GRANT NEWS
The Grants Office has had a busy and successful year working with members of the faculty on the development of proposals to federal government programs and agencies. Claudia Esker, senior grants writer, has led several members of the faculty including: professors Kathleen Burke, Angela Cristini, Jody Williams, Tom Heed, Ozgur Dogru and Christopher Reich through the process. Thus far in FY09, 16 federal or state proposals have been submitted for a total of $4.2million. Additionally, more than $2.6million in grant requests have been submitted to private sources.
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TD Bank and TD Charitable Foundation
The TD Bank and TD Charitable Foundation grant supports the Academic Success for Nursing Students from Underserved Backgrounds project. Through this project, students who require assistance with courses in science and nursing fundamentals receive one-on-one tutoring. The project is a part of the College’s commitment to increase the number of registered nurses that represent the same diverse backgrounds as their patients.
The Verizon Foundation
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The Verizon Foundation provided funding
for scholarships for students registered with
Ramapo College’s Office of Specialized
Services. Students majoring in business
administration, finance, marketing, computer
science and management information systems
are eligible to apply. Scholarship support plays
a significant role in the College’s ability to
attract and retain students with disabilities,
and helps to reduce the financial burden for
students and their families.
Center for Holocaust
and Genocide Studies
Received $70,000 Grant
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Dr. Michael Riff, Director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, wrote a proposal that was funded by the William Gumpert Foundation of California. The grant is for program support for the Center. The $70,000 grant supports the Center and programs for public school teachers.
Pennsylvania Performing Arts
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The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation awarded a grant to Jane Stein, director of performing arts programs at the Berrie Center and the Meadowlands Environment Center. The grant funds an artist who will be performing at both the Berrie Center and the Meadowlands Environment Center.
