Client Guide - Industry Partner Workflows

Complete guide for industry partners using the Curtin Capstone Connect platform to submit projects and collaborate with students.

🎯 Overview

As an industry partner, you can:

🚀 Getting Started

Step 1: Registration

  1. Visit the Platform
  2. Organization Information
    • Organization name and description
    • Contact person details
    • Business email address
    • Phone number and address
    • Industry sector
    • Website (optional)
  3. Account Setup
    • Create a secure password
    • Verify your email address
    • Complete your organization profile
  4. Approval Process
    • Your registration will be reviewed by UC staff
    • You’ll receive confirmation once approved
    • Login credentials will be activated

Step 2: First Login

  1. Login Process
    • Visit the login page
    • Enter your business email and password
    • You’ll be automatically redirected to your dashboard
  2. Dashboard Overview
    • View your submitted projects
    • Track project status and student interest
    • Access project management tools
    • Review notifications and updates

📋 Project Submission Workflow

Creating a New Project

  1. Access Project Submission
    • From your dashboard, click “Submit New Project”
    • Or use the ”+” button in the projects section

  2. Project Details Form

    Basic Information:

    • Project title (clear and descriptive)
    • Project description (detailed overview)
    • Required skills and technologies
    • Academic term (Semester 1, 2, or both)
    • Expected project duration

    Project Requirements:

    • Team size (1-10 students)
    • Project type (development, research, design, analysis, other)
    • Deliverables and outcomes
    • Success criteria

    Logistics:

    • Meeting requirements (frequency, format)
    • Access to systems/data needed
    • Physical location requirements (if any)
    • Equipment or software needed
  3. Review and Submit
    • Preview your project details
    • Make any necessary edits
    • Submit for UC staff approval

Project Status Tracking

Project Statuses:

👥 Student Interaction Workflow

Reviewing Student Interest

  1. Interest Notifications
    • Students express interest in your projects
    • View interested students in your dashboard
    • Each expression includes student profile and message
  2. Student Profile Review
    • View student skills and experience
    • Review academic background
    • Check previous project work (if available)
    • Read their interest message
  3. Student Selection Process
    • Compare interested students
    • Consider team composition needs
    • Contact UC staff to finalize team selection
    • UC staff will facilitate the matching process

Communication with Students

  1. Initial Contact
    • UC staff facilitates introductions
    • Schedule initial project kickoff meeting
    • Establish communication channels
    • Set project timeline and milestones
  2. Ongoing Communication
    • Regular progress check-ins
    • Feedback on deliverables
    • Guidance and mentorship
    • Issue resolution and support

📊 Project Management

Dashboard Features

Project Overview:

Student Management:

Project Timeline:

Progress Monitoring

  1. Milestone Tracking
    • Set project milestones
    • Monitor progress against timeline
    • Receive status updates from students
    • Provide feedback on deliverables
  2. Communication Log
    • Track all interactions with students
    • Meeting notes and action items
    • Email communications
    • Document sharing history
  3. Issue Management
    • Report project challenges
    • Request UC staff intervention if needed
    • Access support resources
    • Escalation procedures

🔧 Dashboard Navigation

Main Dashboard Sections

Projects Tab:

Students Tab:

Messages Tab:

Profile Tab:

Quick Actions

From Project List:

From Student Profiles:

🎉 Project Completion

Final Steps

  1. Project Review
    • Evaluate student deliverables
    • Provide final feedback
    • Rate student performance
    • Complete project assessment
  2. Gallery Submission
    • Nominate exceptional projects for gallery
    • Provide project description and images
    • Highlight key achievements
    • Showcase successful collaboration
  3. Feedback and Testimonials
    • Share experience with the platform
    • Provide testimonials for UC
    • Suggest improvements
    • Consider future collaborations

🔒 Account Management

Profile Settings

Organization Details:

Account Security:

Notification Preferences:

Privacy and Data

Data Management:

Project Confidentiality:

📞 Support and Resources

Getting Help

UC Staff Support:

Documentation:

Contact Methods:

Best Practices

Project Definition:

Student Interaction:

Project Success:

🔄 Common Workflows

Workflow 1: First Project Submission

Register Account → Wait for Approval → Login → Submit Project → 
Wait for Review → Project Approved → Students Express Interest → 
Review Candidates → UC Facilitates Matching → Project Begins

Workflow 2: Managing Active Project

Monitor Dashboard → Review Student Progress → Provide Feedback → 
Attend Check-in Meetings → Address Issues → Guide Toward Goals → 
Complete Project Review

Workflow 3: Project Completion

Final Deliverable Review → Provide Student Feedback → 
Complete Project Assessment → Consider Gallery Submission → 
Plan Future Collaborations

💡 Tips for Success

Project Planning

Student Mentorship

Communication

Ready to submit your first project? Start by registering your organization and exploring the platform features. Our UC staff are here to support you throughout the entire process!