Rockland Community College Awarded $3 Million Federal Grant To Expand Artificial Intelligence Education And Student Success
Rockland Community College (RCC) has received a $3 million federal grant for a five-year project. The project aims to expand education in artificial intelligence (AI), train faculty and staff, and help students succeed.
The money will help the college use AI technology in classes and academic support services. This will help students learn the skills they need for jobs in a world that relies more and more on technology.
RCC plans to use AI tools to help students make progress in their studies, stay enrolled in college, and finish their educational programs.
The project will also give faculty and staff training and resources. This will help teachers use AI in their lessons and better support students.
The five-year project is a major investment in the college's efforts to update education and prepare students for new opportunities in technology.
According to RCC, the program is called Artificial Intelligence for Momentum (AIM). It officially began on October 1, 2026, and will continue through September 30, 2031. The funding comes from the federal Title III, Part A Strengthening Institutions Program.
RCC President Dr. William P. Mullaney said the money will help the college bring AI into classrooms, support faculty and staff, and give students help with their studies that better fits their individual needs.
Congressman Mike Lawler also welcomed the funding. He said it would help prepare RCC students for a changing job market. He also stressed the importance of developing AI responsibly.
The grant will pay for staff, technology, training, faculty development, student support systems, and program reviews over the five-year period.