The Center for Teaching and Learning at SUNY Orange
Learning Innovation Grants
Spring 2007

Questions and Answers…

1.	What is a Learning Innovation Grant?
The Learning Innovation Grant provides funding for projects designed to enrich, advance and improve student learning.  These projects may take place in or out of the classroom.  Projects that are innovative, learning-centered, collaborative or interdisciplinary, technology-rich and attentive to assessment & improvement are especially encouraged. 

2.	What kinds of projects will be funded?
The following is a sample of the kinds of projects that will be funded. Proposals for projects other than those listed will be considered if they follow the criteria describe above. See the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) website for other project ideas.  
•	Developing new ways of presenting material in the classroom (i.e. using case studies, service learning, collaborative learning, active learning, new technology, etc.)
•	Implementing classroom research (i.e. effect of a classroom innovation on student learning)
•	Designing learning experiences for students outside of the classroom
•	Running a discussion/study group for faculty and staff that will improve student learning
•	Using collaborative or interdisciplinary approaches to student learning

3.	Who is eligible to request funds?
All full-time, permanent faculty and staff are eligible to apply for funding. Part-time faculty, staff and adjuncts may apply as part of a collaborative team of full-time faculty and staff. 

4.	How much funding can we apply for?
Individuals may apply for up to $1,000. Teams of 2 or more people may apply for up to $4,000.

5.	How may the funds be used?
Funds may be used to develop projects, and for travel, equipment and supplies. Funds may be used in part to attend workshops or conferences to learn innovative ways to improve student learning. 

6.	How will the outcomes of my project be shared?
The results of your Learning Innovation project will be shared with your colleagues within 6 months of completion. Projects will be completed within one year of funding. Summaries of completed projects will be posted on the CTL website. 

7.	What is the application process?
Step 1: Complete the attached Cover Sheet. Please make certain you discuss the project with division or departmental personnel who will be involved with planning or implementation. 

Step 2: Describe the project using the categories described on the Proposal Form. See the CTL website for the rubric used to evaluate proposals.

Step 3: Submit the signed original and 6 copies of your application (7 copies total of the Cover Sheet and Proposal Form) to Jennifer Merriam in the Center for Teaching and Learning by May 11th, 2007. 

LEARNING INNOVATION GRANT PROPOSAL 2006/2007 
STEP 1: COVER SHEET

Title of project: __________________________________________________________________ 

Number of students impacted by this project: ________________________________________

Total amount of request $_____________________    

Budget Request
Equipment	            				 $_____________________  
Supplies and Materials 				 $_____________________
Travel and Mileage:      				 $_____________________
Other (please specify): _______________	 $_____________________  			
 _______________	 $_____________________  
 _______________	 $_____________________  													

I have discussed the proposal and budget implications of this project with my area supervisor.  

Yes____________ No_____________

Primary Proposal Applicant: 

____________________________________________________________________________

Partners in Project Development: 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Primary Applicant Signature

_____________________________________________
Date

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Area Supervisor or Department Chair Signature 

_____________________________________________  
Date                

LEARNING INNOVATION GRANT 2006/2007
STEP 2: PROPOSAL FORM 	 

Limit your proposal to 3 typed pages, 12-pt font, double-spaced with 1 inch margins. You may, but do not have to, use the following space provided. 

Title of Project:   ________________________________________________

Project Description: Please provide a brief summary of the project in approximately 50-75 words.

Statement of Need: Explain why this project is important and necessary; why it should be funded.

Description of Activities: & Implementation: Provide a timeline of the activities that will lead to implementation. (Note: Project to be completed by May 5th, 2008)

Outcomes of Project: Please highlight the primary outcomes of the project
•	___________________________________________________________________________
•	___________________________________________________________________________
•	___________________________________________________________________________

Evaluation: Describe how each outcome will be assessed.

Dissemination: Describe how this project can be shared with colleagues or modified by others at the college for future use.

STEP 3: Submit the signed original and six copies of your application (7 total) to:
 Jennifer C. Merriam, Center for Teaching and Learning by May 11th, 2007.