A concise, one-sentence summary of the pattern.
Example: "An internship program to build open source skills with students."
What is the academic OSPO challenge or issue this pattern addresses?
Explain the problem clearly, providing enough detail for the reader to understand why the pattern is needed.
Below is a list of common categories of academic OSPO activities - please choose which apply:
- Building University OSS Community
- Sharing OSS Best Practices
- OSS Education & Skills
- Working with Tech Transfer / External Partners
- Tools & Infrastructure
- Supporting OSS development
- OSS Advocacy & Policy
- Funding & Financial Support
When and where does this pattern apply?
Describe the situation, prerequisites, and the context in which the problem arises. For example, is it applicable for all universities?
What are the competing forces or constraints?
List and describe the conflicting considerations that make the problem difficult to solve, e.g., time, resources, stakeholder interests.
How does this pattern resolve the problem?
Provide a detailed description of the solution. Include actionable steps or guidance for implementing the solution.
What are the outcomes of applying this pattern?
Describe both the intended positive results and any potential side effects or consequences.
Provide real-world instances of this pattern in action.
- Example 1: Description of a known use case.
- Example 2: Description of another instance.
List resources or related patterns for further reading.
Recognize individuals or organizations that contributed to this pattern.