U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education provides nearly $38 billion to states and school districts, primarily through formula-based grant programs, to improve elementary and secondary schools and meet the special needs of students.

The Department of Education is also providing about $2.5 billion to help strengthen teaching and learning in colleges and other postsecondary institutions and $5 billion to support rehabilitation, adult education, research and development, statistics, and assessment.

Click here to find the grants available.

U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor provides many resources for post-secondary educators.

Other Resources:
Visit www.grants.gov for listings and applications of all grants offered by the federal government.

Awards

Advisor of the Year Awards
The Advisor of the Year Award recognizes Delta Epsilon Chi advisors with excellence in achievement. Each state/province/territory may submit one advisor for this award each year. Nominations are due March 15 of the current membership year. All recipients will be recognized at the International Career Development Conference.

Advisor of the Year Award Guidelines and Form

2007-2008 Recipients

Dennis Ferraro, University of Central Florida, Florida
Grant Harris, Atlanta Technical College, Georgia
Dianne Jolovich, College of Southern Idaho, Idaho
Elmer Tofteland, Northwood University, Michigan
Jeannette Grace, St. Cloud Technical College, Minnesota
E. Scott Cragin, Missouri Southern State University, Missouri
Jane Foreman, Hinds Community College, MS
Karel Sovak, University of Mary, ND
JoAnn Warren, Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island
Kathy Walton, Austin Community College, Texas
Doug Dyreng, Snow College, Utah
Laura Portolese-Dias, Shoreline Community College, WA

Years of Service Recognition
Delta Epsilon Chi advisors are recognized for their Years of Service to the organization. A recognition pin and certificate are awarded to advisors for every 5th anniversary of their service (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and more). The years of service recognition includes service as an advisor of any division of DECA.

Advisors Years of service is collected through the chapter roster, submitted as part of the online membership system. Advisors who have reached the 5, 10, 15 and 20-year levels will receive their recognition through the mail. Advisors who have reached the 25-year level or above will be recognized at the International Career Development Conference.

2007-2008 Years of Service Recipients

For 25 Years

Kathy Walton, Austin Community College, Texas
Barb Ebner, Western Wisconsin Technical College, Wisconsin

For 30 Years

Paul Ricker, Broward Community College-North, Florida
Rodney Kingery, Hawkeye Community College, Iowa
Mike Vernezze, Gateway Technical College-Kenosha, Wisconsin