1. Supporting Hispanic Student Success in Higher Education

2. AGENDA The Hispanic Serving Institution Programs’ Division
Higher Education Programs Funding Opportunities
Trends and Priorities in Discretionary Grant Making at ED

3. The Hispanic-Serving Institutions Division

4. HSI-Designated Programs
Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) – Title V, Part A
Promoting Post-baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA)
– Title V, Part B
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and Articulation (HSI STEM)
– Title III, Part F

5. Applicable Regulations
a. Program Statutes
b. EDGAR- 34 CFR Parts 75, 77, 79, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99
c. EDGAR- 34 CFR Part 606
d. The OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Government-wide Debarment and Suspension- 2CFR 180, as adopted and amended in 2 CFR part 3474.
e. The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended in 2 CFR part 3474.

6. HSI-Definition
HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION. -- The term “Hispanic-Serving institution” means an institution of higher education that—
(A) is an eligible institution; and
(B) has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application.

7. The PPOHA program

8. PPOHA Program (Expand post-baccalaureate opportunities) Last Competed in 2014
9 grantees from CA
7 in CSU System
1 grantee from CO
1 grantee from FL
1 grantee from NM
4 grantees from PR
3 grantees from TX
Average Award: $444,163

9. No new competition in 2017 or proposed competition in 2018
PPOHA
No new competition in 2017 or proposed competition in 2018
$9,671,000 in 2016
$9,671,000 in 2017
$9,653,000 President’s request in 2018
Current funds and proposed funding amounts are to fund non-competing continuations. The current cohort is FY-2014 through FY-2019

10. The HSI STEM program

11. HSI-STEM & Articulation
Supports eligible Hispanic-Serving institutions in developing and carrying out activities to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students attaining degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
FY 2016
Appropriation was $92,700,000
$92,316,270 available for New Awards
254 applications received, 213 reviewed
91 grants awarded. Cutoff score was 98.00
*No Program Specific Regulations- Indirect Costs were allowed.

12. WA AZ TX PR CA NY NM NJ FL MA IL CO

13. FY 2016 New HSI STEM Grantees
TEXAS
1. Laredo Community College 2. St. Mary's University 3. Lee College District 4. University of St. Thomas 5. Alvin Community College 6. El Centro College 7. San Antonio College 8. Schreiner University 9. The University of Texas At El Paso
10. Dallas County Community College District- Eastfield College 11. University of Houston - Clear Lake 12. Palo Alto College 13. Texas State University 14. Amarillo College

14. The DHSI program

15. Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program
Program Purpose:
To expand educational opportunities for; and improve the academic attainment of Hispanic students
Expand and enhance the academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability of the colleges and universities that educate the majority of Hispanic students.

16. Developing HSIs 2015
The FY 2015 appropriation for the Title V, Part A, HSI program was $100,231,000.
Of that amount, $48,977,025 was used to make 109 non-competing continuation (NCC) grant awards.
$51,066,641 funded 96 new grants (82 Individual Development grants, and 14 Cooperative Development grants).

17. What happened in FY 2016 Program Appropriations: $107,000,000
Approximately 15.8 million for new awards
No grant competition was held.
30 applicants were “funded down” the FY 2015 slate (7 Cooperative grants and 23 Individual grants).
$91,726,260 Continuations (165 grantees)

18. TEXAS FY 2016 DHSI New Grantees 1. El Paso Community College
2. Lee College District
3. Palo Alto College
4. Estrella Mountain Community College

19. FY 2017 DHSI Program Appropriation
$107,795,000
195 continuation awards
$11.3 available for new awards
2017 New Awards Announced in September

20. Most Common Activities
Academic Quality
Faculty development
Curriculum development and enhancement
Improvement of basic skills courses
Acquisition of equipment
Construction and renovation of student centers/labs/buildings
Student Services
Counseling, Tutoring and mentoring
Establishing learning communities
Improving student facilities and computer labs

21. On-Going challenges
Financial
Readiness
College Climate

22. Developing HSIs Compared to Awards

23. Higher Education Programs Funding Opportunities

24. OPE Programs Grant Program Overview
Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP)
(Oct 21-Dec 20, 2016)
Undergraduate and secondary-outreach program providing funds to improve science and education programs for minorities
Aims to increase the flow of underrepresented minorities, particularly minority women, into science and engineering careers
Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP)
(Jan. 13, 2017)
Intended to improve academic quality, management and financial stability to help serve low-income students
Minorities and Retirement Security Program (MRS)
(No competition in 2017)
Managed by OPE with Social Security Administration funding (first year)
Supports research by graduate students at institutions with high proportions of minority and low-income students, in areas of retirement security, financial literacy and financial decision-making

25. Additional ope programs that may be of interest
Grant Program
Overview
Federal Trio Programs
-Upward Bound (closed Nov. 28, 2016)
-Upward Bound Math and Science (Feb 2017)
-Veterans Program
(April 2017)
College preparation support
Strengthen the math and science skills of participating students
Motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in programs of post-secondary education
Ronald E. McNair Post- baccalaureate Achievement Program
Prepare eligible participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.
Student Support Services (SSS)
(no competition for 2017)
Objective is to increase college retention and graduation rates of participants by providing academic services, assisting with basic college requirements, or motivating students towards successful completion of their education
Additional ope programs that may be of interest

26. Additional ope programs that may be of interest
Grant Program
Overview
Talent Search (TS)
(no competition in 2017)
Identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds with academic potential by providing academic, career, and financial counseling to participants
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
(Jan 2017)
Designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education
Additional ope programs that may be of interest

27. Other Offices with Funding Opportunities
Institute of Education Sciences.
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Office of Innovation and Improvement.
Office of Postsecondary Education
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education
Office of English Language Acquisition

28. Title III and V
-Notice of Eligibility Process published in Federal Register on November 25th.
-Eligible institutions are listed in the Eligibility Matrix.
-Waivers can be granted.
For more information on Eligibility, contact Christopher Smith at

29. Eligibility Matrix

30. Trends and Priorities in Discretionary Grant Making at ED

31. Strong Theory and Logic Models (Education Department General Administrative Regulations, Title 34 of Code of Federal Regulations, Part 77)
Distinguish strong theory from evidence
Strong theory means “a rationale for the proposed process, product, strategy, or practice that includes a logic model”
A logic model (aka a theory of action) means a well-specified conceptual framework that
a. identifies key components of the proposed process, product, strategy, or practice
b. describes the relationships among the key components and outcomes
c. Use for program planning, management, evaluation, communication.
d. For use within your institution or externally

32. Competitive Preference Priorities
-Priorities vary by program and year. -Points vary. -Should always be answered, if applicable.

33. Important Dates and Information
Visit regularly for updates and news.

34. HSI Division Contact Information Beatriz Ceja, Division Director or Njeri Clark, Title V, Part A Program Lead or
Dr. Maria Carrington (Program Lead –PPOHA)
Rick Gaona
Everardo Gil (Program Lead - STEM)
Terrance Hilton
Kissy Chapman-Thaw