Close the Digital Divide for Indigenous Wildcats
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UPDATE: We are BLOWN AWAY by your incredible generosity! In just two short weeks, we surpassed our initial goal of raising $5,000 to close the digital divide for Indigenous Wildcats! With three more weeks left in our fundraising effort, we have decided to boldly DOUBLE our goal to $10,000! Every single dollar counts and with your ongoing support, we will stretch each dollar raised to meet the technology needs of Indigenous Wildcats. Bear Down!
Despite the disruptions COVID-19 has caused to nearly every aspect of daily life, Native American Wildcats continue to exemplify resilience and determination in pursuit of a college education.
As the university adjusts to a new normal, it is clear that virtual learning will continue to be a central part of the UArizona student experience. In a recent survey of UA students assessing the online/remote classroom experience, Native American students responded in the following ways:
-30% of Native American undergraduate and 49% of Native graduate/professional students personally know at least one student at the university without adequate internet or technology.
-Over 4 in 10 report limited internet access impeded their own ability to learn online.
-About 3 in 4 Native American undergraduate and graduate students report physical-environment distractions that reduce their ability to participate/perform in remote classes.
-Native graduate students report high levels of health-related stress (72%).
-Over one-third of Native students felt isolated or lonely all or most of the time in the weeks preceding the survey (37% undergraduate and 35% graduate/professional).
In order to keep Native American Wildcats connected we must close the digital divide that has only been further exacerbated by COVID-19. Your generous support of this campaign will immediately be directed to Native American students who lack consistent access to reliable technology and internet.
Suggested Giving Levels:
$10 postage to mail a device directly to a Native Wildcat
$25 headphones
$50 cover the cost of refurbishing a donated device
$100 cover the cost of a tablet
$200 cover the cost of a laptop
Please consult your tax advisor for more information about tax deductible donations.
Despite the disruptions COVID-19 has caused to nearly every aspect of daily life, Native American Wildcats continue to exemplify resilience and determination in pursuit of a college education.
As the university adjusts to a new normal, it is clear that virtual learning will continue to be a central part of the UArizona student experience. In a recent survey of UA students assessing the online/remote classroom experience, Native American students responded in the following ways:
-30% of Native American undergraduate and 49% of Native graduate/professional students personally know at least one student at the university without adequate internet or technology.
-Over 4 in 10 report limited internet access impeded their own ability to learn online.
-About 3 in 4 Native American undergraduate and graduate students report physical-environment distractions that reduce their ability to participate/perform in remote classes.
-Native graduate students report high levels of health-related stress (72%).
-Over one-third of Native students felt isolated or lonely all or most of the time in the weeks preceding the survey (37% undergraduate and 35% graduate/professional).
In order to keep Native American Wildcats connected we must close the digital divide that has only been further exacerbated by COVID-19. Your generous support of this campaign will immediately be directed to Native American students who lack consistent access to reliable technology and internet.
Suggested Giving Levels:
$10 postage to mail a device directly to a Native Wildcat
$25 headphones
$50 cover the cost of refurbishing a donated device
$100 cover the cost of a tablet
$200 cover the cost of a laptop
Please consult your tax advisor for more information about tax deductible donations.
Co-organizers (4)
UArizona Indigenous Wildcats
Organizer
Tucson, AZ
Charlinda Haudley
Co-organizer
Karla Morales
Co-organizer
Rachelle Simpson
Co-organizer