CSI Receives Grant, Plans Projects

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) – The College of Southern Idaho has been selected for a $2.2 million federal grant, which, among other things, will help improve programs for non-traditional students.

The Title III grant, which aims to help colleges and universities expand their capacity to serve low-income students, include $444,786 for the first of five scheduled project years with a total funding of $2,212,042.

“Title III grant applications are highly competitive, and CSI is fortunate to have this opportunity,” CSI President Jeff Fox said in a prepared statement.

Developed through the CSI Office of Institutional Effectiveness, the Title III SIP project is a collaborative community and institution-wide effort to meet the specific educational needs of Southern Idaho, according to information from the college. Projects include:

• Fortify dual credit enrollment and advising systems
• Increase services targeted to the regional Hispanic population
• Improve programs and systems for non-traditional students
• Strengthen technology and communication access across five campus locations

The first budget period begins Oct. 1.

“We will use the funds provided by the grant to pursue objectives to strengthen the College of Southern Idaho,” Fox said.