Project Title:
LU Connects: Connecting Lincoln University Students through enhanced technology and internet access.
Funding Program:
Connecting Minority Communities Program
Project Purpose/Type:
The Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) "Connect LU" project will provide LU students with laptops and hotspots in order to remove a significant barrier to accessing educational resources and support for many LU students. LU Connects aims to provide the foundation for meaningful electronic engagement with educational support and resources that lead to increased student success.
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$2,980,070.84Funding Amount$2,980,070.84Total Project Cost0.00Non-Federal Cost Share
The Connect LU project will provide laptops and hotspots to all Lincoln University students. Students will be provided extended technology support through the hiring of a full-time Student Technology Coordinator. This position will manage the student laptop program and manage extended hours of service for student technology support.
Providing students with laptops and hotspots will ensure that all students, regardless of economic means, will have electronic access to course materials and academic support consistently. By increasing the hours of technology support services and having dedicated personnel, students will receive assistance quicker with less impact on their academic course work.
All students at Lincoln University of Missouri in Jefferson City, MO will benefit from the Connect LU project. All students will receive laptops and hotspots and will have access to extended technology support.
The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.
The applicant does not fund a consortia. The applicant’s activities do not occur in the surrounding anchor communities.