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Title III Grant

Austin Peay State University (APSU) has been awarded a 5-year Title III Grant from the U.S. Department of Education from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2025.

Title III, Part A - Strengthening Institutional Programs (SIP) Grants provide funding to eligible institutions of higher education to help them:

At the completion of the grant cycle, APSU will evaluate and potentially institutionalize programs that successfully increased student success.


Program Goals

1. Strengthen Student Retention

The grant focuses on several key initiatives:

2. Faculty and Staff Development

Professional development is central to the grant's success and includes:


Key Initiatives

Purpose First Scholars

A program designed to facilitate career exploration and career readiness for students beginning their college careers.

Labor Market Data Tools

Implementation of Lightcast economic modeling tools to:


Location

The Title III Coaching and Student Success Initiatives office is located in University Partnerships & Success Initiatives.