Community Design Lab Tests Small Grants for Campus-Led Ideas

The first cycle of the design lab is intentionally modest. Teams submit one-page proposals, get a short review from alumni volunteers, and work in public for four weeks.

That lightweight structure reduces friction for first-time organizers. It also gives the association a simple way to see which ideas attract energy before committing to a larger grant program.

Several proposals already focus on peer tutoring, maker-space programming, and regional meetups, which makes the lab a strong bridge between student energy and alumni experience.