Professional Development Funding Opportunities
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Instructional Mini-Grants are offered in three categories with a maximum limit of $1500 per grant. In evaluating proposals, the TLSC members look primarily at the intended impact on the improvement of student learning. The best projects are those that involve students directly or those that provide faculty with skills for more effective instruction.
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All faculty, full-time and adjuncts (currently under contract with CF), may apply for funding for professional conferences and other kinds of professional travel activities. Requests are reviewed initially by the faculty member’s Dean or Department Chair and then evaluated by the T/LI Coordinator. All applications are processed by the OPD Coordinator, who is the budget custodian for faculty SPD funding. It is essential that the activity will advance student learning and fulfill goals of the Professional Development Plan. Upon return, when submitting requests for reimbursement, recipients turn in a report on their reactions to the activity, commenting on the benefits (see SPD application form). A summary is published in the Teaching/Learning journal, Directions.
To apply, complete the Faculty Travel SPD Funding Application and Travel Authorization Form (signed by the appropriate Dean or Department Chair). A copy of the conference or workshop brochure should be included. All materials should be submitted to the Office of Professional Development (3-117).
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Limited funding for graduate courses and for additional training is available for all faculty. Applicants must explain how the coursework will enhance their teaching and improve student learning. A set amount, based on average of state university graduate tuition, is awarded per semester for each applicant. Payment is made upon completion of the course and upon receipt of course proof of payment and grade.
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Yes, Saturdays can be SUPER especially if you can spend them working on a project for your classes or your own professional development that you've long wished you had the time to do. The premise of the workshops is that you know what you want to create and only need time and a little help to accomplish your project. Participants will submit a proposal of a project that can be completed during the one-day workshop. Assistance will be provided, but most of the time will be spent in hands on activities related to completing the proposed project. A $100 stipend (or equipment) will be given to each participant.
Workshops will be held in late October or early November and late March or early April. A maximum of 12 participants will be accepted for each workshop. If more than 12 applications are received, preference will be given to those whose projects reflect the T/LI mission, have not participated previously, and whose applications were received first.
To be considered as a participant for one or both of the Super Saturdays, please complete the application and submit it to Angie Yoder T/LI Coordinator
