Funding Announcement

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Funding Announcement ............1

How Title III Funds are Allocated ..1

Activities for Fiscal Year2017-2018 ..................................2

Allowable Activities ....................2

Strengthening AcademicPrograms and Services................3

Improving InstructionalFacilities ......................................4

Strengthening InstitutionalResearch and Effectiveness ........5

Strengthening the Librarythrough Cutting-edgeTechnology..................................6

Tutoring, Counseling, andStudent Service ProgramsDesigned to Improve AcademicSuccess ........................................7

Enhancing ProfessionalDevelopment for Faculty andStaff..............................................9

Strengthening the Effectivenessof the Office of Development andInstitutional Advancement ......10

Program Administration..........10

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

Title III

Newsletter

Through the Title III, Part B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges andUniversities program, Trenholm State received $1,199,055 for the FY 2017-2018. The Title III B program has six activities designed to strengthen

institutional research and effectiveness, strengthen funds management and acquisition ofequipment, strengthen the library through cutting-edge technology, improve retentionand student service programs, enhance faculty and staff professional development andstrengthen the Office of Development and Institutional Advancement.

Trenholm State also received additional funds through the Student Aid and FiscalResponsibility Act, Title III, Part F. The College was awarded $500,000 for the FY2017-2018. The College’s 2017-2018 allocation will be used to develop and strengthenacademic programs and services. n

How Title III Funds Are Allocated

Funds are allocated by a formula which is based upon the number of Pell Grantrecipients at the institution, the number of students who graduated from theinstitution, and the number of graduates who have been admitted to and are in

attendance in graduate or professional schools in a degree program of discipline inwhich Blacks are underrepresented. The grant allocation formula is below.

1. Pell Grant recipients at the institution during the school year immediately preceding the year of application - 50% of appropriations

2. Number of graduates at the institution during the school year immediately preceding the year of application - 25% of appropriations

3. Number of graduates who within five years of graduating with baccalaureatedegrees, are in attendance in graduate or professional schools and enrolled in degree programs in disciplines in which Blacks are underrepresented - 25% of appropriations n

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Activities for Fiscal Year 2017-2018

HBCU (Title III, Part B) Program Name Director

Strengthening Institutional Research and Effectiveness Dr. Mimi Johnson

Strengthening Funds Management and Acquisition of Equipment Regina Rudolph

Strengthening the Library through Cutting-edge Technology Paul Blackmon

Tutoring, Counseling, and Student Service Programs Designed to Improve Academic Success Dr. Gregory Hudson

Enhancing Professional Development for Faculty and Staff Arlinda Knight

Strengthening the Effectiveness of the Office of Development and Institutional Advancement Dr. Suresh Kaushik

Title III Project Administration Arlinda Knight

SAFRA (Title III, Part F) Program Name Director

Developing and Strengthening Academic Programs and Services Dr. Kemba Chambers

Title III Project Administration Arlinda Knight

1 Purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes, including instructional and research purposes.

2. Construction, maintenance, renovation, and improvement in classroom, library, laboratory, and other instructional facilities,including purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services.

3. Support of faculty exchanges and faculty development and faculty fellowships to assist in attaining advanced degrees in their fieldof instruction.

4. Academic instruction in disciplines in which Black Americans are underrepresented.

5. Purchase of library books, periodicals, microfilm, and other educational materials, including telecommunications programmaterials.

6. Tutoring, counseling, and student service programs designed to improve academic success.

7. Funds and administrative management, and acquisition of equipment for use in strengthening funds management.

8. Joint use of facilities, such as laboratories and libraries.

9. Establishment or improvement of a development office to strengthen or improve contributions from alumni and the private sector.

10. Establishment or enhancement of a program of teacher education designed to qualify students to teach in a public elementary orsecondary school in the State that shall include, as part of such program, preparation for teacher certification.

11. Establishment of community outreach programs which will encourage elementary and secondary students to develop theacademic skills and the interest to pursue postsecondary education.

12. Acquisition of real property in connection with the construction, renovation, or addition to or improvement of campus facilities.

13. Education or financial information designed to improve the financial literacy and economic literacy of students or the students'families, especially with regard to student indebtedness and student assistance programs under subchapter IV.

14. Services necessary for the implementation of projects or activities that are described in the grant application and that areapproved, in advance, by the Secretary, except that not more than two percent of the grant amount may be used for this purpose.

15. Other activities proposed in the application submitted pursuant to section 1063a of this title that—(A) contribute to carrying out the purposes of this part; and(B) are approved by the Secretary as part of the review and acceptance of such application.

Title III Allowable Activities

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Through Title III funding, theRespiratory Therapy program iscurrently preparing potentially to

begin registration in fall 2018 for spring2019 classes. The institution is waitingfor approval from its regional accreditingbody, the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools Commission onColleges (SACSCOC).

Ms. Shalanda Lee serves as theRespiratory Therapy Program Director/Instructor. She obtained a Bachelor’s of

Science degree in Respiratory Therapyfrom the University of Alabama atBirmingham in 2010. Immediatelyfollowing graduation, Ms. Lee relocatedback to the Montgomery area and beganworking at Baptist Medical Center South.In 2014, Ms. Lee obtained a Master’s ofHealth Administration (MHA) from TheUniversity of Phoenix.

She enjoys being a loving wife, amother, and an educator. n

Strengthening Academic Programs and Services

Shalanda LeeRespiratory Therapy Program Director/Instructor

Respiratory Therapy Program Coming Spring 2019

Trenholm State is excited about theaddition of the Associate Degreein Nursing (ADN) to our

instructional program offerings here atTrenholm State. The ADN program willbe one of the newest programmaticoptions in the division of HealthServices. More information will beprovided about the ADN program as itbecomes available. Stay tuned!

Dr. Debra Lett was hired to serve asan instructor for the Associate Degree inNursing program (ADN). She hasworked in varied capacities in academic,regulatory and clinical practice settings.

Dr. Lett obtained her Ph.D. inAdministration of Higher Education fromAuburn University. She is committed tostudent academic success. n Dr. Debra Lett

Nursing Instructor

Associate Degree in Nursing Coming Soon! Stay Tuned!

Krystopher King is the new QualityEnhancement Plan (QEP) mathfacilitator/math instructor.

Mr. King is from Fort Lauderdale,Florida; he graduated from TalladegaCollege and received a bachelor’s degree inFinance. He went back to school andreceived his master’s degree in MathematicsEducation at Alabama State University.

The Southern Association of Collegesand Schools Commission on Colleges(SACACOC) requires a QualityEnhancement Plan (QEP). TrenholmState’s QEP is designed to increase student

learning in developmental mathematics.The QEP math facilitator/math

instructor was hired to assist in thedevelopment of strategies to improvestudent learning in developmental maththrough active learning strategies andsupplemental instruction. Plans are toenhance student learning in developmentalmath by redesigning the courses to includeinnovative, interactive learning activities,which will result in an increase in thenumber of developmental mathematicsstudents who are prepared to enter intotransferable math courses. n

Krystopher King QEP Math Facilitator/Math Instructor

New Math Instructor Hired for the Quality Enhancement Plan

Through Title III Funding, theDiagnostic Medical Sonographyprogram received nine new

imaging tables. The new equipment willfoster student learning outcomes andimprove the students’ understanding ofthe equipment used in hospitals andimaging centers. The tables featurepneumatic backrests that are adjustable

from either side and raise 80 degreesfrom flat. The footrests are adjustablefrom either side and raise 80 degreesfrom flat. The tables also have electricpower height adjustment with footcontrol, smooth electric heightadjustment and hands-free low voltagefoot control. n

Sonography Program Receives New Equipment

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More Lighting toImprove Campus

Safety

Title III funds were used toincrease lighting on the TrenholmCampus for students, faculty, and staff.The lighting on the Trenholm Campuswill affect student success and attractnew students. Adequate lighting on anycampus makes students feel more alertand safer and contributes significantly tothe success of the students. Theadditional lighting provides safe, secure,passageway throughout the TrenholmCampus at night and enhances andunifies the appearance of the campus. n

Trenholm State’s biology lab hasbeen renovated to include up-to-date equipment and workstations.

The new biology infrastructure andinstructional improvement project waslaunched to accommodate a growing

number of students enrolled in thebiology courses. The newly renovatedbuilding will provide an environmentmore conducive to learning and studentsuccess. n

Improving Instructional Facilities

Before

College Renovates Biology Lab to Accommodate Rising Student Enrollment

After

Students have been raving about thenewly renovated Building H.Faculty and students are excited

about the upgrades. The buildingconveys a sense of professionalism, andit helped to establish credibility forcurrent and prospective students becauseit communicates the fact that this is aprofessional learning environment.

The renovation of Building H,located on the Trenholm Campus wascompleted in February 2018. The newlyrenovated building is home to theDiagnostic Medical Sonography, MedicalRadiologic Technology, and RespiratoryTherapy programs. Students are nowlearning in state-of-the-art classrooms. n

Students Excited About the Renovated Building H

Strengthening Institutional Research and Effectiveness

On January 4, 2018, the Office ofInstitutional Effectiveness heldtwo training sessions for unit

heads at Trenholm State to enhance theCollege’s institutional effectivenessprocess. Ms. Eboni Love-Eiland,assessment and accountabilitycoordinator, presented a session onWriting a Unit Mission Statement whichwas attended by ten employees. As partof the institutional effectiveness process,all units must have a mission statementthat supports the College’s mission. Thepurpose of this session was for thedivisions or departments who did nothave a current mission statement to getassistance with creating a missionstatement. During this session, Ms.Eiland discussed the components of aunit mission statement, which includedthe primary functions (activities of theprogram or unit), purpose (primaryreasons why programs perform their

significant activities) and stakeholders(groups or individuals that participate inthe program and those that will benefitfrom the programs or units). Ms. Eilandalso provided a one-page handout to theparticipants that included the College’smission statement, a place to enter thedivision’s mission statement and thedepartment/unit’s mission statement.

Dr. Mimi Johnson, director of theOffice of Institutional Effectiveness,provided training to nine instructionalunits on program review. Dr. Johnsonrecently revised the College’s programreview process to remove duplication andincorporate applicable regionalaccreditation standards. The 2018Program Review process will serve as thepilot using the edited template. Severalprograms that include Accounting,Culinary Arts, Radiology, Sonography,Child and Human Development willparticipate in the pilot. Training

participants learned how to access andnavigate the program review module inCompliance Assist and received detailedtraining on the 20 components of theprogram review. The College’s programreview includes the following elements:Program Profile, Previous ProgramReview, Program Description, AwardInformation, Program Mission, ProgramCompetencies, Curriculum, EnrollmentInformation, Program PerformanceTrends, Faculty Overview, ProgramSatisfaction Trends, Program OperatingEfficiency, Facilities, ProgramOpportunities, Program Follow-up,Completion Data, Program AdvisoryCommittee, Program Goals andObjectives, Accomplishments/OverallQuality of Program and OutcomeAssessment. Each year at least twentypercent of the College’s programsundergo a comprehensive programreview. n

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness Hosts Training to Improve Institutional Effectiveness

Continuing professionaldevelopment is essential becauseit ensures faculty and staff remain

to be competent in their professions. It iscritical to learn and apply new knowledgeand skills that will improve performanceon the job. One of the core beliefs of theOffice of Institutional Effectiveness(OIE) is intentional learning, which is the“persistent, continual process at acquire,understand, and use a variety of strategiesto improve one’s ability to attain andapply knowledge” (American AccountingAssociation, 1995). Intentional learningcan enable one to think critically, whichis an important skill set as an institutionalresearcher. In support of the objective toprovide analysis (i.e., surveys,assessment data) designed to answercritical questions regarding mission-related institutional performance, the OIRstaff participated in the followingprofessional development opportunities:

Ms. Eboni Love-Eiland, assessmentand accountability coordinator, attendedthe 2017 SACSCOC Annual Meeting inDecember 2017, held in Dallas, Texas.This year’s meeting engaged participantsin sessions based on theory, research, and

practice that focused on this year’stheme, “Students Are the Heart ofEducation.” The conference highlightedthe sharing of ideas and strategies amongmember institutions that have led toimproved results and lessons learned inthe form of workshops, concurrentsessions, group discussions and postersessions.

Ms. Eiland attended a pre-conferencesession, “The Heart of UnderstandingStudent Learning Outcomes Assessment:The Basics.” This workshop addressedthe heart of the issues by providing athorough understanding of studentlearning outcomes assessment and theuse of results for continuousimprovements.

Dr. Mimi Johnson, director of theOffice of Institutional Effectiveness, alsoattended the SACSCOC annual meetingand participated in two pre-conferenceworkshops – Compliance CertificationBoot Camp: Concrete Strategies forSuccess and Strategies to SuccessfullyMonitor and Report Substantive Change.Both workshops provided best practicesused in compliance certification andsubstantive change. n

ReferenceAmerican Accounting Association (1995). Intentional Learning: A Process for Learning to Learn in the Accounting Curriculum. Sarasota, FL: American Accounting Association.Retrieved fromhttps://aaahq.org/AECC/intent/index.htm

Institutional Effectiveness Staff Embraces Intentional Learning through Professional Development

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(L to R) Eboni Love-Eiland andDr. Mimi Johnson

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Strengthening the Library through Cutting-edge Technology

The Library computer lab isessential to providing informationliteracy instruction to students and

faculty at the College. After many yearsof use, it is now time to update thiscomputer lab to make it more user-friendly and get more computers forbetter information literacy instruction.

On Thursday, November 30, 2017,the head librarian and reference/informationliteracy librarian met with two vendors todiscuss the redesign of the librarycomputer lab: Mr. Chris Pizutto of TMG(The Mell Group) and Ms. Beret Ek of

Agati Furniture. Both representativesmeasured the computer lab on the secondfloor and presented samples of furnitureand chairs. After much consideration ofboth vendors’ ideas, the library went withTMG to provide new furniture for thecomputer lab. The lab will grow from 20student computers to 24 studentcomputers. New comfortable seating isincluded in the redesign. Work began onthe computer lab in March 2018, and bythe summer semester, the librarycomputer lab will be up and running. n

Title III Funds used to Update Library Computer Lab

Currently, the library is in theprocess of updating its LibraryManagement System (LMS). A

new system is needed to meet thedemands of the library. A librarymanagement system manages and storesinformation about books electronically

according to student needs. The systemhelps both students and library managersto keep a constant track of all the booksavailable in the library. By September2018, the library will have a new librarymanagement system in place. n

Enhancing Library Resources and Services

On February 2, 2018, the headlibrarian and reference/informationliteracy librarian attended the

Open Education Resources (OER)Workshop. The workshop was held inAthens, Alabama, at Athens StateUniversity. The purpose of the workshopwas to introduce and re-acquaintlibrarians, faculty, and administratorswith the potential use and cost saving ofopen education resources. Open

educational resources (OER) are freelyaccessible, openly licensed text, media,and other digital assets that are useful forteaching, learning, and assessing as wellas for researching. There is no universalusage of open file formats in OER. Thelibrarians found the potential use of theseresources in classroom instruction at theCollege to be beneficial to both studentsand faculty. n

Library Staff Attended the Open Education Resources Workshop

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Tutoring, Counseling, and Student Service Programs Designedto Improve Academic Success

The first ever Trenholm StateTransfer Day was held onNovember 15, 2017. The event

was organized by the Student SuccessCenter and funded by Title III. More than160 students attended the event toexplore transfer options and receivevaluable information on the admissionsprocess for transfer students, degreeprogram options, transfer scholarship

opportunities, as well as details onhousing and campus life. Students metone-on-one with over 20 college/universityrepresentatives and military personnel.The representatives expressed sincereappreciation for the invitation to TransferDay 2017 at Trenholm State. They wereall eager to meet with the students. n

Trenholm State Hosts First Transfer Day

Astudent leadership workshop washeld in December 2017. Studentsparticipated in an activity

featuring a presentation by BernardChandler, Woodlawn Foundation,Birmingham, Alabama, who focused oncultural differences and conflict

resolution. Daniel Vassel, CountyAdministrator, Coahoma County,Mississippi, also presented using gamesand activities to introduce criticalthinking and team decision-makingstrategies. n

Students Participate in Leadership Development Workshop

On February 19, 2018, the first-level nursing students atTrenholm State attended a

workshop on “Eliminating Barriers toSuccess.” Ms. Monica Robinson, directorof the Student Success Center, conductedthe workshop. Students were providedwith information on best practices forachieving academic success, enhancingtime management skills, benefits to usingtutoring services and how to request

those services, counseling services,mentoring program activities, as well asother academic support resources.Students were given information aboutthe early alert intervention program andwere provided with an academic plannerto help aid them with improving timemanagement skills. Students got a livedemonstration of how to utilize theSMARTHINKING online tutoringservice. n

Eliminating Barriers to Success

On February 21, 2018, studentsenrolled in the Pre-calculusAlgebra course attended a

workshop on “Unlocking Your Potential:Achieving Academic Success throughTutoring.” Ms. Monica Robinson,director of the Student Success Center,conducted the workshop. Studentsengaged in conversation about thechallenges in completing their mathstudies and were encouraged to seek

assistance early in the semester toovercome those challenges. Ms.Robinson discussed the tutoring services,counseling, and other educational supportservices. Students were giveninformation about the early alertintervention program and were providedwith an academic planner to help aidthem with improving time managementskills. n

Achieving Academic Success through Tutoring

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On February 20, 2018, the StudentGovernment Association ofTrenholm State Community

College hosted the Mid-semester Socio-cultural Awareness Program in celebrationof Black History Month. The theme was“Telling Our Story.” The subject wasselected to acknowledge the foundingfathers of many of our nation’sHistorically Black Colleges andUniversities (HBCUs) and to highlightmore about the college’s namesake, Dr.Harper Councill Trenholm who was thefifth and youngest president at AlabamaState University (ASU).

Attendees enjoyed the Alabama StateUniversity Marching Hornets, under thedirection of Dr. James Oliver, banddirector. The Marching Hornets led

students, faculty, staff and Miss TrenholmState Community College in a campusparade that moved across campus andended at the Student Center.

After the parade, the 135 students,staff, and faculty moved into the StudentCenter, for the keynote address given byDr. Brian Martin, associate professor atAlabama State University. AccompanyingDr. Martin’s presentation was a theatricalperformance by the ASU TheatreDepartment, who performed an excerptfrom the play “Telling Our Story.”

Hosting this program providedstudents the opportunity to understand theprivileges that have been gained and toinspire them to be better stewards of thoseprivileges, with education being just oneof those privileges. n

Student Government Association Hosts the Mid-Semester Socio-Cultural Awareness Program

Dr. Brian MartinAssociate Professor at Alabama State University

Mr. O’Neal Hardmon, Jr. Associate in Applied Science-Emergency Medical Services

“At the beginning of this semester, I found myselfstruggling with an online math course. My instructorsuggested that I come to the Student Success Center for

tutoring. Since coming to the Student Success Center, I amconfident that I will pass math this semester.

The tutor gives her full undivided attention. I visit theStudent Success Center for help at least two days per week. Mygrades improved and I am doing well in math. The StudentSuccess Center tutor helped me to better understand myhomework and the different types of math problems.

I am involved in the TRENholm 100, Student GovernmentAssociation, College Ambassadors, Phi Theta Kappa andNational Society of Leadership and Success, and I still find thetime to take care of my highest priority, which is to achievesuccess in all of my classes. I currently have a 3.92 GPA. ”

Ms. Teriko MontgomeryAssociate in Science-General Education Studies

“If it had not been for the Success Center, I would have quitcollege. For an older student going back to school, thechoice was not an easy one. That is why quitting is not an

option. In the beginning, I had anxiety about math. The StudentSuccess Center helped me to overcome all of my fears becausethey took the time to help me. As a result of their assistance, mygrades improved.

I made a 68 on one of my test. I went to the Student SuccessCenter for tutoring. I then took the test over and made a 92. TheStudent Success Center is a gem. Every college should have one,and I would recommend the Student Success Center to anystudent.” n

What Students are Saying About the Student Success Center

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Faculty and StaffAttend theAlabama

CommunityCollege Association

ConferenceTitle III funds afforded thirteenindividuals the opportunity to attendthe 2017 Alabama Community CollegeAssociation Conference. The three-dayconference was held in Montgomery,Alabama, on November 19-21, 2017.Attendees were able to participate inseveral concurrent sessions for alllevels of college employees.

Among the session topics were thefollowing:

• The Master Teaching Movement in America

• The Art and Science of Taking Useful Minutes

• Working In Your Field for the Summer

• What is Mechatronics?

• Your Personality and How You Contribute to Your Organization

• Value the Magic

Enhancing Professional Development for Faculty and Staff

Trenholm State CommunityCollege conducted professionaldevelopment activities on January

4, 2018. One hundred nineteenemployees attended the professionaldevelopment activities to learn moreabout customer service, businessetiquette, and other topics.

Mr. Pete Blank, author and formerDisney University leader, presented a 90-minute presentation focusing oncustomer service. Mr. Blank incorporatedDisney ethics into the customizedtraining.

On January 19, 2018, the faculty andstaff also received a follow-up videofrom Mr. Blank as a reminder of thefocus areas, consistency, connection andcreativity about which he spoke duringthe professional development.

Dr. Jane Goodson from TroyUniversity presented a 90-minute trainingsession on Business Etiquette to thefaculty and staff. Dr. Goodson’s focusedtraining on email, phone, interpersonalcommunication, verbal and non-verbalcomunication and office etiquette. Thetraining served as a reminder of how wecan improve our daily operations andinteractions at the College.

One of Dr. Goodson’s essentialconcepts was “The etiquette you displaybecomes your reputation and TrenholmState’s brand.” n

Trenholm State Community College Kicks Off the New Year with ProfessionalDevelopment

Pete BlankTraining Manager, Personnel Board of Jefferson County

Dr. Jane GoodsonSenior Consultant and Trainer Troy University

SAVE THE DATE2018 FACULTY & STAFF

RETREATPlans are being made for the 2018 Faculty and StaffRetreat. The retreat is scheduled for May 9, 2018, atthe Wynlakes Golf and Country Club. More details willbe released at a later date.

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Strengthening the Effectiveness of the Office of Developmentand Institutional Advancement

Dr. Charity Mitchell is the newinstitutional advancementcoordinator. She will be

responsible for activities related to theidentification, cultivation, andstewardship of annual major and plannedgifts from alumni, friends, corporations,foundations, and others.

Dr. Mitchell previously served as theinterim director of The Turn-Around

Project at Trenholm State. Dr. Mitchellholds Bachelor of Social Work fromTalladega College, Master of Social Workfrom The University of Alabama, Masterof Divinity with a concentration inReligion and Health from EmoryUniversity, and Doctor of Ministry with aconcentration in Urban Developmentfrom Southern Methodist University. n

New Staff Hired to Strengthen the Development Office

Dr. Charity MitchellInstitutional Advancement Coordinator

Program Administration

The Title III grant programs andactivities are reviewed annually byan external evaluator to provide

feedback and guidance on activitiessupported by the U. S. Department ofEducation. On February 12, 2018, Dr.Haywood Strickland from the Associatesfor Institutional Development, Inc.conducted the annual review of the TitleIII programs. The visit consisted ofmeetings with each activity director andthe director of Restricted Programs from

the Business Office. The evaluatorsvisited the site of each activity director aswell as the renovation/construction sites.

The evaluators also met with thepresident and the director of Title IIIprograms to discuss the overall projectorganization, management, anddevelopment. The discussion focused onthe achievements that took place duringFY 2016-2017. The feedback receivedregarding the evaluation was verypositive and reflected all of the progress

Trenholm State is making with Title IIIFunds.

The evaluators commended theprogram administration office for itsstewardship of the Title III program.There were no recommendations. Dr.Strickland, Dr. John Vickers, and Dr.Myrtes Green stated that Trenholm Statemet expectations. All areas were found tobe in compliance with the rules andregulations related to the grants. n

External Evaluators Give Title III Programs the Thumbs Up