A federal grant was awarded for Calumet College of St. Joseph under the Department of Education’s Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) program.
According to the Department of Education, Calumet College of Saint Joseph will receive a DHSI Grant award in the amount of $600,000 to develop and implement a coordinated campus-wide initiative that reflects an institutional priority and commitment to equitable degree completion and upward socioeconomic mobility in high-growth, high-demand jobs identified for the state and the region.
In general, the DHSI Grant program provides assistance to Hispanic-Serving Institutions to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the attainment of, Hispanic students to expand and enhance their academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability.
Congressman Mrvan stated, “Congratulations to Calumet College of Saint Joseph for successfully securing this federal funding to ensure students have the resources and opportunities to obtain quality educations and meaningful careers in Northwest Indiana. I will continue to do all I can to support Hispanic-Serving Institutions and improve access to educational opportunities for everyone throughout our region.”
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Executive Director, Dr. Ginger Rodriguez stated, “We are grateful for the opportunity to expand our role as a vital community resource. This grant will help us to develop Centers of Excellence in Business and Education, which will offer new opportunities and support for students and directly connect our coursework with local schools and employers. These initiatives will not only have a positive impact on students and their families, but through them on the broader Calumet Region. As the first Hispanic-Serving Institution in the state of Indiana, Calumet College is very excited about the Department of Education support for our plans.”
Previously, Rep. Mrvan announced a STEM HSI Grant award and a DHSI Grant award for Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
