MEMBER ADVISORY
August 2, 2022
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to listening sessions on diversity and equity in STEM undergraduate education
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has committed to expanding efforts to ensure that underrepresented groups and diverse institutions across the U.S. have equitable opportunities to produce a diverse STEM workforce. The Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) program has been a pillar in that work
NSF invites the HSI community to participate in Listening Sessions to discuss the progress made in the collective efforts to achieve more diversity and equity in STEM undergraduate education. Faculty, staff and administrators are encouraged to sign up for a Listening Session through the date links below.
- Tuesday, August 9th (3:00 – 5:00pm ET)
- Wednesday, August 17th (2:00 – 4:00pm ET)
In preparation for the Listening Sessions, please see the NSF Letter to the HSI Community and the Listening Session Background Guiding Questions for more context that will guide our conversation. Participants are encouraged to review the material, including the solicitations (HSI Program and HSI-Net) in preparation for the listening session.
U.S. Department of Education accepting applications for Modeling and Simulation Program (MSP)
The Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Division has published the MSP Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) in the Federal Register. The MSP is designed to promote the study of modeling and simulation at institutions of higher education (IHEs) by promoting the enhancement or development of modeling and simulation degree and certificate programs. Additionally, through this program, the Department will create a task force that will include successful grantees and other content experts to raise awareness and help further define the study of modeling and simulation.
Deadline: August 15, 2022
Website: https://www2.ed.gov/programs/msp/index.html
Program Contact: Robin Dabney, robin.dabney@ed.gov or Everardo (Lalo) Gil, everardo.gil@ed.gov
HACU to hold informational webinar with Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program on Upcoming Application
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will offer an informational webinar about the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. ET. HACU Government Relations staff will be joined by Brandon Jacobsen, Application, Communications, and Outreach Lead for the PMF Program at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. The webinar discussion will provide HACU-members and their alumni information about the upcoming PMF Class of 2023 Application, which is open from Sept. 13-27, 2022, (opening and closing at Noon ET). A description of the PMF Program and upcoming application can be found below. Click here to register.
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is the Federal Government’s premier leadership development program for advanced degree holders (e.g., Master’s, PhD, JD) across all academic disciplines and from all segments of society. It is a two-year fellowship at a federal agency with full salary and benefits, training and development opportunities, and a senior-level mentor; all of which can lead to a permanent career in government. To be eligible to apply, an individual must be in the final year of their advanced degree program or have completed an advanced degree within two years of the launch of this year’s application. To learn more, visit: https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/2023-application/.
U.S. Department of Education accepting applications for Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program
The U.S. Department of Education is accepting applications for the Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. The Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) to support programs that address the basic needs of students and to report on practices that improve outcomes for students. The Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program supports IHEs that demonstrate a commitment to developing or enhancing systemic approaches to support the basic needs of students.
This competition is designed to promote student success by supporting interventions and programs that holistically address the basic needs of students and reporting on those practices that improve student outcomes.
Deadline: October 3, 2022
Program Contact: Njeri Clark, njeri.clark@ed.gov
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