Intellectual property (IP), such as a manuscript or design, is a work or invention that is the result of creativity. IP can be protected by a patent, copyright, or trademark. In today’s workplace, an entrepreneurial mindset is not only valued by employers, but essential to success.
To help prepare Illinois State University students for their careers, the first cohort (team) of five faculty members, during the 2024-2025 academic year, had access to background content on IP to upskill themselves and integrate it into their courses through relevant assignments.
The lessons and assignments created by the Illinois State professors led the students to exercise their creativity and encouraged them to flourish.
The following are the professors’ perspectives and outcomes following the IP upskill and student assignment class integration.
For Dr. Hulda Black, a marketing professor said, it was a “no brainer” to add IP into her Creative Strategy and Design class.
“Since the students are creating content, it is crucial for them to understand how to protect their work while also respecting others,” Black said.
Building intellectual property awareness: Faculty lead first wave of campus integration Intellectual property (IP), such as a manuscript or design, is a work or invention that is the result of creativity. IP can be protected by a patent, copyright, or trademark. In today’s workplace, an entrepreneurial min… Read the full IIPLA blog post: https://iipla.org/blog/building-intellectual-property-awareness-faculty-lead-first-wave-of-campus-integration