{"id":30943,"date":"2018-08-27T13:07:19","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T17:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/?p=30943"},"modified":"2019-05-29T11:51:34","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T15:51:34","slug":"college-of-business-creates-new-app-to-increase-campus-involvement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/2018\/08\/college-of-business-creates-new-app-to-increase-campus-involvement\/","title":{"rendered":"College of Business creates new app to increase campus involvement"},"content":{"rendered":"

A PantherNOW story by Sherrilyn Cabrera\/Contributing Writer<\/em><\/p>\n

\"FIU<\/a>Business students now have a new incentive to be involved on campus with the launch of a new app that offers prizes for involvement.<\/p>\n

The FIU College of Business (COB) released the BizPass mobile app<\/a> on Monday, Aug. 20 on the Playstore and App store. FIU Bizpass is a platform to expose business students to a range of professional events and activities, as well as social opportunities.<\/p>\n

Each business student with the app will have access to a list of campus and community events, earning them points when they attend by scanning a QR code or entering an ID specific to the event; ultimately, the points will add up, rewarding the students with prizes.<\/p>\n

BizPass and its point-based system, an idea led by Dean Joanne Li of the COB, is what Li described as an important concept to reach the competitive nature of the business student.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s kind of like a frequent mileage, a built-in loyalty system for the student,\u201d Li said. \u201cWhen you get to a certain point, we get your engagement, we want to reward you.\u201d<\/p>\n

The mobile app, expected to launch this fall as the new class of the business college is welcomed, also aims at reaching the mobile-friendly, app-savvy habits of the current generation.<\/p>\n

Li described this generation of \u2018learners\u2019 as much different than previous ones, as well as their approaches to engagement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal is to really use the language, use the culture of this generation to get to engage our students,\u201d she said. \u201cYour generation is very much used to the idea of downloading apps, paying through Venmo, workout apps, all these things. So, we want to be a part of your life.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the mobile app, events and activities will be easily accessible and presented i\"BizPass<\/a>mmediately at the fingertips of the students, allowing flexibility for the college to easily manage programs and resources.<\/p>\n

This flexibility, as the dean described, will open a new academic path for students.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a very good way to open a path for the business student, without them really thinking about it,\u201d she said. \u201cWe want to use BizPass to gently nudge our students to build their careers, their skills, build a professional network, and truly to build a sense of commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Uploading a resume, or scheduling an appointment with a career advisor, will add points to the student\u2019s score board.<\/p>\n

Events will be academically motivated, with special guests and speakers scheduled to visit the COB. Other events will be professional and social, such as job-fairs and \u2018dress for success\u2019 evenings.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou may ask \u2018woah, this is a business school, why are we talking about social activities?\u2019,\u201d said Li. \u201cActually, social activities promote very strong essential skills for any profession, very essential to grow a business professional.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students will no longer be limited to searching a website, hearing by ear, or waiting for email announcements when it comes to engagement at the college.<\/p>\n

BizPass\u2019s ultimate goal is to create a sense of habit in the student\u2019s mind, as Li described. Student\u2019s will be able to plan their week efficiently by scheduling days for networking and skill building, all while earning points.<\/p>\n

As of Friday, Aug. 24, the app has had 500 downloads and logins, according to Cynthia M. Corzo, senior account manager for the COB.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the college of business, we have a judicial duty to make sure that we use our resources in the most effective and efficient way, to ensure student success,\u201d said Li. \u201cAfterall, students are our number one constituents.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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