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Program Grants Awarded

Brief Summary of United States Department of Education (USDE) Educational Program Grants

New Mexico Tech has been awarded 3-of-3 educational grants proposed by the Office of Academic Affairs since 2009 for a total of nearly $10.5 million ($10,469,163) in awards. All three grants are designed to increase enrollment, retention rate, and completion rate of Hispanic and low-income students.

Faculty and students who wish to be involved can click on the Project Director link below for each grant. 

2009 - PPOHA: Providing Post-baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans

$2.8 million over 5 years

Project Director: Christy Neill 

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The 2009 PPOHA, the year NMT was funded, was the first ever Department of Education grant awarded for graduate programs. Major components include: 10 Graduate-level Learning Communities/Linked Courses, Communication across the Curriculum, ESL Services/Programs, Peer Mentoring Program– grads to undergrads, 7 Smart Classrooms, 14 Graduate-level Learning Spaces, 14 Graduate-level Study Groups, Graduate-level Forms and Processes Automated – Banner Workflow, MST Advisor Training, Faculty Instructional Technology Training.

2010 - SES: A Model for Improving Student Engagement and Success

$3.2 million over 5 years

Project Director: Lisa Majkowski  

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Awarded in 2010, the SES grant is dedicated to ensuring success of the freshman entering higher education at NMT. Major components include: reviving the Center for Innovative Learning, 10 Smart Classrooms, 5 Themed Living/Learning Communities with 5 Learning Labs in Residence Halls. 

2011 - HSI–STEM: Entryway to Engineering Success (Possible through SAFRA Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act)

$4.3 million over 5 years

Project Director: Patrick Lopez

Awarded September 19, 2011, this project is designed to increase the attainment of STEM degrees by Hispanic and low-income students in New Mexico, whether freshman or transfer. Major components are: 2+2 (3) Articulation with NMMI, NMJC, and NMSU Grants, Engineering Education, 5 Smart Classrooms, Technology updates for the Banner Training Room, and Student Success Center Summer Math Masters Program, including distance education delivery to community colleges.

22 Smart Classrooms total provided by 3 grants.

SCOPE OF USDE GRANTS

All grants are designed to increase enrollment, retention rate, and completion rate of Hispanic and low-income students. This goal is achieved through the following: 

PPOHA: Providing Post-baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans

The PPOHA Title V Grant is a USDE-funded grant dedicated to enhancing the institutional environment for graduate students. The 2009 PPOHA, the year NMT was funded, was the first ever Department of Ed grant awarded for graduate programs. The scope of NMT’s PPOHA includes three priorities: updating technologies, redesigning curricula, and developing a Center for Graduate Studies. Each of these priorities houses specific activities and/or programs which benefit the graduate student body.

SES: A Model for Improving Student Engagement and Success

The SES Title V Grant is a USDE-funded grant awarded in 2010. The SES grant is dedicated to ensuring success of the freshman entering higher education at NMT. The scope of SES consists of two priorities: updating technologies and curriculum redesign. Each of these priorities houses specific activities and/or programs which benefit the student body.

HSI - STEM: Entryway to Engineering Success

The HSI-STEM Title V Grant is a USDE-funded grant which is dedicated primarily to the successful transfer of students coming in from two-year institutions. The scope of NMT’s HSI – STEM consists of three priorities: updating technologies, redesigning Engineering and Mathematics curricula, and articulation with three designated two-year institutions. Each of these priorities houses specific activities and/or programs which benefit the student body.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF EACH GRANT

PPOHA

SES

HSI-STEM

PROGRAMS TO BE INSTITUTIONALIZED

PPOHA

SES

HSI-STEM

STAFF POSITIONS TO BE INSTITUTIONALIZED

TOTAL AMOUNT FOR USDE GRANTS

Grant Type Amount
PPOHA $2,873,017
SES $3,249,196
HSI-STEM $4,346,950
Total $10,469,163

 

SCOPE OF USDE GRANTS

All grants are designed to increase enrollment, retention rate, and completion rate of Hispanic and low-income students. The scope of these grants is to update technologies through smart classrooms and technological collaboration areas, update curricula in various departments, and develop support systems for all levels of students from freshmen to transfer students to graduate students. These support systems include Learning Communities, Peer Mentors, Tutors, and other programs being developed through the grants’ initiatives.

SHARED RESOURCES

By leveraging the three grants off of each other, NMT is able to consolidate institutional resources and more effectively utilize the USDE resources. Some shared resources include personnel, project time and effort on policy and procedure, internal controls, linked projects, and program oversight.

WHERE THE THREE GRANTS CAN WORK TOGETHER