We believe SA360 offers the perfect fit for an institution which recognizes that today's student-athletes are bombarded by a diverse set of media, which is why the format, timing and relevant content built...is critical to its success
Morristown, NJ (PRWEB) November 05, 2015
Evolution Labs announced today that Grand Valley State University has launched its SA360 platform to help improve student-athlete success. SA360 immerses student-athletes in highly engaging, relevant information as well as tools and resources designed to help them succeed academically, athletically and personally, while providing athletic departments, advisors and coaches with a platform that can help them be more responsive and supportive.
SA360, known at GVSU as GV360, covers a range of topics critical to student-athletes’ success, such as health and wellness, study skills, risk behavior, NCAA compliance and career exploration. It utilizes pulse surveys, social media, self-tests and heuristics, digital video and other app- and web-based features that keep students returning for fresh content. In addition, SA360 enables underclassmen to “shadow” peer mentors who can share tips and strategies through the platform.
“As a Division II NCAA school that values both academics and athletics, Grand Valley State University is committed to giving student-athletes the tools and resources they need to navigate the challenges they face on the field, in the classroom and beyond,” said Keri Becker, Associate Athletic Director. “To do this, the university felt it needed more than another orientation course or guest speaker series. We needed a way to establish and maintain an ongoing conversation with students. SA360 enables us to provide them with a personal toolkit to help them survive and thrive throughout their college experience.”
“As a top-tier institution that also fields twenty NCAA Division II teams, Grand Valley State University understands the importance of supporting student athletes when they are off the field as well as when they are on it,” said Peter Kraft, Co-founder at Evolution Labs. “We believe SA360 offers the perfect fit for an institution which recognizes that today’s student-athletes are bombarded by a diverse set of media, which is why the format, timing and relevant content built into the SA360 platform is critical to its success.”
About Evolution Labs
Evolution Labs is changing the way students engage with schools and the way schools engage students. Its proprietary software platform helps schools and recruit, enroll and retain students and their parents (driving inquiries, apps, yield and retention). The company's S360 engagement platform provides institutions with technology and a highly immersive content experience to better connect with students while driving more successful educational outcomes.
Learn more at http://www.evpco.com.
About Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University is a four-year public university. It's one of the 100 largest universities in the nation and attracts more than 25,000 students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley is a comprehensive university serving students from all 83 Michigan counties and dozens of other states and foreign countries. Grand Valley offers 86 undergraduate and 36 graduate degree programs from campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids and Holland, and from regional centers in Muskegon, Traverse City and Detroit. The university is dedicated to individual student achievement, going beyond the traditional classroom experience, with research opportunities and business partnerships. Grand Valley employs more than 3,200 people and is committed to providing a fair and equitable environment for the continued success of all.