The Title V Initiative

STEM Experience is currently funded by the Title V grant initiative.

Title V is a

$3,000,000

grant awarded by the Department of Education to La Sierra University in Oct. 2019.

The grant assists in…

  • increasing enrollment for STEM degrees

  • enhancing facilities

  • upgrading equipment

  • supporting student services that positively affect graduation rates

  • developing faculty and staffing needs.

  • The Aim

    Title V aims to increase access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics degrees and career opportunities to Hispanic and low-income students across the Inland Empire

  • Target

    Provide equitable access for Hispanic and low-income students to complete articulated STEM degrees and go on to STEM-related career opportunities

  • Short-term Grant Objective

    Increase by 15% the number of Hispanic and low-income STEM students who participate in grant-supported services or programs and complete a STEM degree or credential

  • Long-term Grant Objective

    Increase by 15% the number of Hispanic and low-income first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students graduating within six years of enrollment with a STEM degree

Meet the Title V Team

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    Amy Wolf

    TITLE V GRANTS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

    Amy Wolf is a La Sierra alumna and the Title V Grants operations director, assisting with management across the university's Title V grants.

    She provides support to the Title V team, gathers data for reporting and grant guidance, and works to contribute to student success across the university.

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    Jennifer Helbley

    GUIDED PATHWAYS ACADEMIC LEADER

    Dr. Jennifer Helbley serves as the Guided Pathways Team Leader developing academic degree pathways and working with faculty and students to create multi-year roadmaps.

    She also assists with the grant by mentoring advisors, implementing intervention and retention programs for student success, and working with university outreach. She is faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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    Marvin Payne

    TITLE V DIRECTOR

    Dr. Marvin Payne serves as Project Director for Guided Pathways to Success.

    He has a background in biochemistry and biology as well as numerous leadership roles on campus over the years. He is leading both of the university's Title V grants.