Project Grant 20247704043098

Award Date 9/15/24
Completion Date 9/14/28
Dollars Obligated $400K
Federal Grant Program
10.223
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pomona, CA 91768, USA
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  1. Updating undergraduate curricula in Apparel Merchandising & Management, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to incorporate culturally relevant experiential learning approaches focused on sustainable development, natural fibers, agricultural byproducts, and economic development.

  2. Creating course projects and materials aligned with the program's focus areas, and exposing students to the university's library resources.

  3. Providing high-impact experiential learning opportunities, such as a "farm to retail" program utilizing the university's sheep unit and farm store.

The project aims to reach approximately 375 students as well as community audiences over the award period from September 2024 to September 2028.

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