2023 Cohort
13
edits
Changes
Added student priotities for 2023-2024 cohort. Our projects all work to improve student access to rcources
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=2023-2024 Cohort=
==Project 1: GVSU Connect website==
This idea is a simple, easy to understand website for students to find and discover resources on campus. The current GVSU website has many resources listed, but has the issue of being difficult to navigate. Students would have a much easier time utilizing these resources through a sorted and categorized webpage, which is where this idea comes in. We would create a webpage that has all of GVSU resources listed in a helpful way in one spot so that students can both discover and find anything they might need.
'''Key Tactics:'''
* Coordinate and collect all necessary links and resources to add to website
* Organize and categorize resources by need for students
* Contact GVSU.edu website holders about adding new page
* Initiate development and continued updates of links and resources
==Project 2: PGVSU Web==
This idea is an interactive display that would be put in a centrally located spot on campus. It would allow students to explore resources through a flow chart. It would include a TV with a small computer attached that would run a website and have a controller with some tactile buttons. As students explore the flow chart of resources (put in a hierarchy that is sensible) descriptions and QR codes would pop up for students to use. There could be another version as well that is a website with a similar UI. It could also collect data about which resources students are using more or less.
'''Key Tactics:'''
* Purchase Technology to run website/html page
* Create a website/html page that shows off resources
* Create a controller for the display
* Get partners for sustainability
==Project 3: Orientation resource fair==
This idea is a one-day event that happens during Welcome Week at GVSU, targeted towards first year students. It would take place in one venue with representatives from all of the major resources/ things to know, so that students have one spot to learn the basics about living at Grand Valley and feel supported and set up for success for their first semester. Some examples would be the tutoring center, University Counseling Center, recwell, transportation, Laker Food, and more. This event should be informative, but also a way to be social with their peers. This event would also include a brochure or similar material that could be taken home with the basic summary of information on these resources, such as where they are located or what website to find them on. This material would be interactive throughout the event, with completion earning students a prize.
'''Key Tactics:'''
* Coordinate with the office currently running freshmen orientation.
* Bring together a list of participating resources who would have a booth or activity at this event.
* Determine a location, consider fun aspects like food, and find a prize
* Determine a flow of traffic, perhaps by dorm and students are brought by their RA
* Create interactive material and determine the key pieces of information that should be condensed here.
==Project 4: Master Guide pamphlet==
This idea is a physical pamphlet disguised as a $20 bill that contains all the resources every 1st year student must know about. All college kids could use more money and so, the appearance of a $20 bill captures the attention. The cash theme also indicates this pamphlet is valuable and should be kept, not thrown away like any other handout. Upon further inspection, the inside says ''“GVSU is a cashless campus, but you should still keep these valuables in your wallet''!” along with all the resources’ QR codes. Examples of some resources listed are: the Counseling Center, Success Coaching, food pantries, where to change your major, schedule an appointment, sign up for clubs, pay off parking tickets, apply for scholarships, get STD/HIV testing/free condoms, and so much more. By having all of the most important resources all in one place, rather than scattered throughout the year, on various bulletin boards and revealed in random emails, students new to GVSU are able to get a comprehensive idea & easily access to everything offered. This pamphlet acts as a master guide for any resource-based questions 1st years living on the Allendale campus may have now or in the future at GVSU.
'''Key Tactics:'''
* Finalize formatting by generating all the links into QR codes & adding missing Resource Centers
* Configure printers at the Promotions Office, Creation Station, or Laker Store for color printing correct size and color of the pamphlets
* Contact LCDs & RAs to distribute the pamphlets to all their residents.
* Log data retrieved by the QR codes to analyze pamphlet usage & attraction.
=2022-2023 Cohort=