Colleges often look for ways to stand out among other institutions for college applicants. If you have ever looked for a way to differentiate and distinguish your college or university from the competition, shade structures could be one solution. They offer unsurpassed functionality by increasing the usability of outdoor gathering and learning spaces and can improve the aesthetics of your facility’s architectural design.
Part of the CRRSAA stimulus funding relief for higher education (known as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund or HEERF II) provides allocations for maintaining and upgrading shade systems. If your college or university is located in California, Texas, North and South Carolina, or other warm-weather locations, these relief funds can be put towards building outdoor shade structures. Education doesn’t have to happen within the confinements of four walls – spreading learning and social areas outdoors can be a safer and more effective way to learn, collaborate, and engage with others. Your school can provide open multipurpose space for students and maintain COVID-19 safety policies by creating more usable outdoor space.
Using the HEERF II education stimulus funding for outdoor placemaking with shade allows learners to gather and exchange ideas as they would in the classroom. Our structures encourage safe group-based collaborative learning and can include:
Students and faculty will appreciate the option to take their studies outdoors in the fresh air, and the school benefits from versatile spaces for other activities such as assemblies, performances, dining areas, and social spaces.
Using HEERF II funding relief to install a shade structure can help your college or university to prepare for reopening campuses if you have previously relied on virtual learning during the pandemic. Many universities have struggled with keeping students safe while also providing in-person instruction, which is vital to getting a good education. Adding a shade structure allows for socially distanced learning while protecting students and faculty in a setting that’s more conducive to instruction than taking a remote class.
Contact USA SHADE to request a quote and discuss your options for using your education stimulus funding with us.
Why should you work with our shade manufacturers to enhance your campus with shade structures, such as a wave shade or shade sail structures? Here are just a few reasons:
