Blue

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Blue provides course evaluation surveys to collect student feedback and improve courses at UAF.

Target Customer

Students enrolled in UAF courses and instructors who receive evaluation reports; campus administrators managing the course evaluation process.

Key Differentiator

Anonymous responses, integration with UAOnline login, email invitation and reminder system, ability to edit/re-submit within the evaluation window, and centralized administrator support (Blue Administrator) for issues.

Implementation Timeline

Course evaluations are completed near the end of a term; invitations are sent toward the end of the term and results/reports are available after the term concludes (grades submission as applicable). Troubleshooting steps cover post-submission edits and potential extensions when needed.

Pain Points

1Need for anonymous, reliable student feedback to improve courses
2Managing invitations, reminders, and access to the evaluation surveys
3Ensuring students can access and complete surveys even if initial invitations are misplaced or login issues occur

Key Features

1Web-based access to course evaluations via Blue using UAF credentials
2Automated email invitations and reminder emails to students
3Anonymous survey responses with instructor reports after submission
4Option to edit and re-submit survey answers within the open evaluation window
5Guidance and support for login issues, missing invitations, and changing display names

Target Customer Industries

1Education

Decision Makers

1Blue Administrator

Client Results

1Anonymous feedback collected from students to inform course improvements
2Instructors receive evaluation reports to assess and adjust course delivery
3Evaluation process integrated with campus systems for streamlined administration

Competitive Advantages

1 Anonymous feedback mechanism to protect student privacy
2 Seamless integration with UAOnline login and campus email system
3 Automated invitations/reminders reduce manual coordination
4 Ability to edit/re-submit within the evaluation window
5 Dedicated Blue Administrator support for issues and troubleshooting

Key Benefits

1Anonymous student feedback to improve courses

2Instructor reports post-submission to guide course adjustments

3Easy access via campus login and automated communications

4Flexibility to edit submissions within the evaluation window

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Blue is the software program used by UAF for administering course evaluations. It enables students to complete surveys, preserves anonymity, and provides instructors with evaluation reports after submissions, all accessible through campus credentials with troubleshooting support available.

Target Market

Higher education institutions (universities and colleges) looking for course evaluation software and workflow management

Unique Value Proposition

Blue delivers campus-wide, anonymous course evaluations integrated with university authentication, automated invitations/reminders, and immediate instructor feedback through reports, all supported by dedicated administration.

Technical Requirements

Web browser; UAF (UAOnline) credentials; internet connection; access to campus email for invitations and reminders

Pricing Model

Not disclosed in the provided content

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