Mobile Phone Development Proposal

Goals/Expectations

The proposed development of a mobile phone app by the Computer Science department would serve
many perceived needs across campus. Students require additional ways to keep in touch while on the go
with campus events, news alerts, accessing campus directories and maps, and many other features. The
development of a mobile phone app would also serve the Computer Science class by providing them
real-world opportunities to develop marketable skills in mobile app development. This project would be
a collaborative effort between ASUN and Computer Science department with numerous benefits to both
parties.

Features of the App

While the features of the mobile phone app will still need to be decided upon, universities are typically
utilizing the following features:

 A calendar of club and organization events on campus

 Map service based on the GPS location of the user
 News feed
 Athletics information
 Campus directory

It may also be of interest to us to include streaming versions of Wolf Pack radio and a digital copy of the
Sagebrush in the app. The primary purpose of the app would be to promote events on campus, in order
to keep students engaged and active during their time at UNR. It would also serve as the groundwork for
future expansion and development of the app, hopefully by interested students in future years.

Please let us know what our path forward would be for this project proposal. Thank you for offering
your assistance!

Sincerely,

Russell Aaron | Coordinator of Technology Projects and Support | raaron@unr.edu

Amy Koeckes | Associate Director of Marketing & Media | amyk@unr.edu