Source: AMERICAN SAMOA COMM COLLEGE submitted to NRP
ENHANCING THE AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITY & NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM THROUGH STRENGTHENING OF INSTRUCTION DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND FACULTY/STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
ACTIVE
Funding Source
OTHER GRANTS
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1026768
Grant No.
2021-70004-35092
Cumulative Award Amt.
$150,000.00
Proposal No.
2021-03321
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Aug 15, 2021
Project End Date
Aug 14, 2025
Grant Year
2021
Program Code
[DEG]- Distance Education Grants for Insular Areas
Recipient Organization
AMERICAN SAMOA COMM COLLEGE
(N/A)
PAGO PAGO,AS 96799
Performing Department
(N/A)
Non Technical Summary
The availability of USDA NIFA Resident Instruction and Distance Education funding has allowed ASCC ACNR to take immediate steps as well as develop long-term measures to address the disparities faced. There is an increase in enrollments, number of ACNR graduates, students receiving scholarships and stipends, and students participating in experiential learning programs. There are also 3 full time instructors in the ACNR department, as well as professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. Continued support from DEG will help to ensure further successes in ACNR's long-term measures. The project goals focuses on 2 Educational Need Areas (ENA) -Instructional Delivery Systems and Faculty Preparation & Enhancement for Teaching. With the ENAs as a guiding tool, the objectives of the project are: to encourage use of alternative delivery systems and computer-lab equipment; enhance capacity of ACNR student lab and quality of instruction program, provide scholarships for faculty and staff pursuing degrees in the FANH sciences, and to provide financial support for faculty and staff professional development. These objectives will help ACNR meet its outcomes and overall NIFA objectives of increasing the number and diversity of students pursing degrees in the food, agriculture, natural resources and human (FANH) sciences, and enhancing the quality of postsecondary instruction to help meet current and future workplace needs.
Animal Health Component
(N/A)
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
(N/A)
Developmental
(N/A)
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
00100013020100%
Knowledge Area
001 - Administration;

Subject Of Investigation
0001 - Administration;

Field Of Science
3020 - Education;
Goals / Objectives
1. Instructional Delivery SystemEncourage use of alternative delivery systems and computer lab equipmentEnhance capacity of ACNR student lab and quality of instruction program2. Faculty Preparation & Enhancement for TeachingProvide scholarships for faculty and staff pursing degrees in the FANH sciencesProvide financial support for faculty and staff professional development
Project Methods
ENA: Instruction Delivery Systems:- Enhance ACNR student lab capability- Promote/encourage alternative methods of delivery systems to enhance student learning experience and curriculumENA: Faculty Preparation and Enhancement for Teaching- Scholarships for faculty and staff pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in the food and agricultural sciences and related sciences-Professional development for faculty & staff

Progress 08/15/23 to 08/14/24

Outputs
Target Audience:ASCC ACNR faculty, staff, and students Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Professional development opportunities for faculty and staff How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Yes, through bi-weekly, monthly reports to the ASCC administration and to the Institutional Effectiveness Office What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue working on project goals and objectives

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Computers and equipment purchased to enhance capacity and networking capability of student lab, which is used by ACNR students and staff Scholarships and professional development awards provided for faculty and staff who are enrolled in undegraduate and graduate degree programs

Publications


    Progress 08/15/22 to 08/14/23

    Outputs
    Target Audience:ASCC ACNR faculty, staff, and students Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Professional development opportunities for faculty and staff How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Yes, through bi-weekly, monthly reports to the ASCC administration and to the Institutional Effectiveness Office What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue working on project goals and objectives

    Impacts
    What was accomplished under these goals? Computers and equipment purchased to enhance capacity and networking capability of student lab, which is used by ACNR students and staff Scholarships and professional development awards provided for faculty and staff who are enrolled in undegraduate and graduate degree programs

    Publications


      Progress 08/15/21 to 08/14/22

      Outputs
      Target Audience:ASCC ACNR faculty, staff, and students Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Professional development opportunities for faculty and staff How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Yes, through bi-weekly, monthly reports to the ASCC administration and to the Institutional Effectiveness Office What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue working on project goals and objectives

      Impacts
      What was accomplished under these goals? 1. Computers and equipment purchased to enhance capacity and networking capability of student lab, which is used by ACNR students and staff 2. Scholarships and professional development awards provided for faculty and staff who are enrolled in undegraduate and graduate degree programs

      Publications