Higher Education-TRIO Staff Training Program (84.103)

 

Program

84.103 Higher Education-TRIO Staff Training Program

 

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Authorization

Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 2, Chapter 1, Section 402G, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1070a-18.

 

Program Number

84.103

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To provide training for staff and leadership personnel employed in, or preparing for employment in, projects funded under the Federal TRIO Programs (program numbers 84.042, 84.044, 84.047, 84.066, and 84.217.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grants are awarded to eligible grantees to provide training for project directors and staff of funded Federal TRIO Programs projects. The grants may provide support for conferences, seminars, internships, workshops, and the publication of manuals designed to improve the operation of Federal TRIO Programs projects.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Institutions of higher education, public and nonprofit private agencies and organizations may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Leadership personnel, full-time and part- time staff members of projects under the Federal TRIO Programs, and individuals preparing for employment as staff or leadership personnel in projects under the Federal TRIO Special Programs will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

Costs will be determined in accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102.

Application Procedure

Develop a proposal in accordance with program regulations, applications, and timetables issued by the Secretary of Education. No State plan is required. Requests for program applications should be made to the Federal TR10 Program, College and University Support Team. This program is subject to the provisions of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure

Selected nonfederal field readers evaluate new proposals on the basis of the selection criteria specified in 34 CFR 642.31 and 34 CFR 642.32.

Deadlines

Deadlines are published in the Federal Register.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Continuation awards of one year is approved on an annual basis, subject to the availability of funds.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

One or 2 year projects, annual awards.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Performance reports are submitted on an annual basis.

Audits

In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR and 34 CFR 75.702, 74.61.)

Records

In accordance with 34 CFR 75.730, 75.731, and 75.732.

 

Program Accomplishments

In fiscal year 2002, an estimated 4,164 Federal Trio Programs projects staff are receiving training under the 29 grants awarded.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

91-0201-0-1-502.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $6,762,000; FY 03 est $6,898,000; and FY 04 est $6,762,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

The average award in fiscal year 2002 was $233,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

EDGAR and regulations 34 CFR 642.

 

Related Programs

84.042, TRIO_Student Support Services; 84.044, TRIO_Talent Search; 84.047, TRIO_Upward Bound; 84.066, TRIO_Educational Opportunity Centers; 84.217, TRIO_McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Federal Trio Programs, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Patricia Lucas or Virginia Mason E-mail Address trio@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 502-7733 or (202) 502-7735.

Web Site Address

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/OHEP/trio/

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Training has been offered in the following areas: (1) Student financial aid; (2) general project management for new directors; (3) legislative and regulatory requirements for the operation of Federal TRIO programs; (4) design and operation of model programs for projects funded under the Federal TRIO programs; (5) retention and graduation strategies; (6) counseling; (7) reporting student and project performance; and (8) coordinating project activities with other available resources and activities.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The Secretary will select applicants to be funded for new awards under this part on the basis of criteria set forth in 34 CFR 642.31. Final program regulations were published in CFR Chapter VI(7-1-95).