• Teach the proposed course or implement the funded project by Fall 2021.
• Participate with fellow grant participants and CTE staff in a kickoff meeting to share ideas, resources, and discuss best practices. These meetings will occur on the Columbia campus.
• Meet with CTE staff to discuss and outline proposed project development and implementation.
• Consult with CTE staff throughout the project development process to ensure that materials developed meet university guidelines for design quality and ADA accessibility.
• Create content in Blackboard Ultra Course View, as applicable.
• Submit to present project outcomes at a CTE workshop, Oktoberbest or Educational Technology Showcase.
• Submit a final report no later than January 31, 2022.

The number of awards will be contingent upon availability of resources, the number and quality of funded applications received and approved, as well as the amount requested and allocated per application. The review committee will submit a ranked list of proposals recommended for funding. There may be changes in funding amounts based on resources and justifications. 

Funding Amounts

• $1,000: Incorporate a series of modules or lessons into existing course
• $2,000: Complete course revision or development

To apply, complete the CTE Teaching Grant Online Application and submit Department Support Form [pdf], current course syllabus, budget, and a current resume/CV.

Department Support Form

Please include confirmation from your department chair, program director, or dean supporting efforts to offer your funded course within the next 2 years, either through online or face-to-face delivery. Submit a signed Department Support Form. (Digital signatures are accepted.) If the proposed learning content is for a unit outside of your academic department, you must obtain endorsement from that unit’s program director.  

Additional Funding Support

If this project proposal is receiving funding support from other sources, please let us know. If you received funding from CTE on any previous project, please provide your final report and/or a project status brief.

Budgeting

• Provide a detailed Budget with Justification Narrative [docx] for total project costs, which clearly justifies each cost, consistent with university policies. Please review the Budget Justification Checklist for narrative guidance. View the Budget Primer [pdf] for more information and allowable expenses.
• To facilitate funds transfers for those who receive an award, we request that you provide your departmental A-fund number in advance. Please request this from your budget manager.

Proposal Narrative

The proposal should include the following information and be concise (maximum 1,250 words):

1. The Course: Describe the course that you wish to revise or develop. Describe what it is you are currently doing and what you wish to revise or develop. Describe your student population.
2. Goals: Describe the goal(s) for developing or revising the course. What is the purpose? What new assessment styles, pedagogical theories/models, active learning strategies, instructional technologies, or innovative techniques will be incorporated to enhance student learning? What new instructional content will be integrated into your curriculum? What types of student learning will be achieved with the content or delivery changes?  Why do you want to convert the course to an online/blended or hybrid format (if applicable)?
3. Pedagogical Methods: Discuss briefly what you are currently doing in your course and what proposed pedagogies you will incorporate into course development or revision.
4. Student Learning Experience: Describe how this project will enrich the student learning experience, resulting in increased/improved student learning outcomes.
5. Impact and Sustainability: How will this project improve student learning outcomes? How will the proposed deliverable be developed to ensure usage and continuity past the initial implementation? How often is the class taught and how many students complete, on average?

Proposals will be evaluated by the following criteria:

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