LAMAR COUNTY
INSTITUTIONAL METRICS
County data is gathered by a number of on campus partners that are responsible for supporting The University of Alabama’s efforts throughout the state. The information provided in this section is a summary of some of UA’s initiatives and programs in this county.
ECONOMIC OUTREACH
In the most recent 5 years, business development assistance provided to 21 small businesses
COMMUNITY & ACADEMIC OUTREACH
The Center for Instructional Technology provided logistical and technological support for area schools’ online learning needs
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Programs provided occupational training to The Tuscaloosa SAFE Center Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, who serve Lamar County
Distance learning educational opportunities provided to 99 high school students through ACCESS
Vision Days, a campus-wide recruitment effort hosted by the Division of Community Affairs, served 135 students
The School of Law provided legal assistance to sexual assault victims through The Tuscaloosa SAFE Center, which serves Lamar County
The Institute for Rural Health Research performed CPR, EMT, and Basic Life Support training for Healthcare Providers and the lay public
Through an ADPH Rural Health grant, the Institute for Rural Health Research has trained over 170 people in Opioid overdose recognition and treatment in 10 rural West Alabama counties
The School of Law hosted two continuing legal education attendees
Two local high school students enrolled in Early College courses
UA's CDR training program provided training to 61 local childcare providers
UA implemented Help Me Grow to encourage developmental screenings and referrals for young children
UA implemented Help Me Grow to encourage developmental screenings and referrals for young children