STUDENT SUCCESS AND EQUITY
MINI-GRANTS
FUNDING INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
The Student Success and Equity, Mini-grants Committee funds projects designed to support the
student equity goals of Mesa College. Proposals are reviewed and funding is allocated based on project
alignment with student equity, state report indicators and desired project alignments.
The focus of the Student Equity Mini-grants is to provide opportunities for the campus community to
submit proposals to mitigate disproportionate impact amongst identified groups. The grant proposal
will need to focus on one of the (5) success indicators as designated in the statewide initiative:
1. Access
2. Success and Retention
3. Basic Skills
4. Degree and Certificate
5. Transfer
Title 5 regulations specify that colleges must review and address the following populations when
looking at disproportionate impact and therefore all mini-grant proposals must address one or more of
the following groups which are disproportionately impacted based upon one or more of the 5 success
indicators:
American Indians or Alaskan natives, Asians or Pacific Islanders, Blacks, Hispanics, Whites, men,
women, and persons with disabilities (§54220(d)). The State Budget trailer bill, SB 860 (2014)
added requirements to address foster youth, veterans and low income students.
Priority Funding will be given to projects that clearly:
Emphasize closing achievement gaps amongst one or more of the following student populations
which show disproportionate impact at Mesa College:
o African American, Latino(a), Pacific Islander, Low-income, Students with disabilities,
Veterans
Proposals that arise through the process of program review
Align with Mesa’s prioritized equity themes:
o Curriculum Redesign
o Foster Inclusive Pedagogy/Andragogy
o Create Clear Pathways to Completion
o Engagement/Connection
o Create Inclusive Learning Spaces
Funding: A total of $100,000 has been allocated for the Spring 2016 mini grant application. A budget
plan outlining how funds will be expended must be submitted by August 15, 2016. Budget and other