DENMARK, SC – Dr. A. Clifton Myles, executive vice president for administration and innovation and chief strategy officer at Denmark Technical college, has been selected to participate in the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCU Contracting Competitiveness Academy Pilot (C-CAP).
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, which was established in 1981 under the Reagan Administration, was established “to overcome the effects of discriminatory treatment and to strengthen and expand the capacity of historically black colleges and universities to provide quality education.”
The initiative focuses on three main areas of impact – policy, projects and programs.
C-CAP is the initiative’s newest project and aims to improve the ability of HBCUs to successfully compete for federal contracts with a free, year-long, virtual institutional capacity-building academy.
Annually, the federal government spends nearly $600 billion on higher education grants, contracts and cooperative agreements. Navigating this area of opportunity is incredibly complicated, yet critically important for HBCUs, many of whom operate with a funding deficit.
“I’m elated and grateful to be participating in this wonderful program. I am learning strategies that will enhance Denmark Technical College’s capability to successfully compete for federal contracting opportunities. As a leader at an underfunded, state HBCU, it is an exciting prospect,” said Myles.
Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr, president and CEO of Denmark Technical College, nominated Myles for the program.
“Dr. Myles was an easy choice to represent Denmark Technical College for the C-CAP program. He brings prestige to everything he does and has helped elevate Denmark Tech in countless ways in his short time at the college. I have no doubt that his participation in this program will continue his tradition of excellence in advocating for the college,” said Todd.
