University Of Charleston

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT GRANT UNDER CARES ACT

EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AID GRANTS TO STUDENT UNDER CARES ACT

STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS PROGRAM (SIP)

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN WEST VIRGINIA BY HELPING MEMBERS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP THE ADVANCED LEADERSHIP SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DELIVERING A LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR 300 MEMBERS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ENHANCED SKILLS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNICATION, DIVERSITY AWARENESS, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC TRUST. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE MEMBERS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY WITH THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO BUILD PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, TO BETTER ASSIST VICTIMS OF CRIME AND TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES ACROSS THE STATE. LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS, THEIR ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE ARE THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT.

COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING - CONSTRUCTION

THIS EDA INVESTMENT SUPPORTS THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON WITH PROVIDING STAFFING, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, CONTRACTUAL AND GENERAL OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DOWNTOWN INNOVATION HUB, TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COAL IMPACTED NINE COUNTY REGION OF CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA. THE PROJECT WILL HELP LAUNCH OVER 54 NEW COMPANIES IN THE AREA, WHICH WILL INCREASE CAPACITY AND ATTRACT PRIVATE INVESTMENT TO AN AREA THAT HAS BEEN IMPACTED BY THE DECLINE IN THE COAL INDUSTRY.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT CAMPUS SAFETY UPGRADES. THE PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE UNIVERSITYS LOCATIONS IN CHARLESTON, WV AND BECKLEY, WV. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE UPGRADING CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE TO ALLOW FOR UPDATED ELECTRONIC THREAT PROTECTION, A NEW CARD ACCESS SYSTEM FOR STUDENT HOUSING, A NEW EMERGENCY BROADCAST NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, SECURITY CAMERAS, A NEW CAMPUS SECURITY PATROL VEHICLE WITH TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY FEATURES, AND OFFICER TRAINING ON COMMUNITY POLICING. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE GREATER SYSTEM-WIDE CAPACITY FOR SURVEILLANCE CAMERA VIDEO CAPTURE, STORAGE AND TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND NOTIFICATIONS OF SECURITY THREATS, AND IMPROVED AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY POLICING, STRENGTHENING PUBLIC TRUST. STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES AND THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE UNIVERSITY IN CHARLESTON AND BECKLEY WEST VIRGINIA ARE THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT.

HIGHER EDUCATION - INSTITUTIONAL AID - STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS

COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING - CONSTRUCTION - THE OVERARCHING PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT – SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY AND STUDENT SUCCESS -- IS TO PRODUCE MORE HIGHLY QUALIFIED GRADUATES IN NURSING AND OTHER HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON BY LEVERAGING THE BENEFITS OF ADVANCED SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES TO BETTER PREPARE STUDENTS TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT WEST VIRGINIA. THIS EQUIPMENT-ONLY PROJECT, TOTALING $786,000 IN CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING, WILL ENABLE THE UNIVERSITY TO ACQUIRE THE INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS NEEDED TO ESTABLISH ADVANCED SIMULATION FACILITIES AT ITS MAIN CAMPUS IN CHARLESTON AND AT AN INSTRUCTIONAL SITE IN BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA. THE PROJECT ALSO WILL CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN OUR GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS IN NURSING, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, EXERCISE SCIENCE, RADIOLOGY, PHARMACY AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES. AS AN EQUIPMENT-ONLY PROJECT, THE FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVE OF THE INITIATIVE IS TO ACQUIRE THE SIMULATION EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE LISTED IN THE BUDGET NARRATIVE SUCH THAT THE SIMULATION FACILITIES IN CHARLESTON AND BECKLEY ARE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS BY NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2023.

SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

INCREASING RETENTION AND GRADUATION RATES BY STRENGTHENING STUDENT ADVISING, CAREER COACHING, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING

PURPOSE:THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF BIOMEDICAL AND CHEMICAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENCE FACULTYAND STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON'S BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS IN BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY AS WELL ASTHE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON WILL PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL MEASUREMENTS. THEY WILLPURCHASE A GAS CHROMATOGRAPH AND MASS SPECTROMETER INSTRUMENT (GC/MS), A MISEQ SYSTEM, QUBIT 4 QUANTITATIONSTARTER KIT AND QUBIT 4 ACCESSORIES.EXPECTED OUTCOMES:THIS PROJECT WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF BIOMEDICAL AND CHEMICAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON.THE EQUIPMENT WILL ENABLE FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO PRODUCE RESEARCH SUITABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:THIS IS TO ACQUIRE ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL AND CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF BIOMEDICAL ANDCHEMICAL RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY. THE EQUIPMENT WILL ENABLE FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO PRODUCE BIOMEDICAL AND CHEMICALRESEARCH SUITABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.

SEXUAL AWARENESS AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION (SAVE) PROGRAM

THE GRANTS TO REDUCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING ON CAMPUS PROGRAM (CAMPUS PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. § 20125. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING ON CAMPUSES. THESE COMPREHENSIVE EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE VICTIM SERVICES, IMPLEMENT PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION STRATEGIES IN ORDER TO PREVENT, PROSECUTE, AND RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING. THE CAMPUS PROGRAM SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP CAMPUS-BASED COORDINATED RESPONSES THAT INCLUDE CAMPUS VICTIM SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, HOUSING OFFICIALS, ADMINISTRATORS, STUDENT LEADERS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND DISCIPLINARY BOARDS, AND THAT ENHANCE VICTIM SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE AND HOLD OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE. TO BE EFFECTIVE, THESE RESPONSES MUST BE LINKED TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, PROSECUTORS’ OFFICES, COURTS, AND NONPROFIT, NONGOVERNMENTAL VICTIM ADVOCACY AND VICTIM SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS.    THE FUNDED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PROJECT’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND VICTIM SERVICE PARTNERS, WILL IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PROJECT ON CAMPUS.  THROUGH THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD, THE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WILL CONTINUE TO MEET THE STATUTORY AND PROGRAMMATIC REQUIREMENTS.  IN ADDITION, THE PROJECT WILL: 1) IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM; 2) EXPAND OR STRENGTHEN EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION PLAN; AND 3) ENHANCE CAMPUS RESPONSES AND DIRECT SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING.

ARRA - EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

A COLLABORATIVE CYBERSECURITY ANALYSIS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM -TO MEET WORKFORCE DEMANDS CRUCIAL TO THE NATION?S SECURITY AND SUSTAINED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THIS PROJECT WILL DEVELOP AN EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PIPELINE FOR THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE. THREE WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: BRIDGEVALLEY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE, THE SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, WILL WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP AND LAUNCH A FOUR-COURSE, TWO-SEMESTER SECURITY ANALYSIS (SA) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM WILL BE OFFERED VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON AND WILL TARGET VETERANS, MILITARY-CONNECTED ADULT LEARNERS, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM WEST VIRGINIA?S RURAL AND ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED SOUTHERN COUNTIES. THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT INCLUDE: (1) BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PIPELINE FOR CRITICALLY NEEDED CYBER SPECIALISTS, AND (2) GROWING A CAPABLE AND TRAINED WORKFORCE OF CYBER SPECIALISTS WITH SECURITY ABILITIES AND SKILLS VITAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY WITHIN WEST VIRGINIA AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE THREE INSTITUTIONS SHARE RELATIONSHIPS WITH REGIONAL HIRING ORGANIZATIONS AND HAVE BEEN INDEPENDENTLY ATTENTIVE TO INDUSTRY WORKFORCE NEEDS. COMBINING EFFORTS AND STREAMLINING RECRUITING AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WILL IMPROVE EACH INSTITUTION?S CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC OFFERINGS, AND WILL CREATE A PIPELINE ACROSS STATE, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL SECTORS. IN ADDITION TO THE ATE COMMUNITY, THE PROJECT TEAM WILL SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND OUTCOMES ACROSS TECHNICAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND MILITARY NETWORKS. THE PROJECT TEAM WILL WORK WITH THE STATE?S FIRST2 NETWORK, AN NSF INCLUDES PROGRAM FOCUSED ON INCREASING STEM ACADEMIC OFFERINGS TO FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS, AND TECHCONNECT WEST VIRGINIA, A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION PROMOTING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND WORKFORCE GROWTH BY PARTNERING WITH BUSINESSES AND REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS. EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF A CONSTRUCTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE ADAPTATION OF THE ?INPUT, OUTPUTS, AND OUTCOME? MODEL. THE EVALUATION WILL PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE, INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROJECT AND SA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON THE EDUCATION OF TECHNICIANS FOR THE ADVANCED-TECHNOLOGY FIELDS THAT DRIVE THE NATION'S ECONOMY. THIS AWARD REFLECTS NSF'S STATUTORY MISSION AND HAS BEEN DEEMED WORTHY OF SUPPORT THROUGH EVALUATION USING THE FOUNDATION'S INTELLECTUAL MERIT AND BROADER IMPACTS REVIEW CRITERIA.

THIS INVESTMENT WILL ASSIST WITH A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON SUPER HUB IN A DESIGNATED OPPORTUNITY ZONE. IT WILL SERVE AS A NEW INCUBATOR/ACCELERATOR TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND START-UPS TO PROMOTE NEW BUSINESS CREATION, JOB CREATION AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT. THIS NEW INITIATIVE WILL DIRECTLY PROVIDE NEEDED ASSISTANCE TO THE CHARLESTON CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT THAT CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE DUE TO POPULATION LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DECLINE IN THE COAL INDUSTRY.