The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate, with support of SGA President Lucas Gallo, has asked President Farvardin to join the American Talent Initiative by passing Proclamation P18F-001 “A Proclamation Urging President Farvardin to Join the ‘American Talent Initiative’ and Economically Diversify Our Student Body.” Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Marybeth Murphy has yet to issue a formal response to either the SGA’s proclamation nor to Senator Matthew Cunningham, the proposer of the resolution.
The goal of the American Talent Initiative is both basic and flexible: it aims to increase the total number of Pell Grants received nationally by 50,000 eligible students, and takes individualized approaches to partner with institutions’ admissions departments to create a plan to increase the number of Pell Grants they receive. Nearby institutions have more students that qualify for the Pell Grant than Stevens: 34% of New Jersey Institute of Technology students qualify, and 21% of New York University students qualify, while only 17% of Stevens students qualify. However, the Department of Undergraduate Admissions has made an effort to improve the gender balance and the general diversity of our campus. The SGA anticipates a reply from the administration in the near future.
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