Title III Strengthening Institution Program Grant Records

1.0 linear feet (1 records box)

This collection documents the administration, evaluation, and financial oversight of the Title III Strengthening Institution Program Grant during the mid-1990s to early 2000s. It includes financial records such as account statements, expenditure reports, and year-end summaries spanning 1995 to 2001. Administrative content includes internal and external correspondence, forms, policies and procedures manuals from 1995 and 1996, and documents from Activity V, a grant initiative focused in part on married student housing. Materials related to assessment and compliance include the original development grant application (1995), annual and quarterly evaluation reports, an external consultant site visit report, and project performance reviews. A substantial portion of the collection is devoted to evaluation tools and feedback, including surveys distributed to faculty and students, project evaluation datasets, and summaries of meetings with grant activity directors. Supporting materials and miscellaneous documentation such as reports, notes, and undated presentations round out the collection. The documents collectively reflect the planning, implementation, and institutional impact of Title III funding at South Dakota State University.

These records help researchers understand how federal Title III grants were utilized to support institutional development and student services at SDSU. They provide insight into program design, administrative strategies, and accountability measures for strengthening educational infrastructure, particularly during a period of strategic planning and assessment in the late 20th century. The documentation of Activity V illustrates a focus on nontraditional student needs, such as housing for married students, while the numerous evaluation instruments demonstrate a systematic approach to institutional self-assessment and continuous improvement.

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