SSCC Teaching and Learning Center


Faculty Development Calendar Mini Grant Application Teaching & Learning Center SSCC

Section A:

General Directions

1. Fill out application completely; (This form is also available as a word document) A copy of this form will be emailed to your for confirmation.

2. All relevant portions must be completed. Insufficient information can delay processing and could cause a worthy project to go unfunded.

3. The application must arrive at the office of Mary Jo White by the 4th week of the quarter.

4. All projects must be completed and final reports turned in by the 4th week of the following quarter.

Section B:

Additional Information

1. The objectives of the activity must be consistent with the goals listed on the next page.

2. Attach copies of official brochures or flyers whenever appropriate. If such material is not available, attach a written description of the activity.

3. Information gained from individual activities will be shared with other faculty. Faculty who receive mini-grants are expected to report on their activities.

4. If applicable, evaluations of the activity should be included. If classroom research or other instructional methods are used, a brief evaluation of their effectiveness should be included.

5. For group projects, clearly spell out who will be doing what.

6. A final report is required for all projects. Faculty will not receive their stipends until this report has been completed.

Section C:

Associate Dean Signature

Support of your proposed activity by your Associate Dean is required; his/her approval or recommendation or your project is important. Associate Deans should feel free to attach letters of support or to comment on any proposals. A signature form for your Dean will be available once you have submitted your application.

Section D:

Goals, Activities, Budget (guidelines)

The following guidelines are used by the SSCC Faculty Development Committee in evaluating and funding proposals.

1. The overall goal of the activity is to enhance the instructional programs of the college. More specifically, our goals are to:
a. improve instruction
b. use emerging technologies
c. use outcomes assessment tools to evaluate effectiveness
d. meet the needs of multi-cultural student populations
e. understand and use alternative curriculum and instructional models
f. develop new courses; i.e., integrated or coordinated studies

2. Other criteria which may be used in evaluating grant proposals:
a. previous grants received by individuals and groups (new applicants are encouraged)
b. the competence and expertise of the personnel suggested
c. reasonable budget, considering the number of faculty who will be involved

These guidelines have been written to assist you in preparing your grant proposal. All applications will be considered.

Grants which exceed limits may be submitted, but funding will normally be at the $500 and $1,000 level. Exemplary projects may be funded in excess of suggested limits.

Section A: Faculty Information

Additional Faculty if Applicable

Full Time Part Time
Name
Unit
Subject(s) taught
Campus Phone
Home Phone
Email

Full Time Part Time
Name
Unit
Subject(s) taught
Campus Phone
Home Phone
Email

Additional Faculty if Applicable

Full Time Part Time
Name
Unit
Subject(s) taught
Campus Phone
Home Phone
Email

Full Time Part Time
Name
Unit
Subject(s) taught
Campus Phone
Home Phone
Email

Title
Check one
Course
Research Project
Workshop
Conference
Other
Please Specify

Location
Activity Date(s)

State the goals or objectives of this activity and how they relate to the goals of the program (See Guidelines).

Describe what activities will take place to accomplish these goals and objectives. If this is an activity external to South Seattle Community College, attach a brochure, description or URL.

Describe your level of participation in the activity (participant only, presenter, moderator, etc.)

How do you plan to disseminate the information obtained to other interested colleagues.

What products for evaluation will you submit upon completion of your project?

Who will carry out this program and in what capacity (i.e., coordinator, facilitator, speaker, instructor, researcher, etc.)?

Section C: Budget

Activity fee (tuition, registration, etc.)(Please send original receipts)

	hours	Research time for
	hours	Planning time for
	hours	Meeting time for
	other	for
Total
	/hrs. x $20.00/hr =

Transportation (outside King County only)
Consultant's fee: Include hourly/daily/total rate
Other expenses: Itemize completely (Use Memo Section below if necessary) Original receipts(fees/travel expenses/parking/etc.)
Itemize	Cost



Other Expenses Memo:
Total budget to complete activity

Are there funds available from other sources?
(i.e., division, college, external grants)

yes

If yes, specify source(s) and amount(s)

Minimum amount of grant money necessary to complete activity.

(*Non-instructional time will be reimbursed at the rate of $20.00 per hour.)

(**Do not make travel plans without first consulting Mary Jo White or Janice Lonergan)