Pepperdine sets the example for innovation. Recently, President Andrew K. Benton’s brainchild, Waves of Innovation, was adapted into a detailed outline for other universities to follow, if interested in adopting a similar program. After working closely with Benton and Vice Provost of Research and Strategic Initiatives Lee Kats, the TIAA-CREF Institute released its report, … [Read more...] about Waves Share Innovation
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WOI Begins Reviewing Applications
The Waves of Innovation Committee received approximately 100 proposals containing innovative ideas from students, faculty and staff by the Oct. 15 deadline, according to Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Initiatives Lee Kats, who heads the committee. The deadline for proposal submission was the first step in the program, which is an initiative for which “members of the … [Read more...] about WOI Begins Reviewing Applications
Waves of Innovation deadline approaches
To inspire innovation and communication, President Andrew K. Benton and his team launched an initiative on April 3 to allow “students, faculty and staff to contribute creative ideas and suggestions to further enhance the reputation and operation of the University.” Chair of the committee that oversees Waves of Innovation Lee Kats wrote in an email that they expect more than … [Read more...] about Waves of Innovation deadline approaches
