NOTE — This content was presented as a slide presentation at a chairs and directors workshop on October 11, 2024. It does not represent any approved actions or conclusions.
Provost’s Fellow:Qiujie “Angie” Zheng
Hypothesis:
Having well-designed entrepreneurial revenue sharing programs broadly available at the University of Maine will increase enrollment and revenue
Methods:
Focus group discussions
Impact analysis
Comprehensive data analysis identifying top-growing programs at UMaine and peer institutions
Key Factors for Program Design and Implementation
Align incentives with growth-oriented behaviors
Prioritize repairing and rebuilding trust as an essential first step
Establish clear guidelines and effective communication between administration and participating programs on growth expectations and the use of returned revenue
Discussion is needed to determine whether shared revenue is returned to the program unit or the college
Ensure equal access while balancing the needs of participating and non-participating programs
