CIS-HUB - Student Communication Platform

The Communication Crisis

FCIS students face a massive communication gap that affects their academic performance and university experience.

Exclusion & Missed Information

Students not connected to social networks completely excluded
No backup communication method if students miss initial invite
23% of students miss important announcements weekly

Organizational Chaos

Manual group creation every semester for each course
Students join 12 different Telegram groups per semester
Scattered across platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook)

Privacy & Security Issues

Personal phone numbers exposed to 300+ strangers
No admin control over group content or members
Zero data retention policies or academic oversight

Academic Structure Breakdown

Course vs Section confusion
67% of TAs spend 5+ hours/week managing multiple groups
Knowledge fragmentation across isolated groups

Our Solution: CIS-HUB

A comprehensive academic platform that eliminates communication chaos through intelligent automation and academic-focused design.

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Platform Complete

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Manual Setup Required

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Student Coverage

The Magic of University Email Integration

One login with your university email unlocks everything. No manual setup, no searching, no confusion.

Smart Email Recognition

Your university email contains everything: student ID, department, academic year, and enrolled courses. We extract it all automatically.

Instant Group Assignment

Login once and find yourself automatically in all your course groups, section chats, and department announcements. Zero manual joining.

Schedule Synchronization

Your class schedule appears automatically based on your enrollment data. Course timings, locations, and instructor information - all there.

Role-Based Access

Students, TAs, and Professors get appropriate permissions automatically. No admin intervention needed - the system knows who you are.

The Ultimate Student Experience

Login in 5 Seconds

Enter your university email, verify, and you're in. All your courses, groups, and schedule are waiting.

Zero Searching Required

No more asking "What's the group link?" or "Which WhatsApp group is for this course?" Everything is automatically organized.

Always Up-to-Date

Drop a course? Add a new one? Your groups and schedule update automatically with university enrollment changes.

"This is exactly how university technology should work"

"I logged in with my FCIS email and everything was there - my courses, classmates, schedule, even the TA groups. It felt like magic, but it's just smart design."

- Beta Tester, 4th Year Computer Science

Key Features

Centralized News Feed

All university announcements, events, and updates in one organized stream. Never miss important information again.

Automatic Group Creation

Smart chat groups created automatically based on course enrollment. No manual setup or link sharing required.

Mobile-First Design

Native app experience with clean, intuitive interface. Figma prototype ready for development.

Real-Time Messaging

WebSocket-based instant communication with typing indicators, read receipts, and smart notifications.

Academic File Sharing

Seamless file sharing for assignments, lecture notes, and lab materials. Built specifically for academic content.

University-Grade Security

Role-based permissions, content moderation, and academic privacy protection.

Why Students Love CIS-HUB's Minimalist Approach

Zero Learning Curve: Simple chat interface everyone already understands

No Distractions: Pure focus on academic discussions without video calls or enterprise bloat

Instant Productivity: Students start communicating day one, not learning complex software

Academic Purpose: Every feature designed specifically for educational communication

UI/UX Design Showcase

Professional mobile app design crafted specifically for student communication needs

Brand Identity

Professional logo design representing FCIS academic excellence

Secure Login

University-integrated authentication with clean, accessible interface

Homepage

Clean dashboard with quick access to all essential features

News Feed

Centralized announcements and academic updates in organized stream

Chat Groups

Automatic course groups with clear organization and unread indicators

Chat Interface

WhatsApp-style messaging with file sharing and academic focus

Class Schedule

Academic calendar with course schedules and important dates

Student Profile

Academic information, settings, and app preferences

View Complete Figma Prototype

Design Philosophy

Student-Centered: Every screen designed based on actual student feedback and usage patterns

Accessibility First: Clear typography, intuitive navigation, and consistent visual hierarchy

Mobile-Optimized: Native mobile experience with touch-friendly interface elements

Academic Branding: Professional appearance suitable for university environment

CIS-HUB vs Competitors

Feature	CIS-HUB	Microsoft Teams	Google Classroom
University Email Integration	✅ One-click login with university email = instant access to everything	❌ Separate account creation required	⚠️ Google account integration, but manual course setup
Academic Structure	✅ Automatic groups based on enrollment	❌ Manual setup required	❌ One class = one group
Cost	✅ University-controlled, no licensing fees	❌ $4-8/user/month	✅ Free for education
Minimalist Design	✅ ONLY academic communication features	❌ Overwhelming business features	⚠️ Assignment-focused, limited chat
Real-Time Chat	✅ Full chat platform with modern features	⚠️ Chat available but complex UI	❌ Basic comment system only
Learning Curve	✅ Simple chat interface - instant adoption	❌ Complex UI with dozens of unused features	⚠️ Google ecosystem knowledge required
TA Support	✅ Dedicated TA groups across sections	⚠️ Generic team member roles	❌ No TA-specific features

Technology Stack

Backend
NestJS + TypeScript

Database
PostgreSQL + Prisma ORM

Real-Time
WebSocket (Socket.IO)

Authentication
JWT + Role-Based Access

File Storage
Multer + Sharp Processing

Mobile
Flutter App (In Development)

Push Notifications
Firebase FCM

Caching
Redis

Background Jobs
BullMQ

Current Development Status

✅ Backend Complete (90%): NestJS API with real-time messaging, user management, and admin features

✅ UI/UX Design Complete (90%): Figma prototype with complete mobile interface design

🚧 Flutter Mobile App: Development starting soon based on finalized designs

Implementation Roadmap

                     Completed Features
                    ✅ Core Platform: Chat system with real-time messaging
✅ User Management: Student, TA, and Professor roles
✅ Authentication: JWT-based security with role permissions
✅ File Sharing: Academic content upload and sharing
✅ Admin Controls: Message moderation and user management

                

                     In Development
                    🚧 News Feed: Centralized announcements system
� Flutter Mobile App: Cross-platform mobile application
� University Integration: Student information system connection

                

                     Future Enhancements
                    📱 Advanced Mobile Features: Push notifications and offline support
👥 Study Groups: AI-powered student matching
🗺️ Campus Navigation: Interactive university map
🔍 Lost & Found: Digital campus community features
🤖 AI Integration: Smart notifications and content organization

                