Programs at Texas College, Tyler, Texas

The Title III Strengthening HistoricallyBlack colleges and Universities Program provides grants to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to assist these institutions in establishing and strengthening their physical plants, academic resources, fiscal stability and student services so that we may continue to participate in fulfilling the goal of equality of educational opportunity.

Title III funds may be used for the purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment. Also supported are the construction, maintenance, renovation, and improvement of instruction facilities. Funds support faculty exchanges and the development of academic instruction in disciplines in which black Americans are underrepresented. Projects may support the purchase of library materials as well as tutoring, counseling, and student service programs. Also supported are: funds and administrative management; joint use of facilities; establishment or improvement of development offices; establishment or enhancement of programs of teacher education; and establishment of outreach programs.

The Legislative Act that authorized the Title III program is the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Title III, Part B, Sections 321-325. It is regulated under 34 CFR Part 608 for HBCUs and Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99.

The institutions were granted Expanded Authority to govern the programs under Title III, Part B, Section 304, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities, 1998 Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Activities

Activity I: Strengthening Academic Quality

Component A: Strengthening Academic Programs (Dr. Hamad Ali - Coordinator)

Texas College will strengthen academic programs by: 1) expanding academic developmental services to improve student skills in English, reading, writing, and mathematics; 2) evaluating programs to determine the quality, relevance and marketability of each program; 3) developing new marketable programs to increase enrollment and re-establish the Honors' Program to increase graduation rates in each academic program; 4) purchasing academic equipment and material to improve classroom instruction and student performance; and 5) increasing library holding of essential resources to support academic programs and providing learning resources and services to support the academic programs.

Component B: Strengthening Faculty and Staff Development (Dr. Harlee Wright)

Texas College will recruit and retain high quality faculty and staff by: 1) providing faculty and staff professional development opportunities through seminars, workshops, conferences, and memberships in professional organizations; 2) reviewing recruitment practices and compensation packages offered to new employees; 3) establishing an employee recognition and incentive program to reward current employees if the opportunity for raises or not available; and 4) establishing a tuition reimbursement plan for full-time faulty to obtain a terminal degree in high-demand disciplines.

Activity II: Strengthening Institutional Management

Component A: Improving Technological Capabilities - (Mr. Quintin Latin - Coordinator)

Texas College will 1) effectively utilize technology in the delivery of academic programs as well as administrative management; 2) establish a multi-media technology training and production center; 3) provide a central repository; and 4) upgrade hardware and software to accommodate the growth in enrollment.

Component B: Improving Academic Facilities (Mr. Clarence Steplight - Coordinator)

Texas College will address the expansion, improvement and maintenance of the physical facilities. Plans will be developed and implemented to bring all instructional buildings up to ADA codes and safety standards. Existing structures will be renovated to accommodate the anticipated growth in enrollment over the next five years and plans will be drafted to construct new facilities.

Activity III: Enhancing Fiscal Stability

Component A:Improving Enrollment Management (Mrs. Nellie Spencer-Henry - Coordinator)

The College will maintain an effective and comprehensive enrollment management plan and improve its recruitment, admissions, and registration procedures to increase its student retention and graduation rates. The College will also develop a community outreach program.

Component B: Improving Institutional Advancement (Dr. T.V. Meek - Coordinator)

Within this component the College will enhance internal and external fundraising capabilities as well as ensure institutional effectiveness by: 1) increasing giving from alumni, foundations, faculty, staff, students and the community; 2) training faculty and staff to participate in proposal writing efforts; 3) planning a new capital campaign; 4) improving the image of the College; and 5) maintaining accreditation through institutional effectiveness.

Component C: Reducing Loan Default and Student Receivable (Ms. Cecilia Jones- Coordinator)

The College will maintain efficient and effective operations of the fiscal management practices and methods by: 1) develop aggressive policies and procedures to minimize bad debt; 2) improve fund management; 3) reduce the loan default rate by providing timely information regarding financial aid.

Activity IV:Student Services; Strengthening Student Retention Through Student Services

(Mrs. Ardith Weiss - Coordinator)

The College will enhance student services by 1) providing a support system to enhance academic, personal, and career success; 2) promoting health awareness; and 3) providing a safe campus environment.

Reporting

Meetings

*Held in the Glass Auditorium

Title III Orientation Workshop	Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Title III Quarterly Meetings	By the 10th of the month

Evaluation Schedule

Formulative Evaluation (internal )	April

Title III Quarterly Meetings	January, April, July and October

Next Scheduled Summary Evaluation (external)	October 18, 2007

Report Due Dates

Time & Effort Reports	Before the last day of the month Due Dates

Quarterly Reports (due January, April, July, and October)	On or before the 10th of the month

Monthly Progress Reports	On or before the 10th of the month (due November, December, February, March, May, June, August, September)

Technical Summary Report	Within five (5) days after travel

Inventory Report (due April & October)	Semi-annually by the 10th of the month

Phase I Data report	TBA

Annual Performance Report	December 30

Title III Forms

Travel Summary Report

Quarterly Report

Employee Handbook

Time and Effort