• Must be a graduate student in good standing with the University.
• Must have successfully completed the University’s TA Training Program through CTE and/or departmental pedagogy courses.
• Have taught at least one semester as a Graduate Teaching or Instructional Assistant
• Are scheduled to teach associated course in either Summer or Fall of 2020
• Have permission of Department Chair, Graduate Director, and/or Instructor of Record for associated course (if applicable), to develop and implement proposed project/resources into curriculum.

Awards of between $500 to $750 stipend supplement disbursed by the end of June 2020 for use in Summer 2020 for project development. In addition to funding, grantees will receive instructional design and pedagogical support from CTE staff and Instructional Design team. A grant applicant may submit more than one proposal for additional teaching resource development projects. If a proposal includes more than one author, disbursement of funds will be divided equally.

Grant recipients will:

• Participate with fellow grant recipients and CTE staff in a virtual kickoff meeting during Summer 2020 to share ideas, resources, and discuss best practices for implementation.
• Meet with a CTE Instructional Designer or Staff to discuss and outline proposed project development and implementation.
• Consult with a CTE instructional designer throughout the project development process to ensure that materials developed meet university guidelines for design quality and ADA accessibility.
• Develop original instructional materials, modules, cross-curriculum assessments, or other resources that comply with proper copyright and citation processes.
• Teach the proposed course or implement the funded project in Summer 2020 or Fall 2020
• Share grant-related deliverables and resources with the CTE either by providing materials to be used on the CTE website or distributable by CTE to other units.
• Submit a brief final report to include copies of materials developed with the funding and information regarding project implementation no later than December 15, 2020.  

To apply, complete the Online Application, submit Department Support Form [pdf], and submit a résumé or current CV.  The proposal should include the following information:

Proposal or Project Description (500-word limit):  Description should include the following sections: 

• The Course or Program: Describe in which course, curriculum series, or over-arching program the new instructional resources will initially be used.  Describe the current assessment / instructional materials and resources and how the new assessments/materials will differ.
• Goals: Describe the goal(s) for developing the new resources. What is the purpose for developing these resources?  What new assessment styles, pedagogical theories/models, or innovative techniques will be incorporated to enhance student learning?  What types of student learning will be achieved with the new materials?
• Proposed Deliverable: Describe the final envisioned product.  How will it be applicable/usable by a broad audience and capable of being incorporated into cross-disciplinary content? 
  • Products or resources that have already been developed and used, and which fit these guidelines, may also be submitted for consideration. Please include proper citations and adhere to copyright requirements of all work, as appropriate.
• Sustainability: How will the proposed deliverable be developed to ensure usage and continuity past the initial implementation?
• Rationale: The applicant’s general philosophy or approach to innovative teaching pedagogy, theory, or methodology and how this project will be of value – why are you interested in applying for this grant?

Proposals will be evaluated by the following criteria:

• Completeness of application and conformity to guidelines.
• Clear and pedagogically coherent rationale for the proposed resource development, need, and usage.
• Clear articulation of the potential to enrich the student learning experience.
• Feasibility of completing the project in the time proposed and with the funds available.
• Likely impact and sustainability of the proposed course or materials.

Optional criteria:

• Products or resources that have already been developed and used will be assessed with the same criteria and will be given additional consideration.