By Abhijit Singh and Alex Turgeon

2013 Applicants

Experience, Explore, and Discover

The Problem.

The most frequently asked questions:

“When, where and what is my next class?”

“What is there to do?"

"What's up with Worcester?"

“The student body is disconnected in terms of the Worcester Environment.”

Week One Clarkie Survey: Roughly 100 Clark students were surveyed.

60% of students said the Week One Folder was NOT useful.

Only 19% of students still use their Week One Folders.

98% of Clarkies wanted to know additional info about Worcester, MA after Week One.

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The Solution

Clark Connect

Clark Scheduler

Connects to Clark Database

Integrates your classes, events to phone calendar

Sends Reminders

One-click map to show location of class

Clark Discover

Integrates SLP’s “What’s Happening” email events

Restaurant guide with Student reviews

Connect with Worcester Consortium events

Connect with Woo Card events

Interactive Media to show you what Worcester can offer

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Benefits

Greater organized student community

More free time to explore and try new things

Greater level of awareness of campus and Worcester

Connect with Worcester surroundings

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Development of Product

Create Application

Accessible to all Clark students through their Clark credentials

Create Clark Scheduler

Success depends on smooth functioning of campus maps and scheduling

Extensive testing before launch to ensure smooth experience

Create Clark Discover

Depends on success of Clark Scheduler

Ability to offer variety

Integration with other Clark Services (ex. ZipCars)

Constant Innovation and Improvement of Clark Discover

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Funding and Future Vision

How will we use the initial Funding?

Main costs

Apple App store USD $100 per Year

Google Play USD $25 on time

Consult with technical experts

How to keep this Sustainable?

Financially

College Contract with ITS

On Campus

Make it user friendly and reliable

Update with latest content

Integrate the app as daily tool for a Clark student

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