FSC Awarded $3 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Education
I’m pleased to announce that FSC has been awarded a five-year, $3 million grant from
the U.S. Department of Education under the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions
(DHSI) Program authorized by Title V. This is the largest federal grant in the history
of the College.
This landmark award will support the development of a new program at FSC entitled
Education Milestones in Enrollment, Retention, and Graduation Excellence (EMERGE).
EMERGE is designed to address barriers that may often prevent Hispanic and other low-income
students from achieving their academic goals.
EMERGE will leverage strategies that have been proven to promote student success.
This grant will support the creation of an Office of First Year and Transfer Year
Experience on campus and will enable curricular innovation in support of improved
college readiness. In addition, EMERGE will support co- and extra-curricular programming
that has been a mainstay of Farmingdale's success.
The project has the potential to impact as many as 1,250 students and 100 faculty.
Leveraging our recent federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and our
eligibility for funding under the Title V program, EMERGE will continue to build on
FSC's support and access programs and demonstrate our commitment to making college
completion a reality for a broader range of students.
Special thanks to Associate Provost Chris Malone, Dominic Esposito, director of sponsored
programs administration, and all who were involved in securing this historic award
for Farmingdale and our students.
Laura Joseph, EdD
Senior Vice President and Provost