Title III Grant

Welcome

It is with such pleasure that I, Gena Ross, Ph.D., project director for the Title III grant ,invite the Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) family to explore all activities offered through our Title III Grant Program. The Title III Program, funded through the U.S. Department of Education, allows KCKCC to expand on its programs, to enhance our academic offerings, to improve upon our fiscal projects to sustain the quality of education and work environment offered to our diverse students, faculty and staff. 

Gena Ross, Ph.D
Project Director for Tittle III Grant

Mission

The mission of Title III Programs is to ensure that federal resources are effectively and efficiently used to assist Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) in becoming self-sufficient and expanding its capacity to serve diverse student populations. The funds are provided to improve and strengthen the college’s academic quality, institutional management, fiscal stability and student service outcomes.

Program Overview

The Title III grant at KCKCC aims to strengthen the college by enhancing academic offerings, improving management, and ensuring financial stability. It funds a guided pathway advising model, providing students with clear course roadmaps to efficiently complete their degrees. The grant also offers comprehensive academic supports like tutoring, mentoring, career coaching, and developmental course redesigns. Co-requisite remediation allows students to take developmental courses alongside regular ones, ensuring they progress without delays. Career development services, such as the LightCast Career Coach, help students find careers matching their skills. The grant benefits all students, ensuring inclusive support for everyone enrolled at KCKCC.

Guided Pathway Advising Model: The grant will fund the design and implementation of a guided pathway advising model. This model provides students with a clear roadmap of courses and milestones, helping them efficiently complete their degrees and achieve their career goals.
Comprehensive Academic Supports: The program includes various academic supports such as tutoring, mentoring, career coaching, and developmental course redesigns. These supports are designed to help students succeed academically and professionally.
Co-Requisite Remediation: Co-requisite remediation is a key component of the program. This approach allows students to take developmental courses alongside their regular courses, providing the necessary support to succeed without delaying their progress towards a degree.
Career Development Services: The grant also includes career development services like the Lightcast Career Coach, which helps students find and select careers that match their education and skill set.
Inclusive Support for All Students: The Title III grant benefits all students enrolled at KCKCC, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, or national origin. This ensures that every student has access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

Program Activities

1. The Guided Pathways aims to design and implement a comprehensive advising model to support students throughout their academic journey. This model includes:
Success Coaches: Dedicated advisors who provide personalized guidance to help students navigate their educational and career paths.

Academic Supports: Resources such as tutoring, workshops, and study groups to assist students in overcoming academic challenges.
Co-requisite Remediation: Integrating remedial education with college-level coursework to help students gain necessary skills without delaying their progress.
Timely Interventions: Proactive measures to address issues that may hinder student success, such as financial difficulties or personal challenges.

2. Developmental Course Redesign focuses on improving the structure and delivery of developmental education to enhance student outcomes. Key components include:

Course Integration: Combining developmental courses with college-level courses to streamline the learning process and reduce the time needed to complete remedial education.
Innovative Teaching Methods: Implementing new instructional strategies, such as active learning and technology-enhanced teaching, to engage students more effectively.
Support Services: Providing additional resources, such as mentoring and academic counseling, to help students succeed in redesigned courses.
Assessment and Feedback: Regularly evaluating the effectiveness of redesigned courses and making adjustments based on student performance and feedback.

FAQ

The Title III grant is a federal program funded by the U.S. Department of Education aimed at strengthening institutions by enhancing academic offerings, improving institutional management, and ensuring fiscal stability to better serve diverse student populations.

The Title III grant benefits are designed to support students at Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC), particularly those who are low-income, first-generation college students, and students from underrepresented groups. The grant aims to enhance the educational experience and success of these students by providing various forms of academic and support services.

As a student, the Title III grant will benefit you in several ways:

Enhanced Academic Support: You will have access to comprehensive academic supports such as Success Coaches and timely student interventions to address challenges inside and outside the classroom.
Guided Pathways: The grant will help implement a guided pathway advising model, which will streamline your educational journey, making it easier to navigate course requirements and career planning.
Developmental Education Redesign: If you need developmental courses, the grant will integrate corequisite remediation courses to help you gain the necessary skills more efficiently.
Student Services: Additional support services will be available to help you overcome personal and academic challenges, ensuring you have the resources needed to succeed.

You can expect a variety of academic support services, including:

Success Coaches: Personalized coaching to help you stay on track with your academic goals.
Tutoring Services: Access to peer and professional tutors for assistance in various subjects.
Developmental Education: Redesigned courses that integrate support directly into your credit-bearing classes, helping you progress more quickly.
Career Counseling: Guidance on career paths and assistance with job placement and internships.
Student Services Coordinator: A dedicated coordinator to help you navigate challenges outside the classroom, such as personal issues or financial difficulties.

Guided pathways are a structured approach to student advising and course selection that helps you navigate your educational journey more effectively. This model includes:

Clear Program Maps: Detailed guides that outline the courses you need to take each semester to complete your degree.
Career Exploration: Tools and resources to help you understand how your academic choices align with your career goals.
Integrated Support Services: Coordinated academic and non-academic support to help you stay on track and address any obstacles you encounter.
Proactive Advising: Regular check-ins with advisors to ensure you are progressing towards your goals and making informed decisions about your education.

These pathways are designed to improve retention and graduation rates by providing a clear, supportive, and efficient route to degree completion and career readiness.