GRANT AWARDS

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
October, 2010

The following grants have been awarded to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:

Oklahoma Small Business Development Center Grant.....................................$260,000.00

Funding from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. This grant’s project director is Ms. Linda Gray, Interim State Director of the OSBDC located on the Southeastern campus. The grant will provide business assistance in Oklahoma through thirteen offices throughout the state.

Upward Bound Math and Science.....................................$294,150.00

Funding from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant’s Project Director is Mr. Larry Dresser, Director of Upward Bound for Southeastern. The purpose of the grant is to provide comprehensive services to 59 participants to increase high school graduate rates, increase competency in challenging subject matters, encourage eligible students to pursue math and science studies and careers, and engage parents as well. The participants will be selected from eight surrounding counties in southeastern Oklahoma and Grayson County, Texas.

Student Support Services..........................................$356,171.00

This grant was awarded from the U.S. Department of Education. The Project Director is Ms. Susan Dodson, Director of Student Support Services. The purpose of the grant is to provide a variety of services to low-income, first generation college students and to students with disabilities including tutoring, personal and academic counseling, cultural experiences, career guidance, enrollment assistance, specially designed workshops, and special services for students with disabilities.

Student Support Services TEACHER PREP..........................................$220,000.00

This grant was awarded from the U.S. Department of Education. The Project Director is Ms. Susan Dodson, Director of Student Services. The purpose of this grant is to provide a variety of services to 140 low-income, first generation college students and to students with disabilities including tutoring, personal and academic counseling, cultural experiences, career guidance, enrollment assistance, specially designed workshops, and special services for students with disabilities.

Educational Opportunity Centers Program ..........................................$486,136.00

This grant was awarded from the U.S. Department of Education. The Project Director is Ms. Teriki Hicks, Director of the Educational Opportunity Center. The purpose of the grant is to provide assistance and information to 1,450 adults who seek to enter or continue a program of post-secondary education, including counseling on educational opportunities, college admissions, testing, career options, student financial aid assistance, tutoring, and coordination with other agencies and post-secondary institutions.

Smart Start Durant ..........................................$75,970.00

This grant was awarded from the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness/Smart Start Oklahoma. The Project Director is Mr. Scott Hensley, Continuing Education Director. The Project Coordinator is Ms. Heather Smiley, Continuing Education Department. Activities funded include working with local agencies and citizens to create a brighter future for the children who live in Bryan County, engaging local stakeholders, building partnerships with business leaders, collaborating with the medical community to promote good health, improving quality child care, connecting parents with resources, sharing development information, establishing a family resource center, and promoting early literacy.

Innovative Grant..........................................$8,000.00

This grant was awarded from the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness/Smart Start Oklahoma. The Project Director is Mr. Scott Hensley, Continuing Education Director. The Project Coordinator is Ms. Heather Smiley, Continuing Education Department. Activities funded include working with local agencies and citizens to create a brighter future for the children who live in Bryan County, engaging local stakeholders, building partnerships with business leaders, collaborating with the medical community to promote good health, improving quality child care, connecting parents with resources, sharing development information, establishing a family resource center, and promoting early literacy.

Visual Arts Exhibition Series..........................................$1,805.00

This grant was awarded from the Oklahoma Arts Council. Project Director is Dr. Gleny Beach, Associate Professor of Fine Arts. The purpose of this grant is to provide funds for professional services (artists/jurors, exhibition fees), and promotional and operating expenses in connection with six exhibits scheduled in the Visual and Performing Arts Centre Gallery for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Arts Education Invitational Grant Initiative..........................................$10,000.00

This grant was awarded from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Project Director is Dr. James Wintle, Director of Musical Arts Series. The purpose of this grant is to fund the concert fees for the Musical Art Series. The visiting groups will perform for the general audience and school concerts for area students.

Campus Police Community Oriented Policing Plan..........................................$270,000.00

This grant was awarded from the U.S. Department of Justice. The Project Director is Captain Stacy E. Ballew, Campus Police Department. The purpose of this grant is to increase the presence of the police force on and near campus, improve communications, provide for a campus-wide panic duress system, and improve security on campus.

National Board Certification..........................................$25,000.00

This grant was awarded from the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation (OCTP)’ The project director is Dr. Susan Morrison, Assistant Professor of Educational Instruction and Leadership. The purpose of the grant is to provide training to teacher candidates who seek national board certification.

Louis Stokes–OK Alliance for Minority Participation..........................................$32,000.00

This grant was awarded from the National Science Foundation via Oklahoma State University. This grant’s project director is Dr. Tim Patton, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences. The purpose of this grant is to increase the number of under-represented minorities entering the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields by providing research opportunities and mentors, scholarships, and summer internships.