AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND
TO: GOVERNING BOARD
DATE
FROM: PRESIDENT
October 3, 2011
SUBJECT:
ENCLOSURE(S)
U.S. Department of Education Title V Grant
REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
ACTION
ITEM NUMBER
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D.3
Background:
The college has received a United States Department of Education Title V, Developing Hispanic-Serving
Institutions (HSI) Program grant in the amount of $4,339,878 over five years. The grant will help the college
implement several innovative initiatives aligned with our focus on increasing student success.
The 2011 budget period amount is $868,509, and the full award of the grant is contingent upon the college
demonstrating that the project has made substantial progress in meeting the approved goals and objectives
and on Congressional appropriation of funds for the program. The overall purpose of this grant is to
improve institutional capacity to increase student success. The key activities include:
1. A STEM Summer Bridge Program highlighting different industries that hire STEM majors each year,
hands-on lab experiences and opportunities to develop an individual STEM degree/transfer plan.
2. A new STEM Center with increased academic support (peer led supplemental instruction and tutoring in
math and science) and proactive academic and transfer advising.
3. Expanded Engineering and Computer Science laboratory spaces and resources to promote projectbased/total engagement experience for STEM students.
4. A model articulation/transfer initiative, involving northern California regional cross-institutions
faculties, to align Cabrillo College Engineering and Computer Science majors.
5. A comprehensive STEM database accessible at the administrative, program and instructor level for
timely use of STEM student outcomes to assess effectiveness of STEM services and activities and to
make evidence-based improvements.
Fiscal Impact: An increase in revenue and expenditures of $4,339,878 over five years.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Governing Board accept the $4,339,878 grant from the United States Department
of Education, and authorize the expenditure of the first year allocation of $868,509. It is further
recommended that the Board authorize the Vice President of Business Services to execute and make all
necessary arrangements in relation to this agreement on behalf of the college.
Administrator Initiating Item:
Renée M. Kilmer, VP Instruction
Academic and Professional Matter
If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement
Senate President Signature
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Final Disposition
Approved