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Renton Technical College has many innovative programs and serves diverse
learning needs. One of the hallmarks of our instructional programs is
the enhanced learning that is achieved through specific learning tools.
Click the button nearest its description to complete your secure online
donation.*
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If you don’t have a preference, use the button at right and the
Foundation will apply the contribution to the area of Greatest
Need. This allows us the flexibility to direct investments as needs
shift and change. We
thank you for your continued support of student success at Renton
Technical College! |
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Program Equipment Needs |
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Student Learning Toolkit - $45
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A collection of low-tech tools such as magnifiers, masking bars, rulers,
graph paper, sensory devices, sticky notes and colored overlays.
These allow students with sight impairments or limitations to read
materials more clearly and with added structure while doing so
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Talking Dictionary - $90
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Students can look up words and hear them pronounced and spelled out.
This is an excellent tool for students who have dyslexia or any
writing/reading challenges. This is also a useful aid for students
who are learning English.
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Document Display Magnifier - $660
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A magnifying device that connects to an existing LCD projector,
capturing the display onto a hard drive. This allows students to
see small parts or documents, while the annotation features allow
instructors to highlight and markup handouts or pages in books.
Demonstrations can also be captured as video clips for review at a later
time. Repetition is key for students with some learning
disabilities, particularly where sight, hearing and sequencing skills
may be limited.
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Scanner - $700
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Scanning of hard copy materials to digital format is key for students
can review materials in more than one venue or format. This also
allows certain materials or book pages to be transferred to screen
readers for students with visual or language limitations.
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Mimeo Tool - $1000
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A small portable device that attaches to any whiteboard or easel to
capture the hand-written notes. These notes are captured in
digital format for transfer to computers for review at a later time.
Students who have difficulty with note-taking can get copies of board
notes; instructors can "play back" note sequences so that material is
consistent. The portability of this device makes it easy to use in
a variety of existing settings.
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LCD Projector - $1400
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While most classrooms come standard with an overhead projector having
the option or addition of a portable projector in hands-on lab areas can
be an especially important aid for students with certain learning
disabilities. The ability to enlarge schematic drawings while
illustrating relationships among parts on a large screen allows
visibility from more parts of the room, while allowing the instructor to
add computer-generated documents, websites and videos to help further
illustrate various concepts.
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Polyvision Board - $1600
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Large wall-mounted interactive whiteboard connected to a computer and
LCD projector. This device allows for capture of whiteboard notes,
using "virtual" colored pens. Students who have trouble taking
notes due to hand impairments or a learning disability can get copies of
board notes and "play back" note sequences so that material can be
reviewed any number of times in a consistent manner
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Tablet Laptop - $2300
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A laptop with moveable display that turns into a writing area.
Instructors can capture hand-written diagrams or outlines notes and
digitize them into editable text. Annotation features allow for
highlighting to help students who are visual learners. Because the
instructor can control the board from the computer, this can also help
students with hearing problems because the instructor can continue to
face the classroom while annotating notes for overhead display.
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Program Fund Needs |
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Basic Studies Fund |
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This fund's purpose is to address the needs of the Basic Studies
Department and its students. It supports GED testing fees for
low-income students, and International Fair and other programs. |
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Child Care Fund |
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This fund helps the Foundation address the needs of its students for
quality, on-campus child care through support for various projects and
programs. |
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Faculty Development Fund |
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Started as a vehicle for addressing RTC faculty with continuing to
develop their training and teaching skills for the benefit of students. |
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Land Surveying Fund |
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Established to support the activities of the Land Surveying Program and
its students. |
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Machine Technology Fund |
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Created to support the needs of RTC's Precision Machining Technologies
Program, formerly the Technology/CNC Program. |
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Staff Development Fund |
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Started as a vehicle for assisting RTC staff with continuing to develop
their skills for the benefit of our students. |
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Student Services Fund |
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This fund supports the projects and services provided by the college's
Student Services division. It offers the Frances Bruner Memorial
Scholarship honoring a long-time employee in the Student Services area
in addition to activities including new student orientation and
graduation. |
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Emergency Needs Endowment Fund |
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Created in 2007 with gifts made at the 70's Rock fundraising event, this
endowment benefits any full-time RTC student with a qualified emergency
need adding to funds from interest earnings to the Kovach/Dickey
Emergency Fund. |
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Management Leadership Endowment Fund |
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Established in 2007 to support leadership programs for exempt staff as
well as management retreats, seminars and workshops. |
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* All
online donations are subject to a 5% fulfillment fee that is included as
part of the donation. This
fee covers credit card processing costs as well as website maintenance.
Verification of need and price of resources is completed before
included on the website. For
each contribution made donors will receive thank you letters and program
staff are notified of progress toward their goal.
The website will be updated regularly with new programs,
scholarships and equipment needs as items are fulfilled and new needs
arise. Inclusion of the
fulfillment cost is essential to the continued existence and success of
this online donation program.
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