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Constructing An Innovative Model Of Entrepreneurship Education Through Regional Collaboration, Todd A. Finkle, Jack Soper, Dan Fox, Jack Reece, Julie Messing
Constructing An Innovative Model Of Entrepreneurship Education Through Regional Collaboration, Todd A. Finkle, Jack Soper, Dan Fox, Jack Reece, Julie Messing
Todd A Finkle
The purpose of this article is to discuss a new self-funding model of collaborative, regional entrepreneurship education among colleges and universities called the Entrepreneurship Education Consortium (EEC). The article will discuss the following: (1) the development and objectives of a non-profit entity among seven colleges and universities; (2) initiatives to educate students about entrepreneurship; (3) stakeholders involved in the process; (4) funding issues; (5) empirical findings that support the success of the EEC; (6) a discussion on how the model can be replicated; and (7) lessons learned and limitations.
An Examination Of Entrepreneurship Centers In The United States: A National Survey, Todd A. Finkle, Donald F. Kuratko, Michael G. Goldsby
An Examination Of Entrepreneurship Centers In The United States: A National Survey, Todd A. Finkle, Donald F. Kuratko, Michael G. Goldsby
Todd A Finkle
This study fills a gap in previous research by performing an in-depth analysis of 146 entrepreneurship centers in the United States. This two-part study looks at the characteristics of the entire sample of entrepreneurship centers and then examines the differences between top-ranked centers and nonranked centers. The findings indicate that top-ranked centers have three times as many endowed chairs as non- ranked centers. Top-ranked centers also offer more comprehensive graduate pro- grams. Overall, top-ranked centers have more resources and personnel. The findings of this study will assist students, faculty, staff, administrators, directors, and other stakeholders of entrepreneurship centers.