School Specialty. Planning & Student Development

• Events:

  Available on iPhone and Android. The calendar of events will display the information from standard RSS feeds which contain calendar information as well as iCal feeds or other text based feeds.

• Campus News:

  Available on iPhone and Android. The news feature will display RSS feeds which contain data from news sources or other basic feed sources which may provide the user with information that they desire.

• Campus Map:

  Available on iPhone and Android. The Campus Map will enable the user to search for and see features identified by pins on a map as well as their own current location. The users will be able to select additional information about any pin by selecting it.

• Courses:

  Available on iPhone and Android. The Courses will allow the user to view the courses provided by the Client.

• Bulletins:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Straxis will work with Client to integrate a Bulletins feature, which may be used to integrate newsletters and other campus emails.

• Athletics:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Straxis will work with the Client to obtain necessary data and data sources to feature athletic news and schedules.

• Checklist:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Straxis will work with Client to create admissions checklists. Users may be able to manually "check" each item on a list as they complete it.

• Groups:

  Available on iPhone and Android, for U360social clients. This feature is driven by students and allows them to create and participate in multiple groups.

• Multimedia:

  Available on iPhone and Android. The ability to access multiple YouTube channels, Flickr feeds, and standard image files. These can be given labels which the user will see in the app and be able to navigate. Multimedia can also feature a link to Client's iTunesU site on iPhone. Twitter: Available on iPhone and Android. The Twitter feature provides the user with direct access to the Client's Twitter feeds so that they can easily navigate to the latest posts as information is updated.

• Directory:

  Available on iPhone and Android. The Directory will allow searching for contact information for current students, faculty, and staff. It will provide the information as provided from Client.

• Links:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Allows Client to include links to specified web pages.

• Polls:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Provides access to create engaging poll questions for the students and other users. Straxis will work with Client on different poll questions and answer choices.

• Admissions:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Utilizes GPS functionality to allow a user to find his or her Admissions Counselor for the region. Also features Admissions Events and a form to Request Admissions Information.

• Fight Song:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Allows Client to submit one song which will be embedded with the app and allow for 1-click playing without the need for a network connection.

• Radio:

  Available on iPhone and Android. The Radio feature provides the ability to broadcast a radio station's live audio stream.

• References:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Provides ability to include designated reference material through the use of links or hosted PDFs.

• Campus Tour:

  Available on iPhone. Client has the ability to create a Campus Tour by providing GPS locations of points of interest, photos, videos, and campus/building information.

• Discussions:

  Available on iPhone and Android, for U360social clients. Allows users to participate in up to nine discussion topics as determined by the school.

• Library:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Enables the user to search the Library Catalog by using the Library's API, view Library Hours and Events, and Contact the Library.

• Share:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Allows a user to share a link to the application through the use of email, text, Twitter or Facebook.

• Weather:

  Available on iPhone and Android. Allows a user to access current weather conditions and forecast for the Client's primary location.

• Content Management System:

  Straxis will provide authorized users access to a Content Management System, where they can generally add or delete content, update links, feeds, and photos, and access application data.

Increase student enrollment.

Approximately 23% of potential incoming students use a mobile device to seek information about higher education institutions. (As reported by Noel-Levitz 2010 E-Expectations.) That number will dramatically increase over the next three years. That same analysis found that 1 in 4 students reported removing a school from their prospective list because of a bad experience on that school’s website.

Don’t give prospecting students a reason to turn you down.

Raise enthusiasm. Your program/school/campaign relies on participants’ loyalty and involvement. This app not only offers great functionality, it also provides another connection to your program/school/campaign and helps participants get excited about your goals and efforts.

Stay ahead of the game; don’t fall behind.

EDUCAUSE Campus Computing confirms the number of colleges deploying web apps is rapidly increasing. They do it, because they recognize this is how students and many adults now want to find their information. Don’t get left in the dust.

More effective communication; student life made easy.

To get information on what is happening on campus many students adhere to fliers or word of mouth. The app is intended to be more efficient and interactive in disseminating campus events and programs to students. The app is expected to expedite the process for users to get information and allow for more interaction between campus and community. This app can assist student life on campus.

Room for collaboration.

Perhaps another department on campus is already purchasing planners. By leveraging how these planners are in the hands of many students, collaboration can happen to help get the word out about this new app.

Many ideas for distribution.

Our company, as well as Straxis, has ideas for getting this app into the hands of students (or target audience). There is no need to worry whether this app will get used. This is a good investment. We will help make sure of it!

Straxis Technology is an award-winning company with a proven platform used by multiple universities. Having provided technology solutions for more than eight years, the Tulsa, OK-based company offers flexibility and customization in their product. Straxis has become a trusted partner in building mobile apps for higher education, and it prides itself on the ease of implementation of U360mobile.

Schools that have implemented U360mobile on their campus, include:

• University of Nebraska
• University of Scranton
• Vanderbilt University
• Arizona State University
• United States Airforce Academy
• Naval Academy

Our partnership with Straxis allows us to offer schools a mobile, digital solution.

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