Dull Knife Memorial College TCUP Planning Grant

Chief Dull Knife Memorial College, Lame Deer MT

Investigators

Abstract

The purpose of this planning grant is to conduct an assessment of Dull Knife Memorial College's SMET curriculum and infrastructure in order to develop an institutional SMET action plan that will be used as the basis for a full TCUP grant to be submitted by May 2002. In addition, the College will develop assessment instruments to determine the effectiveness of its SMET instructional programs and to develop a system to track SMET graduates that transfer to 4-year colleges and universities. The planning period will be for 12 months and will include three phases: Phase 1 (October 1, 2001 - December 15, 2001) assessment of SMET infrastructure. Phase 2 (January 1, 2002 - May 1, 2002) development of institutional plan and full TCUP proposal. Phase 3 (August 15, 2002 - September 30, 2002) development of assessment instruments. By the end of the grant period Dull Knife will have developed an assessment of its SMET programs, developed an institutional plan to enhance its SMET program, submitted a full TCUP grant, developed instruments to evaluate its SMET courses, and developed a student tracking system.