It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans

YOUR guest is Nekima Horton, Director, Dallas College

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

In this compelling episode, Horton shares valuable insights about grant implementation & how she helps institutions effectively utilize federal funding.

Horton reveals her unique role as a contractor who implements grant programs, hires & trains staff, manages budgets, & handles all reporting requirements.

With 20 years of experience in grants & contracts, Horton brings deep knowledge in creating compliant programs & helping institutions maximize their funded initiatives.

She makes a powerful case for why institutions need to understand their contracts & the constitution when dealing with federal grants, emphasizing the importance of continuing operations despite policy uncertainties.

The conversation explores how Dallas College uses grant funding to develop programs in construction, business management & other high-demand fields that serve their Hispanic student population.

Horton shares practical insights about the importance of compliance & effective reporting at various levels, while emphasizing the need for programs that support both faculty & students.

Most intriguingly, she discusses her role in helping institutions get structured, organized & bankable for both traditional & non-traditional funding opportunities.

Her perspective on the value of bringing an outside perspective to institutional initiatives provides valuable context for understanding today's higher education funding landscape.

For anyone interested in grant management's future, this episode delivers actionable insights from an expert working to transform how institutions implement funded programs.

Horton's combination of compliance expertise & student-centered programming makes this a must-listen conversation about effective grant strategies in today's higher education environment.

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