This document proposes an app called Clark Connect, Clark Scheduler, and Clark Discover to help Clark University students better navigate campus life. A survey found most students wanted more information about classes and Worcester. The app would integrate students' class schedules, campus maps, events, and information about Worcester into one easy-to-use tool to help students better explore campus and the local community. The creators aim to develop the app and ensure ongoing updates and reliability to enhance the student experience at Clark University.

1. Experience, Explore, and Discover
By Abhijit Singh and Alex Turgeon
2013 Applicants

2. The Problem.
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The most frequently asked questions:
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“When, where and what is my next class?”
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“What is there to do?"
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"What's up with Worcester?"
“The student body is disconnected in terms of the Worcester Environment.”
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Week One Clarkie Survey: Roughly 100 Clark students
were surveyed.
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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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3. The Solution
 Clark
Connect
 Clark
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Scheduler
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Connects to Clark Database
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Integrates your classes, events to phone calendar
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Sends Reminders
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One-click map to show location of class
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Discover
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Integrates SLP’s “What’s Happening” email events
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Restaurant guide with Student reviews
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Connect with Worcester Consortium events
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Connect with Woo Card events
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Interactive Media to show you what Worcester can offer
Experience, Explore, and Discover

4. Benefits
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Greater organized student community
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More free time to explore and try new things
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Greater level of awareness of campus and Worcester
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Connect with Worcester surroundings
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5. Development of Product
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Create Application
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Accessible to all Clark students through their Clark credentials
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Create Clark Scheduler
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Success depends on smooth functioning of campus maps and scheduling
Extensive testing before launch to ensure smooth experience
Create Clark Discover
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Ability to offer variety
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Depends on success of Clark Scheduler
Integration with other Clark Services (ex. ZipCars)
Constant Innovation and Improvement of Clark Discover
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6. Funding and Future Vision
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How will we use the initial Funding?
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Main costs
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Google Play USD $25 on time
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Apple App store USD $100 per Year
Consult with technical experts
How to keep this Sustainable?
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Financially
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College Contract with ITS
On Campus
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Make it user friendly and reliable
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Update with latest content
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Integrate the app as daily tool for a Clark student
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