[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 26, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-18163] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: July 26, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Financial Assistance Award; Intent To Award a Grant To Jarvis Christian College AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice of Intent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Energy announces that pursuant to 10 CFR 600.6(a)(5), it is making a discretionary financial assistant award based on the criteria set forth at 10 CFR 600.7(b)(2)(i)(B) to Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, TX under grant number DE-FG01-94MI10322. The DOE intends to make a noncompetitive financial assistance award in establishing the Jarvis Enhancement of Males (JEM) Program. The JEM program is an educational and training program for African American males in grades 4, 5 and 6. The project's goal is to increase the number of African American males who are academically prepared to enter college and complete studies in energy-related disciplines. The period of performance contemplated is for three years. DOE will provide funding in the amount of $82,671 for the first budget period estimated to be August 30, 1994--August 29, 1995. There will be no cost sharing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please write the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Placement and Administration, ATTN: Rosemarie Marshall, HR-531.11, 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20585. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed grant will provide funding to Jarvis Christian College, a private four year coeducational liberal arts institution located in Hawkins, Texas. The campus is ideal for a summer science, mathematics and computer enrichment program for young African American males who are separated from the urban setting and opportunities for day camps, summer jobs, neighborhood programs and activity centers. The campus offers science, mathematics and computer laboratories in addition to a biomedical research center. The faculty possesses credentials necessary to motivate youth to become successful in science and mathematics and in school. The project objectives will be achieved through family involvement in problem solving strategies, teacher training to strengthen the content of the science and math instruction, and providing hands on inquiry-based activities to promote a cooperative learning environment. The project to be funded is for the Hawkins, Texas School District, and will include the most rural and economically disadvantaged school communities. The most salient techniques include the use of the summer residential program and Saturday enrichment academies, which will focus on the joint involvement of students and parents in preparing students to receive information which will help them in their efforts to prepare for college with the ultimate goal of college admissions and graduation. The program is meritorious because the program combines student interest development activities with family involvement and teacher training into a program which prepares students early at the 4th, 5th and 6th grade educational level to be receptive to further study in the technical fields. The DOE knows of no other entity which is conducting or is planning to conduct such an activity. Based on the evaluation of relevance to the accomplishment of a public purpose, it is determined that Jarvis Christian College will produce a longitudinal research project which will track the academic progress and career choices of African American males who participate in precollege programs so that they do not get lost in the educational pipeline. The research results will be used to evaluate the potential effectiveness of other precollege programs developed to increase the number of African males and other minorities selecting studies and careers in the scientific and technical fields. Michael B. Raizen, Contracting Officer, Operations Branch A-1, Office of Placement and Administration. [FR Doc. 94-18163 Filed 7-25-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-M