Fostering Opportunity for the Community and Underserved Students in the Digital Humanities

FAIN: ASA-306424-25

Middle Georgia State University (Macon, GA 31206-5100)
Monica C. Miller (Project Director: September 2024 to present)
Andre Nicholson (Co Project Director: October 2024 to present)
Sabrina Wengier (Co Project Director: October 2024 to present)
Susan Asbury (Co Project Director: October 2024 to present)

A one-year project to develop a digital humanities lab at Middle Georgia State University.

The School of Arts and Letters at Middle Georgia State University (MGSU) will use an exploratory grant to establish a Digital Humanities Lab (DHL). This initiative aims to provide underserved/underrepresented students with valuable Digital Humanities (DH) skills through curriculum revision and instructional enhancements. The DHL will serve as an interdisciplinary hub, integrating digital technologies with humanities, connecting students and community partners through hands-on opportunities. The connections built will allow 1800 students/yr to develop career-ready DH skills otherwise inaccessible to them. The project seeks consulting with DH professionals to establish best practices, faculty development planning, creating a curriculum redesign strategy, and exploring the logistics of establishing the DHL, with particular consideration for our community partners’ needs. Ultimately, our overarching goal is to equip MGSU students with the skills to achieve their professional aspirations.