91探花

Go OHIO

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Development of the app was a University-level initiative aligned with institutional priorities to improve the student experience and student success. The app's development was directed by a product governance board and informed through student feedback and a steering committee made up of stakeholders across campus.

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To download the app, visit ohio.edu/go-ohio.

Product Governance Board

The product governance board provided strategic leadership and decision-making for the Go OHIO app.

  • Chris Ament, Chief Information Officer
  • Candace Boeninger, Vice President for Enrollment Management
  • David Nguyen, Dean of University College
  • Robin Oliver, Vice President for University Communications & Marketing
  • Lyn Redington, Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Elizabeth Sayrs, Executive Vice President & Provost

Steering Committee

The Go OHIO Steering Committee represented campus stakeholder groups and provided feedback to shape the development and implementation of the initiative. 

Steering Committee MemberStakeholder Representation 
Deb BentonOffice of the University Registrar 
Halie BestUniversity Communications & Marketing 
Chad BoeningerUniversity Libraries 
Christina BrattonOffice of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships 
Bob BulowOffice of the University Registrar 
Carey BuschProvost's Office 
Joe CarverOHIO Online 
Jenny KleinAssistant Deans Council 
Wendy Merb-BrownOffice of First-Year & Student Transitions 
Valerie MillerOffice of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships 
Robert PleasantRegional Higher Education - Student Services 
Tommy RaimondiOHIO Online 
Kim TroutOffice of the Bursar 
Katie TroyerEnrollment Marketing 
Larry TumblinRegional Higher Education - Information Technology 
Megan VogelDivision of Student Affairs 
Jen Van NostranOffice of Information Technology - Product Manager 
Julie ChikiOffice of Information Technology - Change Lead 

 

Timeline

Spring 2023 鈥 200 students were invited to participate in a beta phase to provide feedback on early version of Go OHIO

Summer 2023 鈥 Soft launch (Go OHIO available in app stores)

Fall 2023 鈥 Go OHIO marketed to all undergraduate students

Spring 2024 鈥 New experiences released for Athens, Regional campuses, and OHIO Online

 

Frequently asked questions

What is Go OHIO?

Go OHIO is the official 91探花 app that connects students to their OHIO experience, meets students where they are, and provides digital access to key services, important contacts, support, and information that help students succeed.

Why do we need Go OHIO?

Go OHIO is part of the University鈥檚 priority to continuously improve the student experience. Students should be able to find the information and resources they need, when they need it, in one central location.

Who is the intended audience?鈥

For the initial wide release, the target audience is current undergraduate students who are eligible to schedule classes. Future releases of the app will be tailored to unique student experiences (incoming students, OHIO Online, Regional, etc.). However, anyone with an OHIO ID will be able to login. Live data will be displayed based on system access (for example, students will not see information such as 鈥渕y class schedule鈥 or 鈥渕y accumulative GPA鈥 until they have matriculated.)

Will faculty and staff have access to the Go OHIO app?鈥

Anyone with an OHIO ID (all OHIO employees and faculty) will be able to log in to the student persona. Live data will be displayed based on system access. For example, staff members will be able to log in to the student experience but will not see data such as GPA and student account balance on the student dashboard. The guest experience is open to the public, and anyone, including staff and students, will be able to use the guest experience without logging in.

Is everything a student needs included in the Go OHIO app?

The initial release of the app is designed to be a minimum viable product, meaning that only the most important information used by the largest number of students was included, in order to launch the app as quickly as possible. At first, students should not expect to be able to find all information or complete all student tasks within the Go OHIO app. As more students use Go OHIO and provide feedback, the app will be improved over time to provide more content, targeted to specific audiences, with policies in place to guide improvements and avoid overwhelming students with too much information.

Are students able to access My OHIO Student Center directly?

Yes. Students still have access to My OHIO Student Center and will continue to be able to use all of the My OHIO Student Center functionality. At this point, Go OHIO is not a required system. It is another tool for students to use to get the information they need. It will not replace existing systems, aside from My OHIO Portal (uPortal).

How can I get help with a Go OHIO issue?

Please  (requires login) through the Technology Help Center.

How do I share my feedback about Go OHIO?

Please complete the feedback survey linked in the Go OHIO app.