Mississippi Universy for Women - Title III Project

“Enhancing Student Success through redesigned curriculum, enhanced support, and improved academic advising"

 

Title III –Part A Programs – Strengthening Institutions

Grant Duration: 5 Years (October 2018 – September 2023)
Award Amount : $1.5 million

Title III Grants are focused on helping eligible institutions of higher education to become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability of eligible institutions.

 

Project Goals

Goal 1: Increase success and retention of incoming freshmen, including at-risk students

• Redesign Intermediate Education (IE) Courses
• Professional Development for IE Instructors
• Release time for faculty-led enhancements, improvements, or redesign
• Establish Peer Mentoring program
• Implement web-based tutoring program

 

Goal 2: Improve the academic advising process for all students

• •Expand targeted counseling services and outreach to faculty
• •Implement comprehensive training and support program for faculty advisors
• •Establish Advising Fellows program for continued professional development
• Implement an electronic degree audit and data analytics system (Degree Works)

 

Measurable Objectives (by September 2023)

• Increase to 43% the 150% graduation rate
• 90% of faculty and staff advisors will receive training on comprehensive advising practices
• 90% of faculty and staff advisors will be proficient in use of degree audit and advising software
• 90% of Academic Affairs leadership and staff will be proficient in retrieving, analyzing and incorporating tracked data into their daily practices