Dr. Michael L. Lomax Chairman of the Board President & CEO, United Negro College Fund

Mr. Aaron R. Andrews President & CEO United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation

Mr. Frank J. Anderson, Jr. President Defense Acquisition University

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Ms. Veronica Biggins Managing Partner Heidrick & Struggles

Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake President Wilberforce University

Dr. Norman C. Francis President Xavier University

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Mr. Lloyd Howell, Jr. Vice President Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Dr. Sebetha Jenkins President Jarvis Christian College

Ms. Lynn Martin President Martin Hall Group, Inc.

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Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy President Johnson C. Smith University

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I am pleased to report that the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation

(UNCFSP) continues to be strategic in planning, developing, and implementing the programs

and support services that truly benefit our constituents. We also continue to build internal

capacity, which enables us to secure even more opportunities for our institutions, faculty,

and students. For example, in 2006, we focused on building up areas such as outreach,

recruitment, training, and research. Focusing on these areas allowed us to design multimedia

and web-based marketing products, build an online registration and resume system to support

application and selection processes, develop a training institute, and produce evaluation and

research products.

Due to these efforts, UNCFSP’s capacity building, workforce development, and training and

technical assistance programs are including more components and enhancements than ever

before. Examples include:

We would like to acknowledge our partners’ contributions to our success. UNCFSP is proud to work with a

comprehensive and diverse array of partners, all of whom have been instrumental in enabling us to promote

and implement our programs at the national and international levels. Our network consists of hundreds

of domestic and international universities, federal agencies, international governments, non-governmental

organizations, community-based and faith-based organizations, professional organizations, and private

industry. Domestic partnerships include Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving

Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Other Minority Institutions (OMIs), and majority

institutions. International partners include 66 collaborative projects in 42 countries encompassing Africa, Asia

and the Near East, Eurasia, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

We are pleased with this success, but we will not relax our efforts. UNCFSP will continue to operate as a

high-performance organization, one that is fueled by a culture of achievement, developed through continuous

improvement, and sustained by quality results.

We acknowledge, with sincere appreciation, the invaluable efforts and support of the UNCFSP Board of

Directors and staff, as well as our public and private partners.

43 Institutional Subgrants 22 Faculty Fellowships

118 Student Fellowships 40 Faculty Research Awards

34 Student Research Awards 132 Training Workshops

12 Conferences 88 Public Appearances

35 Studies or Reports 19 Multimedia Products

Within this 2006 Annual Report, we would like to share with you our progress. In 2006, UNCFSP provided:

Message froM the Chair & the President

Infrastructure Development

Conferences & Workshops

Institutional Mentor-Mentee Programs

Curriculum Development

Internships and Fellowships

Briefing Series

Professional Development

Distance Learning

Training and Technical Assistance

Webcast Programming

Peer Educator Programs

Presentations and Publications

Faculty-Student Mentoring

International Exchanges

Faculty & Student Research Awards

Service Learning

Community Outreach

Strategic Partnerships & Linkages

Study Abroad

Networking Opportunities

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Dr. Michael L. Lomax, Chairman of the Board President & CEO, United Negro College Fund

Mr. Aaron R. Andrews, President & CEO United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation

CorPorate outCoMes

Philosopher elbert hubbard states, “Progress comes from the

intelligent use of experience.” since unCfsP’s inception in

2000, we have maintained a stellar track record of directing,

promoting, and managing comprehensive programs that are

strengthening and advancing Minority institutions and their

faculty, students, and surrounding communities. in 2006, we

went even further, using and building upon our experience

to strategically position the corporation for future growth.

By adding capacity, leveraging resources, and pursuing

diverse opportunities, we continued to provide a wide

array of programs and services that supported and positively

impacted our constituents. the folowing collective corporate

outcomes demonstrate our success:

577 Student fellowships and internships awarded

292 Institutions supported through subgrants

300 Faculty/professional fellowships and internships awarded

138 Students earning graduate degrees while supported by programs

198 Faculty research awards granted

130 Student research awards granted

45 Conferences held

329 Training and technical assistance workshops provided

125 Alliances/consortia created to pursue opportunities

69 Newsletters produced

409 Exhibits, public appearances, and campus visits made

47 Studies and reports produced

19 Multimedia products created

UNCFSP launched a new, integrated Online Registration and Resume System to make finding and applying for opportunities even

easier. Located at www.uncfsp.org/register, the system is a one-stop portal that supports UNCFSP’s application intake and

processing efforts. It also captures essential information that allows UNCFSP staff to perform queries for outreach and recruitment.

Currently, there are over 12,000 registrants who are automatically notified via email alerts when new opportunities open.

The Investor’s Circle was established to help UNCFSP achieve its mission of “organizing and delivering educational support

services” to domestic and international Minority Institutions. By joining the Investor’s Circle, U.S. businesses and corporations

are demonstrating their commitment to our vision of a more inclusive, diverse, and thereby strengthened American workforce.

The founding Investor’s Circle members include: General Motors Corporation; A.G. Associates; Revlon, Inc.; Wachovia Bank; and

Altria Group, Inc.

NASA awarded a $3.7M grant to UNCFSP to establish the NASA Science and Technology Institute for Minority Institutions (NSTI-MI).

A press conference was held at Google Headquarters on June 28–29th to launch the joint initiative. Located on the campus of NASA

Ames Research Center in California, the Institute is bringing together Minority Institutions through research-based opportunities. The

dynamic environment gives researchers unparalleled access to NASA and Silicon Valley facilities, scientists, and capabilities.

UNCFSP conducted a research study to assess the current state of foreign language instruction at HBCUs, including range and level of

foreign language offerings, enrollment in languages, and mechanisms or activities in place to support foreign language learning on

campus. Funded by the Department of Education, the study surveyed 42 participating HBCUs. Findings reveal that European Languages

are the most commonly taught languages at HBCUs, while Asian and African Languages are offered at a very low frequency.

An eleven-member HBCU delegation traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina in October to tour host-country study abroad opportunities

and learn about study abroad program management. The UNCFSP-led delegation, consisting of faculty from Cheyney University,

Saint Augustine’s College, and Alcorn State University met with representatives from Argentinean institutions of higher education to

exchange ideas on strengthening study abroad opportunities and the experiences of students participating in them.

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UNCFSP continued to work with new federal partners. When the Intelligence Community needed to diversify its workforce, it

engaged UNCFSP in a nationwide recruitment initiative to identify highly-qualified candidates from underserved and underrepresented

populations (racial/ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities). In four months, UNCFSP met its goal of identifying and

obtaining resumes from 1,000 individuals who met the established criteria.

UNCFSP hosted a summer internship program for high school students that exposed them to a professional environment, provided

them with valuable work experience, and inspired them to pursue college. Six interns—four juniors and two seniors—worked on

tasks such as filming a PSA and participated in field trips and seminars.

On June 27–29th, the 2006 International Development Partnerships (IDP) Activity Conference was held in South Africa. This year’s

theme was Using Higher Education to Increase the Capacity of Organizations Serving Marginalized Populations. Activities

included plenary sessions, roundtables, and presentations from closing partnerships to the new partnerships in attendance.

UNCFSP secured a $1.5M grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish the Campus Health Advocates

Mobilizing (HIV/AIDS) Prevention Strategies (CHAMPS) Network Consortium. CHAMPS will promote campus leadership in HIV/AIDS

prevention education and foster a generation of young people who have the knowledge and skills to avoid practices that put them

at risk for health compromising diseases.

Throughout 2006, UNCFSP continued to enhance and expand Special Programs Television (SPTV), a collection of web-based clips and

programming designed to appeal to a wide-ranging audience. The SPTV homepage was redesigned and more shows were added,

including several spotlights, a PSA, and new episodes of “Impact” and “Keepin’ it Real.”

Eleven students from six Minority Institutions, including a university in Brazil, completed their study abroad experience in South Africa

and Senegal as a part of the UNCFSP 2006 International Affairs and Development Training Project (IADTP). The students received

academic instruction from Florida Memorial University and Fort Valley State University faculty in Cape Town and Johannesburg in

June, followed by internship placements in July.

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UNCFSP surveyed students at 26 HBCUs as part of a Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors (KAB) Research Project. This project, which

is a joint effort with the CDC’s Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention (DHAP) and its Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH),

increased our current understanding of the risk behaviors of HBCU college-aged students and assessed the availability of HIV/AIDS

counseling and testing services on these campuses.

The Community Impact Program (CIP), sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada Life Liberty Insurance Company, was launched to

support the efforts of four HBCUs in improving health and wellness on and around their campuses. Each institution is concentrating

on a health disparity that disproportionately impacts African Americans: Bennett College for Women (HIV/AIDS), Jarvis Christian

College (Obesity), Philander Smith College (Alcohol and Substance Abuse), and Virginia Union University (Infant Mortality).

UNCFSP, NASA, and Office Max received a partnership award during the Congressional Black Caucus’ Legislative Conference.

The event, entitled “Education Partners: Ensuring American Competitiveness,” honored innovative science and technology partnerships

that empower traditionally underserved communities. The Champion Partnership Awards are meant to affirm collaborative efforts,

inspire replication, and build capacity to sustain and expand successful innovations.

The “NASA S.P.A.C.E.: Scholars Pursuing Academic & Career Excellence” Symposium highlighted the tremendous successes that

scholars of the NASA Administrator’s Fellowship Program (NAFP), the Harriett G. Jenkins Pre-doctoral Fellowship Program (JPFP),

and the Curriculum Improvement Partnership Award (CIPA) Program have achieved both academically and professionally. Symposium

activities included keynote speakers, roundtable discussions, workshops, team building activities, faculty and student research

presentations, and a tour of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

Launched in September 2006, the UNCFSP Institute for Advancement, or SPIA, offers training and professional development to

faculty and students within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. SPIA provides participants with

competencies and skills in four curriculum pillars: leadership, strategic management, institutional advancement, and external relations

and STEM policy. Each pillar consists of modules that build upon one another, enabling participants to understand the best practices in

STEM, further their research, and achieve advancement both in their own careers and for their organizations and/or institutions.

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311 student fellowships and internships awarded

The Division of Science & Technology promotes the full participation of Minority Institutions in our nation’s research agenda. The Division equips the minority higher education community to be value-added contributors in this rapidly changing global marketplace by linking academia, government and private industry to create new synergies in science and technology study and practice. Results include producing knowledgeable, capable and qualified individuals for leadership and specialized technical roles within science and technology fields of study and advancing the study of science and technology applications to national and global challenges.

The Division’s portfolio of programs is spread across three areas: Infrastructure Building, Workforce Development, and Knowledge Building. Collectively, these programs have had the following impact:

82 faculty fellowships awarded

110 student research awards granted 41 faculty research awards granted

62 students earned graduate degrees as a result of support

47 institutions supported through infrastructure-building grants

32 training workshops conducted 15 conferences held

640 STEM courses created or enhanced

8 majors/minors/certificates created

210 campus visits and public appearances

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The NSTI-MI was launched on June 28, 2006, at a national press conference hosted by Google and attended by 75+ NASA representatives, higher education representatives, and Minority Institution administrators, faculty, and students.The first NSTI-MI internship cohort, consisting of 20 undergraduate and graduate students, completed their summer research experience at NASA ARC. 18 of these interns presented their research at a UNCFSP-sponsored research poster session.

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141 graduate students, representing over 50 institutions, have participated in the JPFP.110 graduate student research awards were granted to facilitate research at NASA Centers.62 students have earned graduate degrees as a result of JPFP support.60% of the master’s degree recipients immediately continued their studies in a Ph.D. program.

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82 fellows have participated in the NAFP (45 NASA employees and 37 STEM faculty).Faculty fellows represent 30 Minority Institutions.42 Minority Institutions and an additional 22 aerospace organizations have hosted NAFP fellows.23 fellows received Faculty Research Awards (36% of these awards were matched by NASA).MI infrastructure-building efforts supported by 28 partnerships and MOUs.NAFP fellows taught/co-taught over 40 courses at Minority Institutions.

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NASA AdMINISTrATor’S FellowSHIP ProgrAM (NAFP)

The NAFP enhances the professional development of NASA

employees and faculty from Minority Institutions (MIs) and

builds and strengthens the STEM infrastructure of MIs. NASA

employee fellows teach and/or conduct research at MIs while MI

faculty fellows conduct research at NASA Centers. All NAFP fellows

engage in a comprehensive, integrated professional development

curriculum to equip them with the skills to become progressive

change agents in their organizations and institutions. Curriculum

areas include leadership development, effective communica-

tion, strategic thinking and planning, STEM education policy and

review, proposal writing, project management, and federal and

state relations.

HArrIeTT g. JeNkINS Pre-docTorAl FellowSHIP ProgrAM (JPFP)

The mission of the JPFP is to increase the number of women,

minorities, and persons with disabilities participating in the Sci-

ence, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) work-

force, thereby helping to eliminate the shortage of skilled workers

in STEM-related disciplines. The JPFP facilitates the development

of a more inclusive, multi-cultural and sustainable workforce by

providing access and opportunity to those underrepresented and

underutilized persons of society who want to earn advanced

degrees. Annually, approximately 20 three-year fellowships are

awarded.

The NASA Science and Technology Institute for Minority Institu-

tions (NSTI-MI), located at the NASA Research Park at the NASA

Ames Research Center, brings together the talent and expertise

of Minority Institutions, including Historically Black Colleges and

Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal

Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Other Minority Institutions

(OMIs). The strategic placement of the Institute gives minority

researchers unparalleled access to NASA facilities, scientists, and

capabilities. Researchers will also be able to tap into an estab-

lished network of scientists and technologists at surrounding

universities and high-tech Silicon Valley R&D companies to in-

crease research opportunities in NASA-related research; stimulate

cross-disciplinary research; improve the transfer of information,

ideas and technology; foster R&D management strategies and

expertise; and establish educational frameworks and networks

that will continue to expand the nation’s science and technology

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cIPA Highlights

CIPA provided support to 47 postsecondary Minority Institutions, including 17 HBCUs, 18 HSIs, 7 TCUs and 5 OMIs .CIPA institutions developed or enhanced 225 STEM courses.

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100 scholarships of up to $10,000 have been awarded.

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55 student internships have been awarded.Many MES Interns have presented their research papers at various national and international venues, including the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, the Georgia Academy of Science Conference, the American Society of Agronomy Conference, the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, and the International Safe Water Conference.

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currIculuM IMProveMeNT PArTNerSHIP AwArd (cIPA) II ProgrAM

dePArTMeNT oF deFeNSe (dod) SuMMer INTerNSHIP oPPorTuNITIeS ProgrAMS (SIoP)

The DoD Summer Internship Opportunities Program (SIOP) seeks

to build a cadre of new scientists and researchers at Historically

Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions, thereby

increasing the number of underrepresented minorities that

pursue degrees in the Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and enter STEM careers. Students

have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at DoD research

laboratories nationwide for seven weeks while being mentored by

scientists and researchers to understand how science,

mathematics, engineering and technology play a vital role in

enhancing DoD’s capabilities.

MeNTorSHIP For eNvIroNMeNTAl ScHolArS (MeS)

The Mentorship for Environmental Scholars Program, sponsored

by the Department of Energy (DOE), is a ten-week paid summer

internship that provides traditionally underrepresented college

students with exposure to laboratory research in the areas of

biotechnology, computer science, environmental science and

engineering. MES actively trains and recruits qualified students

from Minority Institutions to create a pipeline that will pilot them

towards DOE management and research positions.

MoTIvATINg uNdergrAduATeS IN ScIeNce ANd TecHNology (MuST)

UNCFSP, as part of a consortium led by the Hispanic College

Fund with the support of the Society of Hispanic Professional

Engineers, is administering NASA’s Motivating Undergraduates

in Science and Technology (MUST) Program. The MUST Program,

which began in 2006, awards scholarships and internships to

undergraduate students pursuing Science, Technology,

Engineering and Math (STEM) degrees. Each year, 100 students

receive one-year competitive scholarships of up to $10,000 and

a paid internship relevant to their chosen field. Additionally,

students benefit from year-round tutoring and mentoring. The

scholarships and internships are renewable for up to three

years provided the students continue to meet the academic

The CIPA Program assists two-year and four-year Minority Institutions with strengthening their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) academic fields and technical programs. Some examples of CIPA activities include the development of a Bioscience Improvement Center and an undergraduate minor in the field of computerized measurements

and instrumentation. The current CIPA II Program also integrates project management methodology to strategically enhance STEM curricula. Through the infusion of project management methodology into existing curricula, MIs will be able to groom students for success in STEM careers by providing both theoretical knowledge and “real-world” experiences.

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81 training and technical assistance workshops conducted

149 institutions supported through capacity-building grants

15 student research awards granted

242 student fellowships or internships granted

66 partnerships created in 42 countries

218 faculty/professional fellowships or internships granted

14 conferences held

24 newsletters produced

158 campus visits and public appearances

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The mission of the Division of International Programs is to support the efforts of higher education

institutions, non-governmental organizations, and governments to respond to the pressing

needs of their constituents. The Division provides direct technical assistance for capacity building

to organizations and educational institutions, manages research and data collection projects

in population studies and project documentation, directs public-private sector collaborations

addressing pressing development issues, and offers workforce development training, and, to

governments, policy support. Thematic areas include revitalization of educational systems,

community development, democratization of healthcare access and health education, youth

and young adult leadership/professional development, women’s empowerment, technology

training, and small business development.

The Division has undergone an organizational restructure this year, adopting five programs

and creating a new program. To date, the following outcomes have been achieved:

37 studies or reports created

INTerNATIoNAl develoPMeNT PArTNerSHIPS (IdP) AcTIvITy

TrAININg IN INTerNATIoNAl educATIoN, AFFAIrS, ANd develoPMeNT ProgrAM (TIeAd)

TIEAD strengthens the career opportunities of students and

professionals seeking experiences and advancement in

international affairs and development. It offers citizens of diverse

nations the opportunity to work together on development issues

that significantly affect human life, critical language training and

cultural immersion, and the competitive edge to diversify the current

and next generation of international public service professionals.

Students, faculty, and professionals from any country who have

a strong interest in international development and language

training are eligible to apply.

TIEAD provides academic instruction, internships, residences, and

research opportunities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the

Caribbean to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty,

and professionals. Placement sites include public and private

institutions, foreign governmental and non-governmental

agencies, and community organizations in the target countries of

Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Mauritania, Rwanda, Tanzania, South

Africa, and Uganda. In 2006, the focus countries were South

Africa and Senegal.

Sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development

(USAID), the mission of IDP is to strengthen the ability of institu-

tions in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Caribbean

to meet national economic and social development needs; assist

in the achievement of USAID goals and the strategic objectives

of USAID Missions; and further the international involvement of

HBCUs.

IDP makes and monitors awards to HBCUs that are interested in

forging links with international institutions of higher education

(IHEs), U.S. institutions of higher education, and non-

governmental organizations in the U.S. and in countries assisted

by USAID. Partnership clusters include agriculture and rural

development; curriculum development; economic development;

democratization, conflict resolution and community development;

environment and transportation; technology access and training;

and science, research and health.

IdP Highlights

To prepare prospective applicants for 2006 partnership awards, one major training workshop was held at Johnson C. Smith University, followed by pre- application review sessions at seven targeted sites.22 new partnerships were established in 2006.42 U.S. institutions participate in IDP partnerships.

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Sponsored by the IFSA Foundation, the project is increasing

the capacity of HBCUs to assess, develop, promote, and

support study abroad opportunities on their campuses. Three

HBCUs were selected to engage in mentor-mentee relationships

with HBCUs that have well established and successful study

abroad programs: Spelman College (mentor) and St. Augustine’s

College (mentee); Morehouse College (mentor) and Cheyney State

University (mentee); and North Carolina A&T State University

(mentor) and Alcorn State University (mentee).

Strengthening Study Abroad Highlights

The eleven-member HBCU delegation traveled to Argentina to tour the host-country study abroad programs and meet with representatives from the following: Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), the School for International Training (SIT), Cooperative Program in the Americas (COPA-Butler University), Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), University of Buenos Aires, University of Belgrano, Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLASCO), Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, and Universidad del Museo Social Argentino.

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11 students representing six minority institutions, including a university in Brazil, completed their study abroad experience in South Africa.Interns worked in HIV/AIDS-focused community-based organizations that provide support to families and orphans impacted by the disease.

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TELP implemented over 164 workshops and trained approximately 4,000 HDI staff. TELP enabled the development and/or enhancement of 74 curriculum courses.35 institutions in the United States and South Africa received TELP grants.

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The TELP Program, which ended in 2006, provided quality and

innovative capacity-building interventions for HDIs, including cur-

riculum development, quality assurance, financial management,

management information systems, and leadership development.

By increasing the capacity of HDIs and technikons to eliminate

disparities in higher education and provide opportunities for

students to meet the needs of the 21st century, TELP furthered

South Africa’s educational transformation agenda.

UNCFSP awarded more than $7 million in linkage grants to 18

U.S. institutions for partnership projects that strengthen HDI

capacity in proposal development, program implementation,

project assessment and evaluation. Furthermore, UNCFSP

awarded and supervised 29 U.S. Agency for International

Development direct-funded projects to publish new textbooks,

extend academic program offerings, construct new educational

facilities, and develop faculty and administration capacity.

INSTITuTe For INTerNATIoNAl PublIc PolIcy (IIPP)

Sponsored by the Department of Education, IIPP seeks to

enhance U.S. national security, global competitiveness, and

leadership by promoting excellence, international service, and

cultural competence among a broader, more diverse cross-

section of the American citizenry. The IIPP Fellowship Program

identifies, recruits, and prepares promising undergraduates from

underrepresented minority groups for international service

through a rigorous multi-year fellowship program of summer

policy institutes, study abroad, intensive language training,

internships, graduate study, and career development counseling.

In addition, IIPP strengthens the capacity of minority institutions

to create a more internationally aware citizenry and to prepare

students for careers in the international arena.

The Institute has become the most comprehensive and one of

the most successful international training and capacity-building

programs serving underrepresented populations. Through the

many young professionals it has put into the international

career pipeline, the IIPP is shaping a diverse talent pool that will

positively impact America at home and abroad for generations

to come.

IIPP Highlights

231 students have received IIPP fellowships.207 faculty have received professional development placements, support, and training to promote international service and excellence. 76 students earned graduate degrees as a direct result of program support.The Sophomore Summer Policy Institute (SSPI), which was initiated in 2005, continues at Spelman College in Atlanta.The number of annual fellowship positions will increase from 20 to 30 beginning in 2007.In 2006, 15 fellows have participated in semester and year-long study abroad programs.The IIPP maintained an overall retention rate of 89.2%.

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This research project assessed the state of foreign language

instruction at HBCUs, including range and level of foreign

language offerings, enrollment in languages, and mechanisms or

activities in place to support foreign language learning on campus.

The study was completed in 2006. The “Internationalization &

Foreign Language Course Offerings at Historically Black Colleges

and Universities” report is available on the UNCFSP website.

Title VI International Research Project

The “Minority Student Participation in International Programs

and Activities: Attitudes, Obstacles and Future Direction”

research study seeks to provide data on minority students

perceptions of and participation in international education to

support the efforts of HBCUs to increase students’ involvement

in international programs and activities. The study’s results will

be released in 2007.

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UNCFSP obtained additional funding from the Department of

Education to support research projects that explore minorities’

inclusion in international education and initiatives that assist

Minority Institutions in globalizing their curricula.

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The mission of the Division of Public Health is to eliminate health disparities

that disproportionately impact minority populations and to enhance the social,

economic, and environmental vitality of communities by building capacity in

health education, health promotion, and disease prevention at Minority Serving

Institutions (MSIs). Through collaborative efforts with university partners, federal

agencies, non-governmental organizations, industry, and communities, the

Division engages in research, technical assistance, curriculum development, the

enhancement of health information technology acquisition and use, and community

outreach. Also, the Division strives to build a culturally diverse healthcare workforce that

is competent and competitive in the 21st century, to improve health curricula that will

match the needs of the nation, and to provide research-based leadership intended to

shape national health programs and policy.

The Division’s accomplishments to date include:

46 institutions supported through subgrants

13 faculty research awards granted

5 student research awards granted

104 courses created or enhanced

35 newsletters produced

10 conferences held

5 multimedia products created

3 campus visits and public appearances

Over 5000 campus and community members trained in accessing

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20 grants have been awarded to institutions. A proceedings document of the 2006 eHealth Conference was created: “Leveraging Information Technology to Improve Health Literacy.” The NLM/HBCU eHealth Survey revealed that there is a strong need for increased education and training among healthcare professionals.Over 80 percent of respondents to the Participant Feedback Survey administered at the 2006 conference stated that they “definitely” have an increased understanding of the potential of eHealth to address health disparities and the need for UNCFSP to expand its eHealth activities at HBCUs.2005-2006 grantees presented at this year’s eHealth Conference for HBCUs.

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Over 1,500 students from 26 HBCUs were surveyed.Faculty and administrators from Johnson C. Smith University, Morgan State University, Spelman College, Paul Quinn College, Dillard University, and Howard University provided input on the research design.Random focus groups were conducted at 6 participating HBCUs.Final data analysis is currently being conducted.

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The federal government recognizes that grave health disparities

exist in the United States due to race, ethnicity, gender,

socioeconomic status, health care access, health literacy, and other

related factors. Legislative attention has been and continues to

be directed toward closing the gap regarding health disparities

nationally. The UNCFSP/NLM-HBCU ACCESS Project supports

the government’s efforts. Launched in 2002, the Project seeks to

promote disease prevention and wellness on HBCU campuses and

in their surrounding communities through the use of online health

resources provided by the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

As the world’s largest medical library, NLM engages in ongoing

efforts to collect and compile the most current health information

and to develop user-friendly databases for the public. By

increasing the utilization of NLM’s online resources, the Project

demonstrates how important it is for HBCUs to play a more

substantial role in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of

eHealth initiatives. HBCUs are the best-positioned and most logical

entities in the African-American community to promote the use of

the Internet for improving health.

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kNowledge, ATTITudeS, ANd beHAvIorS (kAb) reSeArcH ProJecT

The KAB Research Project, part of the HOPE Program, is a CDC-

funded supplemental grant that assessed the HIV/AIDS related

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of undergraduate students

attending 26 HBCUs across the United States.

The main objectives of the KAB research project were to increase

current understanding of the risk behaviors of college-aged

students on HBCU campuses and to assess the availability of HIV/

AIDS counseling and testing services on these campuses. The risk

behavior of this age group has not been assessed since 1995

when the CDC conducted a study through its College Youth

Risk Behaviors Survey. Given the increasing numbers of HIV/AIDS

cases among African Americans, combined with the high rates

of HIV/AIDS infection in the Southern region of the United States

where many HBCUs are located, the lack of current information

concerning sexual behavior is of concern.

cHAMPS Highlights

In Fall 2006, four institutions were selected to comprise the Consortium: Alabama A&M University, Howard University, Norfolk State University, and Spelman College.In Year I, the focus is on Coalition Building.

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cAMPuS HeAlTH AdvocATeS MobIlIzINg HIv PreveNTIoN STrATegIeS (cHAMPS) NeTwork coNSorTIuM

The Campus Health Advocates Mobilizing Prevention Strategies

(CHAMPS) Network Consortium, funded by the CDC, is bring-

ing together the expertise of UNCFSP and HBCUs to address

HIV/AIDS prevention and the prevention of other health-risk

behaviors in college-aged youth. Since college-aged African Amer-

icans are among those disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS,

HBCUs have a unique opportunity to be catalysts for positive

change through this Consortium.

The CHAMPS Network Consortium will foster campus leadership

and a generation of young people who have the knowledge and

skills to avoid practices that put them at risk for health compromis-

ing diseases. It will also strengthen campus infrastructure through

policy review and development, technical assistance, integration

of online resources and systems, curriculum enhancement, peer

education programs, and national dissemination of resources and

tools. Faculty liaisons, who represent the national office on HBCU

campuses, will receive funding and assistance from UNCFSP that

enables them to build infrastructure and better train students to

serve as HIV/AIDS educators and health ambassadors. Students

will be directly engaged through social marketing campaigns and

peer education programs.

rocHe/uNcFSP Health communications & Social Marketing Highlights

The three grantees are: Bennett College for Women (Focus area: HIV/AIDS); Johnson C. Smith University (Focus area: Diabetes); and University of District of Columbia (Focus area: Breast and Prostate Cancers).

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rocHe/uNcFSP HeAlTH coMMuNIcATIoNS & SocIAl MArkeTINg cAMPAIgN

There is little research on minority populations’ receptivity to

social marketing campaign messages. Despite lack of evidence,

social marketing’s popularity has not diminished and it continues

to be adopted by the government and nonprofit organizations

nationwide. The use of marketing techniques and tools, imported

from the private sector, are increasingly being advocated for their

potential value in crafting and disseminating effective health

messages that will promote behavior change.

In early 2006, Roche Pharmaceuticals funded a unique

opportunity called “Enhancing Health Promotion and Disease

Prevention at HBCUs through Health Communications & Social

Marketing.” Three grants were awarded through a competitive

selection process to HBCUs with the challenge to develop health

promotion and disease prevention messages by college students

for their peers. Each institution chose a health disparity focus area

for the creation of a Public Service Announcement (PSA) and other

media, indicating how their proposed project would improve

awareness and prevention of health-related risky behaviors affecting

youth. Faculty and students from various curricular areas teamed to

produce creative, culturally appropriate messages.

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The mission of the Division of Community & Education is to create collaborative relationships

with Minority Institutions (MIs) and their local communities to strengthen their personal,

professional, and economic growth by identifying, creating, and promoting opportunities

and activities. The Division advocates and participates in campus-community partnerships

that foster positive systemic change, ensure academic and social success, enhance

community-focused curricula, and improve the lives of citizens.

The Division strives for academically, professionally, and socially progressive communities

where MIs and local citizens gain and share a true sense of citizenship and belonging. A

workforce development component focuses on educational preparation, financial aid and

scholarship counseling, leadership, communication, networking, etiquette, and anger/conflict

management training. A community service component provides opportunities for students and

community members to act as change agents for the betterment of their communities

through volunteerism, mentorship, and outreach.

A recent organizational restructure has added two programs to the Division, thus creating

the following outcomes:

7 student internships awarded

29 training and technical assistance workshops provided

71 faculty have incorporated service learning into their curriculum

Over 2,000 community members have been served

18 faculty research awards granted

15 institutions supported through subgrants

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leArN & Serve ProgrAM learn & Serve Highlights

The Learn & Serve Program hosted its first service learning institute in Jackson, MS on June 6, 2006. The Institute was a one-day pre-conference workshop held in conjunction with the HBCU Faculty Development Network Summer Symposium.Lane College was joined by Donna Richardson Joiner to mobilize hundreds of community members in health and wellness activities designed to increase awareness about nutrition and physical activity health and wellness.Dillard University in New Orleans responded to meet post-Katrina community needs. For example, Dillard modified a leadership and management course to allow students to manage health care for more than 300 displaced Katrina victims; created a Brown Bag series where students shared critiques about the mayor’s recovery plans for the city; and developed an exercise program for those affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

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cIP Highlights

Data collection and analysis of health information and statistics are being conducted by faculty and CIP student interns relating to HIV/AIDS, Obesity, and Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Infant Mortality.Institutions have designed and submitted “story boards” for PSA production.The “Keepin’ It Real” Show was launched.All programs sponsored community health disparities workshops and seminars.

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The UNCFSP Learn & Serve Grant Program, sponsored by the

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and

the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Liberty Life Insurance Company,

is a three-year initiative to increase the quality and quantity of

community service and service learning practices and programs

on HBCU campuses and in surrounding communities that

address health disparities in racial and ethnic communities.

Institutions integrate service learning programs in their

curriculum; disseminate these models within the HBCU network,

other Minority Serving Institutions and health professional

organizations; and establish viable community partnerships.

Launched in 2004, the Learn & Serve grantees include Benedict

College, Columbia, SC; Dillard University, New Orleans, LA;

Lane College, Jackson, TN; LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis,

TN; Rust College, Holly Springs, MS; Wiley College, Marshall,

TX; and Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA. These

seven HBCUs, representing rural, suburban, and urban areas

with student populations ranging from 800 to over 4,000, are

providing students with rewarding experiences while helping to

create healthier communities.

coMMuNITy IMPAcT ProgrAM (cIP)

The Community Impact Program (CIP), sponsored by the Royal

Bank of Canada (RBC) Liberty Life Insurance Company, focuses

on improving health-related community services and enhancing

quality of life, particularly among rural and disadvantaged

populations. UNCFSP collaborates with Voorhees College and

UNCF to implement the components of the initiative. UNCF

has provided scholarships for study in health-related fields at

HBCUs. Voorhees College has established a Center for Excellence

in Rural and Minority Health to provide health education

programs, clinical services, and health research.

UNCFSP supports the efforts of four HBCUs in improving health

and wellness on and around their campuses. Each institution

is concentrating on a health disparity that disproportionately

impacts African Americans: Bennett College for Women in

Greensboro, NC (HIV/AIDS); Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins,

TX (Obesity); Philander Smith College in Little Rock, AK

(Alcohol and Substance Abuse); and Virginia Union University in

Richmond, VA (Infant Mortality).

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“Strengthening the capacity of Hbcus” Highlights

A program advisory team was created to conduct campus visits at HBCUs to assist them in strengthening their financial and strategic planning processes. The program advisory team consisted of past HBCU presidents, certified financial officers, institutional advancement officers, and other subject-matter experts.

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dod-TAP Highlights

29 training and technical assistance workshops were attended by 824 faculty members.9 HBCU/MIs that received DoD research and infrastructure grants attended a UNCFSP-DoD proposal development workshop.The final DoD-TAP workshop included HBCU students who learned about career opportunities within DoD. Funding opportunities for HBCU/MI faculty were also discussed.

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The DoD-TAP program strengthens the ability of Minority

Institutions (MIs) to participate in Department of Defense

initiatives, educational programs, research and development

efforts, and other contract and grant opportunities. The

program provides workshops, research experiences, internships

and faculty development initiatives to increase MI representation

in DoD research; enhances curriculum and programs in scientific

disciplines; increases the number of minority graduates in the

fields of science, technology, engineering, and math; and assists

in the development of MIs as a national resource for DoD.

STreNgTHeNINg THe cAPAcITy oF Hbcus THrougH A collAborATIve INITIATIve ProgrAM

UNCFSP, Hampton University, and the National Association

for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) worked in

concert in 2006 to strengthen the capacity of HBCUs through

a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the

Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Office. The

institutional capacity building efforts were comprehensive,

including projects that increased the fiscal, strategic and operational

capacity of HBCUs and positively impacted students and faculty.

The grant provided for professional development and training

for senior executives and governance board members, and

involved the examination of institutional operations in an effort

to strengthen accreditation preparation at HBCUs. Training

topics were in the areas of Effective Fiscal Leadership, Enrollment

Management, Resource Diversification Strategies, Institutional

Advancement, and Processes Related to University Accreditation.

keePIN’ IT reAl (kIr) SHow

The “Keepin’ It Real” (KIR) Show, part of the Community

Impact Program, is designed to appeal to college-aged youth by

giving them a voice to discuss “hard” issues relating to health

disparities in a “real” way. When completed, KIR episodes will

focus on seven health disparities affecting African Americans

and other minorities. The show’s host, Gilbert “Gil” Knowles, a

retired Army officer and former HBCU Vice President for Student

Affairs, engages students in candid discussions about health-

risk behaviors and provides “old school” advice. In 2006, KIR

wrapped up production on its first episode, shot on location at

Clinton Junior College in Rock Hill, SC.

The show focused on alcohol and substance abuse and engaged

over 40 students as studio participants. The show featured “

reforming persons” (once actively addicted to drugs) offering

their life experiences and how their actions negatively affected

their loved ones; advice from a healthcare professional who

specializes in drug and substance abuse; and student

testimonials about how alcohol and substance abuse personally

affected them, including the deaths of grandparents, brothers,

and cousins, the incarceration of siblings, and the divorce of

parents.

keepin’ It real Highlights

The first KIR episode was shot on location at Clinton Junior College in Rock Hill, SC. The studio audience consisted of over 40 students, faculty, and administrators.A second KIR episode focusing on HIV/AIDS will be released in 2007.

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