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Title III SIP Grant

Increasing Student Success, Retention, and Graduation Rates by Improving Support for Academic Writing and Literacy

The U.S. Department of Education awarded 2.25 million dollars to UAFS under a five-year Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant. The grant runs from October 2019 to September 2024.

Authorized by the Department of Education under the Higher Education Act, this grant supports improved academic writing and literacy at UAFS in the following primary ways:

  • Establishes a robust UAFS Writing Center
  • Establishes a UAFS Summer Bridge in English Program
  • Supports Travel and Faculty Development Opportunities for Faculty Members Teaching Academic Writing and Literacy at UAFS

The official program description explains that Title III SIP grants “help eligible IHEs 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.” See the official Department of Education Title III SIP webpage for this description and for more information.

Dr. Cammie Sublette
Title III Project Director
5210 Grand Avenue, Vines Building 133
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479)788-7615
 
Dr. Monica Luebke
Title III Activities Director
5210 Grand Avenue, Vines Building 132
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479)788-7966
 
Dr. Mary Lutze
Writing Center Director
5210 Grand Avenue, Gym/Writing Center 108
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479)788-7227
 
Mr. Jeffrey Warndof
Writing Center Professional Tutor
5210 Grand Avenue, Gym/Writing Center 103
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479)788-7526
 
Mr. David Nickell
Summer Bridge in English Director
5210 Grand Avenue, Gym/Writing Center
Fort Smith, AR 72904
 
Mrs. Stacey DuVaul
Faculty Writing Center Tutor
5210 Grand Avenue, Vines Building 135
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479)788-7661

 

UAFS Title III SIP Advisory Team:

Dr. Cammie Sublette
Dr. Monica Luebke
Dr. Mary Lutze
Dr. Lindsy Lawrence
Mr. Jeffrey Warndof
Mr. David Nickell
Ms. Taylor Wright