Lowey Announces Grant for Mercy College Facilities, Science Education, Faculty Development

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today announced that Mercy College will receive funding under the U.S. Department of Education Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Program, which is geared to providing high-quality higher education to students who would otherwise not have the opportunity.

“This funding will help Mercy College enhance students’ opportunities and continue its tradition of high quality education,” said Congresswoman Lowey. “I am pleased that the U.S. Department of Education has recognized this need in Westchester County and will provide improved facilities, curricula, and faculty development at Mercy.”

“We at Mercy College, are delighted to receive this highly competitive Title V grant,” said College President Dr. Louise H. Feroe. “Mercy’s students and faculty will benefit directly from the infusion of technology into the curriculum, pedagogy, and facilities at the College that this funding will make possible. Mercy College is so fortunate to have Congresswoman Nita Lowey as a loyal friend and dedicated supporter of our mission to provide a transformational, high quality education to students who might otherwise not have the opportunity.”

The Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Program provides grants to assist HSIs to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, Hispanic students. The HIS Program grants also enable HSIs to expand and enhance their academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability.

The Title V funding will support three activities:

* Development of a technology-rich common area where students will have access to all resources needed in support of learning;

* Faculty development program that will focus on instruction and pedagogical models for diverse learners and at-risk students as well as the infusion of technology throughout the curriculum; and

* Improving educational opportunities for students majoring in the life sciences, computer sciences, and mathematics to increase the number of students who major in and achieve a degree in these areas.