Sec. 316. Graduate opportunities at Tribal Colleges and Universities
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Part A of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1057 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: In this section: Notwithstanding section 312(b), the term eligible institution means an institution of higher education that— is a Tribal College or University; and offers a professional certificate or graduate degree program. The term Tribal College or University has the meaning given the term in section 316(b). The purposes of this section are to— expand professional and graduate educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, American Indians and Alaska Natives in high-demand fields and fields in which American Indians and Alaska Natives are underrepresented; and strengthen and enhance the quality of professional and graduate programs at Tribal Colleges and Universities.
The Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible institutions to enable the eligible institutions to carry out the authorized activities described in subsection (e). A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than 5 years. An eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. Such application shall demonstrate how the grant funds will be used to strengthen graduate and professional opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students at Tribal Colleges and Universities.
The Secretary shall establish application requirements in such a manner as to simplify and streamline the process for applying for grants under this section. Notwithstanding section 313(b), in awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to institutions receiving funding under section 316 for fiscal year 2022. Grants awarded under this section shall be used for 1 or more of the following activities: Purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes, including instructional and research purposes.
Construction, maintenance, renovation, and improvement of classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other instructional facilities, including purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services. Purchase of library books, periodicals, technical and other scientific journals, microfilm, microfiche, and other educational materials, including telecommunications program materials. Support for American Indian and Alaska Native students including outreach, academic support services, mentoring, scholarships, fellowships, and other financial assistance to permit the enrollment of such students in professional certificate programs and graduate degree programs.
Establishment or improvement of a development office to strengthen and increase contributions from professional and graduate alumni and the private sector. Assistance in the establishment or maintenance of an institutional endowment to facilitate financial independence pursuant to section 331. Professional and graduate program funds management and administrative management, and the acquisition of equipment, including software, for use in strengthening such funds management and management information systems.
Acquisition of real property that is adjacent to the campus in connection with the construction, renovation, or improvement of, or an addition to, a campus facility essential to a professional certificate program or graduate degree program. Education or financial information designed to improve the financial literacy and economic literacy of professional and graduate students, especially with regard to student indebtedness and student assistance programs under title IV. Tutoring, counseling, and student service programs designed to improve academic success.
Support of faculty exchanges, faculty development, faculty research, research publication and dissemination, curriculum development, academic instruction, and student research mentoring. Creation and improvement of a facility for broadband or other distance education technology, including purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services. Collaboration with other institutions of higher education to expand graduate degree programs and professional certificates.
Other activities proposed in the application submitted pursuant to subsection
(d)that— contribute to carrying out the purposes of this section; and are approved by the Secretary in the review and acceptance of such application. An eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may concurrently receive funds under section 316. An eligible institution shall not receive more than 1 grant under this section in any fiscal year. Section 313(d) shall not apply to an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section. .
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