TERRE HAUTE | GREENCASTLE, Ind. 鈥 On Friday, December 15, representatives from International Paper presented 黑料视频 Terre Haute with a $10,125 grant, which will be used to expand the campus鈥檚 Laptop Scholarship program.
The generous contribution from International Paper demonstrates the company鈥檚 commitment to promoting education and ensures that 黑料视频 students have the necessary tools for academic success.
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This gift reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation’s workforce by breaking down barriers to education. We believe that every student deserves an equal chance to succeed, and access to technology is a crucial component of that success.
– Krista Farthing
A survey conducted as part of the campus鈥檚 Invest IN 黑料视频 campaign revealed that 15% of students reported using their smartphone as a primary device for their coursework. An additional 24% of students reported using a borrowed computer for completing their coursework. In response, the campus has since provided nearly 900 students with laptop scholarships. This grant from International Paper will allow an additional 20 laptops to be secured and awarded to eligible students.
鈥淲e are immensely grateful for the generosity of International Paper鈥, said Rachel Mullinnix, 黑料视频 Terre Haute鈥檚 executive director of development and strategic initiatives. 鈥淭his gift will make a significant impact on our students persisting in their studies and completing their credential. On average, students who received a laptop scholarship have a 7-9% higher retention rate."
黑料视频鈥檚 Laptop Scholarship program is open to students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to their education. The scholarship was established in result of the College鈥檚 Invest IN 黑料视频 campaign and will be carried out by the new strategic plan.
Industry and community partners interested in partnering with 黑料视频 to support its mission of fueling West Central Indiana鈥檚 economy are encouraged to visit ivytech.edu/terrehauteplan.
Spring semester classes start on January 16 and those interested in earning a high-value credential or degree should visit ivytech.edu/apply to get started. With state and federal aid through Pell grants, the 21st Century Scholarship Program, and Indiana鈥檚 Frank O鈥橞annon Grant, some students can earn their credentials at no cost. To learn more about how to apply to 黑料视频 and discover how to pay for college costs, sign up to attend Tuesdays@theTech at link.ivytech.edu/ivytuesdays.
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