Engineering Practice Problem
Build an integrated crisis response system for a30,000-student university combining anonymous check-in app, peer responder dispatch, counselor coordination, and predictive analytics while respecting FERPA privacy and reducing mental health stigma.
Problem Statement
Submission Guidelines
Design a multi-layered intervention system that includes: an anonymous check-in app, peer responder training and dispatch protocols, counselor on-call systems, integration with campus security, predictive analytics to identify at-risk students (ethically), and post-crisis follow-up workflows. Consider FERPA compliance, crisis escalation protocols, cultural competency, and the balance between intervention and privacy. Your solution must address how different campus entities coordinate during a crisis and how students access help in vulnerable moments.
Deliverables
Submit ALL of the following:
System architecture diagram (1-2 pages) showing all components and how they connect
Mobile app prototype or wireframes for student-facing features (minimum 8 screens)
Crisis response protocol flowchart with clear decision trees
Implementation roadmap with phases, timeline, and stakeholder roles
Privacy and ethical framework document addressing FERPA and data protection
Training materials outline for peer responders
Pilot program evaluation plan with success metrics
Either a 5-minute video presentation OR 15-page written report synthesizing all components
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Judging Criteria
Systems integration (20%) – Coordination across multiple campus entities and seamless workflows
Crisis response effectiveness (20%) – Speed, appropriateness, and safety of intervention protocols
Privacy & ethics (20%) – Protection of student data, informed consent, and ethical use of predictive analytics
User-centered design (15%) – Accessibility and usability during moments of crisis or distress
Feasibility (15%) – Realistic implementation considering budget, staffing, and organizational change management
Cultural competency (10%) – Accommodation of diverse student backgrounds and mental health stigma reduction
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