Mentoring, access, data, and equity (made)

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $595,991 Project Grant to Cerritos Community College District under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031). The grant, titled "Mentoring, Access, Data, and Equity (MADE)", supports the strengthening of the college's management, fiscal operations, and academic quality, with a focus on expanding educational opportunities and enhancing institutional capacity for underrepresented and low-income student populations. The funding will enable Cerritos Community College District to develop and implement activities such as curriculum development, faculty training, and student support services. This grant aligns with the Higher Education Institutional Aid program's objective of assisting eligible colleges and universities, particularly minority-serving institutions, in expanding access and improving academic quality for disadvantaged students.