Success in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Programs

Virginia State University, Petersburg VA

Investigators

Abstract

Virginia State University is submitting this planning proposal to the National Science Foundation Historically Black Colleges and University Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, and the Physical Sciences. The Goal of this planning proposal is to conduct an assessment at VSU on the SMET offerings and develop a plan which will be an institutional stepping stone toward a National Science Foundation SMET-UP five year grant proposal with t he long term intention to increase the number of well-qualified minority students graduating in engineering, science and mathematics and to provide these students with sufficient preparation, guidance, and encouragement to attend graduate school. Key personnel for the project will be the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI, Activity Coordinator, the director of Institutional Planning and Assessment, the director of Freshmen, Retention and General Education Programs and all SMET department chairpersons.