November 2020
BABSON PROFESSORS SHARE ECOSYSTEM EXPERTISE
Structural changes to higher education were at work long before the pandemic hit, but they are sure to accelerate in its aftermath. Babson College (USA) president, Stephen Spinelli believes that developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem can improve the odds of succeeding in a challenging and changing marketplace, and help institutions thrive in the age of disruption.

Babson entrepreneurship professors, Candida Brush and Mark Rice understand that building a high-impact ecosystem involves alignment of the curriculum and co-curriculum as well as collaboration and coordination with all stakeholders. Academic entrepreneurs must engage intentionally and strategically to strengthen university entrepreneurship ecosystems and foster the critical connection between the college, community and region.

Professors Brush and Rice will share their experiences, demonstrate proven frameworks and focus on action planning as they guide senior university administrators and faculty in the new Babson Academy online program:
 
January 4-22, 2021

Reminder: Collaborative members receive discounts on Babson Academy programs!
GLOBAL SUMMIT UPDATE
2021 VIRTUAL SUMMIT LOOKS TO THE FUTURE

The Babson Collaborative annual global summit will be virtual in 2021. While we are disappointed not to be able to meet in person, we are excited about opening the event to a much larger audience. ​​While the global pandemic has forced educators to adapt to online and hybrid teaching, this transition has also identified opportunities to rethink the limitations of the university. In the summit, we will explore the implications for learners, educators and educational institutions when geography matters less, technology matters more, and new paradigms present unprecedented challenges and opportunities.

We are grateful to our friends at Universidad del Desarrollo (Chile) for their flexibility and for inviting us to Santiago for the next in-person summit in March of 2022!
THE COLLABORATIVE 2021 SUMMIT: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EDUCATION WHEN YOUR CAMPUS IS THE WORLD
March 15- March 18, 2021

Deadline: December 18, 2020
WELCOME NEW MEMBER!
We are pleased to announce and welcome the newest member of the Babson Collaborative, High Point University (USA), a private liberal arts university in High Point, North Carolina.

Collaborative champion: Kathryn (Kathy) Elliott, director of the Belk Center for Entrepreneurship and assistant professor of entrepreneurship.
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS
COLLABORATIVE STUDENT NETWORK LAUNCHES

The Babson Collaborative Student Network (BSCN) is a club for select students from member institutions. Students chosen to represent their school in BCSN will engage with a global network of peers, learn about entrepreneurship trends from market experts, and develop leadership skills while planning events for a broader student audience. BCSN was created by our Student Engagement Member Interest Group (MIG) based on student survey feedback. For more details, visit the Member Portal or contact MIG Chair, Sofhia Harbs (Facens).
ATTEND THE UPCOMING EVENT TO LEARN MORE:

STUDENT NETWORK LAUNCH EVENT
​ Thursday, December 10, 2020
11:00am-12:00pm EST (GMT-5)
​​(Find your corresponding time using this Time Converter)

Educators and students are welcome to attend!
NEW COLLABORATIVE BENEFIT
Visit the Events Calendar for all upcoming programs, events and deadlines.
PATHWAY BENEFIT TO BABSON'S SPECIALIZED MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS GROWS

In addition to the previously announced pathway for member institution students and recent alumni, we are also very pleased to announce a scholarship for member institution faculty and staff to attend Babson's online MS in Advanced Entrepreneurial Leadership) program. To learn more, visit the Member Portal, attend the upcoming webinar (see below) or contact Jamie.
PATHWAY TO BABSON'S SPECIALIZED MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS

Students and recent alumni of Collaborative member institutions are eligible for a $10,000 Babson Collaborative Scholarship and other benefits if accepted into a Babson Master's degree program in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Finance, and Business Analytics.

Options for sharing this benefit with your students:
1. Individual Faculty Nomination
2. Institutional 4+1 MOU Agreement
​​SCHOLARSHIP FOR ONLINE ADVANCED ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP DEGREE PROGRAM
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Faculty and staff of Collaborative member institutions who are admitted to the new 100% online Master's degree program in Advanced Entrepreneurial Leadership will receive a $10,000 Babson Collaborative Scholarship.
JOIN OUR UPCOMING WEBINAR TO LEARN MORE:
COLLABORATIVE PATHWAY TO A BABSON MASTER'S DEGREE
​ Thursday, December 17, 2020
09:00-09:45 EST (GMT-5)
​​(Find your corresponding time using this Time Converter)

Educators and students are welcome to attend!

SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE WITH COLLEAGUES

We have improved the Collaborative Faculty and Staff Directory to help you share your expertise with other members and to encourage others to contact you with invitations to give a guest lecture, serve on a panel, etc.

If you welcome guest speaker requests, please complete the form below and we will update your profile to let others know!

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