Title III is a federal program run by the Department of Education (DOE) Office of Postsecondary Education, Strengthening Institutions Program. The Buffalo State application, Insight to Impact: Increasing Student Achievement, Retention and Degree Attainment, is for $2.19 million over five years. Year one began in October 2018.
Insight to Impact involves a wide range of participation from across the campus and relies on contributions from (but not limited to):
Buffalo State College Departments/Offices
Academic Affairs
Academic Commons First Year Advising
Math Center
Writing Center
Tutoring Services
Educational Opportunity Program
Say Yes Program
Honors Program
Instructional Design and Training Office
Teaching and Learning Center
Professional Development Center
Registrar Office
Institutional Effectiveness Office
Student Affairs
Student Leadership and Engagement
Weigel Wellness Center
Career Development Center
Residence Life Office
Dean of Students Office
Enrollment, Marketing & Communications
Admissions
Information Technology Office
Institutional Research Office
Financial Aid Office
Student Accounts Office
Video Production
Buffalo State Faculty
Buffalo State Student - Peer Mentors
External Organizations
Development Institute
Inside Track
Noel Levitz - College Student Inventory
Starfish by Hobsons
NACADA
What is the organizational structure for Title III at Buffalo State?
A textual description of the organizational structure is also available.
What are the goals for Title III at Buffalo State?
Title III is intended to increase student achievement, retention, and graduation rates by coordinating and strengthening 1.) student services and 2.) academic services.
What is the timeline of events at Buffalo State?
Using a four-step process of design, pilot, refine, and implement, Title III will implement improvements to student services and academic services by increasing the scale of activities from year to year. By year five, all new students will take part in orientation/first-year activities. Similarly, academic services will expand in capacity to better serve all students.
Is there extra money for my projects?
The grant does not contain additional money for activities not included in the original proposal.
