Faculty Growth Grants Program

Purpose of the Program
The Faculty Growth Grants are intended to provide support for faculty members who seek to enhance their teaching skills, to further integrate technology in the curriculum or to develop groundbreaking courses.  A limited number of grants are available each year.

  • Integration of technology into instruction.
  • Exploration of pedagogical principles and their integration into the curriculum.
  • Development pedagogically groundbreaking courses particularly when they have broad applicability.

Resources made available by the program (maximum award: $1500.00) to cover:

  • Funds for travel and registration for a workshop or course
  • Travel funds for attendance at a conference
  • Funds for supplies needed for development of teaching materials; this does not include equipment.

Application Process

  • Eligibility: Full-time faculty who have not received a growth grant in the past 2 academic years
  • Deadlines:
    November 5, 2012
    February 11, 2013
    April 22, 2013
  • Application procedure:
    • Two-page abstract submitted to the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (Maura C. Flannery, Bent 281).  Documentation should include (a) details on the program/workshop; (b) an explanation of how the applicant intends to incorporate information and skills learned into his or her course or courses; (c) how the applicant anticipates helping other colleagues to incorporate technology into their courses; (d) budget (not to include funds for a faculty member’s time).
    • Letters of recommendation from Dean and Department/Division Chair.

It is suggested that you contact the CTL before applying so you can receive information on the application process.

Accountability

  • Report to the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Dean and Department/Division Chair; this report must be filed within three months.
  • Presentation a workshop or in a publication at St. John’s University.

    Goto Information on Past Growth Projects

The upcoming CTL Events page provides information on the program we are planning over the coming months.