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.
Fundraising team (4)
UArizona Indigenous Wildcats
Organizer
Tucson, AZ
Charlinda Haudley
Team member
Karla Morales
Team member
Rachelle Simpson
Team member