2020-2025 FUTURE Act

The Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (F.U.T.U.R.E) Act

The initiative addresses the DoE Focus Areas of Academic Quality and Student Support Services Outcomes. The Legislative Allowable Activities supported are (a.) Academic instruction in disciplines in which Black Americans are underrepresented, (b.) Purchase of library books, periodicals, and other educational materials, including telecommunications program material and (c.) Other as specified in the legislation pertaining to HBCU Title III-Part F (F.U.T.U.R.E) Act). Cognizant of the fact that retention and student progress and success ever remain a University-wide endeavor, academic departments as well as various student-focused University offices will be solicited to assist with the successful implementation of this initiative.

Activity 1: Program Administration - Dr. Sessi S. F. Aboh - The goal of this activity is to ensure the proper management of the Title III grant in alignment with both university and federal guidelines.

Activity 2: Journey to 120: Preparing Students for Success in Health Sciences and STEM - Dr. Ashanti Chunn - The goal of this activity is to increase the number of TSU students entering and graduating from Health Sciences and STEM degree programs by supporting academic progression toward timely degree completion.

Activity 3: Facilitating Access to the Other Careers in which Blacks are Underrepresented - Dr. Sessi S. F. Aboh - The goal of this activity is to prepare students for timely degree completion and career opportunities in fields where Blacks are underrepresented, as identified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Activity 4: Enhancing the Library's Holdings to Support Academic Programs leading to the Other Careers in which Blacks are Underrepresented - Ms. Glenda Alvin - The goal of this activity is to enhance students' and faculty’s access to relevant and innovative instructional materials in order to increase knowledge and academic success, particularly in disciplines where Blacks are underrepresented.