Instructional Innovation Mini Grants are available to support efforts to pursue innovation in teaching and learning. Projects may be inspired by participation in the Annual Faculty Retreat or other engagements in teaching and learning related activities. These grants are most often used to support a graduate assistant or offset expenses associated with the proposed project.
Objectives
- To enable innovation and support efforts to enhance teaching and learning.
- To seek broad participation from the many disciplines across campus.
- To create a diverse and vibrant community focused on instructional innovation.
Terms
Eight grants of $4,000 will be awarded.
Grant recipients are expected to:
- Attend an organizational meeting in mid-May with staff from the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning to meet other recipients and discuss available resources for their project.
- Provide a brief summary of the project.
Criteria
The Teaching Advancement Board (TAB) and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) will evaluate proposals and present recommendations for awards to the Provost.
Selection criteria include:
- To what extent would the successful completion of the project improve the quality of our students’ learning experience?
- To what extent would the proposed educational enhancements be generalizable across the campus?
Proposals
Proposals should be limited to three pages and should include the following information:
- Instructor name(s)
- Department
- Proposal title
- Course name & number, if applicable
- Proposed project timeline
- Project description (300 words)
- Proposed use of funds
- Letter of support from relevant Department Chair/Head(s)
Submission
To apply, please submit your proposal here. Please be sure that the proposal includes contact information for the lead proposer.
Timeline
March 31st – Deadline for applications to be submitted.
End of Spring Semester – Recipient(s) will be notified.