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Title III, Part A- Strengthening Institutions Program Grant<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

What is the Title III grant program?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Title III Strengthening Institutions Program is a competitive grant program, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, to help institutions of higher education become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability of eligible institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grant Project: Texan Smart: Increasing Educational Access, Opportunity, and Success<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In October 2021, Tarleton State University was awarded a $1.97 million Title III, Part A- Strengthening Institutions grant aimed at supporting access, opportunity, and success of Tarleton’s students. Funds, distributed over a five-year period, will contribute to the growth and enhancement of student academic support programs such as academic advising, tutoring, applied learning experiences, internships, financial literacy, and career readiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project Goals & Strategies<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>
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  • Goal 1: Academic Programs & Institutional Management: Increase educational access, opportunity, and success among all Tarleton students by improving financial wellness and well-being.\n
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    1. Establish the Texan Smart Financial Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Improve Efficacy of Tarleton Programs and Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Expand Academic Advising<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Goal 2: Fiscal Stability: Improve outcome metrics for future sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Measurable Objectives<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>
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      Texan Smart Annual Measurable Objectives and Performance Indicators PI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Title III Project Implementation<\/h4><\/div>
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      Title III Taskforce:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Dr. Rusty Freed, Interim Dean of University College<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Angie Jones, Director of Title III Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • John Duarte, Director of Student Retention<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Melissa Eubank, Director of Testing Services and the Tutoring and Learning Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Dr. Juan Gallardo, Director for Texan SMART Financial Center and QEP Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Dr. Manon Shockey, Director of Academic Advising<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Dr. George Mollick, Associate Dean, Director of the Division of Workforce Pathways & Career Development, and Acting Director of Career Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Dr. Manon Shockey, Director of Student Development & Mentoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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