Research

This brief examined the program investment of HSIs receiving federal funds under the Title V-DHSI capacity building program within a six-year period and found many of these institutions were investing in efforts linked to improving student success.

This examination of federal support for HSIs during a six-year period (2004-2009) through individual Title V-DHSI grants resulted in three critical findings that link capacity building to student success:

1.   Since first recognized in federal law, both the number of HSIs and federal funding to increase the capacity of HSIs through Title V-DHSI has increased.

2.   Legislative changes decreasing the number of authorized activities eligible for grant support in Title V-DHSI has improved alignment with student success efforts.

3.   The choice by HSIs to concentrate on faculty development and student services using Title V-DHSI grants demonstrates a sustained focus on academic quality and student success by HSIs.

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