Source: AMERICAN SAMOA COMM COLLEGE submitted to NRP
DEVELOPING DISTANCE EDUCATION AT THE AMERICAN SAMOA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
COMPLETE
Funding Source
OTHER GRANTS
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1017062
Grant No.
2018-70004-28811
Cumulative Award Amt.
$130,466.00
Proposal No.
2018-03877
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Sep 1, 2018
Project End Date
Aug 31, 2023
Grant Year
2018
Program Code
[DEG]- Distance Education Grants for Insular Areas
Recipient Organization
AMERICAN SAMOA COMM COLLEGE
(N/A)
PAGO PAGO,AS 96799
Performing Department
ACNR Land Grant
Non Technical Summary
Before USDA NIFA Resident Instruction (RIIA) and Distance Education (DEG) funding became available to the American Samoa Community College (ASCC), Agriculture, Community, and Natural Resources (ACNR) Land Grant program in 2006, the ACNR instructional program was in a dismal state, without any federal or local funding. DEG funding has enabled ACNR to take both immediate steps and develop long-term measures to address the disparities faced. There are now 3 full-time instructors, and there is an increase in enrollments, number of ACNR graduates, students receiving scholarships and stipends, and students participating in experiential learning programs. Continued support from DEG will help to ensure further successes in ACNR's long-term measures. The project goals focus on 2 Educational Need Areas (ENA) - ENA (3) Instructional Delivery Systems and ENA (6) Student Recruitment, Retention, and Educational Equity. With the ENAs as a guiding tool, the objectives of the project are: to encourage use of DE and computer-lab equipment; enhance capacity of ACNR student lab and quality of instruction program, provide scholarships for students pursuing degrees in food and agricultural and related 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 food and agricultural 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;
Keywords
Goals / Objectives
Our major goals focus on the following Educational Need Areas (ENAs) as outlined in our grant proposal:1. ENA (3) Instructional Delivery Systems2. ENA (6) Student Recruitment, Retention, & Educational Equity
Project Methods
1. Encourage use of DE and computer-lab equipment2. Enhance the capacity of ACNR student lab and quality of instruction program3. Provide scholarships for students pursuing degrees in food and agricultural and related sciences4. Provide financial support for faculty and staff professional development

Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/23

Outputs
Target Audience:American Samoa faculty, staff, and students Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Professional development for faculty and staff to enroll in degree programs How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Bi-weekly and monthly reports are submitted to ASCC administration and disseminated to public via news, social media, reports What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Computers and peripherals/accessories were provided to enhance the computer lab and provide support for the instruction program Scholarships were provided for faculty and staff to enroll in online/in person degree programs

Publications


    Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23

    Outputs
    Target Audience:American Samoa faculty, staff, and students Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Professional development for faculty and staff to enroll in degree programs How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Bi-weekly and monthly reports are submitted to ASCC administration and disseminated to public via news, social media, reports. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

    Impacts
    What was accomplished under these goals? Computers and peripherals/accessories were provided to enhance the computer lab and provide support for the instruction program Scholarships were provided for faculty and staff to enroll in online/in person degree programs

    Publications


      Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22

      Outputs
      Target Audience:American Samoa faculty, staff, and students Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Professional development for faculty and staff to enroll in degree programs How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Bi-weekly and monthly reports are submitted to ASCC administration and disseminated to public via news, social media, reports. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

      Impacts
      What was accomplished under these goals? Computers and peripherals/accessories were provided to enhance the computer lab and provide support for the instruction program Scholarships were provided for faculty and staff to enroll in online/in person degree programs

      Publications


        Progress 09/01/20 to 08/31/21

        Outputs
        Target Audience:The intended beneficiaries of this project are primarily the students and then ACNR faculty and staff. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Faculty and staff were able to participate in professional development opportunities through the schoarships provided. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Bi-weekly and monthly reports submitted to Instutional Effectiveness Office and ASCC What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue providing support for faculty/staff professional development and for student lab

        Impacts
        What was accomplished under these goals? 1. ENA (3) Instructional Delivery Systems Used to pay salary of Student Lab technician who oversees lab and provides tech support to students and staff Purchase of computers, networking equipment for student lab and support of instructional programs 2. ENA (6) Student Recruitment, Retention, & Educational Equity Scholarships were provided for 5 staff members who are currently enrolled in online, hybrid, and in person degree programs at mainland U.S. colleges/universities

        Publications


          Progress 09/01/19 to 08/31/20

          Outputs
          Target Audience:American Samoan students, ASCC ACNR faculty and staff Changes/Problems:American Samoa borders still remain closed as of July 2021. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Scholarships and professional development opportunities were available for faculty and staff, some have taken advantage of this and are currently enrolled in U.S. mainland undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the food and agriculture and related science areas. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Yes through monthly reports, highlight reports submitted on a regular basis. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue offering scholarships and professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.

          Impacts
          What was accomplished under these goals? 1. ENA 3 - upgraded student computer lab, networking capabilities 2. ENA 6 - provided scholarships for distance learning and blended learning opportunities

          Publications


            Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/19

            Outputs
            Target Audience:American Samoan students, ASCC ACNR faculty and staff Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Scholarships and professional development opportunities are available for faculty and staff, some have taken advantage of this and are currently enrolled in U.S. mainland undergraduate and graduate degree programs. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Yes through monthly reports, highlight reports submitted on a regular basis. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue offering scholarships and professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.

            Impacts
            What was accomplished under these goals? 1. ENA 3 - upgraded student computer lab, networking capabilities 2. ENA 6 - provided scholarships for distance learning and blended learning opportunities

            Publications