Grant Update

Things are progressing on the grant front (but could, of course, still fall through).  We are applying for a grant that would provide, among other things, a $5,000 tuition credit for our in-coming (sorry current MTCers) first-years to either a) repay student loans or b) use for future coursework (of course, all participants receive a full scholarship as part of MTC).  If enough (say 10 or so) people wanted to use their credit for a specialist degree (mid-point between a masters and a doctorate) we could potentially add an optional third year to MTC.  With a potential third year of MTC and the Principal Corps, which will start in summer of 2009, we are in a good position to retain more MTCers in Mississippi.  This grant would also allow us to hire another full-time staff member for MTC.  Should know more tomorrow...