What is Title III?
Title III is back at SWIC. But do you know what it means?
At SWIC, the phrase refers to the U.S. Education Department’s Strengthening Institutions Program – Development Grants, Planning Grants. Its nickname, Title III, comes from the Higher Education Act of 1965, where it’s cited in Title III, Section 311-315.
The program provides grants to help institutions of higher learning expand their capacity to serve low-income students and to strengthen the institution’s academic quality, fiscal stability and institutional management. In October 2007, SWIC received the first installment of $399,997 of the five-year grant that will total nearly $2 million.
"Through Title III-supported efforts of many faculty and staff, SWIC will be providing even better services to our students and community," Giordano said.
Title III News Release - May 21, 2008
Title III Takes on Academic Advising
The newest Title III technology project under way is the implementation of a degree audit system. Read the full article.
Title III Begins Work on Technology Initiatives
Initiatives implemented with Title III funds typically fall into two broad categories: enhancing curriculum and instruction, and strengthening student administration technology. Read the full article.
Online Student Orientation Beginning to Take Shape
One of the new Title III technology initiatives is online student orientation. Read the full article.
Contact Us
For more information about Title III, call 618-235-2700, ext. 5615 or email Donna.Holesinger@swic.edu.