TEACHING GRANTS COMMITTEE
Information
on 2012/2013 Teaching Grant Proposal
Encouraging and supporting
innovation in teaching remains a priority for East Carolina University. However, due to budgetary restrictions, there may not be sufficient funds to
support 2012-2013 grant proposals. It is possible that there may be funding
available later in the year, but that is not guaranteed nor is it clear as to when
the Committee would know if money is available. Regardless, the Teaching
Grants Committee wishes to encourage interested faculty to apply for a Teaching
Grant in the event money becomes available. If your proposal is recommended for funding,
every effort will be made to notify you in a timely manner of the availability
of funds.
The
purpose of these grants is to provide funding to improve teaching instruction
at the University.
Full
time tenured,
tenure-track, and fixed term faculty members are eligible to apply for these
grants. Preference will be given to projects that are
creative and innovative or meet demonstrated needs. The Committee’s evaluation
criteria are included below.
Application
Process
Each
grant proposal must include the application form signed by the applicant and
the Chairperson (or Dean, as appropriate) of any unit involved.
Since
this is a blind review of the proposals, the applicant's name should only be on two (2) signed, print copies of
the original application form and checklist that is turned in to the committee.
Make certain the applicant’s name is not disclosed on any part of the proposal;
such disclosure will disqualify the proposal.
Submit
2 signed, print copies of the original application form, proposal, and checklist
the Teaching Grants Committee, c/o
NO
PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE.
Completing
the Application
All
items 1-10 must be completed and submitted together. Grant applicants are asked to attach the
proposal cover sheet and checklist only to the two signed print copies
of the proposal. The electronic PDF copy should not
include a
cover sheet or checklist, in order to ensure anonymity.
Item 1: Self-explanatory.
Item
2: Indicate whether you are applying for
a Summer Stipend Grant, or Project Expense Grant, or Dual Summer Stipend and
Project Expense Grant. Indicate the
amount requested for
project expenses.
Item 3: Self-explanatory.
Item 4: Self-explanatory.
Item 5: Because your proposal will be read by people
from many disciplines, it should be clear and free of specialized terms. Since
this is a blind review, the applicant's name should only be on the 1 cover
sheet and checklist that is turned in to the committee.
(a) Proposal Title and Abstract (Page 1)
Abstract should be between 100 and 200 words and should be written using
non-technical language and should indicate course number and title.
(b) Proposal
Outline (Page 2 through 5)
The
format of the proposal description must:
§ Be no more
than four 8 1/2 x 11" double-spaced pages with
1” margins on top bottom and both sides of each page, and not exceed approx.
1000 words total. No proposal with a description over four pages in length will
be considered.
§ Use Microsoft, Times New Roman 12
type.
Include each of the following sections in your Teaching Grant proposal:
1. Purpose/Objective
The purpose of this project will be to
increase the effectiveness of an applicant's course or courses. Give specific objectives and student learning
outcomes.
2. Project
Description (Approach/Method/Procedure)
3. Need and Impact
The need and
impact section should show the percentage of each relevant course that will be
impacted, the level of the course, the normal size of the course, and how often
the course will be taught. The course
must have already been approved by all relevant committees. Applicants should
seek Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, if required (http://www.ecu.edu/irb). Make it obvious how the project will affect
the applicant's teaching and student learning outcomes.
4. Schedule of
Activities and Their Proposed Deadlines for the weeks of summer session 1.
5.
Evaluation Plan
Part of your evaluation plan should include
a short list of questions that will be submitted to the students in impacted
classes, and peer evaluations. Make your
evaluation plan clear. Be specific as to
what you intend to do to determine the effectiveness of your end product.
Item 6: Budget
Complete the attached proposed budget
for the Project Expense Grant. Summer Stipends should NOT be included in the
Budget. Attach a separate page to
the budget that justifies and explains each line item requested. Travel
requests must be directly related to the proposed project. Requests to attend
regularly-held professional meetings or conferences should be thoroughly
explained and justified. The proposed travel items may not replace or
supplement academic-unit travel funds.
List other sources for funding. Be specific on budget items. List to whom tuition or
honoraria are to be paid; who is traveling where, how, and when; your source of
price estimates. Student wages
are not an allowable expense. If not applicable please indicate by N/A.
Item 7: Appendices
(a) List courses you teach and your scholarly
interests that are relevant to this proposal.
If you have release time or compensatory time applicable during the
proposed project period, provide brief details.
(b) List all proposal titles and dates of grants
previously funded from the Committee.
(c) If
consultants are to be used in the Project Expense Grant, provide their credentials
and your rationale for hiring them.
(d) If project involves attending a workshop or
seminar, attach a copy of the flyer or announcement.
Additional
supporting materials and appendices are discouraged.
Item 8: Checklist
Attach this checklist to ensure that
you have completed all the necessary items. Since this is a
blind review of the proposals, the applicant's name should only be on the 1
original application form, proposal, and checklist.
Item
9: Self-explanatory.
Item
10: Self-explanatory.
Completing Other Documents
Progress
Report Attached is a copy of the report that will be
completed by the faculty member at the conclusion of the grant period. This is not
to be included in the proposal packet submitted to the committee.
The grantee must submit a report of the results of the project to the Teaching
Grants Committee c/o
Evaluation
This page is
an example of what criteria will be used by the Committee to evaluate the grant
proposal.
Proposals that
will not be considered
§ Application
forms that are incomplete.
§ Proposals
that do not meet guidelines and format.
§ Proposals
for course development or revision.
§ Proposals
from individual(s) who have failed to carry out previously funded projects
without adequate justification and timely notification to the Vice Chancellor
for Academic Affairs or Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences.
§ Proposals
from individuals who have failed to submit a report due from a previously
funded project.
§ Proposals
that develop a program handbook or recruitment materials.
§ Proposals
that are not directly related to improved instruction at the University.
§ Proposals
from current members of the Teaching Grants Committee.
§
Proposals that have been submitted and funded
in the same year by the Research/Creative
Activity Grants Committee.
§
Proposals
submitted by grant recipients who have received funding for a Teaching Grant in
previous year.
2012-
_________ Progress
Report Filed: _____
TEACHING GRANTS
COMMITTEE
Application for 2012/2013 Teaching Grant
The applicant's name
should be on the 2 copies of the original application form, proposal, and
checklist only. The electronic copy of the proposal should not include
names in order to ensure anonymity.
1. Name
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. Please
check one: Summer Stipend_____ Project Related Expense______ Amount
Requested: _______
Dual
Summer Stipend and Project Related Expense _______Amount Requested: ______
3. Proposal
Title
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
4.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
5.
Give a brief description of the
project. Each of the following will be
used to evaluate your proposal. The
proposal must use these headings in the following order:
(a)
Proposal
Title and Abstract including course number and title
(b)
Proposal
Outline
1.
purpose/objective
2.
project
description (approach/method/procedure)
3.
need
and impact
4.
schedule
of activities and their proposed deadlines for SS1
5.
evaluation
plan
6. Complete
the attached proposed budget for project expenses.
7. Appendices
(a) List courses you
teach and your scholarly interests that are relevant to this proposal. If you have release time or compensatory time applicable during the proposed project period provide
brief details.
(b) List all proposal
titles and dates of grants previously funded from the Committee.
(c) If consultants are to
be used in the Project Expense Grant, give credentials and your rationale for
hiring them.
(d) If project involves
attending a workshop or seminar, attach a copy of the flyer or
announcement.
(e) IRB approval or
evidence of application to IRB
8. Complete the attached checklist and attach it only
to the 2 signed print copies of the original
proposal. The electronic copy should not include a checklist.
9. I understand and accept the terms and
conditions set forth in the Teaching Grants Committee Grant Application
Guidelines, including the requirement for a final report.
_________________________________________________ _____________________________________
(Signature
of Applicant) (Date)
10. I have reviewed this grant application and
believe that the applicant/s is/are qualified and that this project will be of
substantial benefit to this unit. I
understand that the unit is responsible for processing grant expenditures.
_________________________________________________ _____________________________________
(Signature
of Unit Head) (Date)
TEACHING GRANTS
COMMITTEE
Budget for a 2012/2013 Teaching
Grant (Complete if applicable)
Item Funding
Requested *Funds from Other Sources
a) Honoraria $_______________ $________________
Banner
Account #: _______
b) Educational/Research Supplies $_______________ $_______________
Banner
Account #: _______
c) Travel Expenses - Registration fees $_______________ $_______________
Banner
Account #: _______
Travel Expenses - other $_______________ $_______________
Banner
Account #: _______
d) Communication - Telephone $_______________ $_______________
Banner
Account #: _______
Communication -
Postage/mail $_______________ $_______________
Banner
Account #: _______
e) Printing $_______________ $_______________
Banner
Account #: _______
f) Other
Services $_______________ $_______________
(engraving, ads,
food, services)
Banner
Account #: _______
g) Equipment - under $500.00 $_______________ $_______________
Banner
Account #: _______
Equipment - over $500.00 $_______________ $_______________
Banner
Account #: _______
Student
wages are not an allowable expense.
Projects expenses are subject to funding availability.
*Identify Other Funding Sources:
TEACHING GRANTS
COMMITTEE
Budget
Justification for a 2012/2013 Teaching Grant
(Complete if applicable)
(Please refer to Item 6 of the
Information sheet for further information.)
Item Funding
Requested *Funds from Other Sources
a) Honoraria $_______________ $________________
Justification:
b) Educational/Research Supplies $_______________ $_______________
Justification:
c) Travel Expenses - Registration fees $_______________ $_______________
Justification:
Travel Expenses - other $_______________ $_______________
Justification:
d) Communication - Telephone $_______________ $_______________
Justification:
Communication - Postage/mail $_______________ $_______________
Justification:
e) Printing $_______________ $_______________
Justification:
f) Other Services $_______________ $_______________
(engraving, ads,
food, services)
Justification:
g) Equipment - under $500.00 $_______________ $_______________
Justification:
Equipment - over
$500.00 $_______________ $_______________
Justification:
TEACHING GRANTS COMMITTEE
Checklist for a 2012/2013 Teaching Grant
Since
this is a blind review of the proposals, the applicant's name should be on the two
signed copies of the original application form, proposal, and checklist only.
The electronic copy should not include an application form or checklist,
to ensure anonymity of the proposal.
Proposals
that are not in compliance with the checklist will be immediately rejected.
I.
Please check that you qualify for the granting of a Teaching Grant
proposal:
____ full-time faculty member of
____ completed all previous Progress Report
forms
(If unsure, please call the
II. Please check the following items
noting that your original application form and proposal include:
____ applicant's name
(Item 1) (The
applicant's name should be on the two signed copies of the
original application form, proposal, and checklist only.
____ project related expenses, if necessary (Item 2)
____ proposal title (Item 3)
____ school/department/college (Item 4)
____ abstract (100 to 200 words) (Item 5a)
____ proposal outline (Item 5b), noting the
restrictions of:
- Microsoft, Times New Roman 12 type
- four
8 1/2 x 11 double spaced pages (approx. 1000 words total)
- 1” margins, top, bottom and
both sides
- clear
and free of specialized terms
- course
name and number directly impacted by this proposal
____ proposed budget and brief
justification, not
required for Summer Stipend proposals) (Item 6)
____ list of courses the applicant teaches and
brief details if applicant has release time (Item 7a)
____ list of all proposal titles and dates
of grants previously funded form the Committee (Item 7b).
____ credentials and rationale if
consultants are to be used (Item 7c).
____ flyer or announcement of workshop or
seminar if applicable (Item 7d).
____ IRB approval or evidence
of application to IRB (Item 7e)
____ checklist is
attached to only the two copies of the original application form and proposal (Item 8).
____ applicant's signature and date (Item 9)
____ applicant's unit head's signature and
date (Item 10)
III. The proposal must use these headings in the
following order:
____ proposal title
____ abstract
____ purpose/objective
____ project description (approach/method/procedure)
____ need and impact
____ schedule of activities and their
proposed deadlines
____ evaluation plan
IV. Please briefly explain if you
encountered difficulties in writing this proposal and/or any suggestions that
you may have with revising the proposal guidelines and application format.
___________________________________________________ __________________________________
(Signature of Applicant) (Date)
TEACHING
GRANTS COMMITTEE
Progress
Report for 2012/2013 Teaching
Grant
DUE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
Future grant proposals will not be considered unless
Progress Reports
have been
filed on all previous year grants.
Name:____________________________________________________________________________________
Academic unit:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Grant #2012-_______ Please
check one: Summer Stipend____ Project Expense____
Dual _____
Amount Awarded: ________________________
Grant Title:
_________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
(If possible, please limit the report
to 5 pages.)
1. Give
the status of this project (e.g., not begun, midway, completed). If project is
not near completion, please explain.
2. By
what methods did you evaluate the effect of your project? What were the results?
3. In what ways has
this project improved your teaching or course?
4. If you were going
to do the same project again, what would you change?
5. Please include a
250-word abstract which may be used in university publications.
6. Please
include a copy of the questions that you gave to students to evaluate the
effect of your project, and examples of the student responses. If you wrote a manual, please attach a copy,
or please provide the committee with some other materials that will allow the
committee to evaluate the project (e.g. in the case of software development,
please include a disk).
7. Please include a
budget report (not required for Summer Stipend proposals).
8. Please add any
comments relating to problems with your project, new ideas, or suggestions
derived through your
communication with others that may be useful to the
committee in evaluating and improving its effectiveness.
_________________________________________________ _____________________________________
(Signature
of Applicant) (Date)
_________________________________________________ _____________________________________
(Signature
of Unit Head) (Date)
Please
return to the
TEACHING
GRANTS COMMITTEE
Evaluation
of 2012/2013 Proposal
Summer Stipend #2012-______ Project Expense #2012- _________ Dual Proposal #2012-____________
Evaluator # _______
Applicant(s)_______________________________________________________________________________________
Proposal Title______________________________________________________________________________________
Is this proposal appropriate for
Committee consideration, given our charge to recommend funding for projects to
improve teaching? Yes______ No______
Please evaluate the proposal using the following scale: POOR
(1) FAIR (2)
AVERAGE (3) GOOD (4) EXCELLENT (5)
(score each
item 1-5, multiply the score times the number given for each item, and total
the scores for each item)
1. Impact:
( x 8 )
__________________
Potential
for specific faculty and/or student development for an approved course
Probability for enhancing teaching
Stated expected outcome
Related to teaching assignments: guides,
supplements, tutorials, applications, CAI
Demonstrated needs, or creativity and
innovation
Some Examples of Inappropriateness:
Research /Creative Activities:
Broad/General Faculty Development:
Administration-Related Activities:
Lack of Consideration of Other More
Appropriate Sources of Funds On Campus:
Curriculum Assessment/Approval:
Course Development or Revision
Low Impact upon Students / Applicant
One-time
vs. Continuing Impact:
Product
Development
Focus
On Regulatory Function (OSHA) Rather Than
Teaching-Related Goals/Activities:
Emphasis
of the proposal on Teaching Assistants rather than on the applicant and
students
2. Management
Design: ( x 5 ) _________________
Clear
purpose/objectives
Description
Realistic time management plan
Appropriate/specific/reasonable budget (not required for Summer Stipend
proposals)
3. Delineated
Evaluation Plan: ( x
5 ) _________________
Addressing the question raised in the proposal
Rating the
impact of the evaluation plan on the applicant’s teaching
4. Proposal
Presentation: ( x 2 ) _________________
Organization (Specified
format and length of proposal etc.)
Clarity of presentation
TOTAL: _________________
Comments:
Recommendations to Applicant: