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  • Shippensburg University has been awarded a $220,625 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, passed through the Public Health Management Corporation Professional Development Organization. The purpose of this grant is to provide students in Philadelphia and the Southeast Region with a pathway of credentialing with affordable credit bearing opportunities towards certification in the field of early childhood at Shippensburg University. Tamara Smith-Moore, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, serves as the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has been awarded a $40,000 It’s on Us PA grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The purpose of this grant is to support the work of gender-based violence prevention, education, and survivor support. Miller Hoffman, Director of the Page Center, and Dr. Brigette Allen Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Commuter, & Non-Trad Support are project directors.

  • Shippensburg University has been awarded an Opioid Remediation Grants to Prevent Overdose in the amount of $15,000, from the Franklin Fulton Drug and Alcohol Program of Franklin County, PA. The purpose of the project is to support efforts to prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid-related harms. Kurt Dunkel, Director of the Connection AOD Program and Wellness, is the project director.  

  • Shippensburg University has been awarded a $1,000 Wellness at Work grant from the Partnership for Better Health. This funding will support employee wellness programs aimed at promoting health and well-being. Anita Weaver, Benefits Manager in Human Resources, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a budget increase of 5% (or $500 per child) for a total of $54,000 to the grant awarded to the Head Start Pre-K Counts program by the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning. The budget was increased from $1,080,000 to $1,134,000. The programs provide early childhood education and support services to eligible children and families. Brittney Watson, Director of Shippensburg University Head Start, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a $537,500 Act 101 grant from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency to support its Academic Success Program. The award amount was increased by 51.6% or $183,000 from last year. This funding will support under-prepared students who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program strives to develop and maintain a comprehensive academic and nonacademic support system for the purpose of enhancing student persistence, retention, and graduation. Dr. Chad Bennett, Department Chair of Academic Engagement & Exploratory Studies, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a 2024 Grant to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program from the Office on Violence Against Women, part of the U.S. Department of Justice. This three-year grant, totaling $400,000, will support services and resources for victims of gender-based violence, as well as prevention education and training for the entire Shippensburg University community. Dr. Nicole Hill, Dean of the College of Education and Human Services, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University Head Start has been awarded a $112,769 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program, administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The project is designed to benefit children, infants, toddlers, and pregnant women in the designated service area, which includes various cities and towns in Pennsylvania. Brittney Watson, Director of Shippensburg University Head Start, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has been awarded $4,500 for three $1,500 Wellness Initiative grants from the Pennsylvania Faculty Health and Welfare Fund. This funding will support wellness initiatives for employees. Anita Weaver, Benefits Manager in Human Resources, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a grant ($128,735 ) from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, through Widener University. This grant aims to provide environmental management and compliance consulting to help businesses identify challenges and develop effective solutions. Robin Burtner, Director of the Small Business Development Center, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a Research Scholar Grant ($6,200) from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The purpose is to research and investigate the expansion of college-level coursework in Pennsylvania secondary schools and its impact on educational outcomes. David Monaghan, Associate Professor, Sociology, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received renewed funding ($125,000) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Drug-Free Communities Support Program, for the Shippensburg Coalition and Resource Center (SCRC). The purpose of the Healthy Shippensburg Coalition is to help Shippensburg area community members reach their full potential by strengthening health and social services related to the ways that home, school, workplace, neighborhood, and community factors impact one's health. Dr. Elizabeth Fisher, Professor, Social Work and SCRC Director, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a Developing Future Special Educators Grant ($20,000 over two years) from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network, a project of the Bureau of Special Education in Pennsylvania. The purpose is to develop or expand Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELO) to engage secondary/postsecondary students in learning about and/or working with students with disabilities to inspire the next generation of special educators. Jaquelyn Chovanes, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership & Special Education, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received renewed funding ($72,934) from the Big Spring School District for the William Gillette Postsecondary Inclusive Education Center Program. The purpose is to provide services that facilitate the development of Job skills for high school students with disabilities. Jacquelyn Chovanes, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership & Special Education, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received renewed funding ($25,000) from the Big Spring School District for the Gowing Edges Community Clinic program. The purpose is to provide a doctoral level graduate assistant/counseling intern who will provide counseling services to students, families, and surrounding community members. Clifford Brooks, Professor Counselor Education, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a grant ($50,000 over two years) from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for the Reduce Underage and Dangerous Drinking (RUDD) program. The purpose of the project is to discourage and reduce both underage and dangerous drinking. Kurt Dunkel, Coordinator of the Alcohol and Other Drugs/Wellness programs is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a grant of $10,700 from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy for the Untold Stories program. The purpose of the project is identifying and documenting diverse historic sites and Stories in the South Mountain Region. Steve Burg, professor of history, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a grant of $342,000 from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education for the Keystone Library Network (KLN). The KLN is a consortium of academic and research libraries. KLN develops new solutions for our universities and other Pennsylvania universities to address the ever-changing world of library services and the needs of students. William Pooler, Lead Network & KLN Hub Administrator, is the project director. 

  • Shippensburg University has received a Small Business Administration Program Investment for Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) grant of $75,000. The purpose is to provide veterans entrepreneur training. Robin Burtner, Director of the Small Business Development Center, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a grant from the ECMC Foundation and the PASSHE Foundation for FAFSA Outreach in the amount of $147,051. The purpose is to address the challenges associated with unmatched Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) and incomplete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. Megan Luft, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a two-year grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development in the amount of $192,500 for a new Small Business Internship Initiative. The program will connect small businesses with college students throughout the region. The outcome will create a pipeline of paid small business internships and micro-internships for students. Robin Burtner, director of the Small Business Development Center is the project director.

  • Shippensburg University has received a grant from Meridian International and the U.S. Department of State for the Study of the U.S. Institute, Student Leaders from Europe (SUSI) program in the amount of $178,304. The purpose of the program is to provide foreign undergraduate students from Europe with an overview of a theme in U.S. studies, while also heightening their awareness of the history and evolution of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions, broadly defined. Lawrence Bailey, Professor of Political Science is the project director. The Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) is supported by the U.S. Department of State. A total of $178,304, or 91 percent of SUSI is financed with federal funds, and $34,199, or 9 percent is funded by other sources.

  • Shippensburg University has received renewed funding for three grants to support the Center for Juvenile Justice Training and Research (CJJTR). The Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Justices Commission has provided the CJJTR Facilities grant in the amount of $39,600. The Schuylkill County Juvenile Justice Department, a political division of the Commonwealth of PA, has provided the Juvenile Justice Research and IT Program grant in the amount of $897.034. and the Training and Education Program grant in the amount of $360,446. The purpose is to provide to the Center for Juvenile Justice Research and Training program the following administrative support and services, including space necessary to: 1.) collect and analyze data regarding various research studies and program initiatives; 2.) facilitate requests for data from various public and private entities; 3.) coordinate and oversee the JCJC’s Graduate Education Program; 4.) support the ongoing development and maintenance of the Pennsylvania Case Management System (PaJCMS); and 5.) operate the state’s Balanced and Restorative Justice/Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy Program. Scott Weller, director of the CJJTR.

Events

  • The Fall 2024 NSF Virtual Grants Conference is open for registration! The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) will host the semi-annual event from December 9 – 12, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights into NSF’s current issues, policies and procedures, and specific funding opportunities. There is no cost to register and attend the Grants Conference. Register today.

  • Council on Student Research and Creative Activity (COSRACA) meetings (first THUR of OCT, NOV, FEB, MAR, APR)

Skill Development

The following workshops are available to faculty and staff.

  • Budget Development
    FEB 13, 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
    Contact ipssp@ship.edu to register.

Contact the Institute for Public Service & Sponsored Programs

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