Title III Resources

Title III Travel Request and Justification

Complete Travel Requisition/Travel Conference Registration (Link to TSU Travel) for amount to enter in SciQuest.

  1. Sign in to SciQuest
  2. Select Travel Request
  3. Complete the Travel Request Form
  4. Attach all appropriate documents
  5. The PR number that is generated in SciQuest is your Travel Requisition Number
  6. Click view, then comments
  7. Add Comment: "Please Review & Approve." Next, add email recipient (Your Director/Advior's Email & Title III Ms. LaToya Bankhead lbankhe1@tnstate.edu)
  8. Please complete and submit the Title III Travel Justification and Travel Requisition Form. Send hard copy, with attachments to Ms. LaToya Bankhead, lbankhe1@tnstate.edu

Important Reminders

  • Travel Request and Travel Conference Registration MUST be submitted separately
  • Only include registration cost on the Travel Request Form if the traveler personally paid for it and is seeking reimbursement
  • To submit Travel Conference Registration:
    • Follow the same process as submitting a Travel Request
    • In Step 2, select Travel Conference Registration tab instead of the Travel Request tab

Important Travel Documents:

Human Resources Forms

Please visit the TSU Human Resource Website for more information. 

Technology (For Current Title III Activities Only)

Please click the link below, and download the document to complete the Title III Technology Request form:

Title III Technology Request Form

After the form is completed, please send the form to Mrs. Dolly Hodges dhodges@tnstate.edu 

Vendor and Speaker Forms

Please visit TSU Legal Website for additional information.

Anything related to Title III should be discussed and approved with Mrs. Dolly Hodges, and it should be done prior to completing any documents or hiring.

How to Request Title III Support

The Title III Office supports initiatives that enhance Tennessee State University’s institutional effectiveness, academic quality, and student success. All requests must align with the Department of Education's Legislative Allowable Activities (LAA) and the University's Strategic Plan.

There are two different processes for requesting support:

  • One-Time Financial Support
  • Title III Activity Request

Please review the information below carefully to determine which form applies to your needs.

 

Title III One-Time Financial Support Request Guidelines

This form is for individuals or departments without an active Title III activity who wish to request financial support. All requests are reviewed by the Title III Review Committee to ensure alignment with the U.S. Department of Education Title III allowables and the University’s Strategic Plan. Each type of support can only be requested once per year.

  • Eligibility
    • Applicants who do not currently have a Title III funded activity
    • Requests must support short-term needs that contribute to institutional improvement, academic enhancement, and student services
  • Materials Needed Before Submission
    • Identify alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan (Link to the University's Strategic Plan)
    • Justification/Rationale describing the need, purpose, and alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan
    • Vendor quote or cost estimate to support the requested funding amount (Must upload the document in the form, only 1 document per submission)
    • Your request must fall under one of these categories:
      • Travel
      • Guest Speaker
      • Equipment (any one item greater than $5,000)
      • Supplies (maximum total request amount $2,500)
      • Software
    • Identify Title III Category Alignment (request must fall under one or more of these categories)
      • Scientific/Lab Equipment: Purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for teaching or research
      • Instructional Facilities: Construction, maintenance, renovation, or improvement of classrooms, laboratories, libraries, or other instructional spaces
      • Faculty Development: Support for faculty exchanges, development programs, or fellowships to advance faculty education
      • Underrepresented Disciplines: Academic instruction in fields that are underrepresented
      • Library & Educational Materials: Purchase of books, periodicals, microfilm, or other educational materials
      • Student Support Programs: Tutoring, counseling, or other services to improve academic success
      • Funds & Administrative Management: Resources or equipment to strengthen financial and administrative management
      • Joint Facility Use: Shared use of laboratories, libraries, or other instructional facilities
      • Development Office: Establishing or improving offices to increase alumni and private-sector contributions
      • Teacher Education Programs: Programs to prepare students for teaching in public schools, including certification preparation
      • Community Outreach: Programs encouraging K–12 students to develop academic skills and pursue higher education
  • Timeline
    • Please allow up to 45 days for processing and review. Additional communication will be provided by the Title III Program Evaluator during the review period.
  • Link to Financial Support Form
    • Use this link to complete the Title III One-Time Financial Support Request Form

 

Title III Activity Request Guidelines

This form is for individuals who wish to propose a new activity for Title III funding. All submissions are reviewed by the Title III Review Committee to ensure alignment with the U.S. Department of Education Title III allowables and the University’s Strategic Plan.

  • Eligibility
    • Faculty or staff members proposing a new Title III supported activity
  • Materials Needed Before Submission
    • Identify alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan (Link to the University's Strategic Plan)
    • Justification/Rationale describing the need, purpose, and alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan
    • Activity Title
    • Activity request document (PDF/Word Only, 2 page max explaining and describing the proposed activity in detail)
  • Timeline
    • Activity requests are reviewed annually in April. Additional communication will be provided by the Title III Program Evaluator prior to and during the review period.
  • Link to Activity Request Form
    • Use this link to complete the Title III Activity Request Form

Important Reminders for All Fiinancial Support Requests

  • All submissions must demonstrate alignment with the University's Strategic Plan and the U.S. Department of Education Title III allowables
  • Improperly completed requests will be returned
  • Funding decisions are contingent on availability of Title III funding and federal compliance requirements
  • For one-time financial support requests, please remember each type of support can only be requested once per year

 

For guidance, clarification or questions regarding requests, please reach out to the Title III Program Evaluator, Dr. Ajanta Roy, aroy2@tnstate.edu if you are interested in receiving support through the Title III Office.





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