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Federal Highway Administration

Office of Civil Rights

Web Conference September 30, 2008

National Summer Transportation Institute

ProgramPresented By:

Ann D. Wicks, NSTI Program Manager

Janine Ashe, Program Analyst

National Summer Transportation Institute Program Federal Highway Administration

National Summer Transportation Institute Program

First Transportation Career Education Program for Secondary School Youth to

be Authorized by Congress Under Section 1208 of the Transportation

Equity Act for the 21st Century


Vision

A diverse, well-qualified workforce for the transportation industry in the 21st

century.


Mission

To contribute to the development of a diverse, well-qualified workforce for the transportation industry by encouraging secondary school students to pursue transportation careers.


Program ObjectivesProvide awareness to middle and high school students on transportation careers

Encourage middle and high school students to consider transportation-

related courses of study in their higher education pursuits


Strategic GoalsA Summer Transportation Institute (STI) in all 50 States

Introduce 5,000 more secondary school students to the transportation industry and transportation-related careers


Program Administration

FHWA Headquarters’

Civil Rights (HCR) Office Responsibilities:

Program ManagementDevelop guidelinesProvide technical assistance and administrative

guidance

Budget and FinanceAnalyze and approve host sites budget



Data and ReportsDevelop data collection and evaluation

instrumentsPrepare NSTI annual report



FHWA Division Office Responsibilities:

Request/review/approve and submit proposal to HCR

Notify STA regarding funding status

Reimbursement of funds to STA



STAs Responsibilities:

Enters into cooperative agreements with host sitesDetermine the level of oversight and requirements that host sites must follow based on their State procurement rules and regulationsProvide guidelines for reimbursement procedures/requirements



Host Site Responsibilities:

Develop and conduct a STI that focuses on the transportation industry under the leadership of a Project Director

Conduct a residential or nonresidential STI with a minimum of 15 participants



Create a curriculum that introduces students to all modes of transportation, transportation’s role in everyday life, as well as career opportunities

Submit required documents and reports in a timely manner


NSTI Organizational Structure

Consist of Host Sites

Residential or Nonresidential Program

High School (9-11 grades) or Middle School ( 7-9 grades) Program

Minimum of 15 participants


Host Site Organizational Structure

STI is conducted under the leadership of a Project Director

Intermodal Advisory Committee

Staff (e.g., academic program coordinator, residence hall counselor, etc.)


Timeline

Administrative Process

Sept 1 Request for ProposalsSept 30 Informational Web Conference

held for NSTI stakeholdersNov 1 Proposals are submitted to HCRNov –

Jan 15 HCR reviews proposals

Feb HCR finalizes funding allocations


Timeline


Mar 15 HCR issues funding allocation memos to the Division OfficesDivision Offices contact STAs regarding funding awardSTAs contacts host sites regarding funding award


Timeline


Mar 15 -

May Host sites begin preparatory work for their STI program (i.e., recruitment of students, planning, hiring staff, etc.)

Jun -

Aug Implementation of STI programSept –

Oct 15 Host sites prepare/submit annual

reports


Submission of Proposals Approval Process

STI Host Site

State Transportation Agency

FHWA Division Office

FHWA Headquarters Civil Rights



Host Site


Program Implementation

Proposals should include the following components:

Program DatesAmount of FHWA Funding

Requested

Type of Program: Residential or Non- residential

Grade LevelsNumber of Students



Project PersonnelProgram Curriculum: academic, enhancement and sports/recreation Detailed BudgetResources and In-kind Contributions



Allocation of Funds

HCR

allocates funds through the Chief Financial Officer to the division office for obligation to the STA

STA provide funding to host site by entering into a cooperative agreement

Each host site follows its respective STA procurement rules and regulations


Funding Reimbursement Process


STI Host Site




STI Curriculum consists of:

Academic Program includes exposure to all modes of transportation: land, air, water

and

the incorporation of safety

topics.

Enhancement Program

exposes students to methods and activities which improve study habits, promote academic achievement and fosters self-awareness.


Sports and Recreation Program

exposes students to sports and recreation, rules and regulations and encourages good sportsmanship.

Closing ProgramProject Directors are encouraged to plan and

host a Closing/Awards Program at the conclusion of the STI.



Final Implementation Plans

are due four weeks prior to the prior to the program start date

Annual Reports

are due to HCR by October 15


Reports


Program DataHost Sites are encouraged to submit program data including, but not limited to:

Residential or nonresidential programProgram durationNumber of applicantsNumber of participating studentsSexRaceNumber of economically disadvantaged studentsNumber of students with targeted disabilitiesType of disability


Targeted Disabilities

DeafnessBlindnessMissing ExtremitiesPartial and Complete ParalysisConvulsive DisordersMental RetardationMental IllnessDistortion of Limbs and/or Spine


Program ImplementationThe following components should be included in the annual report:

Abstract:

one-page summary of the STI

Intermodal Advisory Committee:

names, addresses and affiliations of members, and accomplishments

Partners/Sponsors: names/affiliations, role and contribution



Objectives: list of objectives, method of measuring whether the objectives were accomplished

Program Faculty and Staff: names, disciplines, positions and affiliations

Participant Selection Process: recruiting and selecting methods/results

Demographic Summary Report: demographic analysis and other related information



Preliminary Financial Report: STI account activity

Academic Program: description, field trip/speakers information

Enhancement Program: description and highlights with objectives/accomplishments

Sports/Recreation Program: description and highlights with objectives/accomplishments


Program ImplementationEvaluations:

summarized results of the overall

evaluations

Marketing:

summarized marketing strategies

Orientation and Closing Awards Program: summarized orientation/closing program, awards

and certificates information

Recommendations:

include recommendations for enhancing operations and accomplishments of the STI


NSTI ContactsAnn Wicks

[email protected]

Joyce [email protected]

202-366-3664

Candace [email protected]

202-366-4634

mailto:[email protected]


FHWA’s HCR Website

State-host-site-DO contact list NSTI Administrative Technical

Assistance Desk Reference Civil Rights Community of Practice

Provides links to:

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/civilrights

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/civilrights


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