Grant Establishes Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence

Trinity was awarded a major federal grant to establish the Trinity Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence on its campus. The one-year, $250,000 renewable grant will fund a pilot program that is designed to increase the pool of eligible applicants for positions in the intelligence community with an emphasis on women, persons with disabilities and ethnic minorities with diverse cultural backgrounds, language proficiency, geographical expertise and related competencies.

The project will increase awareness among college and high school students of career opportunities in the intelligence community and develop skill sets relevant to intelligence community careers. The project includes designing and revising curricula components to develop critical intelligence community skills sets; forming partnerships with Consortium members to host outreach activities; and developing a metropolitan Washington high school outreach program to promote awareness about the intelligence community.

“This project is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about career opportunities in the intelligence community,” said Dr. Kathleen McGinnis, professor of political science, who will direct the project. “With our Washington location, and a curriculum that can help students prepare for intelligence careers, this project is a great match for Trinity,” she added. Dr. Lenora Peters-Gant, senior intelligence service executive officer and Trinity scholar-in-residence (2002-04) will serve as a consultant.