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provided by our chancellor has allowed us to work with technology vendors to create a cutting-edge Innovation Room loaded with the latest technology tools, from virtual reality, to augmented reality, to 3D printing and much more. Everyone is invited to use these tools as they consider their own innovative ideas.
It’s important to understand that “i2i” is inclusive. The philosophy was clear from the beginning: For our emphasis on innovation to be successful, we needed to engage everyone, across the board, in i2i.
CT: Then does i2i include community and industry partners as well as faculty, staff, researchers and student participants within the college?
Robinson: I2i specifically references student success, teaching effectiveness, community enrichment, academic alliances and industry partnerships, but your more general point is correct: Partnerships for innovation are inclusive and work across departments, organizations and sectors.
The openness and ability to engage the talent and expertise of partners across multiple organizations and sectors is really what makes innovation work. It’s a synergy of business, community and academia, all working toward the same goals.4
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college’s mission of service to the community to new heights and provide a network of opportunities for everyone.
Faculty, staff and students connect with our partners and leverage an array of resources not typically
found at community colleges. And technology is, as usual, an important part of innovation. An innovation grant
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