Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers - GCEC

Last week, the #GCEC was well represented at the 2025 Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education (SAEE) Conference in Kansas City, MO. Hosted by Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management, the conference brought together experts from universities across the nation working in arts entrepreneurship education. The #GCEC hosted a panel discussing approaches to launching curricular and extracurricular programs for creative students. Thank you to panelists: Jim Hart, Emily Martin, Stacy Stube, and Frances Pollock. Each of them shared challenges and opportunities in the space and how they approach arts entrepreneurship on their respective campuses. What did we learn? ?? Helping student artists determine what success means to them is an important place to start. ?? Funding artists is crucial at every stage but especially at the early stage when they are starting their careers. ?? It's important to create spaces and programs where student artists feel welcome, even when they don't identify as an entrepreneur. ?? It's time to think differently about how artists approach their careers since funding mechanisms are changing. Leaders (and students) are looking for new ways of solving old problems. ?? Getting accomplished artists inside the classroom is important so that students can learn first-hand about the industry. Congratulations to #SAEE president, Jim Hart and conference host, Andy Heise on a fun, insightful, and successful conference. #entrepreneurship #arts #highereducation #GCEC

If you are wondering how to leverage your students to help grow your programs and be more in-sync with their needs, join us this Friday, Feb. 28 for our #GCEC Virtual Connections webinar as we spotlight the 2024 GCEC Award winners for Outstanding Student Engagement and Leadership: Arizona State University and Stetson University! In this one-hour virtual session, leaders from both schools will provide clear examples of how they empower students to lead initiatives on behalf of their center and university. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights from award-winning programs. ?? Date + Time: Friday, February 28 at 1 p.m. EST Thank you to our panelists: ?? Linda Ricchiuti, Executive Director, Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University ?? Bailey Johnson, M.A., Senior Program Manager, Student Outreach & Engagement, Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University ?? ?? Daniel James Scott, Assistant Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and Director of the Joseph C. Prince Entrepreneurship Program at Stetson University After brief presentations from the panelists, our moderator Jeff Reid will lead a Q&A with the audience. Don't miss this chance to learn from the best in student engagement and leadership! Register now and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gJkhSN6f #Entrepreneurship #GCEC #HigherEd #StudentEngagement

?? Join us for the next #GCEC Virtual Connections session on Friday, February 28, when we spotlight the 2024 GCEC Award winners for Outstanding Student Engagement and Leadership: Arizona State University and Stetson University! In this one-hour virtual session, leaders from both schools will share how they have leveraged student leaders to shape and amplify their programs. They will provide clear examples of how they empower students to lead initiatives on behalf of their center and university. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights from award-winning programs. ?? Date + Time: Friday, February 28 at 1 p.m. EST Thank you to our panelists: ?? Linda Ricchiuti, Executive Director, Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University ?? Bailey Johnson, M.A., Senior Program Manager, Student Outreach & Engagement, Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University ?? Daniel James Scott, Assistant Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and Director of the Joseph C. Prince Entrepreneurship Program at Stetson University After brief presentations from the panelists, our moderator Jeff Reid will moderate a Q&A with the audience. Don't miss this chance to learn from the best in student engagement and leadership! Register now and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gRJBGfB2 #Entrepreneurship #GCEC #HigherEd #StudentEngagement

?? Applications Now Open: Center Leader Certification Program ?? The #GCEC is proud to continue its collaboration with the Center Leader Academy (CLA) to offer the Center Leader Certification Program, designed for new and aspiring center leaders. Graduates of this program come from diverse institutions, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to their roles. Through a carefully curated curriculum, participants gain valuable insights into strategic leadership, resource development, stakeholder engagement, and best practices in entrepreneurship education. They also benefit from expert mentorship and a dynamic peer network. ?? The impact? Career advancement, innovative programming, new funding opportunities, and lasting professional connections. Now, it’s your turn. Applications are open for the 3rd cohort! If you're ready to elevate your leadership, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact, apply today. ?? Learn more: www.centerleader.org #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #HigherEd #Innovation #GCEC #CenterLeaderAcademy #ProfessionalGrowth

Join us this Friday for our next GCEC Virtual Connections Webinar! On Friday, January 31, we’re spotlighting Loyola University Maryland's Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the 2024 #GCEC Award Winner for Excellence in Teaching and Pedagogical Innovation. Discover how the Simon Center developed a new course on angel investing. In this session, we’ll explore: ? How Loyola designed and launched this award-winning course. ? Insights from center director Wendy Bolger the course instructor on bringing it to life. ? The broader role of innovation and entrepreneurship on campus, shared by Loyola’s leadership team. ?? Date: January 31 ? Time: Noon Central Time ?? Where: Virtual on Zoom Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights into cutting-edge teaching practices and connect with leaders in entrepreneurship education! ?? Learn more and save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gRJBGfB2 #EntrepreneurshipEducation #InnovativeTeaching #Webinar #GCEC

?? Don’t miss our next #GCEC Virtual Connections webinar on Friday, January 31! We’re excited to feature Loyola University Maryland's Simon Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the 2024 GCEC Award Winner for Excellence in Teaching and Pedagogical Innovation. This one-hour session will explore how Loyola created and implemented its award-winning applied angel investing course—and why it’s making an impact. In this session, you’ll hear from: 1?? ?Center director Wendy Bolger on the awards submission process and the center’s involvement in course development. 2?? The course instructor on creating and implementing the course. 3?? Central administration on how innovation and entrepreneurship are being addressed on campus. ??? January 31 ? Noon Central Time ?? Virtual on Zoom Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gRJBGfB2 #Webinar #EntrepreneurshipEducation #InnovativeTeaching #GCEC

Following up on the great networking at last month's 2024 #GCEC Conference, we are hosting virtual networking by region on Friday, December 13, at Noon Central Time. When you register for the session, you will select your region so that we can arrange breakout rooms based on those regions during the session. We have a series of prompts to facilitate networking, and we hope it will be an excellent way for you to stay connected to your GCEC colleagues. This one-hour session will take place on Zoom. After registering, you will receive an email with the Zoom link. GCEC Virtual Connections is an excellent way to extend the connections made at our conferences. They offer valuable advice and resources relevant to the growth of your center and programs. All past Virtual Connections are available on our website. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gRJBGfB2

Thank you to all the #GCEC members who joined us for the 2024 GCEC Conference hosted by Babson College! More than 700 members convened in Boston and Wellesley, MA to share best practices, reconnect with peers, meet new colleagues, and have fun. The range of sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and shared enthusiasm left us all motivated to take on new challenges. Experiencing historical Fenway Park complete with a visit from Wally the Green Monster was icing on the cake. ?? Immense gratitude to the incredible Babson College planning team, led by Donna Levin, for their dedication and hard work. Their efforts ensured the conference was not only well run but inspiring and memorable. ?? Finally, thank you to all the #GCEC members who led breakout sessions. Your willingness to share your expertise and best practices in such an authentic and engaging way is the heart of our conference.??Your contributions make all the difference! ?? Enjoy the short video the Babson team produced to celebrate the conference. ??? #GCEC2024 #HigherEdcuation #Entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/g5_4Q5pC

?? The 4th Annual HBCU+ Entrepreneurship Conference hosted by Bowie State University will take place on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year's conference is entirely virtual and is in partnership with the White House HBCU Initiative and the Tom Joyner Foundation. The theme, "Igniting Innovation, Building Legacies: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs," perfectly aligns with Bowie State's mission to inspire and equip future business leaders. A highlight of this year's virtual conference is the inaugural "Tom Joyner's – I Got an Idea: HBCU Pitch Competition." The top six student finalists from HBCUs in the Mid-Atlantic & Mid-South Region will pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of experienced judges to win up to $5,000 in cash awards and $10,000 in scholarships. This competition will occur virtually from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with schools and peers in the HBCU entrepreneurship education community. ?? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dk-qRyvM #HBCU #Entrepreneurship