Title III Grant

Strengthening Institutions Program

Through federal funding from the Department of Education, Kutztown University will increase equitable access to high-impact practices to promote engagement and retention for all students, including those who are underrepresented minorities (URM), low-income, and first-generation. KU will also provide comprehensive support systems to assure academic success, student well-being, a sense of belonging, and career preparedness, contributing to increased retention and graduation rates. For more information, please visit the Grant Award Press Release.

The WHO:

All students, especially those who are:
- Historically underrepresented minority, BILPOC (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Persons of Color)
- Pell eligible
- First-generation
- Neurodiverse
- Academically at-risk
Faculty and staff professional development
Entire KU community

The WHAT:

Increasing Retention and Performance through Deliberate Design of High-Impact Practices and Targeted Student Support Services

Increase academic engagement and success
Close equity gaps

$2.2M total over 5 years

The When:

FIVE YEARS (October 1, 2023, through September 28, 2028)

Not everything we do needs to be a HIP, but to be worth it, the HIP must be "done well".

Dr. George Kuh

What Are High-Impact Practices?

Review this concise and informative slideshow created by the Center for Engaged Learning for more information.
Explore the extensive resources about Why HIPs Matter, What are HIPs, Why HIPs, Teaching & Learning resources and so much more with NASH’s (National Association of Higher Education System Heads) toolkit.

Visit one of the following pages for more details and ongoing grant progress:

For questions or to request a meeting about the grant, please reach out to Brandy Leininger, Title III Grant Project Manager at leininger@kutztown.edu.