HBCU Master’s Degree Program

Fayetteville State University

HBCU Master’s Degree Program Logic Model

HBCU Master’s Degree Program Logic Model

Fayetteville State University

Grant Period: 2023-2029 | Grant Award: P382G230008

Program Mission

To fortify, enrich, and expand access to graduate education at Fayetteville State University through financial assistance, state-of-the-art facilities, and comprehensive support for graduate students pursuing master’s degrees in STEM disciplines, thereby enhancing enrollment, persistence, graduation rates, employability, and fostering research excellence.

INPUTS
Resources

Financial Resources

  • Federal HBCU Master’s Degree Grant funding
  • Scholarship funds for students
  • Faculty research and travel grants
  • Mini-grants for research activities

Infrastructure

  • New COE STEM Education Center (construction 2024-2026)
  • Upgraded computer labs and technology spaces
  • SAP Next-Gen Lab
  • Data Science Lab server
  • Bloomberg Terminals
  • Video conferencing systems

Technology & Tools

  • Software licenses (SAP, SAS, IBM AI)
  • Teacher licensure tools (SchoolSims)
  • Data licenses and equipment
  • VMock career platform
  • Nursing simulation technology

Human Capital

  • Faculty expertise in STEM disciplines
  • Administrative staff and support personnel
  • External consultants and evaluators
  • Industry partners and mentors
ACTIVITIES
What We Do

Student Support

  • Award HBCU STEM scholarships annually
  • Provide academic advisement and mentoring
  • Offer comprehensive non-academic support services
  • Facilitate research opportunities and apprenticeships
  • Support clinical experiences (nursing students)

Program Development

  • Develop 3+ new concentrations/certificates
  • Create MS in Data Science program
  • Develop 10 new STEM courses
  • Revise 8 existing courses
  • Integrate certification programs (SAP, SAS, IBM AI)

Faculty Development

  • Provide travel grants for conferences (10+ annually)
  • Award research mini-grants (5+ annually from Year 3)
  • Support scholarly publications and presentations
  • Facilitate professional development workshops

Infrastructure Enhancement

  • Construct COE STEM Education Center
  • Upgrade laboratories and technology spaces
  • Implement advanced video conferencing
  • Establish specialized learning centers

Community Engagement

  • Host Student Research Symposia
  • Organize Excellence in Teaching Conferences
  • Partner with NC Teaching Fellows Program
  • Collaborate with industry partners
OUTPUTS
Direct Products

Student Enrollment & Completion

  • 208 graduate STEM students enrolled (Year 1)
  • 65 master’s degrees awarded (2023-2024 baseline)
  • 28 MAT/MEd STEM teachers enrolled
  • 13 teacher licensure completions
  • 80% of scholars in research/clinical experiences

New Programs & Concentrations

  • MBA Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
  • MBA Health Informatics
  • MBA Cybersecurity Management
  • MBA Digital Enterprise & Cloud Management
  • MSN Patient Quality & Safety
  • ERP-SAP Certificate
  • MS Data Science (in development)
  • MAT/MEd Comprehensive Science concentrations

Faculty Productivity

  • 191 publications (Year 1, target: 50)
  • 9 faculty travel grants awarded
  • Multiple conference presentations
  • Research collaborations with students

Infrastructure Improvements

  • 50% facility upgrades completed
  • Bloomberg Terminals installed
  • Data Science Lab operational
  • 4 major technology acquisitions
  • COE STEM Center 20% complete (design phase)

Professional Development

  • 100% scholar participation in PD activities
  • Student Research Symposium (260 participants in 2022)
  • Excellence in Teaching Conference
  • SAP certification program completions
OUTCOMES
Changes & Benefits

Short-Term (Years 1-2)

  • 3.5% increase in STEM enrollment (exceeded 3% target)
  • Established baseline data for all objectives
  • Enhanced student access to financial aid
  • Improved research engagement opportunities
  • Increased industry certifications earned

Intermediate (Years 3-4)

  • 20% cumulative enrollment increase
  • 3% annual graduation rate growth
  • Median time to degree: 2-2.5 years maintained
  • Cost per degree ≤ $60,000 (actual: $21,743)
  • New STEM teacher pipeline established
  • Expanded research collaborations
  • COE STEM Education Center operational

Long-Term (Years 5-6)

  • Sustained enrollment and graduation growth
  • MS in Data Science fully operational
  • Employment rate tracking shows career success
  • 50+ faculty publications annually
  • Comprehensive student support system institutionalized
  • Enhanced institutional capacity for STEM education
  • Strengthened partnerships with industry and schools
IMPACT
Ultimate Goals

Educational Excellence

  • FSU established as regional leader in STEM graduate education
  • Increased diversity in STEM fields
  • Enhanced educational opportunities for Black and low-income students
  • Improved retention and completion rates university-wide

Workforce Development

  • Expanded pipeline of qualified STEM teachers
  • Graduates prepared for high-demand careers
  • Strengthened regional STEM workforce
  • Industry-ready professionals with advanced certifications

Community Impact

  • Improved STEM education in southeastern NC schools
  • Enhanced healthcare quality through MSN graduates
  • Economic development through skilled workforce
  • Educational equity and access expanded

Institutional Transformation

  • Sustainable infrastructure for future growth
  • Enhanced research capacity and scholarly output
  • Strengthened partnerships and collaborations
  • Model program for other HBCUs
  • Fiscal stability and strategic positioning

Six Core Objectives with Performance Indicators

Objective 1: Increase Graduate STEM Enrollment and Degree Completion

Increase the participation of graduate students enrolling in and earning master’s degrees in targeted STEM disciplines by providing scholarships, financial assistance, and opportunities for research, apprenticeships, and clinical experiences.

Key Performance Indicators:
  • 3% annual increase in STEM enrollment (Baseline: 201, Target: 207, Actual Year 1: 208)
  • 3% annual increase in degree completions (Baseline: 65)
  • ≥75% of scholars engaged in research/apprenticeships/clinical (Actual Year 1: 80%)
  • Median time to completion: 2-2.5 years (program-specific)

Objective 2: Strengthen STEM Teacher Preparation

Strengthen the preparation of teachers in STEM disciplines by offering graduate education and initial or advanced licensure opportunities, including annual scholarships for public school teachers and teacher candidates.

Key Performance Indicators:
  • Award 10+ HBCU-MD STEM scholarships annually to teachers/candidates
  • 3% annual increase in MAT/MEd STEM completions (Baseline: 13, Actual Year 1: 28 enrolled)
  • Cost per degree ≤ $60,000 (Actual: $21,743)
  • Complete COE STEM Education Center construction (2024-2026, 20% complete Year 1)

Objective 3: Enhance Program Relevance Through Expansion

Enhance the relevance of existing master’s programs by creating new concentrations and certificates in high-demand fields (Fintech, Digital Enterprise & Cloud Management, Instructional Technology, Cybersecurity, ERP-SAP), developing an MS in Data Science, and upgrading facilities and laboratories.

Key Performance Indicators:
  • Launch 3+ new concentrations/certificates (Years 1-4, Actual Year 1: 2 launched + ERP initiated)
  • Submit MS in Data Science proposal to UNC System (Years 1-3, Actual Year 1: Intent to Plan submitted)
  • Complete facility upgrades (Years 1-6, Actual Year 1: 50% complete)

Objective 4: Support Faculty Research and Development

Support faculty members by providing resources for research, publications, and professional development opportunities throughout the grant period.

Key Performance Indicators:
  • Provide 10+ faculty travel grants annually (Actual Year 1: 9)
  • Award 5+ research mini-grants annually (beginning Year 3)
  • Monitor faculty publications with target of 50+ annually (Actual Year 1: 191)

Objective 5: Develop and Revise STEM Curricula

Develop 10 new courses and revise 8 existing courses in STEM disciplines, acquire teacher licensure tools for supplemental instruction, and obtain necessary software licenses, data licenses, and equipment to enhance master’s-level programs.

Key Performance Indicators:
  • Develop 10 new STEM courses (Years 1-6, planning begun Year 1)
  • Revise 8 existing STEM courses (Years 1-6, identification phase Year 1)
  • Acquire teacher licensure tools (Actual Year 1: SchoolSims acquired)
  • Acquire software/data licenses and equipment (Target: 3, Actual Year 1: 4 acquired)

Objective 6: Provide Comprehensive Student Support

Provide comprehensive academic and non-academic support, advisement, and resources to assist students in achieving success, as measured by graduation and employment outcomes in targeted disciplines.

Key Performance Indicators:
  • Track graduation rates annually (Baseline Year 1: 65 graduates)
  • Monitor employment outcomes within 1 year of graduation (tracking begins Year 3)
  • 80%+ of scholars attend conferences/workshops/professional development (Actual Year 1: 100%)

Year 1 (2023-2024) Performance Highlights

208 STEM Students Enrolled
(3.5% increase)
80% Scholars in Research/
Clinical Experiences
191 Faculty Publications
(Target: 50)
100% Scholar Professional
Development Participation
$21,743 Cost per Degree
(Target: ≤$60,000)
2+ New MBA Concentrations
Launched