Providing a Safe and Secure Learning Environment - Western Nebraska Community College to Implement Campus Safety App Through Campus Consortium Grant Worth $22,495

Chicago, IL, June 28, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities award Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) a $22,495 Grant to implement a campus safety app for students and faculty.

“We have had a need for upgraded technology to streamline processes and realize efficiencies. As a public entity, budgets are ever tightening this grant from Campus Consortium for our Campus Safety App would assist in realizing our Strategic Outcome, which is to Enhance Campus Safety, Security, And Well-Being,” said Todd R. Holcomb, President at Western Nebraska Community College.

The Campus Consortium Grant will enable Western Nebraska Community College to further improve the safety and security on campus. The Campus Safety App brings this functionality to your smartphone for an added sense of security both on and off campus. The application uses Wi-Fi or cellular data to provide your location data when you make an emergency call with the app. This gives far more accurate information about where you are and therefore provides first responders with a better idea of where they need to go. Students can additionally redo the application to send alerts to their folks, gatekeepers or companions if there arises an occurrence of a crisis.

“The Campus Consortium Grant Committee is glad WNCC qualified for the Campus Safety Grant. Western Nebraska Community College is truly living up to its mission by being committed to enriching lives and invigorating communities,” stated Anjli Jain, Chairman of the Campus Consortium. “The app can avert accidents and definitely prove to be an asset for student security.”

To learn about and apply for a Campus Consortium Grant, please visit campusconsortium.org/grant-programs

About Campus Consortium
Campus Consortium is a leading education association with more than 37,000 higher education institutions and K-12 school district members. The Campus Consortium’s mission is to help members reduce the time, cost and effort associated with implementing enterprise IT services by leveraging shared IT services, lessons learned and best practices so that each member can avoid reinventing the wheel. For more information, please visit Campus Consortium or contact Marketing Desk.

About Western Nebraska Community College
Western Nebraska Community College offers all the advantages of a small college, but with the experiences of a large university. With 28 student organizations, unlimited activities, and Cougar Athletics, you’ll find it easy to get involved and stay involved as you advance toward an exciting future that is uniquely your own.

Located in the panhandle of Nebraska, WNCC has three campus locations in Alliance, Scottsbluff, and Sidney.

For more information, visit http://www.wncc.edu/.