Overview
This program will provide small grants of up to $300 to individual faculty members to help defray the costs connected with developing or substantially redesigning a course. Costs covered can include books, other print materials, digital resources such as DVDs or other electronic resources, software, or laboratory supplies, as some examples. Material purchases are limited to items that are directly related to the development or redesign of the course. The program is not intended for use by faculty in their quest for advanced degrees. Early career and BIPOC faculty are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
Small grants are available to all Ithaca College faculty. Early career and BIPOC faculty are strongly encouraged to apply.
Proposal Process
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, August 15 through April 30.
Applications should include the following:
• the course title, whether it is a new course or a redesign of an existing course, and the semester the course will be taught;
• the specific need for which support is requested, including book titles and titles of digital/electronic resources requested; and
• a description of how the course will benefit from this award.
Review and criteria
Small grant awards are determined by the CFE Director(s).
Reporting and Inspection
No reporting is necessary. Funded proposals are open to inspection by the campus community. Submission of a proposal implies permission to share the proposal or reproduce it for on-campus discussion if it is funded.