Welcome to the Title V
Educational Excellence Project website!

36th Annual American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC)

Title V -Teaching, Technology & Learning - Educational Excellence Project was present at the 36th Annual AMATYC conference in Boston, MA in November. Mario E. Moreno, former Director of Title V Activity at TAMIU  was in charge of presenting results of the 2010 Title V Math Academy, including the impact of the Title V intervention program designed to improve student achievement in Mathematics.

Mario E. Moreno, former Director of Title V at TAMIU delivering the "Cultural Mathematics Academy" session in Boston, MA. Mr. Humberto Laurel, LCC Math faculty member and fellow of the First Title V Math Academy, was also in charge of a Poster Session in the 36th Annual AMATYC conference

PowerPoint slides file Title V time-series comparison, LCC and TAMIU

Funded by the U. S. Department of Education, this collaborative initiative involving Laredo Community College and Texas A&M International University is a clear indication of both institutions’ strong commitment to provide educational experiences of the highest quality to their students.

The Title V - Educational Excellence Project (EEP) was established to provide support services to students enrolled in College Algebra, the faculty members delivering these courses, and middle and high school students on their paths to college.

We encourage all College Algebra students to visit on a regular basis the Title V Technology and Enrichment in Mathematics (TEMA) Computer Laboratory to take full advantage of the excellent support provided by our especially trained tutors and staff, as well as the technological resources readily available for use.

We also urge our College Algebra faculty members to actively participate in the professional staff development program delivered by highly qualified and experienced professional educators.  These individuals have a deep understanding of mathematics, as well as different pedagogical practices and resources that can be used to design, deliver and assess mathematics instruction consistent with students’ diverse learning styles. 

Faculty, tutors and other Title V - EEP staff are also encouraged to make extensive use of the different resources housed in the Instructional Digital Mathematics Library Resource Center.  These research-based materials focus on:  curriculum design, assessment, ethno-mathematics and sound pedagogical practices to facilitate the planning, implementation and evaluation of Title V activities.

The Community Outreach Coordinator working with the Title V - EEP is dedicated to disseminating and explaining information about this initiative to local middle and high school students, counselors, administrators and the community. This information is intended to help our middle and high school colleagues ensure that students graduating from high school are well prepared for higher education so that they can successfully complete College Algebra and eventually the degree program of their choice.

Enjoy your visit to our portal! Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information about the Title V Educational Excellence Project.

Respectfully,

 Title V is a cooperative grant shared by Laredo Community College (Lead Institution) and Texas A&M International University (Partner Institution). The five year grant was awarded in October 2007 and is funded via the U. S. Department of Education Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions program. According to the Department of  Education's web site, "This program helps eligible institutions of higher education enhance and expand their capacity to serve Hispanic and low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional stability,  management, and fiscal capabilities of eligible institutions. For additional information visit http://www.ed.gov/programs/idueshsi/index.html (Award #: P031S070064)