Dalton State College has received a $22,393.68 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).
The grant will enhance educational programming focused on reducing distracted driving and youth alcohol and drug-related casualties, injuries and fatalities. This funding will support targeted initiatives designed to inform and empower students to make safer decisions on the road, helping to cultivate a campus culture of safety, responsibility and heightened awareness of highway safety risks.
The grant will also create an invaluable opportunity for a student worker to join this critical effort, assisting staff in planning and implementing engaging, impactful programs that directly address the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. This hands-on experience strengthens highway safety education and fosters student leadership and involvement in promoting safer roads and a more mindful community.
“Part of the GOHS mission is to assist in the implementation of programs and campaigns designed to prevent crashes and eliminate traffic deaths on our roads,” said Allen Poole, director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. “GOHS will continue to develop new partnerships and continue existing ones in order to create, refine and implement safety programs designed to help our state and nation reach our goal of zero traffic deaths.”
“This grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is a vital step forward in strengthening Dalton State’s capacity to deliver meaningful educational programming focused on highway safety,” said Jami Hall, assistant vice president for student affairs and dean of students. “For too long, our efforts to adequately address issues like distracted driving and youth alcohol and drug-related risks have been limited by funding. This support will allow us to educate, engage and empower our students more effectively, ultimately fostering a safer campus and community environment.”
The grant year is from Oct. 1 of 2024 to Sept. 30 of 2025.
Submitted by Dalton State College.