The “SU Got Mail” application will
not only make it easier for students, but for the residents advisors as
well. When the mail and package delivery
for the day arrives, the resident advisors will simply have to look at the name
on the package or envelope and link it with one of the student accounts on the
application. The student will then receive
a notification, much like Facebook, alerting them that they have something
waiting for them in their mailboxes.
This application will help to make
the receiving of packages and mail much more convenient for parties, the students
and the resident advisers. The students
will be able to check their mailboxes within the comfort of their own rooms
rather than being disappointed every time they check. Not only will the “SU Got Mail” application
make it easier to check mail, but it will also significantly decrease the paper
usage that is used for package slips.
I like this idea because I remember what a hassle it was to constantly check my mailbox for mail each morning or night, especially if I was waiting for something important. Plus, if I wasn't expecting anything and someone sent me a letter or package, it would sometimes sit in there a few days since I didn't check my box every day if I wasn't expecting anything. However, I think you should expand on it and integrate it somehow with MySlice or BlackBoard.
ReplyDeleteI think you should truly pursue this idea. Maybe you could create some type of database system that goes along with it for the workers at the front desk. Something that would be more convenient than the several spreadsheets that they have to go through to verify each student. Maybe even having a more central location for knowing the resident's mailbox number and lock combination as well. That way if a resident comes down after getting a notification and they forget their combination they don't have to hold up the line. But I definitely think the idea of getting a notification for a package is definitely great so you don't have to waste time peeking in to see if you got a package. Or in case the paper gets caught in the side of the mailbox.
ReplyDeleteThis idea is definitely one that should be shared. If this actually became reality, the lives of so many students would be much easier. Especially since sometimes packages can take a while to arrive to the dorms, it would be better not having to check for packages everyday between the designated times that packages are sorted out. Would this application be on your phone? If so, will it also be able to go to your PC? I love this idea and hope it's pursued someday.. soon.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea, and if we just look beyond limits for a second, what if it could be integrated with our SUID's for package pickup. Some sort of machine thing kind of like an ATM where we could swipe our SUID's and out pops our mail/package. That way that get's rid of someone having to sort through all of the packages and will also send us notifications. Maybe even our mail as well. Get rid of the mailboxes all together and automate the entire process.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea that will save time, effort, and paper for students who still live in the residents hall. I could totally understand this because I am constantly running to the main lobby to check if my package has come yet, and I always leave disappointed. Another idea that would be nice is if it told you what the package was, not exactly but like is it a letter, or a package. This is a great idea that should be taken seriously by the school.
ReplyDeleteI believe this idea would prove convenient and help cut down on time wasted having to check their mailbox every day. A potential issue I can see with the app, however, is security. How do we know if someone has stolen another's phone/password and intercepted the package. With our current process of having to go downstairs and show our picture id, we can ensure that packages won't be stolen, but this would be difficult to do with this app.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a pretty good idea! While I'm not constantly checking my mailbox, I probably check it once a day just to see if anything is there. There usually isn't. With this app, though, I probably wouldn't get as upset every time I have no mail, only excited when I got a notification that I had, in fact, received something! Something I would suggest is having something on your account (password protected) where you can check your mailbox # and your combination. I get mail so rarely that whenever I do, I have to go to the main desk and ask them for my combination every time. Overall I think this is a pretty good idea that a lot of people would be interested in.
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