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.
- To support integration of technology into instruction.
- To support the exploration of pedagogical principles and their
integration into the curriculum.
- To support the development of groundbreaking courses in a
department or program.
Resources made available by the program
(maximum award: $1500.00) to cover:
- Funds for travel and registration for workshop or course
- Travel funds for attendance at 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:
October 20, 2008
January 26, 2009
April 6, 2009 - 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 at conference, seminar or publication at St.
John’s University.
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on Past Growth Projects