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FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATIONFISCAL YEAR 2004 ANNUAL FEDERAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
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Fiscal Year | College/University | Awarded Funds to Participate in Program |
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2004 | Jackson State University | $140,000 |
Entrepreneurial Development Institutes (EDI)
The EDI Program provides training and technical assistance to disadvantaged businesses to enhance their capability to obtain highway construction and related contracts.
Fiscal Year | College/University | Awarded Funds to Conduct EDI Program |
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2004 | North Carolina State University | $49,450 |
2004 | Winston-Salem State University1 | $19,539 |
Competitive Assistance Program (CAP) for HBCUs
Colleges and universities compete among themselves for grants and cooperative agreements that are relevant to one or more of FHWA's six strategic goals.2 In FY 2004, the FHWA awarded $230,000 in cooperative agreements for transportation research and technology activities to the following universities:
Fiscal Year | College/University | Awarded Funds to Conduct EDI Program |
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2004 | Texas Southern University | $100,000 |
2004 | Prairie View A&M University | $130,000 |
Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program
For FY 2004, FHWA administered 44 Eisenhower HBCU Fellowships to the following 14 HBCUs:
Fiscal Year | Colleges/Universities |
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2004 | Alabama A&M University Albany State University Florida A&M University Hampton University Howard University Jackson State University Morgan State University North Carolina A&T State University Philander Smith College Prairie View A&M University South Carolina State University Southern University/A&M College - Baton Rouge Texas Southern University Virginia State University |
National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
This 4 to 5-week program is designed to encourage and motivate youth to pursue transportation careers. Since its inception, more than 5,000 students and 31 HBCUs have participated in the Program. The following table indicated the number of colleges/universities, number of HBCUs and number of students who participated in said program for FYs 2003 and 2004.
Fiscal Year | Number of Colleges/Universities | Number of HBCUs | Number of Students |
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2003 | 40 | 27 | 700 |
2004 | 44 | 28 | 800 |
On-the-Job Training Supportive Services (OJT/SS)
The provisions for the program provide annual funding for OJT/SS projects with innovative approaches and nationwide implications to support employment opportunities for people moving from welfare-to-work, women and minorities in fields of highway construction and transportation technology. HBCUs are encouraged to develop proposals to assist minorities and women in developing job readiness skills and support systems, which facilitate acceptance and retention in highway construction trades or related technology fields.
Fiscal Year | Colleges/Universities | Awarded Funds | OJT/SS Program |
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2004 | South Carolina State University | 156,189 | School-to-Work Transitional Program |
2004 | South Carolina State University | 85,723 | Education and Training Program |
The goal of the partnerships is to forge better, ongoing relationships with each HBCU. Moreover, since 1991, the FHWA has signed partnership agreements with 27 HBCUs to provide technical assistance, curriculum development, and exchanges of staff and resources.
In FY 2003, HBCUs were awarded $6,089,898, and in FY 2004, HBCUs were awarded $6,140,499, an increase of $50,601 in awards to HBCUs in FY 2004.
The FHWA HBCU program goals and objectives outlined above were developed to meet the requirement of the Executive Order 13256. Moreover, they support the Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures Program (GAMTTFP). The GAMTTFP is a National education initiative built on partnerships with the transportation and education communities. Thus far, the FHWA has established partnerships with 27 HBCUs. Specifically, the report overall shows that the FHWA continues to focus on expanding opportunities for HBCUs in three categories -- Partnerships, Human Resources, and Grants and Contracts.
While the report indicates a decrease of funds ($1,878,489 (2% of the total R&D awards to all Institutions of Higher Educations)) to HBCUs in the Research & Development (R&D) category for FY 2004, this decrease was due to a reduction of funds and a need to develop writing proposals. However, in FY 2003, the FHWA awarded over $2,112,751 to R&D.
A decreased was also indicated in the HBCUs under CAP. In FY 2004, the FHWA awarded $230,000 to the HBCUs under CAP and awarded $400,000 in FY 2003. To address these decreases in both areas (R&D and HBCUs under CAP), the FHWA Office of Civil Rights will be conducting several meetings with interested parties (i.e., FHWA Program and Division Offices) to define the causes for these decreases and the solution to such. Concerning HBCU Fellowships, the report indicates an increase for this item in FY 2004. Particularly, the FHWA administered 44 Eisenhower HBCU Fellowships (Fellowships) at 14 HBCUs during FY 2004 compared to 37 Fellowships at 12 HBCUs in FY 2003.
Further, in FY 2004, the FHWA awarded $2,000,000 to the National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) Program and had 44 institutions serving as host sites. Of the institutions serving as host sites, 28 were HBCUs. South Carolina State University, an HBCU, continues to serve as the National Summer Transportation Institute Resource Center. Also, in FY 2003, 27 HBCUs served as host sites.
In closing, the FHWA continues to publicize the successes and awards of the Summer Transportation Institutes, Cooperative Education efforts, Fellowships, and other forms of student employment in newsletter, annual reports and its website.
[1] Winston-Salem State University was awarded $19,539 to conduct a Truckers' EDI program.
[2] The FHWA's Six Strategic Goals: Safety, Mobility and Productivity, Global Connectivity, Environment, National Homeland Security, and Organizational Excellence.
[3] Title 23 United States Code provides for annual funding for OJT/SS projects.
1. AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration
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Name/Signature and Title of Representative: /s/ Frederick D. Isler – Associate Administrator for
Civil Rights
Date:
January
28, 2005
3. TOTAL FUNDS FOR AWARDS TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (IHEs): $106,633,936
Category | Total Funds to IHEs | Total Funds to HBCUs | Funds to HBCUs as % of Total Funds to IHEs |
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1. Research & Development | 97,494,906 | 1,878,489 | 2% |
2. Program Evaluation | 506,061 | 266,061 | 53% |
3. Training | 2,855,444 | 1,364,411 | 48% |
4. Facilities and Equipment | 90,057 | 67,836 | 75% |
5. Fellowships, Traineeships, Internships, Recruitment, and IPAs | 1,612,098 | 524,102 | 33% |
6. Student Tuition Assistance, Scholarships, and Other Aid | 2,721,706 | 2,020,037 | 74% |
7. Direct Institutional Subsidies | 162,000 | 0 | 0% |
8. Third Party Awards | 19,563 | 19,563 | 100% |
9. Private Sector Involvement | 0 | 0 | 0% |
10 Administrative Infrastructure | 0 | 0 | 0% |
11. Other | 1,172,101 | 0 | 0% |
Total | 106,633,936 | 6,140,499 | 6% |
College/University | Activity | Award |
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Alabama A&M University | Research – Expand involvement of the Transportation General Contractors in training activities such as proposal for submitting bids, contracts and management of workers on project for certified DBEs | 1,000,000 |
Howard University | Development of Traffic Calming Design Guidelines - District of Columbia | 42,000 |
Howard University | Guidelines for Installing Red-Light Running Cameras - District of Columbia | 6,413 |
Howard University | Assessment of Curb Parking - District of Columbia | 75,000 |
Howard University | Evaluation of Variable Speed Limit Signs in School Zones | 33,750 |
Southern University – Baton Rouge | Research – 1) Topography Imaging & Computational Technology for Construction Control of Base Courses & Embankments; 2) Microfocus Real-time Radiography – Potential Technology to Study Micro-Structure of Geomaterials – This is a joint venture with Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC) and Louisiana State University | 73,077 |
Jackson State University | Research Projects – Potential Application of Paving Fabrics to Reduce Reflective Cracking – 82,224; Study Seat Belt Usage/Motor Vehicle Safety among African American Population in MS- 60,000; and Application of Static & Dynamic Cone Penetrometers – 28,575 | 170,799 |
North Carolina A&T State University | Research Projects – I-40 Triad Corridor Value Pricing Study – 5,000; Feasibility of Using Comprehensive Strength Test Results for Acceptance Testing of Concrete Pavements – 81,200 | 86,200 |
Langston University | Research Study – Relocation Process for I-40 Cross Town focusing on Environmental Justice – 77,000; Infrastructure Funds – Oklahoma Transportation Center – 50,000 | 127,000 |
Prairie View A&M | Research Technical Assistance Panels in Support of the TXDOT Research Programs | 9,000 |
Texas Southern University | Research Technical Assistance Panels in Support of the TXDOT Research Programs | 25,250 |
Texas Southern University | Research Project – Noise Compatible Land Use Planning | 100,000 |
Prairie View A&M | Research Project – Attracting/Retaining Minorities in Transportation Field | 130,000 |
College/University | Activity | Award |
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Howard University | Management of Research Program, Administrative Costs - Director Salary – 55,752; Associate Director Salary – 48,208; Administrative Assistant Salary – 27,945; Fringe Benefits – 27,700; Supplies/Expenses – 10,570; Indirect Cost – 83,386 | 253,561 |
North Carolina A&T State University | Indefinite Quantities Contract with Battelle Memorial Institute for Research and Statistical Studies in support of FHWA | 12,500 |
College/University | Activity | Award |
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Tuskegee University | DBE Classroom Training | 190,000 |
Alabama State University | DBE Technical Assistance | 190,000 |
Stillman College | DBE Classroom Training | 162,950 |
Alabama A&M University | DBE Technical Assistance | 190,000 |
Jackson State University | Local Technical Assistance Program | 140,000 |
North Carolina A&T State University | Entrepreneurial Development Program | 49,450 |
Winston-Salem State University | Truckers Entrepreneurial Development Program | 19,539 |
South Carolina State University | Entrepreneurial Development Program | 128,701 |
South Carolina State University | Education and Training – Supportive Services for Certified Disadvantaged Businesses | 85,773 |
South Carolina State University | School to Work Transition Program – High School/College Students | 156,189 |
South Carolina State University | School to Work Mitigation Program – Cooper River Bridge Project | 30,018 |
Denmark Technical College | Summer Transportation Institute (Note – These (Funds were not received from SCSU) | 20,000 |
Prairie View A&M | Training – Transportation Careers in Engineering – High Scholl Students | 895 |
Texas Southern University | Training Transportation Careers in Engineering – High Scholl Students | 896 |
College/University | Activity | Award |
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Howard University | Water Quality Management | 67,836 |
College/University | Activity | Award |
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Howard University | Internships – Bicycle and Traffic Data Collection & Analyses; Financial-Aid Analyses; Sidewalk Data Collection and Construction Inspection | 52,924 |
Southern University – Baton Rouge | Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP) – LTRC/LDOTD Cooperative Education Program for Civil Engineers | 49,450 |
Benedict College | (DDETFP | 44,000 |
North Carolina A&T State University | DDETFP | 30,200 |
Hampton University | DDETFP | 20,000 |
Morgan State University | DDETFP | 24,000 |
South Carolina State University | DDETFP | 40,000 |
Texas Southern University | DDETFP | 30,030 |
Jackson State University | DDETFP | 20,000 |
Howard University | DDETFP | 30,000 |
Southern University and A&M College | DDETFP | 20,000 |
Virginia State University | DDETFP | 20,000 |
Philander Smith College | DDETFP | 20,000 |
Florida A&M University | DDETFP | 20,000 |
Prairie View A&M University | DDETFP | 13,000 |
Alabama A&M University | DDETFP | 25,000 |
Albany State University | DDETFP | 7,000 |
Paul Quinn College | Internships – E.J. Conrad Leadership Program provides financial assistance to Black students | 46,124 |
Jarvis Christian College | Recruiting – Career Fairs | 5,937 |
Texas Southern University | Recruiting – Career Fairs | 6,437 |
College/University | Activity | Award |
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South Carolina State University | National Summer Transportation Institute Program | 2,000,000 |
Southern University – Baton Rouge | Student Tuition Assistance | 4,000 |
Jackson State University | Other Aid – Attendance of 2 students at the Region 4 LTAP Conference, Orange Beach, AL | 832 |
Prairie View A&M University | Grant/Employee Tuition Reimbursement | 15,205 |
College/University | Activity | Award |
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South Carolina State University | Technical Assistance/Development – Local Government Entities | 19,563 |