Roxbury Community College in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts recently announced it has received two federal grants totaling $2 million that will go toward technology investments and improving academic programs.
The college said grants will allow it to equip classrooms with technology to support current teaching and learning needs, and to provide faculty training to improve the quality of instruction.
“The award comes at a time when resources are limited, and, therefore, will greatly aid the college in its ongoing efforts to enhance the overall academic experience of its students,” said RCC President Terrence Gomes.
Many schools have used federal grants and other funds to improve the quality of technology in the classroom. For example, the combination of a laptop connected to an HD-TV, LED monitor or USB classroom projector has been used to create a hands-on learning experience designed to reach a wider audience of students.
In addition to the technology grants, the RCC also received a $250,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to support the Massachusetts Homeland Security STEM Bridge Program, which promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics education for college students.
