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Growing Reputable Academic Departments Act
12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4176
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide financial assistance to academic departments that demonstrate a commitment to improving their programs and increasing their reputation. This funding can be used for a variety of purposes, such as hiring new faculty members, investing in research initiatives, and upgrading facilities and equipment.
In addition to the grant program, the bill also includes provisions for the creation of a task force that will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the funding and making recommendations for future improvements. This task force will work closely with academic departments to ensure that the funds are being used efficiently and effectively. Overall, the Growing Reputable Academic Departments Act is aimed at supporting and strengthening academic departments within universities and colleges in the United States. By providing funding and resources to these departments, the bill seeks to enhance their reputation and competitiveness in the global academic community.
Congressional Summary of HR 4176
Growing Reputable Academic Departments Act or the GRAD Act
This bill expands eligibility for the Masters Degree Programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the Masters Degree Programs at Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). These programs provide grants to select HBCUs and PBIs to improve graduate opportunities for Black Americans in certain subject areas (e.g., mathematics, physical or natural sciences, and information technology).
First, the bill expands eligibility for the Masters Degrees at HBCUs program. Currently, only 18 institutions are eligible for the program. This bill expands eligibility to any HBCU that offers a qualified masters degree program.
Second, the bill expands eligibility for the Masters Degrees at PBIs program. Currently, only five institutions are eligible for this program. This bill expands eligibility to any PBI that offers a qualified masters degree program.
