April 5, 2024

FAFSA Update from the U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education and the IRS identified three issues that impact a small amount of FAFSA forms which are identified in a new Electronic Announcement. From these issues, the Department and IRS estimate that approximately 5% of previously submitted FAFSA applications need to be reprocessed because the errors would result in decreased financial aid eligibility for students if unresolved. More than 80% of applications were not affected by these tax issues and the Department plans to reprocess the errors in the first half of April.

The Department released another Electronic Announcement this week regarding information on the Universally Unique Identification Numbers (UUIDs) that the Department is building and will send directly to institutions. The list will identify the student records that are unaffected by the known errors.

The Department will be hosting a webinar on Friday, April 5th to answer the most common technical questions which will include questions that have been received from schools, software developers, and states. Please register for the webinar here.

The department also launched a new page this week that includes updates and messages from Federal Student Aid Leadership.

2^nd Annual Minority Serving Institutions Conference

The U.S. Department of State will be hosting the 2^nd Annual Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) Conference on Friday, April 12, from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET in a hybrid format. There is no cost to attend, the target audience is students and faculty of MSIs; however, it is open to all.

Registration for the event closes April 5^th, follow THIS LINK to register for the conference.

For more information, please contact Estela B. Astacio, Deputy Director, astacioe@state.gov. 

U.S. Department of Commerce Notice of Funding Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to seek applications for research and development (R&D) activities that will establish and accelerate domestic capacity for advanced packaging substrates and substrate materials, a key technology for manufacturing semiconductors. CHIPS for America anticipates approximately $300 million in funding innovation across multiple technologies ranging from semiconductor-based to glass and organics. This is the third NOFO released overall by CHIPS for America, and the first that is focused on R&D. 

Eligible applicants include domestic for-profit organizations; non-profit organizations; accredited institutions of higher education including community and technical colleges; and state, local, territorial, and Indian tribal governments.

The deadline for concept papers is Friday, April 12, 2024.

For more information, please visit the Federal Register or contact Chris Greer at research@chips.gov. 

The Indigenous Trauma and Resilience Research Center (ITRRC) is excited to announce its upcoming Symposium, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 18 and 19 in the UND Memorial Union Henry Family Ballroom. Join the ITRRC crew for a two-day event featuring Research Ethics Training for Health in Indigenous Communities (rETHICS), the ITTRC showcase, and a variety of invited speakers highlighting the research of our investigators and other Indigenous researchers/allies.

The complete schedule and registration details will be available soon. For inquiries about the ITRRC Symposium, contact Kimberly Harn at kimberly.harn@UND.edu.

We look forward to your participation and hope you can join us for this celebration of Indigenous research and resilience! Additionally, the Time Out Wacipi Powwow will begin in the evening on April 19 and continue through April 20. We encourage you to stay for the cultural celebration.

Tribal College & University Cyberinfrastructure Workshop

May 14 - 16, 2024

DoubleTree Hotel

Tulsa, OK

Department of Education’s 2^nd Annual “YOU Belong in STEM” Convening

The U.S. Department of Education will host its “YOU Belong in STEM” annual convening in Washington DC on April 11, 2024. The purpose of the initiative is to highlight and elevate examples of the Department’s investments that have demonstrated success in strengthening the sense of belonging in STEM for students and educators. The theme for this year’s convening is “From Commitments to Action – The Power of Belonging in STEM.”

The Department of Education is requesting proposal submissions from ED STEM grantees and other organizations/individuals interested in presenting their work, partnerships, and evidenced-based solutions centered on belonging in STEM. The Department is also interested in learning how your bold commitment(s) will advance STEM education in America. The proposal submissions and commitment updates are due Friday, March 1^st.

1.     Submit a session proposal to feature your work by April 11, 2024, YOU Belong in STEM convening: HERE

2.     Share your 2024 YOU Belong in STEM commitment HERE

3.     Email us a 2-minute video describing the impact of your YOU Belong in STEM work.

We are eager to highlight your quantitative and qualitative wins to advance our collective goals. Include your name, organization name, your commitment, and your progress update. Bonus points for creativity!

JOB/INTERNSHIP

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Remembering Joe McDonald

Founding president of Salish Kootenai College and longtime AIHEC leader, Dr. Joe McDonald, was one of the great giants of the Tribal College Movement.

Pursuing and Achieving Goals

Overcoming preconceived notions and self-doubt and thoroughly committing yourself to setting and accomplishing goals, can enable you to achieve success that no one thought possible.

Tribal College Journal On Campus

Tribal College & University News Round-up

Other News

Tribal college students rack up trophies at higher-ed convention

Menominee Clans history website comes home to Menominee Nation

USDA and North Dakota College Team Up to Distribute Traditional Seeds

Forest agencies seek tribal inclusion in policymaking. Indigenous leaders are holding them accountable

Featured Grant Programs

Cultural and Community Resilience

Climate Smart Humanities Organizations

Dangers and Opportunities of Technology: Perspectives from the Humanities

Upcoming Grant Deadlines

Awards for Faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities

Deadline: April 10, 2024

Fellowships

Deadline: April 10, 2024

Biden Seeks Another Pell Grant Increase, but Shortfall Looms

This solicitation is offered for support of two types of projects, a TCUP Hub and faculty-led topical interest groups (TIGs).



Upcoming due dates

Full proposal 2024

May 31 2024 - Deadline date

TCUP Hub

September 3 2024 - Deadline date

TIGs

Launched by U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships, the Responsible Design, Development and Deployment of Technologies (ReDDDoT) program aims to help create technologies that promote the public's wellbeing and mitigate potential harms. The new $16 million program is in collaboration with five philanthropic partners that seeks to ensure ethical, legal, community and societal considerations are embedded in the lifecycle of technology’s creation and use. Tribal colleges, universities, governments, and Nations are eligible to apply, among others.

For more information visit https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/responsible-design-development-deployment