Connectivity They Can Count On: Claflin University's Tech Revolution With Cisco
Cisco has partnered with Claflin University, an HBCU in rural Orangeburg, South Carolina, to address critical broadband access challenges affecting students and the local community. The partnership includes:
1. Deployment of a private 5G network for the campus and surrounding area
2. $1.7 million donation in equipment and services for IT modernization
3. Implementation of a student help desk for community support
4. Training for the school's IT staff and upskilling through Cisco Networking Academy
5. Hosting a Cisco Cyber Security Resilience workshop
This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, improve educational opportunities, and enhance connectivity for both the university and the Orangeburg community. The partnership serves as a model for other HBCUs and demonstrates Cisco's commitment to social justice and digital inclusion.
Cisco ha collaborato con la Claflin University, un HBCU situato nella zona rurale di Orangeburg, Carolina del Sud, per affrontare le sfide critiche legate all'
1. Implementazione di una rete 5G privata per il campus e le aree circostanti
2. Donazione di 1,7 milioni di dollari in attrezzature e servizi per la modernizzazione IT
3. Istituzione di un help desk per studenti a supporto della comunità
4. Formazione per il personale IT della scuola e sviluppo delle competenze attraverso il Cisco Networking Academy
5. Organizzazione di un workshop sulla resilienza informatica di Cisco
Questa iniziativa mira a colmare il divario digitale, migliorare le opportunità educative e potenziare la connettività sia per l'università che per la comunità di Orangeburg. La partnership funge da modello per altri HBCU e dimostra l'impegno di Cisco per la giustizia sociale e l'inclusione digitale.
Cisco se ha asociado con la Claflin University, una HBCU en la zona rural de Orangeburg, Carolina del Sur, para abordar los críticos desafíos de acceso a banda ancha que afectan a los estudiantes y a la comunidad local. La asociación incluye:
1. Implementación de una red 5G privada para el campus y sus alrededores
2. Donación de 1.7 millones de dólares en equipos y servicios para la modernización de TI
3. Implementación de un servicio de atención a estudiantes para apoyo comunitario
4. Capacitación para el personal de TI de la escuela y mejora de habilidades a través de Cisco Networking Academy
5. Organización de un taller sobre Resiliencia en Ciberseguridad de Cisco
Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo cerrar la brecha digital, mejorar las oportunidades educativas y aumentar la conectividad tanto para la universidad como para la comunidad de Orangeburg. La asociación sirve como modelo para otras HBCU y demuestra el compromiso de Cisco con la justicia social y la inclusión digital.
Cisco는 사우스캐롤라이나 오렌지버그의 농촌에 위치한 HBCU 클라플린 대학교와 협력하여 학생들과 지역사회를 괴롭히는 브로드밴드 접근성 문제를 해결하고자 합니다. 이 파트너십에는 다음이 포함됩니다:
1. 캠퍼스와 주변 지역을 위한 프라이빗 5G 네트워크 배포
2. IT 현대화를 위한 장비 및 서비스로 170만 달러 기부
3. 지역사회를 위한 학생 헬프 데스크 운영
4. 학교 IT 직원 교육 및 Cisco Networking Academy를 통한 역량 강화
5. Cisco 사이버 보안 회복력 워크숍 개최
이 이니셔티브는 디지털 격차 해소와 교육 기회 개선, 그리고 대학과 오렌지버그 커뮤니티의 연결성을 강화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 파트너십은 다른 HBCU에 대한 모델 역할을 하며, Cisco의 사회적 정의와 디지털 포용에 대한 헌신을 보여줍니다.
Cisco a établi un partenariat avec l'Université Claflin, un HBCU situé dans la zone rurale d'Orangeburg, Caroline du Sud, pour répondre aux défis critiques d'accès à la large bande qui affectent les étudiants et la communauté locale. Ce partenariat comprend :
1. Déploiement d'un réseau 5G privé pour le campus et ses alentours
2. Don de 1,7 million de dollars en équipements et services pour la modernisation des technologies de l'information
3. Mise en place d'un service d'assistance pour les étudiants au soutien de la communauté
4. Formation du personnel informatique de l'école et perfectionnement via le Cisco Networking Academy
5. Organisation d'un atelier sur la résilience en cybersécurité de Cisco
Cette initiative vise à réduire la fracture numérique, améliorer les opportunités éducatives et renforcer la connectivité tant pour l'université que pour la communauté d'Orangeburg. Ce partenariat sert de modèle pour d'autres HBCU et démontre l'engagement de Cisco envers la justice sociale et l'inclusion numérique.
Cisco hat sich mit der Claflin University, einer HBCU in der ländlichen Region Orangeburg, South Carolina, zusammengeschlossen, um kritische Herausforderungen beim Breitbandzugang für Studenten und die lokale Gemeinschaft anzugehen. Die Partnerschaft umfasst:
1. Implementierung eines privaten 5G-Netzwerks für den Campus und die Umgebung
2. Spende von 1,7 Millionen Dollar in Form von Ausrüstung und Dienstleistungen zur IT-Modernisierung
3. Einrichtung eines Schülerhelpdesks zur Unterstützung der Gemeinschaft
4. Schulung des IT-Personals der Schule und Weiterbildung über die Cisco Networking Academy
5. Durchführung eines Workshops zur Cyber-Sicherheitsresilienz von Cisco
Dieses Projekt zielt darauf ab, die digitale Kluft zu überbrücken, Bildungsangebote zu verbessern und die Konnektivität sowohl für die Universität als auch für die Orangeburg-Gemeinschaft zu erhöhen. Die Partnerschaft dient als Modell für andere HBCU und zeigt Ciscos Engagement für soziale Gerechtigkeit und digitale Inklusion.
- Cisco donated $1.7 million in equipment and services for IT modernization at Claflin University
- Deployment of a private 5G network to improve connectivity for the campus and surrounding community
- Implementation of a student help desk to provide community support
- Offering upskilling opportunities through Cisco Networking Academy
- Hosting a Cisco Cyber Security Resilience workshop to train students for cybersecurity jobs
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By Scott McGregor
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 13, 2024 / For most students attending college, a reliable internet connection is something they can count on. For students attending Claflin University, a small Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in rural Orangeburg, South Carolina, reliable broadband access was more than a challenge, it was impacting the university's ability to deliver a high-quality education, and residents in surrounding communities didn't have reliable access to important online services such as education and healthcare.
Broadband challenges in rural South Carolina
Orangeburg has a population of around 13,300 residents.
"When I first arrived at Claflin, we were in the middle of what you would call a broadband desert", said Dr. Arthur Doctor, dean of students at Claflin University. "Our students were struggling to have access to academic resources, but also, just being able to be a connected campus community, there were some struggles."
Born and raised in South Carolina, Dr. Doctor knows firsthand the connectivity challenges facing the region, and as a life-long educator he knew the impact the lack of broadband was having on his students' ability to attain a quality educational experience and access opportunities such as internships and jobs.
A model partnership
When the opportunity to work with Cisco and its ecosystem of partners to include Student Freedom Initiative to deploy 5G/LTE services on the campus and in the surrounding community, Dr. Doctor knew it would be transformational for the Claflin University Campus, its immediate neighbor South Carolina State University and nearby residents.
"We partnered with Cisco to launch an ambitious pilot program that will allow us to really connect our campus community in ways we've never been connected before, not only impacting our students and our administrators, but a nearby HBCU. And most importantly, the Orangeburg community that we've been entrenched in since 1869." said, Doctor. "Bridging the divide is more about people. It's about being able to connect them and Wi-Fi is at the core of that. As a society that's geared by technology, being able to have Claflin connected with the Orangeburg community through this partnership is transformative."
The pilot program, supported by Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration program funded a private 5G network for Claflin University, with the intent of addressing the connectivity divide for both the campus and the surrounding residential community that lacked high-speed internet access, many of which couldn't afford the service.
In addition to deploying 5G/LTE, Cisco conducted a NIST assessment to ensure the school was eligible to receive critical Title IV funding and donated
Securing a brighter future
The partnership between Claflin and Cisco has become a model for HBCUs across the country. For Claflin students, the future is bright. They now have access to more academic opportunities than ever before and can reliably connect to home and other support systems. Instructors and administrators can provide necessary resources to students, both in person and remotely and connectivity to the local community and neighboring institutions will be greatly improved. This sustainable model will support the university and community well into the future.
"I see myself each and every day in our students. And it really has allowed me to be passionate about the work that I'm able to do. When I'm here late at night or on the weekends, it really just makes me smile to see that they're having an experience that they can look back on as one that's been positive and impacted them in a tremendous way."
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