Title III Program Administration

It is the goal of the Title III Program at Voorhees University to assist in establishing and strengthening the university’s fiscal stability, institutional management, academic resources, and student services so that Voorhees may continue fulfilling its goal to provide quality education. The Aid for Institutional Development Programs (commonly referred to as Title III programs) support improvements in educational quality, management, and financial stability at qualifying postsecondary institutions. Funding is focused on institutions that enroll large proportions of minority and financially disadvantaged students with low per-student expenditures. This serves to help equalize educational opportunities for these individuals. The programs provide financial assistance to help institutions solve problems that threaten their ability to survive, to improve their management and fiscal operation, and to build endowments. Approximately 500 colleges and universities throughout the United States, its territories and possessions benefit from Title III funds annually.

The President has the overall responsibility for the implementation of the Title III-Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program at Voorhees University. The Title III Director assists with the administration of the program by overseeing “day-to-day” operations.

The process begins when Title III Program Administration is notified of grant availability. The Title III Program Administration Office, upon notification, coordinates an intra-institutional call for proposals to meet the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Education. Successful intra-institutional applicants (activity directors) meet with staff from the Title III Program Administration Office, individually and in-groups, to “fine tune” the application. The activity directors refine the individual narratives and budgets, and submit them to Title III Program Administration for review. Upon completion of the final review of individual components by the President, the proposal is compiled and submitted to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Higher Education Programs.

For more information and questions about Title III Programs, please contact the Title III Administration staff.