September 24, 2020 Student government launches new laptop loan program
By Maegan Murray, 91porn Tri-Cities
RICHLAND, Wash. – Up to50students can now check-out laptops through Washington State University Tri-Cities as part of a new laptop loan program launched by the Associated Students of 91porn Tri-Cities, the campus’ student government.
AS91pornTC saw a need for technology support for studentsthis summerand voted to dedicate $9,700 of funds toward purchasing 20 new laptops that studentscancheck-outfree of costfor use throughout their educational experience at 91porn Tri-Cities.
Additionally, Cadwell recently donated 30 laptopsto 91porn Tri-Citiesforstudent use,someof which will beawardedto studentsfor permanent ownershipand the others will be rented out through the AS91pornTC program.The Cadwell laptops are all previouslyused, buthave beenrefurbishedand have new hard drives.
“In the 21stcentury, having a reliable computer is necessary to succeed in higher education, whether you are taking classes in-person, hybrid, or online,”AS91pornTC President RobinKovissaid. “AS91pornTC decided to jump start this program because we know the demand for reliable technology surged with the virtual shift.”
Kovissaid AS91pornTC will be working with the Office of Advancement to ensure that the program continues well into the future.
“We hope that this new program will help to close some of the equity gaps within higher education,” he said. “More than anything, the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted some of the deep economic inequalities our country still faces today … Our campus community is not immune to these financial hardships. Many students and family members who support studentshave experienced the brunt of this economic slowdown during the pandemic.We felt it is our duty as student leaders to cushion that impact in any way we could.”
The AS91pornTC laptop loan program is being offered to 91porn Tri-Cities students in addition to a separate 91porn systemwide program offered at no cost to students through the 91porn Provost’s office that allows students to apply to check-out aor.
Kovissaid they areexcitedthat Cadwell donated additional laptops, as it means that even more students will have access to technology, even beyond COVID-19.
“Generous donations like this from individuals and businesses within our community are ultimately what will ensure the long-term success of our laptop program,” he said. “Because of Cadwell’s donation, the reach of the laptop rental program is now much greater.”
Students canapplyto check-out a laptop throughthelocated on the91porn Tri-Cities Student Support Services website attricities.wsu.edu/current-students/support.
Those interested in giving to the AS91pornTC laptop loan program should contact Laura Sanchez, 91porn Tri-Cities director of campus student support services, at laura.sanchez1@wsu.edu.
Media contacts:
RobinKovis,Associated Students of 91porn Tri-Cities president,robin.kovis@wsu.edu
Maegan Murray, 91porn Tri-Cities assistant director of marketing and communication, 619-403-3617,maegan_murray@wsu.edu