## Overview 91制片厂's Title III Program supports the institution's strategic mission by securing and managing federal grant funds, under the leadership of the University President, to enhance academic quality, institutional management, fiscal stability, and student services. Administered through the Title III Program Administration Office, which also serves as the liaison to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, the program ensures compliance with federal guidelines, promotes internal awareness, and coordinates initiatives that eliminate barriers to educational access and opportunity. Through carefully monitored, data-driven interventions aligned with the approved Plan of Operation, the program delivers measurable improvements across each five-year grant cycle. ## Mission 91制片厂鈥檚 (CAU) Title III Program is linked to the overall mission of the institution. Specifically, the goal of the Title III Program is to ensure that these funds are used to support the quality and enhancement of our academic program consistent with all applicable federal and university policies. The President serves as the principal visionary in the design and structure of the Title III Program. Through his leadership, it is expected that Title III support will be used to help eliminate impediments that negatively impact educational access and opportunities for 91制片厂 students. Funded Title III programs are specifically focused on improving academic quality, institutional management, fiscal stability, and student services. ## Within the past 20 years ### 68% Title III supported STEM PhD students who have graduated and are currently working in their field. ### $153M Title III funds used at CAU to strengthen programs, enhance infrastructure and improve student success initiative鈥檚. ### 80+ Classroom, laboratories, and other instructional spaces have been modernized and/or renovated to enhance the academic quality of instruction. ## Program Activities - ### [ HBCU Program ](/about/offices-resources/title-iii/hbcu-program-activities) - ### [ HBGI Program ](/about/offices-resources/title-iii/hbgi-program-activities) - ### [ Part F (Future Act) Program ](/about/offices-resources/title-iii/part-f-future-act-program-activities) ## Student and Faculty Highlights ![Tori Johnson](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/IMG_5577.jpeg.webp?itok=TVpU6p35) ## Dr. Tory Johnson Tory, one of CAU's distinguished Ph.D. graduates, has achieved a major milestone with the approval of a U.S. Provisional Patent Application for his invention, "Antibacterial Compounds and methods of Isolating from Thuja arborvitae." His research uncovered four novel plant-based compounds with potent activity against even multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria, a discovery with significant potential to advance antibiotic development amid rising global resistance. Supported by Title III funding, Tory's work reflects exceptional innovation and impact. He successfully defended his dissertation and graduated this past May 2025, an outstanding accomplishment for a rising scholar. ![Dr Khan](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/Dr.%20Ishrat%20Khan.jpg.webp?itok=RmpMy7S4) ## Dr. Ishrat Khan Dr. Ishrat Khan is a distinguished leader in academic research and education, specializing in polymer chemistry and science. With a rich history of mentoring and advising, he has guided doctoral and master鈥檚 students, playing a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of experts in the field. Currently, he leads a dynamic research group consisting of doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, focusing on cutting-edge advancements in materials for batteries, high-performance polymers, and sustainable materials. ![JO](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/jop.png.webp?itok=ybptkNTC) ## Ms. Jazzmin Owens Jazzmin has successfully completed both her research prospectus and qualifying examination. Her dissertation, titled \*鈥淐alcium (Ca2+) and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Crosstalk Signaling in 3D Cell Culture to Control Inflammatory Response at Multiple Length Scales,鈥漒* investigates the interaction between ROS and calcium signaling in osteoarthritis. Her work aims to develop therapeutic strategies to reduce inflammation-induced damage by targeting these key signaling pathways in a 3D cellular environment. Jazzmin's research is to advance the understanding of inflammation in chronic diseases, with a specific focus on innovative, multi-scale biological modeling. ## National Presence, Lasting Impact The CAU Title III Team was honored to present at the 2025 Title III HBCU Technical Assistance Workshop in Washington, D.C., this past June, a national forum focused on strengthening HBCU institutional capacity and federal grant compliance. We participated in sessions on grants management, strategic planning, and leveraging federal resources to advance student success and academic excellence. Our panel, featuring Assistant Director Jennifer Barnes, Assistant Impact Specialist Yamise Cameron, Communications/Project Specialist Marie Brown, STEM Professor Dr. Ishrat Khan, and Ph.D. Student William Gladney, highlighted the transformative impact of Title III funding, The workshop not only deepened our technical expertise but also fostered valuable connections that will enhance our institutional practices and support our long-term goals. ![WHI](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-02/WHI_0.jpg.webp?itok=pD4PHTWg) ### 2025 HBCU Technical Assistance Workshop Executive Director Perry Herrington, a Past President of the Title III National Association, also presented at the Workshop on "On Boarding Title III Projects in Alignment with the Legislative Allowable Activities (LAA's)." This was a follow-up to his online collaborative effort with the Department of Education in conducting a Pre-Application Workshop in March 2025. ![Group of people in hard hats digging with shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony.](/sites/default/files/2026-02/Cropped%20ground%20Breaking%20Cermony.jpg) ## CALL TO ACTION: Showcasing Our Impact At the HBCU Technical Assistance Workshop, we underscored the importance of demonstating the value and effectiveness of our programs, not only to meet compliance requirements, but to celebrate and sustain the transformative work taking place at CAU. To lead this effort and model best practices, we outlined the following, three-step action plan: Step 1: Tell Your Impact Stories- Begin by capturing the powerful narratives behind your programs. Step 2: Document the Impact- Support your stories with data. Collect and organize measurable outcomes. Step 3: Create an Impact Card or Summary Document- Package your impact into a concise, visual one-pager of key statistics, success stories and program highlights. ## Impact: Expenditure By Project Type Project Type Expenditure Amount (Millions) Renovations $54.6 Information Technology $18 Lab Enhancements $7.9 Institutional Management $7.9 Graduate Programs $7.3 Student Services/Outcomes $4.3 Other $7.8 ## Documents - ### [ Title III Policy and Procedures Handbook ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GIgHP0oj6wtpqTof4-96ZKGT98IUCrjy/view?usp=sharing) - ### [ Title III Newsletter ](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1npjVvVG9AGMCjWDoND6vyBcnKSnp_CkE) - ### [ Title III Impact ](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1P3ELunigT7nkBhs6hDenjmVzhgNUlkeU) ## Meet Our Team ![CAU Title III Team](/sites/default/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-02/Screenshot%202026-02-04%20at%2012.01.49%E2%80%AFPM.png?h=28c799c7&itok=0bwyXPHj) Title III Program Administration Team ![Perry Herrington](/sites/default/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-02/IMG_0776.JPG?h=02cb7f90&itok=-ZJ0lzlZ) Perry Herrington- Executive Director ext.8078 ![Jennifer Barnes](/sites/default/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-02/IMG_0762.JPG?h=02cb7f90&itok=dXdagF2J) Jennifer Barnes- Assistant Director/Impact Specialist II ext.8376 ![Yamise Cameron](/sites/default/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-02/IMG_0766.JPG?h=02cb7f90&itok=PWleBPDU) Yamise Camerson- Assistant Impact Specialist ext.6041 ![Marie Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-02/IMG_0784.JPG?h=02cb7f90&itok=-JPvujFE) Marie Brown- Communications/Project Specialist ext.8893 ![Trevon Straughter](/sites/default/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-02/IMG_0778.JPG?h=02cb7f90&itok=HFIZ6xKt) Trevon Straughter- Executive Administrative Assistant ext. 8106 ![Jada Welch](/sites/default/files/styles/idfive_image_gallery/public/2026-02/IMG_0773_0.JPG?h=02cb7f90&itok=z8IpRDqZ) Jada Welch- Data Entry/ Property Control Clerk Previous Next { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ImageGallery", "name": "Image Gallery", "mainEntity": { "@type": "ItemList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https:\/\/www.cau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/Screenshot%202026-02-04%20at%2012.01.49%E2%80%AFPM.png", "caption": "Title III Program Administration Team", "description": "CAU Title III Team", "position": 1 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https:\/\/www.cau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/IMG_0776.JPG", "caption": "Perry Herrington- Executive Director ext.8078", "description": "Perry Herrington", "position": 2 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https:\/\/www.cau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/IMG_0762.JPG", "caption": "Jennifer Barnes- Assistant Director\/Impact Specialist II ext.8376", "description": "Jennifer Barnes", "position": 3 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https:\/\/www.cau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/IMG_0766.JPG", "caption": "Yamise Camerson- Assistant Impact Specialist ext.6041", "description": "Yamise Cameron", "position": 4 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https:\/\/www.cau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/IMG_0784.JPG", "caption": "Marie Brown- Communications\/Project Specialist ext.8893", "description": "Marie Brown", "position": 5 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https:\/\/www.cau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/IMG_0778.JPG", "caption": "Trevon Straughter- Executive Administrative Assistant ext. 8106", "description": "Trevon Straughter", "position": 6 }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "https:\/\/www.cau.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/IMG_0773_0.JPG", "caption": "Jada Welch- Data Entry\/ Property Control Clerk", "description": "Jada Welch", "position": 7 } ] } } ## Partners ### External Constituents - [National Association of HBCU鈥檚: Title III Administrators](http://hbcut3a.org/) - [National Association For Equal Opportunity in Higher Education](http://www.nafeonation.org/) - [United Negro College Fund](http://www.uncf.org/) - [Thurgood Marshall College Fund](https://www.tmcf.org/%20) ## Contact Us Title III Program Administration 223 James P. Brawley Dr., S.W. Atlanta, GA 30314 Thayer Hall, Suite 134 Office: (404) 880-8106 Business Hours Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm