Mellon Technology Initiatives

Technology Infusion Projects: Proposal Guidelines

This grant is intended to support both entry-level and more complex projects. Even if you have never used technology in your teaching before, you are welcome to apply. The Center will work with you to help you learn the necessary skills to use the technology you need for your proposal.

Indicate whether you wish to begin your project in the summer or fall of 2002 and whether you are requesting a stipend or release time. Include a signed statement of approval from your department chair if you are seeking release time.

Each proposal should include the following components:

Abstract

This should not exceed one page. The abstract (or a portion of it) will be used to announce awardees and to describe their projects.
Give an overview of the project, indicating, in brief, what you intend to do, and why,

Design and Development

Describe, in detail, the project. Include a timeline or schedule of specific activities for both development and student use of the project.
What are your goals, as they relate to teaching and learning? What learning outcomes are anticipated?

Project Evaluation

Include an assessment scheme to indicate the anticipated impact of the project on student learning. What data will you collect? What classroom research strategies will be used? How will student learning outcomes be assessed? If you have any previous assessment data which could be used as a baseline, please include details.

Support Requested

Indicate the type of support (i.e., stipend, release time) that you wish to have in order to accomplish the goals of the project.
Does your project require the purchase of software or hardware? Limited funds are available. Please include a budget detailing the necessary expenses for the success of your project.
If release time is requested, you must include a written statement of support from your department chairperson.

Note: Groups of faculty who wish to work together should contact the Center for special consideration.

Please submit seven copies of the project proposal to the Center (P.O. Box 73A) by January 31st 2002. Please send a copy of the proposal to your department chairperson.

Members of the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Roundtable will review applications on a competitive basis. The review is not a blind review. Applicants will be notified of the results in early March.

Funded faculty will submit progress and final reports that will be posted on the Center's website.

If you have any questions, contact Gayna Credle at ext. 7512 or via e-mail.