Titan Innovation Fund 2023 Awarded Projects

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  2024 SciComm Art Exhibit: CNXNS

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Maris Polanco
  Proposal Title	2024 SciComm Art Exhibit: CNXNS
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Maris Polanco
  Project Summary	Science Communication Art (SciArtComm) blends nontraditional science communication and attention-grabbing emotive art.  Students, faculty and staff will be invited to submit pieces of art. Mentors will guide applicants. An exhibit will occur in February.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Katy Snyder
  Stakeholder Group	Staff
  Team Members	Maris Polanco, organizer. Interdisciplinary team of faculty and administration: Madeline Byrne, Karla Lewis, Greg Grobis, Rosemary Weatherston, Michelle Andrezejak, Amy Bauer, Jocelyn Boryczka, Norman Bent, Ann Serra, Meghann Murray, Shuvra Das, Katy Snyder, Katherine Lanigan, Nassif Rayess, Steven Huprich
  Institutional Priorities	Community Outreach or Impact; Academic Programs; Sense of Community; and Marketing

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  Building Capacity in STEM Education Research in Collaboration with CETL听

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Marwa Abdel Latif
  Proposal Title	Building Capacity in STEM Education Research in Collaboration with CETL
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Marwa Abdel Latif
  Project Summary	Develop and pilot one or two academic courses on educational research for 色综合久久 Mercy faculty inspired by similar courses offered through the American College of Undergraduate Educators. May be offered as badges or micro credentials following the pilot.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Mike Verdusco (Director of CETL) and Katy Snyder (Dean of College of Engineering & Science)
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Team Members	Mara Livezey (faculty, Co-PI on addressing the course design), and Matt Mio (Faculty, Chair of Department and ACS National Committee/Board member in Education assisting to build connections with experts in the field for the course design)
  Institutional Priorities	Fundraising; Centers/Institutes; and Academic Programs

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  Center for Augmenting Intelligence in Urban Health (CAIUH) at the University of 色综合久久 Mercy听

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Phillip Olla
  Proposal Title	Center for Augmenting Intelligence in Urban Health (CAIUH) at the University of 色综合久久 Mercy
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Phillip Olla
  Project Summary	Create a center to leverage Artificial Intelligence to create innovative data-driven solutions. Including forecasting health outcomes based on various socioeconomic indicators, enabling targeted  interventions in at risk populations. Develop AI professional training and educational certification. Developing UDM to become a hub for socially responsive AI applications.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Janet M. Baiardi
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Team Members	Health Service Administrative Advisory Committe - Concept, Dr Kati Synder, Matt Hayley - Collaborators
  Institutional Priorities	Centers/Institutes and Community Outreach or Impact

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  色综合久久 Mercy Law School Day

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Courtney Griffin
  Proposal Title	色综合久久 Mercy Law School Preview Day
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Dr. Courtney A. Griffin
  Project Summary	A Law School Preview Day that will provide transportation for Metro 色综合久久 high school students and support a day long program to assist students to learn about the pathway to law school and be introduced to various law careers.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum
  Stakeholder Group	Administrator
  Institutional Priorities	Mission and Community Outreach or Impact

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  Developing a New Health Humanities Minor: An Opportunity for Innovation, Impact, and Increased Enrollments

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Rosemary Weatherston
  Proposal Title	Developing a New Health Humanities Minor: An Opportunity for Innovation, Impact, and Increased Enrollments
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Rosemary Weatherston
  Project Summary	Support the development of a Health Humanities minor that is interdisciplinary, intercollegiate and aligned with university wide initiatives and oriented towards existing and future community, corporate and foundation partnerships.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Jocelyn Boryczka, PhD, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Team Members	Rosemary Weatherston, PhD, CLAE, Lead Developer of the Health Humanities minor; Marty Leever, PhD, CLAE, Health Humanities Minor Steering Committee, and Greg Grobis, MA, CLAE, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education
  Institutional Priorities	Mission; Enrollment, and Academic Programs

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  Educating Engineers who are Excluded from the Current System

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Shuvra Das
  Proposal Title	Educating engineers who are excluded from the current system
  Name of Proposal Contacts	Shuvra Das
  Project Summary	A team of  faculty from mathematics, engineering and sciences will redesign the curriculum to be interdisciplinary delivering the same educational outcomes but using a different pedagogical approach. The goal is to ensure that an engineering pipeline is created to attract students who otherwise may not be able to participate. Student centered recruitment will  place value on the student's motivation.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Dr. Katy Snyder, Dean of the College of Engineering & Science
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Team Members	Shuvra Das and Darrell Kleinke
  Institutional Priorities	Academic Programs; Mission; and Enrollment

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  Elevating the University Honors Program: Gardella Remodel

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Stephen Pasqualina
  Proposal Title	Elevating the University Honors Program: Gardella Remodel
  Name of Proposal Contacts	Stephen Pasqualina and Thomas Provost
  Project Summary	Faculty will collaboratively lead students through the visioning, design build and delivery of a new renovated Gardella Honors House.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Dan Pitera, Dean of the SOACD
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Team Members	Stephen Pasqualina, University Honors Program Co-Director, Assistant Professor of English and Project Co-Director; Thomas Provost, Assistant Professor of Architecture and Community Development and Project Co-Director; and Nicholas Rombes, University Honors Program Co-Director, Professor of English and Project Support
  Institutional Priorities	Sense of Community and Marketing

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  Enhancing Student Success Through a Hybrid Advising Model

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Mary-Catherine Harrison
  Proposal Title	Enhancing Student Success Through a Hybrid Advising Model
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Mary-Catherine Harrison
  Project Summary	Support for the research and development phase of a new blended advising model at UDM.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Pamela Zarkowski
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Team Members	The Academic Advising Subcommittee and Undergraduate Coordinators will serve as key consultants as the initiative is developed and implemented.
  Institutional Priorities	Mission and Enrollment

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  Entrepreneurship Association

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Noah Mulligan
  Proposal Title	Entrepreneurship Association
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Noah Mulligan
  Project Summary	CBA Student lead project to support a mobile coffee cart on the McNichols campus, providing a hub for social interactions.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Derrin Leppek (Faculty)
  Stakeholder Group	Student
  Team Members	Entrepreneurship Association, President Bianca Candela, Vice President Noah Mulligan, Secretary Holly Misiakowski, Faculty Advisor Derrin Leppek
  Institutional Priorities	Sense of Community; Mission; Marketing; Fundraising; Community Outreach or Impact; and Academic Programs

   

  A story on the Entrepreneurship Association’s EA Café is featured in the Spring 2024 Spiritus magazine. Read the story online.

   

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  First Year Experience Program

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Stephanie Wheeler
  Proposal Title	First Year Experience Program
  Name of Proposal Contacts	Stephanie Wheeler
  Project Summary	Support five committee members to attend the First Year Experience annual conference in February 2024 to support the Titan Success Network's goal of creating a first year experience for the 2024-2025 academic year.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Monica Williams and Debbie Stieffel
  Stakeholder Group	Administrator
  Team Members	To be decided from both academic and student affair areas.
  Institutional Priorities	Sense of Community; Mission; and Enrollment

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  Partnership for Energy Progress

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Ann Serra
  Proposal Title	Partnership for Energy Progress
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Christina Heximer
  Project Summary	Help support a Department of Energy Renew America Grant received by the University.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Dan Pitera and Ann Serra
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Team Members	Dan Pitera, Dean SACD; Dr. Katy Snyder, Dean E&S; Christina Heximer, Faculty and Director of DCDC; Dr. Alan Hoback, Project Director & Professor and Chair of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering; Dr. Nassif Rayess, Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering; Josh Budiongan, Curriculum Development in Green Energy, Architect and Project Drector; and Neteya Tavernier, Outreach and Nonprofit Selection & Designer DCDC
  Institutional Priorities	Sense of Community; Mission; Marketing; Fundraising; Community Outreach or Impact; Academic Programs; and Centers/Institutes

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  Supporting Innovative Practices in Supervision

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Erin Henze
  Proposal Title	Supporting Innovative Practices in Supervision
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Erin Henze
  Project Summary	Financial support(honorarium) for school psychology supervisors for three academic years. Additional support for undergraduate students to be  paired with graduate school psychology students and their supervisor in a field experience.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Dean Jocelyn Boryczka
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Team Members	Erin Henze, Associate Professor of Psychology and School Psychology Program Director- project lead; Sarah Rowe, Assistant Professor of Psychology- project associate; Rachel Lee, Assistant Professor of Psychology- project associate
  Institutional Priorities	Mission; Community Outreach or Impact; and Academic Programs

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  Titan Bucks Incentive

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Ann Serra
  Proposal Title	Titan Bucks Incentive
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Felicia Hartinger, Director of Student Success Center
  Project Summary	Support gift cards for KCP students that meet criteria for a Titan Bucks incentive by fulfilling specific requirements that support academic success.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Ann Serra, Director of OSPRA
  Stakeholder Group	Administrator
  Team Members	Ann Serra-Director of OSPRA, Crystal Reedus-KCP College Life Coach, Erica Graze, Asst. Director of Student Success Center
  Institutional Priorities	Academic Programs; Scholarships for students; and Marketing;Sense of Community

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  Titan Mentor Program

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Sandra Alef
  Proposal Title	Titan Mentor Program
  Name of Proposal Contacts	Sandra Alef and Monica Williams
  Project Summary	Support for personnel (student mentors and mentor leads) involved in the coordination of a mentor program for at-risk first year students at the McNichols campus.
  Name of Proposal Champion	VP Debbie Stieffel
  Stakeholder Group	Administrator
  Team Members	Debbie Steiffel, supporter, and overseer of the project.; Sandra Alef, mentor Lead,; Monica Williams, mentor lead
  Institutional Priorities	Sense of Community and Enrollment

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  Ultrasound Integration in Nurse Anesthesia Curriculum

  University of 色综合久久 Mercy’s Nurse Anesthesia program has acquired two handheld ultrasound machines, marking a major step forward in integrating advanced technology into healthcare education. The purchase was made possible by a grant from the University’s Titan Innovation Fund. In recent years, ultrasound technology has become a cornerstone in clinical practice, particularly in anesthesia. Recognizing this, University of 色综合久久 Mercy’s Nurse Anesthesia program has embraced an opportunity to enhance its educational offerings.

  "This technology is not just about equipment; it's about preparing our students for the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape and ensuring they remain leaders in their field," said Joshua Olson, assistant professor of Nurse Anesthesia in UDM's College of Health Professions. The integration of portable ultrasound devices into the curriculum, specifically in the Advanced Health Assessment (NUR 5160) and Principles of Regional Anesthesia (ANE 7701) courses, will allow students to understand the practical and theoretical aspects of ultrasound technology. This integration signifies UDM's commitment to excellence and its priority to equip students with essential skills for modern healthcare. UDM's faculty will lead this initiative. The introduction of handheld ultrasound devices enables decentralized learning, allowing students to practice both in classroom settings and in real-world clinical environments. This development is expected to elevate UDM's prestige in the healthcare education sector, attract more students, enhance research capabilities and open doors to external grants.

  "We are setting a new standard for healthcare education,” Olson said. “Our students will now have hands-on experience with tools that are reshaping healthcare diagnostics and treatment.”

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Joshua Olson
  Proposal Title	Ultrasound Integration in Nurse Anesthesia Curriculum
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Joshua Olson
  Project Summary	Purchase of two portable, handheld ultrasound devices for the Nurse Anesthesia Program.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Greg Bozimowski
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Team Members	Greg Bozimowski, Andrea Teitel
  Institutional Priorities	Mission; Marketing; Fundraising; Enrollment; and Academic Programs

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  University of 色综合久久 Mercy School of Law Student Counseling Center

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Steven Meerschaert
  Proposal Title	University of 色综合久久 Mercy School of Law Student Counseling Center
  Name of Proposal Contacts	Steven Meerschaert
  Project Summary	Support for mental health counseling services for School of Law students
  Name of Proposal Champion	Dean Ieisha Humphrey
  Stakeholder Group	Student
  Team Members	UDM School of Law Mental Health Association - would provide collective input on the breadth, goals and logistics of the project, along with completing necessary tasks for completion.
  Institutional Priorities	Sense of Community and Academic Programs

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  URICA (Undergraduate Research Inspired Community Art)

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Nicole Najor
  Proposal Title	URICA (Undergraduate Research Inspired Community Art)
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Nicole Najor
  Project Summary	Provide experiential learning experiences with 色综合久久 Mercy students teaching cell biology to high school art students. The high school art students interpret their experience into an art piece. The art will be part of an exhibit in the fall.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Katy Snyder
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Team Members	Nicole Najor- UDM Undergraduate Research Team, Director. BIO4750 Students- UDM Undergraduate Research Team, Participants & Research Experts. High School Artists- 色综合久久 School of Arts (TBD), Participants & Artist Experts. Katy Snyder- Proposal Champion
  Institutional Priorities	Mission; Marketing; Sense of Community; Academic Programs; and Community Outreach or Impact

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  Youth Health Exploration Camp

  Project Description

  Proposal Section	Proposal Information
  Name of Proposal Submitter	Nutrena Tate
  Proposal Title	Youth Health Exploration Camp
  Name of Proposal Contact Person	Nutrena Tate
  Project Summary	A summer one day camp that brings youth from Metro 色综合久久 middle and high school students to  UDM to participate in a health explorations program based on simulated experiential learning led by health students, faculty and alumni.
  Name of Proposal Champion	Dr. Saran Hollier, Interim Associate Dean - MSON
  Stakeholder Group	Faculty
  Institutional Priorities	Sense of Community; Mission; Enrollment; Community Outreach or Impact; and Academic Programs