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Guidelines for Faculty Instructional Development Mini-Grant Proposals

Purpose:

These grants assist faculty in their instructional development. Projects and activities include, but are not limited to, attendance at a faculty development seminar; travel support for observation of teaching practices at another institution or for observation of discipline-related practices in business, industry, or the arts; and purchase of teaching or learning materials.

Amount:

The amount of the grant may be up to $300.00. Grants must be matched (dollar for dollar) by some other source or by the applicant. Grant funds must be expended within the fiscal year in which they are awarded.

Eligibility:

Full-time faculty may apply. Grants will be limited to one per academic year per faculty member. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously received mini-grants.

Application:

1. Proposals should be submitted on the appropriate form and should describe the:
   1. need to be addressed
   2. nature of the proposed activity or project
   3. impact of the proposed activity on instructional development
   4. total estimated cost of the proposed activity or project
2. The source of matching funds must be identified and confirmed.
3. There will be four rounds of applications--two in the fall and two in the spring. The deadlines are as follows:
   • Round 1, Monday of the first full week in October
   • Round 2, Monday of the first full week in December
   • Round 3, Friday of the second full week in January
   • Round 4, Monday of the first full week in March.
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   • Grant announcements will be made one week after each deadline. Proposals not funded in a particular round may be resubmitted.
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4. All grant proposals should be submitted to:
   • Faculty Instructional Development Grant Review
   • University Teaching and Learning Center
   • 134 McIver Building

Reporting:

A short report, not to exceed one page, and copies of proof of expenditures must be submitted to the Teaching and Learning Center before the end of the fiscal year.

Page updated: 04-Dec-2009

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