What is the Co-Curricular Involvement App?
The Co-Curricular Involvement App is a mobile and desktop application. The application creates opportunities for VIU students, faculty and employees, by delivering highly powered personalized experiences, creating new avenues for communication, driving student outcomes with the power of AI and building a connected data-driven campus. The application is both mobile and desktop friendly.
Within the application, there are a number of features that students, faculty and employees can utilize to increase student engagement and success.
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Co-Curricular Record
You can submit your CCR (co-curricular record) notations within seconds! The CCR feature is found in the research tab, or by accessing the side menu. Using this feature you can submit your CCR notations and you will be automatically prompted to complete your reflection! This takes the hassle out of getting credit for your campus experiences.
Resources
The resources tab contains essential information for students. From the resources tab you can access powerful information within the app, including Student Resources, Health & Wellness, CCR, Pathways, Student’s Union, Calendars, the Opportunity Directory, and more. The possibilities here are endless!
Calendar
The apps calendar feature is a useful tool to use, especially for busy students. Not only do all VIU events show up in the calendar with the ability to add them to your agenda, but you can add the app calendar to your favourite scheduling apps such as google calendar, apple calendar, outlook, and more.
Pathways
The pathways function within VIU’s app is a powerful and intuitive feature that is sure to help all students with the transition from in-person to online campus life. No more searching through busy bulletin boards to find information on events that you’re interested in; now you can stay in the know on what’s important to you instantly, wherever you are.
Rewards
Using the app, you will have the opportunity to receive different prizes for attending VIU events. By scanning the event QR code in the app and attending the event, you will earn points that will get you one step closer to winning different prizes at different levels.
Search
The search function is an easy and powerful space, where you can find nearly anything in the app. You can find campus buildings by name, connect with your peers, find new pathways and guides, and so much more. Can’t find an event that you know is coming up? Find it in the events section of the search tab!
Step 1:
Download the app.
VIU's Co-Curricular Involvement App is available on the Google Play and App Store. To begin, sign in with your VIU computer account. Next, be sure to set up your app profile and preferences!
Step 2:
Build your story.
Explore the amazing features of the app including groups, upcoming events, campus resources and opportunities to earn reward points and Co-Curricular Record (CCR) notations for your non-academic transcript.
Step 3:
Share your experience.
Participate in community discussions, snapshot challenges, submit your CCR reflections and earn prizes! Feel free to explore the many available campus groups or even start your own! Email us at ccr@viu.ca if you have any questions or if you'd like to get involved!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Co-Curricular Involvement App is created for students to utilize and transform their university experience. Students can use the different features to get involved on campus, find helpful VIU resources, and communicate with their peers. Both VIU faculty and employees have access to the application to ensure that all events, resources, and other important information is found within the app.
The App’s features have been created in a meaningful way to turn student involvement into engagement by putting the VIU community, events and resources into the students hands. By using the App students will have 24/7 support and access to the VIU community, including events and resources. The App is a convenient tool that can be utilized by all students to enhance their experiences and academic journey at VIU.
The app will be available for download using the links in the question below or you can access the access the web version.
The app is available for download on Google Play for Android and the App Store for iOS.
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Student Leaders
Kurtis Johnstone
Student Co-Lead
Hey, it's Kurtis with a K! I am the student project lead for VIU's new Co-Curricular App. I grew up in Cobble Hill, BC which is about an hour south of Nanaimo. I have a background in technology and spent 6 years working in the real estate industry building a software analytics platform. I am in my first(ish) year of the Digital Media (BA) program!
Shelby McLean
Student Co-Lead
I'm Shelby! I'm in my fourth (and final!!) year at VIU for a Bachelor of Kinesiology. I love reading, writing, playing sports, and pretty much anything that allows me to learn something new, try something new, or go somewhere new!
Fernando Medina
Student Technical Lead
Hola! My name is Fernando and I am the Faculty Support and Technical Lead for VIU’s Co-Curricular Involvement App. Originally from the place with the best tacos in the world: Mexico City! I am an athlete with an architect's mind who reads and enjoys creation's wonders.
Romi Wiwchar
Student Community Lead
Hi! My name is Romi Wiwchar (they/them) and I am the Snapshots and Community Lead for the VIU Co-Curricular Involvement app. I am a third-year student doing my Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in anthropology.
Happy Amarkah
Student Digital Engager
I'm "Happy" and I'm in my third year in the Fine Arts program
Nate Priest
Student Event Facilitator
Hello everyone, my name is Nate Priest and I am the events facilitator for the Co-Curricular App. I have grown up on Vancouver Island and am fortunate to call it my home. I am in my final year of my Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in both Marketing and Management.
