Campus ID News
Card, mobile credential, payment and security
FEATURED
PARTNERS
csu android 1

CSU's Mobile App looks to replace student IDs

CampusIDNews Staff   ||   Aug 11, 2010  ||   , , ,

In partnership with Google, Columbus State University in Georgia recently developed a mobile application for Android-based devices - that ultimately provides a substitute for the campus ID card. Students can use this app to check out books from the library and access student discounts at participating merchants.

The mobile-based app also allows students to access real-time information, such as course schedules, campus maps, athletic events, immunization records, and campus bus schedules all from the convenience of their Android smart phone.

To find out more about the Mobile App we spoke with Robert Diveley, who is responsible for coordinating the development of the Mobile App, and who is also the executive director of operations at the campus’ Office of Information and Technology Services.

  • Q. What made you decide to create an Android app?

    • A. We were looking for an open source product and a vendor that would make their technical staff available to assist us.
  • Q. Is Android the only platform supported? Are there plans to develop a similar app for the iPhone or other any other mobile platform?

    • A. We currently do have offerings for Blackberry and Microsoft-based devices, and are working toward the iPhone version now.
  • Q. What exactly is the Mobile App capable of?

    • A. The electronic ID is capable of identifying the student through 1D and 2D bar code. This works with bar code scanners already in use. Therefore the electronic ID can be used in places like the cafeteria, library, bookstore and we have expanded to some local independent businesses (i.e. pizza shops).
  • Q. Will this replace the student ID?

    • A. The long-term goal is to offer it as an alternative to the plastic card. However not all students today have smart phones, so the replacement will follow student telephone purchase trends.
  • Q. Would it be accepted at events and such that require student identification for entry, discounts, etc.?

    • A. It is used as ID for events such as concerts, exhibits and sports where students are admitted free of charge.
  • Q. How many students are currently using the Mobile App?

    • A. We estimate, from our mobile Web statistics, that about 85% used the Mobile Apps during our Spring 2010 Term.
  • Q. How does a student obtain the App and Register?

    • A. They are part of our Student Information System. Therefore users log into their normal account and are offered the opportunity to download the Mobile App Suite.
  • Q. Are there any additional functionality coming in near future?

    • A. We are in development of proximity reader technology for access purposes.
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter

RECENT POSTS

Sheridan College onecard banner
Sep 21, 23 / ,

Interview: Sheridan College onecard manager details hugely successful mobile credential rollout

At the start of the fall term in 2022, the Sheridan College onecard office rolled out its new Mobile onecard. The Canadian institution serves 27,000 students across its three campuses in Ontario, so launching a project of this magnitude required careful planning and a well-orchestrated marketing effort to ensure success. CampusIDNews spoke with Aesha Brown, […]
University of Minnesota Twin Cities mascot
Sep 21, 23 /

Treasure hunt sends students in search of mascot’s lost campus card

At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the mission is to find Goldy’s U Card. On each of the institution’s three campuses, one of the mascot’s U Cards is hidden. Each undergraduate student that finds a card will receive a $100 reward. Finding the cards will not be easy. To help in the hunt, three […]
UX Tech event logo
Sep 19, 23 / ,

ColorID’s UX Tech event explores campus ID impact on user experience

We all want great user experiences for our cardholders and our system administrators, and advancements in technology are making this more possible than ever before. New credential and reader technologies are transforming the campus ID and with it the campus. The event is hosted and sponsored by UC Irvine, and will take place at the […]
CIDN logo reversed
The only publication dedicated to the use of campus cards, mobile credentials, identity and security technology in the education market. CampusIDNews – formerly CR80News – has served more than 6,500 subscribers for more than two decades.
Twitter

Join us, @NACCUorg, and @TouchNet to explore how campus card programs can successfully navigate the sales and procurement process. Join the webinar on June 6, 2 pm EDT. https://go.touchnet.com/l/652093/2022-05-18/lsndq

Webinar: Learn how the University of Arizona uses campus cards, mobile ordering, kiosks, lockers, and robots to revolutionize campus dining. April 7, 2-2:30 EDT. Register Now at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7821245544009488910?source=campus-id

Load More...
Contact
CampusIDNews is published by AVISIAN Publishing
315 E. Georgia St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
www.AVISIAN.com[email protected]
Use our contact form to submit tips, corrections, or questions to our team.
©2023 CampusIDNews. All rights reserved.