We are now half way through the Title III grant year, and already it is time to plan for the 2008-2009 grant. Our “New Year’s Day” is October 1, which will be here before we know it. All Activity Directors are preparing to take their projects into the future by assessing their current programs, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and planning for any adjustments. The President and other University leaders are establishing funding priorities, and the Title III Office is gearing up to follow Department of Education guidelines and deadlines. In the coming year, Central State will take advantage of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) of 2007. This legislation provides for a two-year infusion of Title III funds that will allow us to access funding for specified projects. So in addition to preparing our regular grant submission, planning is underway to determine how to best leverage this additional resource on behalf of the University. More details will be provided in future webletters.

Our current issue features an update on Activity 8 of the 2007-2008 grant, Strengthening Academic Success through Counseling Services. Activity Director Mr. Frank Porter and his staff have been hard at work serving the mental health needs of the CSU student   population. This is an important aspect of the college experience that is often overlooked but is absolutely vital to student success.

We hope you enjoy the beauty and renewal of Spring—and   this latest issue of Title III Quarterly !.