FAEIS-EP116826 Capacity Grants - 1996 Program Summary
1890 INSTITUTION TEACHING AND RESEARCH
CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS PROGRAM
ANNUAL SUMMARY
FY 1996
Higher Education Programs
Science and Education Resources Development
Cooperative State Research, Education,
and Extension Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
AUGUST 1996
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1890 INSTITUTION TEACHING AND RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS
PROGRAM
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Overview of Program
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The 1890 Institution Teaching and Research Capacity Building Grants Program
was launched in FY 1990 to achieve three major goals: to strengthen
linkages among the 1890 institutions, other colleges and universities, the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and private industry; to advance
cultural diversity of the food and agricultural scientific and professional
work force by attracting and educating more minority students; and to
enhance the quality of teaching and research programs at the 1890
institutions to more readily establish them as full partners in the U.S.
food and agricultural sciences higher education system. It is designed to
be a high impact program and is unique in that it is the only Federal
initiative targeted specifically towards strengthening the quality of
programs in the food and agricultural sciences at the historically black
land-grant institutions.
The 1890 land-grant institutions and Tuskegee University are uniquely
qualified to contribute to the cultural diversity of the food and
agricultural scientific and professional work force. Founded to provide
mainstream educational opportunities in many disciplines to the black
community while promoting respect for cultural diversity, these colleges
and universities today enroll and educate not only African-American
students, but Asian, Hispanic, and other American and international
students. Similarly, their faculty represent a diverse array of ethnic
and cultural backgrounds.
Now in its seventh year, the Capacity Building Grants Program has achieved
notable success. It is attributed priority status by the USDA/1890 Task
Force appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
The Capacity Building Grants Program is administered by the Higher
Education Programs office in the Science and Education Resources
Development division of the Cooperative State Research, Education and
Extension Service. This program is competitive in nature and provides
support to the 1890 Institutions and Tuskegee University for teaching and
research projects in targeted high-priority areas. It encourages matching
support from non-Federal sources and also requires cooperation with one or
more USDA agencies in developing a proposal and carrying out a project,
thereby strengthening departmental partnerships and linkages with these
important minority institutions.
The projects funded during the first six years of the program are well
underway at all of the recipient institutions. Research projects are
focusing on such areas as biotechnology, nutrition, aquaculture, plant
science, and animal science. Teaching projects are addressing innovative
student recruitment, educational delivery systems, and curricula
enhancement strategies in such areas as agribusiness management and
marketing, regulatory sciences, plant and soil sciences, and veterinary
science.
FY 1996 Program
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In FY 1996, $9,207,000 were appropriated for the seventh year of the
program. Of the $9,207,000 available, $4,457,524 were allocated to support
26 teaching projects and $4,365,434 million were allocated to support 18
research projects. Targeted need areas for teaching projects included
curricula design and materials development, faculty preparation and
enhancement, instruction delivery systems, student experiential learning,
instrumentation for teaching, and student recruitment and retention within
the fields of agriculture, natural resources, forestry, veterinary
medicine, home economics, and closely allied disciplines. Research areas
included studies and experimentation in the food and agricultural sciences,
establishment of centralized research support systems, and development of
improved technology delivery systems for producers and consumers in the
food and agricultural sciences network.
One hundred and eighty-two proposals were received in FY 1996 representing
a total funding request of $50 million. These included 117 research
proposals and 65 teaching proposals. Grant applications were reviewed by a
peer review panel comprised of 43 Federal Government officials who
possessed outstanding expertise in the food and agricultural sciences as
well as comprehensive knowledge of the 1890 university system.
To ensure the highest quality of management in carrying out the Capacity
Building Grants Program, a full-time National Program Leader within the
Higher Education Programs office is assigned to manage the program. The
incumbent serves as liaison to the Executive Team of the USDA/1890 Task
Force. Additionally, the National Program Leader is in constant contact
with representatives appointed by different USDA agencies to work with the
1890 Institutions and Tuskegee University in developing proposals and in
carrying out funded projects. Grant applications in FY 1996 revealed that
the 1890 institutions have made significant progress in strengthening
proposal development and grantsmanship skills since the previous year.
This is important as the Department of Agriculture endeavors to assist
these institutions in becoming more competitive with all other colleges and
universities for other sources of support. Thirteen USDA agencies will
serve as project cooperators on the 44 funded projects.
The four tables on the following pages provide detailed information on FY
1996 Capacity Grants.
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TABLE 1: TEACHING CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS
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Proposal University & Lead USDA Agency Funds
Number Project Director Collaborator Awarded
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9602763 Florida A&M University Cooperative State Research, $ 225,000
(Michael D. Hubbard) Education, and Extension
Service
9603198 U. of Ark.-Pine Bluff Agricultural Research $ 186,378
(Carole R. Engle) Service
9602727 Tuskegee University Animal & Plant Health $ 192,060
(Tsegaye Habtemariam) Inspection Service
9602785 North Carolina A&T Food and Consumer Services $ 202,480
State University Cooperative State Research
(Carolyn S. Turner) Education, & Extension Service
9602679 Florida A&M University National Agricultural $ 202,500
(Zacch I. Olorunnipa) Statistics Service
9602681 U. of MD-Eastern Shore Foreign Agricultural $ 202,275
(Sarah Acquah) Service
9602803 U. of MD-Eastern Shore Agricultural Research $ 199,696
(Carolyn B. Brooks) Service
9602707 Tuskegee University Animal & Plant Health $ 200,619
(Saul T. Wilson) Inspection Service
9602704 Alabama A&M Univ. Economic Research Service $ 202,479
(Gerald C. Wheelock) Cooperative State Research,
Education, and Extension Service
9602676 Kentucky State Univ. Agricultural Research Service $ 202,500
(Sheron L. Randolph)
9602769 Alcorn State Univ. Natural Resources $ 163,870
(Patrick E. Igbokwe) Conservation Service
9602710 Alabama A&M University Cooperative State Research, $ 88,470
(Bernice Richardson) Education, & Extension Service
9602748 Alabama A&M University Agricultural Research Service $ 92,081
(Tommy L. Coleman)
9602902 Tennessee State Univ. Economic Research Service $ 201,041
(Surendra P. Singh)
9602737 Tuskegee University Agricultural Research Service $ 123,275
(Edward J. Smith)
9602741 Tuskegee University Cooperative State Research, $ 123,274
(Audrey A. Trotman) Education, & Extension Service
9602962 South Carolina St. U. Cooperative State Research, $ 202,500
(Lillie B. Glover) Education, & Extension Service
9602782 North Carolina A&T Agricultural Research Service $ 191,250
State University
(Manuel R. Reyes)
9602809 South Carolina St. U. Farm Service Agency $ 190,899
(Lucy J. Reuben)
9602801 Delaware State Univ. Food and Consumer Services $ 191,168
(Maggie Clausell)
9602836 North Carolina A&T Natural Resources $ 189,873
State University Conservation Service
(Perry Howard)
9602800 Langston University Food and Consumer Services $ 189,612
(Saigeetha Sangiah)
9602696 Tennessee State Univ. Agricultural Research Service $ 89,172
(Nick J. Gawel)
9602680 U. of MD-Eastern Shore Farm Service Agency $ 109,579
(Karen Munden) Rural Development
9602736 Delaware State Univ. Agricultural Research Service $ 190,708
(Michael J. Maciarello) Policy Analysis and
Coordination Center
9602964 Virginia State Univ. Agricultural Research Service $ 104,765
(Shobha Sriharan)
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Total $4,457,524
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TABLE 2: RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS
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Proposal University & Lead USDA Agency Funds
Number Project Director Collaborator Awarded
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9602768 Kentucky State Univ. Agricutural Research Service $ 349,793
(Changzneng Wang)
9602658 Alabama A&M University Agricultural Research Service $ 251,987
(Hortense W. Dodo)
9602746 Fort Valley State Univ. Agricultural Research Service $ 261,099
(Ajmer S. Bhagsari)
9602789 Delaware State Univ. Cooperative State Research, $ 314,564
(William H. Daniels) Education, & Extension Service
9602662 Kentucky State Univ. Cooperative State Research, $ 314,097
(Steven D. Mims) Education, & Extension Service
9602665 U.of Ark. - Pine Bluff Agricultural Research Service $ 192,669
(Carole R. Engle)
9602672 U. of MD-Eastern Shore Agricultural Research Service $ 260,876
(Mervalin A. Morant)
9602687 Southern University U.S. Forest Service $ 130,531
and A&M College
(Kamran Abdollahi)
9602817 Florida A&M University Agricultural Research Service $ 289,600
(Sheikh M. Basha)
9602827 Florida A&M University Agricultural Research Service $ 162,900
(Jianchi Chen)
9602713 Alabama A&M University Natural Resources $ 244,983
(Chandra K. Reddy) Conservation Service
Agricultural Research Service
9602752 Langston University Agricultural Research Service $ 272,087
(Rryszard Puchala)
9602787 Virginia State Univ. Agricultural Research Service $ 284,317
(Ali I. Mohamed)
9602660 North Carolina A&T Agricultural Research Service $ 268,911
State University Natural Resources
(Muchha B. Reddy) Conservation Service
9602677 Southern University U.S. Forest Service $ 148,962
and A&M College
(Zhu Hua Ning)
9602709 Tuskegee University Agricultural Research Service $ 240,772
(Channapatna S. Prakash)
9602831 Alcorn State Univ. Animal and Plant Health $ 269,712
(Alton B. Johnson) Inspection Service
Natural Resources Conservation
Service
9602835 U. of MD-Eastern Shore Agricultural Research Service $ 107,574
(Jagmohan Joshi)
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Total $4,365,434
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TABLE 3: PROJECTS SUPPORTED VIA CAPACITY GRANTS IN FY 1996
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TEACHING PROJECTS
Institution Project Project Funds
& Department Directors Title Awarded
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Florida A&M U. Michael D. Development of Satellite $ 225,000
Div. of Agric. Hubbard Uplink Facility for Distance
Learning
U. of Arkansas Carole R. Implementing a Master of Science $ 186,378
- Pine Bluff Engle Degree Program in Aquaculture
School of Ag. &
Home Economics
Tuskegee Univ. Tsegaye The Internet: A Strategic $ 192,060
School of Vet. Habtemariam Technology for Advancing
Medicine Veterinary Medical Education
North Carolina Carolyn S, Internship Success: Student $ 202,480
A&T St. Univ. Turner, Professional Development
Dept. of Human Aubrey F. And Career Placement
Environment & Mendoca,
Family Science Jane T.
Walker
Florida A&M U. Zacch I. Information Superhighway for $ 202,500
Div. of Agric. Olorunnipa, Enhancing Agricultural Sciences:
Marion G. A Fiber Optic Multimedia Approach
Harmon
U. of Maryland- Sarah Developing Student and faculty $ 202,275
Eastern Shore Acquah, Competence in Global Agricultural
Dept. of Agric. Emmanuel Competitiveness
T. Acquah
U. of Maryland- Carolyn B. Minority Feeder Graduate Program $ 199,696
Eastern Shore Brooks, That Also Enhances HBCUs in
Dept. of Agric. Mervalin Instruction and Research
Morant
Tuskegee Univ. Saul T. Graduate Teaching Related to $ 200,619
School of Vet. Wilson, International Food and Animal
Medicine Pochana G. Health and Safety
Dept. of Reddy, Henry
Microbiology J. Findlay
Alabama A&M U. Gerald C. Enhancing Agricultural Science $ 202,479
Dept. of Wheelock, Instruction Through Information
Agribusiness Odili Technologies
Onianwa,
Willie J.
Cheatnam
Kentucky St. U. Sheron L. Enhancing Awareness Levels of $ 202,500
Community Res. Randolph Agricultural Career Opportunities
Service Among High School Guidance
Counselors and Students
Alcorn State U. Patrick E. Increasing Student Enrollment $ 163,870
Dept. of Agric. Igbokwe, and Graduation Rate in Soil and
Suresh C. Plant Science at Alcorn State
Tiwari, University
O.P. Vadhwa
Alabama A&M U. Bernice Family and Consumer Sciences' $ 88,470
Div. of Family Richardson, Ambassadors: A Recruitment and
& Cons. Sci. Dorothy Retention Initiative
Huston
Alabama A&M U. Tommy L. Establishment of a Visualization $ 92,081
Dept. of Plant Coleman, Laboratory to Enhance Instruction
& Soil Sci. Andrew Manu, in the Food and Agricultural
Ahmed Fahsi, Sciences
William
Belisle
Tennessee St U Surendra Strengthening Graduate $ 201,041
Dept. of Agric. P. Singh Agribusiness Education for the
21st Century Sciences
Tuskegee Univ. Edward J. A Biotechnology Experiential $ 123,275
School of Ag. Smith, Lea rning Program in
& Home Econ. Julian Agriculture
Chiu,
Ralphenia
D. Pace
Tuskegee Univ. Audrey A. 1890 Mobile Environmental $ 123,274
School of Ag. Trotman Science Classroom Program
& Home Econ. P. K. Biswas
South Carolina Lillie B. Project Venture: Increasing the $ 202,500
State Univ. Glover Pool of Family and Consumer
Dept. of Family Sciences Educators
& Consumer Sci.
North Carolina Manuel R. Strengthening A&T's $ 191,250
A&T St. Univ. Reyes, Instructional Capabilities
Dept. of Nat. Peggy A. in Erosion and Water
Res. & Envir. Fersner, Quality Modeling
Design Godfrey A.
Gayle,
Richard L.,
Phillips
South Carolina Lucy J. Introduction to Agribusiness: $ 190,899
State Univ. Reuben, Innovations in Student
School of Bus. Charles M. Recruitment and Course Design
Ritchie,
Bijoy K.
Sahoo
Delaware State Maggie Developing a Consumer Sciences $ 191,168
University Clausell Curriculum at Delaware State
Dept. of Family University
& Consumer Sci.
North Carolina Perry Incorporating Digital Media $ 189,873
A&T State Univ. Howard, into the Landscape Architecture
Landscape & John F. Curriculum
Architecture Robinson,
Program Sue Anne
Ware
Langston Univ. Saigeetha Enhancing the Existing $ 189,612
Dept. of Human Sangiah, Curriculum and Increasing Student
Ecology Brenda L. Participation in the Dietetic
McCoy Internship/Graduate Program
Tennessee Nick J Improvement of Computer $ 89,172
State Univ. Gawel Facilities and Training for
Dept. of Ag. Students and Faculty
Sciences
U.of Maryland Karen Building Bridges in Food and $ 109,579
-Eastern Shore Munden, Agricultural Sciences: A
School of Ag. Shirley Plan to Recruit and Retain
Sciences Hymon- Students in the Field
Parker, Mark
Estienne
Delaware St. U. Michael J. Information Systems for $ 190,708
Dept. of Agric. Maciarello Instruction in the Agricultural
& Natural Res. Sciences
Virginia St. U. Shobha Curriculum Design and Student $ 104,765
Dept. of Agric. Sriharan, Experiential Learning in
Michael S. Environmental Science
Joshua,
Conrad M.
Gilliam
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TABLE 4: PROJECTS SUPPORTED VIA CAPACITY GRANTS IN FY 1996
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RESEARCH PROJECTS
Institution Project Project Funds
& Department Investigator Title Awarded
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Kentucky St. U. Changzneng Effects of Dieting with Exercise $ 349,793
Community Res. Wang on Calcium Metabolism and Bone
Service Structure
(Human Nutrition
Research Program)
Alabama A&M U. Hortense Molecular Characterization and $ 251,987
Dept. of Food W. Dodo Down Regulation of the Peanut
Science & Animal Allergen ArahI
Industries
Fort Valley Ajmer S. Increasing Starch Content of $ 261,099
State Univ. Bhagsari Sweetpotato Storage Roots by
Dept. of Plant Genetic Engineering
& Soil Science
Delaware St. U. William H. Development of Year-Round $ 314,564
Dept. of Ag. Daniels, Spawning and Juvenile Production
& Natural Res. Bernard R. of White River Crayfish
Petrosky
Kentucky St. U. Steven D. The Production of All-Female $ 314,097
Aquaculture Mims Chondrosteans for "Caviar"
Research Center Fish Farming
U. of Arkansas Carole R. Improving Pond Management $ 192,669
- Pine Bluff Engle Systems for Production of
School of Ag. Channel Catfish
& Home Econ.
Aquaculture/
Fisheries Ctr
U. of Maryland Mervalin A. Graduate Research Enhancement $ 260,876
- Eastern Shore Morant, in Biocontrol and Nutrient
Dept. of Agric. Carolyn B. Management for a Safe
Brooks Ecosystem
Southern Univ. Kamran Quantifying NO2 Removal Capacity $ 130,531
and A&M College Abdollahi, of Selected Tree Species
College of Ag. Zhu Hua
& Home Econ. Ning,
(Urban Forestry Jian Sun
Research Prgm)
Florida A&M U. Sheikh M. Role of Water-stress Induced $ 289,600
Div. of Ag. Basha, Genes in Drought and Aflatoxin
Sciences Aruna Myneni, Resistance in Peanut
(Plant Biotech. Jiang Lu
Laboratory)
Florida A&M U. Jianchi Isolation, Application and $ 162,900
Center for Chen, Characterization of Specific DNA
Viticultural Olusola Sequences from Grape Pierce's
Science Lamikanra Disease Bacterium
Alabama A&M U. Chandra K. Experimenting and Modeling $ 244,983
& Soil Sci. Karamat Sustainable Cotton Production
Sistani, Systems
Udai Bishnoi
Langston Univ. Ryszard Betaine and Choline Supplement $ 272,087
E. (Kika) de Puchala, to Enhance Mohair and Milk
la Garza Inst. Tilahun Production
for Goat Res. Sahlu,
Sam W.
Coleman
Virginia St. U. Ali I. Improvement of Quality and $ 284,317
Ag. Research Mohamed, Quantity of Naturally Epoxidized
Station Tadesse Oil from Veronia galamensis
Mebrahtu,
Mark E.
Kraemer,
Randolph
Grayson
North Carolina Muchha B. Poultry Manure Management in $ 268,911
A&T State Univ. Reddy, Cropland for Sustainable
Dept. of Nat. Kanglin Li, Agroecosystems and Environment
Resources & McKinley
Envir. Design DeShield
Southern Univ. Zhu Hua Ning, Assessing CO2 Sequestration $ 148,962
And A&M College Kamran Capacity of Urban Trees in
Dept. of Agric. Abdollahi, Response to Elevated
and Home Econ. Jian Sun Atmospheric CO2
(Urban Forestry
Research Prgrm)
Tuskegee Univ. C. Prakash, Development of Transgenic $ 240,772
School Ag. Omar Plants Producing Edible Vaccine
& Home Econ. Abdelmagid, Against Rabies Virus
Bochana
Reddy,
Peter
McGarvey,
John Hammond
Alcorn St. U. Alton B. Assessment of Pesticide Fate $ 269,712
School of Ag. Johnson, in the Mississippi Delta
H. Don and Feed Grain Region
Scott,
Ronald D.
DeLaune
U. of Maryland Jagmohan Developing Alternate Sustainable $ 107,574
- Eastern Shore Joshi Technology for Controlling Corn
Dept. of Ag. Earworm Damage in Soybean
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HEP CFD Code: 10.216
Source: Higher Education Programs / Cooperative State Research, Education
and
Extension Service / Science and Education Resources Development /
U.S. Department of Agriculture