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Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations and maintain regular business hours.

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

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Title III

Welcome to the Title III Office

The Title III Office has now been awarded three additional grants by the US Department of Education.

  1. HBCU
  2. SAFRA
  3. HBGI (Law School)

The Title III office administers grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to developing institutions (with particular emphasis on Historically Black Colleges and Universities) to assist in the realization of each institution’s Strategic Plan. The main Title III primary award for 2012-2017 to UDC totals upward of $12 million. These funds will be used to support approved projects across the campus.

Title III grants are vital to the development and success of institutions around the nation, and UDC is fortunate to have these resources in order to rebuild, reclaim, and renew the proud legacy of this institution. We will continue to sponsor activities designed to make a difference.

Vision

In furtherance of the institution’s Vision 20/20, Title III programming will serve as a funding resource to support institutional initiatives.  We want to be UDC’s most efficient and service-oriented office with a staff responsive to the needs of administrators, students, faculty and staff.

Mission

  1. To expend Title III funds appropriately in supporting the institution’s Strategic Plan.
  2. To monitor attainment of stated activity objectives.
  3. To support activities and services designed to increase student retention and graduation.

Goals

  1. To represent UDC in the HBCU community.
  2. To be a resource for presidential /provost initiatives in the areas of academic quality, student services, fiscal stability, institutional management, and technology.

Objectives

  1. To examine student retention efforts & progress to improve by 5% each year. (HBCU Summit).
  2. To increase each year student satisfaction with institutional environment. (NSSE)
  3. To maintain currency with technical aspects of Title III administration.

Core Values

Integrity, Fairness, Excellence, Quality, Accountability and Innovation.

Contact Us

Title III Office

Van Ness Campus
Building 52, Room 105
202-274-5718
Fax: 202-274-6222
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