Overview
Miles College is proud to announce that Dr. Jarralynne Agee, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, will lead a $3M collaborative research project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This grant is part of the $10.5 million Ideas Lab projects awarded under the NSF’s Advancing Research Capacity at HBCUs through Exploration and Innovation (ARC-HBCU) initiative, which was highlighted by President Biden during his remarks at the National HBCU Week Conference on September 17, 2024. [White House Statement].
Strategic Initiatives Led by Dr. Agee
Dr. Jarralynne Agee
Dr. Agee has successfully secured millions in funding for various research projects at Miles College, including:
- Policing research programs
- Mental health initiatives
- Technology projects, such as e-gaming, arts and entertainment, and coding via the Apple Community Education Initiative.
Under her leadership, Miles College continues to establish strategic partnerships and expand its impact through research and innovation.
Expanding Opportunities for Students and Faculty
The Ujima Collective will provide student stipends, scholarships, and faculty development resources. It will also offer consortium activities fostering collaboration and training. Opportunities for fellowships, internships, and cohort training with other HBCUs will be available. Students, faculty, and staff interested in joining the research team can express their interest in the fall of 2024 for projects beginning in the spring of 2025.
Learn more about upcoming training, and research opportunities at Miles College by completing this form:
Join the Conversation: Upcoming Grant Writing Workshop
To launch this initiative, Dr. Agee will lead a Masterclass on Grant-Writing in November 2024, as part of the Judge UW Clemon Center for Economic and Social Justice Masterclass Series. The workshop will provide aspiring researchers and grant writers with key strategies for securing funding and expanding research capabilities.
Vision
The Ujima Collective, named after the Swahili word for "collective work and responsibility," aims to strengthen research infrastructure across five HBCUs.
Goal
Build a research corps that trains HBCU personnel in research administration and scientific inquiry.
Objective
Design, assess, and implement a "Grow Your Own" model to develop a research corps capable of expanding research capacity at HBCUs nationwide.