NOTICE: Our Oak Ridge Campus is hosting an emergency exercise on Saturday, March 22, beginning at 8am and ending around 1pm ET. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and first responders in the area. This is just a drill.
Congratulations to the 2024-25 recipients of President’s Imagination Mini Grant (PIMG) funding
Period Supply Fairy Program: Combating Period Poverty at Roane State (Athena Baranowski). $1000. Menstruation is a normal cycle of the female human body, and students without access to period hygiene products run an increased risk of mental and physical health complications in addition to falling behind academically. Since menstruation can be unpredictable and costly, having period supplies available will foster student success by improving attendance, participation, focus, and retention. This proposal addresses the need to provide menstrual products in nine Oak Ridge Branch Campus restrooms for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Watering the Art Desert (Mike Hill). $5,000.00. Working with nationally known artist Charles Edward Williams, I will begin building a permanent art collection for Roane State along with coordinating a series of Zoom lectures for students on the history of African American art, the relationship between artist and collector, and the entrepreneurial aspects of art. The funds will be used to purchase one of Williams' works which can be displayed in the gallery throughout the year in conjunction with works by him and other artists from my personal collection and which can be used to engage students in courses such as art, English, history, and sociology. Williams will also be the lead presenter in two of the three Zoom lectures and co-presenter in the third.
Outdoor Multi-Activities Area (Dewayne McGhee). $5,000. The goal of this project is to create an outdoor multi-activities area for students where students will find a sense of community and physical activity, while relieving stress and anxiety. This project will allow students and faculty to utilize the area for social gatherings in a game of sports, engaging in communication, or bringing the indoor classroom outdoors.
Workbooks for Counseling Department (Jeff Snell). $2,000. Following lockdowns RSCC Counseling staff has noticed that students are presenting more serious issues when beginning counseling. Major issues include trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and self-esteem. Our goal with this grant is to provide workbooks to students with these issues so that, along with therapy, they can work to become healthier. Research supports the use of these resources to help with student healing and success. We are asking for $2,000 dollars to purchase workbooks that we can freely distribute to our clients and also place materials at our offsite locations so that all students can benefit from these resources. The plan is to mix therapy with these resources but some students may not yet be comfortable with the therapy process and can use these resources to help start their mental health journey.
"The Entrepreneur SHIP Camp": Business Start Up Basics for Youth (Cheryl Ann Tays). $2,615.25. The proposed youth entrepreneurship camp in Fentress County, Tennessee, aims to address pressing economic challenges by empowering students in grades 6 through 8 with entrepreneurial skills. Located in a rural, high-poverty area, the camp seeks to provide economic opportunities and foster skill development crucial for future success. With a focus on breaking the cycle of poverty, the camp will equip youth with the tools to create their own pathways to prosperity and contribute to community development. Through hands-on activities and mentorship from local entrepreneurs, students will learn valuable business concepts and gain practical experience in developing business models. By instilling a culture of innovation and self-reliance, the camp not only prepares students for future careers but also addresses youth unemployment and promotes long-term economic growth in the region. With plans to accommodate 25 students, the camp will offer a comprehensive curriculum covering business operations, marketing strategies, and financial literacy, ensuring participants leave with tangible skills and a foundation for future success in entrepreneurship. Through partnerships with local businesses and entrepreneurs, the camp aims to sustainably support ongoing entrepreneurship education initiatives, fostering a collaborative ecosystem that benefits both students and the broader community.
Creating Student Filmmakers (Matt Waters). $3,432.32. The proposal is to purchase 45 smartphone tripods, three handheld gimbal cameras with accessories, and three smartphone wireless microphone sets that students would be able to learn how to use during a series of workshops in the 2024-2025 academic year, with the goal of attracting more student participation in the Roane State Film Festival.
Anne C Holder • (865) 354-3000 ext. 4224 • Click name for email address
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