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goCI v2.0 is coming!

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We're pleased to announce our partnership with Modo Labs to bring the next version of the goCI mobile app to the CI community, and to let you know that a new version of the goCI mobile app is coming soon.

The Modo Labs Kurogo platform was selected for its flexibility in delivering mobile content to the campus community in an efficient, organized and scalable way.

The Technology & Communication mobile development team has been working with Modo Labs implementation staff since January to migrate data and functionality to the new platform, and complete testing in anticipation of our next release.

Updates to the app include:

  • improved map and wayfinding capabilities; 
  • a more flexible, tablet-friendly interface; and 
  • better support for Windows phones and other mobile web devices. 
goCI v2.0 is expected to launch in early April, with additional functionality (including mobile course registration and payment) which is expected to roll out this summer.

Please contact Peter Mosinskis, Director of IT Strategy, at peter.mosinskis@csuci.edu with any questions about goCI v2.0.

goCI, CI's mobile app for iOS and Android is here!

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After several months of development, we're pleased to announce that goCI, CI's official mobile app, is now available for iOS and Android devices. goCI helps students, employees and campus visitors get fast, easy access to the campus directory, map, events calendar, and much more! Visit the goCI support page to download the free app and to learn more.



It's the first version of the app, so there are some bugs that we know about (listed on the goCI support page). Rest assured, we're working closely with our partner Blackboard on fixing these bugs as quickly as possible. If you come across any other problems or have a suggestion for a new feature, feel free to report them using the goCI Mobile Feedback form. 


Native mobile app for CI

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A mobile app that has been designed for a specific operating system (such as iOS or Android) and that is  downloaded from an app store (like the Apple App Store or the Android Market) are considered native mobile apps.

Why does CI need a native mobile app?

One reason it that campus-specific mobile apps appeal to prospective students, according to Noel-Levitz 2013 E-Expectations report. Of the 2,000 high school juniors and seniors surveyed, 73% expressed interest in campus-specific mobile apps. We have also heard anecdotal feedback that prospective students often visit the app store associated with their mobile device even before they visit the campus web site.  

Surveys of CI's prospective and current students have shown that the campus' mobile presence is very important to students' perception of the University.


In addition, our research shows access to core services (such as map, directory and event calendar information) are critical to our campus community, so we must facilitate access to these services in a mobile-friendly way.

Over the summer, a team of Technology & Communication staff have been evaluating several mobile app development frameworks with the intent of selecting one to begin development and deployment of a campus native mobile app. Selection is expected to complete in the next several weeks, and we look forward to announcing the result of the selection process soon.

In the meanwhile, feel free to contact me at peter.mosinskis@csuci.edu with any questions.