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Largest Grant in Santiago Canyon College History Awarded
October 5—Santiago Canyon College in Orange has received a $1.8 million grant, the largest in the
institution’s history. The Title III grant funding, provided by the federal government to strengthen
developing educational institutions, begins this month for a period of five years to enhance SCC
students’ academic success. The grant incorporates assistance with English, reading and math, subjects
that are frequent stumbling blocks.
“The recently awarded Title III grant is a unique opportunity for Santiago Canyon College to
improve its instructional services for students and faculty in multiple ways,” said college President Juan
Vázquez. “These additional resources provide exciting possibilities for our college and will have a
profound impact on our students’ educational achievements.”
The four components of the grant are: student learning outcomes and assessment (including
ongoing training for faculty); an academic success center to strengthen students’ readiness for college
classes; a state-of-the-art math study hall to provide one-on-one and computer-assisted instruction; and
the development of learning communities that provide students with a research-based approach to
integrated learning.
The grant will be coordinated by Dr. Melinda Womack, speech communication professor and
department chair. She will work closely with faculty facilitators from throughout the college to
implement the components of the grant.
Santiago Canyon College is a public community college of Rancho Santiago Community
College District, serving the residents of Anaheim Hills, Irvine, Orange, Tustin and Villa Park. The
college provides education for academic transfer and careers, courses for personal and professional
development, and customized training for business and industry.
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