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Steps 1 & 2)

My initial belief is that there are not enough emergency blue poles in the area on and around UF’s fraternity row. This is crucial to the safety of the student body as a serious percentage of campus sexual assault happens in this area of the school. This is a need due to general safety concerns as well as a problematic culture setting on college campuses and around the world. Emergency poles are spread around campus but are not in an area that truly needs it the most. Currently in order to meet this need, student government members have tried to pass resolutions in order to make this happen, but legislation has been blocked for various administrative and partisan reasons. This opportunity exists, it it simply a matter of getting the connections set up in order to get it done.

3) The prototypical customer would be all UF students as it benefits their safety greatly.

I asked 3 students about how they feel walking in this area of campus and about their general concerns. Additionally I asked about their thoughts on campus safety measures.

After speaking to several University of Florida students, it is clear to me that I am not the only person concerned about the lack of emergency poles. We preach being a safe, responsive campus but this problem is not being properly addressed. Students are concerned for their safety and would feel more comfortable walking in these areas of campus knowing that emergency poles were nearby. While it is most important to attack the problems of rap3e culture from their source, creating a better, safer, more properly equipped emergency contact system would greatly benefit both students and the university. 

In order to create successful products, entrepreneurs must cater to their customers. In my case hearing from students confirmed my ideas and concern about this need in particular. My opportunity is absolutely still there and more pertinent than ever.