Project Title:
Improving Access and Connection for Next Generation Women Leaders: MSMU's Technology Lending and Development Program
Funding Program:
Connecting Minority Communities Program
Project Purpose/Type:
Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU)'s "Improving Access and Connection for Next Generation Women Leaders: MSMU's Technology Lending and Development Program" aims to provide more students with access to digital devices and increase their confidence with digital literacy, which has been a major challenge for many students due to the pandemic.
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$747,019.00Funding Amount$747,019.00Total Project Cost0.00Non-Federal Cost Share
The "Improving Access and Connection for Next Generation Women Leaders: MSMU's Technology Lending and Development Program" will conduct the following activities: (1) Expand the mobile hotspot loaner program at Mount Saint Mary's through the additional purchase of equipment such as hotspots and laptops; and (2) Provide digital literacy learning content, support, and resources for students and to the broader campus community.
As a result of implementing the project activities, there will be an increase in the percentage of students with access to computers and with access to internet at home. There will also be an increase students’ confidence in using technology to achieve academic and professional objectives. The project will allow students with limited connectivity at home to have reliable internet for coursework and online meeting and provide digital literacy learning content, support, and resources designed to help students acquire digital the competencies needed for academic and professional success.
The primary beneficiaries the project will be MSMU students who need more assistance in acquiring and using the technology necessary for academic and career success. The project will also benefit the broader community in Los Angeles, CA by better preparing future leaders to use technology toward addressing social, economic, and political challenges. The project will provide new hotspots and laptop kiosks in each of the libraries on two campuses, Chalon and Doheny.
The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.
The applicant does fund a consortia. The applicant’s activities do occur in the surrounding anchor communities. Details of community involvement are described below.