uOConnect
The app
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uO Connect
The app
uO Connect is an app unique to the University of Ottawa. It will allow students to access information on clubs, services and more. Our mission is to create a platform that better facilitates awareness of, and ease of access to, the university's services and resources.
Try it out for yourself with our demo on the left!
Allows students to be aware of everything that`s going on and what is available to them, whether academic or for leisure.
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UOCONNECT
SOLVES THE PROBLEM
Streamlines and simplifies information coming from endless web pages, applications, and platforms into one easy mobile app.
FROM THE SURVEY
72% expressed that a mobile app would make them feel more engaged and connected as a student at the University Ottawa.
uOconnect takes on popular features found in other similar apps, and adds additional, forward-thinking features adapted with our Gee-Gees in mind.
MARKETING STRATEGIES AND FEASIBILITY
Associated Costs and Funding
$150 000
Based on quotes from two app developers for custom apps for large organizations.
Marketing initiatives
Generate awareness by setting up booths around campus, allowing people explore the app for themselves to see how it works.
Students can follow uO Connect Twitter and blog for important development updates.
Host a design & development challenge with the Richard L'Abbé Makerspace.
Offer scholarships and incentives for students to participate in the development process.
Over $6 million was raised for student awards in 2017/2018
Donors want to put their dollars toward the student experience.
Student experience initiatives received 38% of donations in 2017/2018
83% of respondents indicated they would support a small increase in tuition to cover app development and maintenance
Associated Costs and Funding
Why uOConnect?
Connecting
Technology is how we mainly connect with people and with the world around us.
student engagement
uOConnect will give students the opportunity they didn't have previously to connect and get engaged, in a simplified and centralized location.
its simple
We deserve the best!
Francesca Tupy
Third year Commerce student. Passionate about business marketing and creative expression of ideas.
Candide Uyanze
Fourth year Communications and Digital Humanities student. Experienced student club leader and skilled in graphic design and prototyping.
Alexandra Hubley
Criminology student. VP of the uOttawa Equestrian team and previous experience in market research and business development for the not for profit sector.