A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n
Biennial Evaluation Report - FY 93-94
Chapter 514
Training Program for Special Programs Staff and Leadership Personnel
(CFDA No. 84.103)
I. Program Profile
Legislation: Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, Title IV, Part A (20 U.S.C. 1070a-11 and 1070a-17) (expires September 30, 1997).
Purpose: To provide training for staff and leadership personnel who are employed in, or are preparing for employment in, the Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Centers, and Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement programs (the Federal TRIO programs).
Funding History
| Fiscal Year |
Appropriation 1/ | Fiscal Year |
Appropriation 1/ |
| 1978 | $2,000,000 | 1987 | $1,006,000 |
| 1980 | 2,000,000 | 1988 | 1,229,179 |
| 1981 | 1,000,000 | 1989 | 1,279,181 |
| 1982 | 960,000 | 1990 | 1,547,790 |
| 1983 | 960,000 | 1991 | 2,236,000 |
| 1984 | 960,000 | 1992 | 2,000,000 |
| 1985 | 1,302,975 | 1993 | 1,866,611 |
| 1986 | 957,000 | 1994 | 2,000,000 |
1/ The allocations represent the amount allocated administratively by the Department from funds appropriated jointly for all six Federal TRIO programs: Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Centers, Student Support Services, Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement program, and the Training Program for Special Programs Staff and Leadership Personnel.
II. Program Information and Analysis
Performance Indicators
Performance reports were due back from grantees in February 1994. The performance reports contain information on the number of TRIO personnel trained and their satisfaction with services received. Services
The training grants are designed to improve the leadership, management, and accounting skills of the people who provide project services under the various TRIO programs. Program Administration
The training program supports short-term training institutes, workshops, and in-service training programs to improve the skills of staff and leaders. Training topics include student retention, services to handicapped students, learning disabled and English-as-a-Second-Language students, evaluation of program impact, and project management with emphasis on accountability for funds and services. Training includes manuals and other written materials that the trainees retain for future reference and use in training other project staff members.
The projects funded in FY 1993 will provide training to an estimated 1,427 persons. The trend in the training program has been toward the development of proposals focused on regional rather than nationwide training workshops.
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FY 1993 |
| Number of new projects | 0 |
| Number of continuation projects | 13 |
| Average award | $143,675 |
| Number of persons served | 1,427 |
| Average Federal cost per participant | $1,306 |
Management Improvement Strategies
The training program issued a new performance report form to improve program reporting and management in FY 1992. The Division of Student Services will develop new regulations for the training program in FY 1994. The new regulations will establish greater accountability for the use of Federal funds. III. Sources of Information
- Program files.
IV. Planned Studies
None. V. Contacts for Further Information
- Program Operation:
- May J. Weaver, (202) 708-4804
- Program Studies:
- David Goodwin, (202) 401-0182
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