeline
| Touchpoints & Assignments | Date | Type |
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Projects Revealed |
02/02/2021 | |
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Program Kickoff |
02/08/2021 | Event |
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Project Launch |
09/02/2021 | |
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Project Check-In |
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Final Presentations |
Projects
| Project | Organization | Topics |
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| Marketing ReStore | Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity | Marketing |
| Develop a Customer Service & Retention Strategy | Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity | Customer Service & Account Management |
| Launch Strategy for “HYP” – Habitat Young Professionals | Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity | Marketing Talent Management |
| Visualize and Improve Inventory Management using Finance, Accounting, and Inventory Data | Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity | Data Management Marketing Operations Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis |
Program Managers
| Name | Organization |
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| Jason Gorham | Northern Illinois University (NIU) |
Teams
| Team Name | Project Name | Team Members |
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| No Teams Available |