Title V

http://www.ed.gov/programs/idueshsi

The U.S. Higher Education Title V, also known as the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program, assists eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) in improving and expanding their capacity to serve Hispanic and low-income individuals. Title V supports eligible institutions with such activities as:

• Acquisition of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes
• Faculty development
• Curriculum development and academic instruction
• Acquisition of library and educational materials, including telecommunications program material
• Student services
• Funds and administrative management including acquisition of equipment for use in strengthening management of funds
• Establishment or improvement of facilities for Internet or other distance learning academic instruction capabilities, including acquisition of telecommunications technology equipment or other services
• Establishment or improvement of teacher education programs that will qualify students to teach in elementary and secondary public schools
• Establishment of community outreach programs for elementary and secondary students that develop academic skill and promote an interest to pursue postsecondary education
• Increase the number of Hispanic and other underrepresented graduate and professional students by expanding courses and institutional resources
• Other activities that contribute to the purposes of the program.