AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: PRESIDENT
January 11, 2011
SUBJECT:
HSI Eligibility - Intent to Submit Application for Basic Title V Eligibility
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
INFORMATION
ITEM NUMBER
ENCLOSURE(S)
Page 1 of 1
E.5
BACKGROUND:
The college intends to submit an application for designation in fiscal year 2011 as an eligible institution
to receive funding from Title V under the Higher Education Act of 1965 through the U.S. Department of
Education. This designation is required each year that an institution applies for a new grant, and the
college intends to apply for a Title V STEM grant (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
through the Strengthening Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program in 2011. College staff is
currently preparing material for the application in anticipation of the official Request for Proposals
which is expected early in the year.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Rachel Mayo, Dean of Educational Centers
Renée M. Kilmer, Vice President, Instruction
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes X No
 Yes  No
Final Disposition