RUBRIC FOR EVALUATING PROPOSALS

Category
Criteria
Points






Project Description
Project is designed to directly improve student learning 
0-3

Project is innovative
0-3

Project is learning-centered
0-3

Project is one or more of the following
* collaborative or interdisciplinary
* uses technology innovatively
* attentive to assessment and improvement

0-3
Statement of Need
The need for this project is clear and well-defined. 
0-3

The development of project extends beyond the scope of the regular expectations of your position and 
0 or 3

Funding for the project extends beyond normal departmental or area budgets
0 or 3
Description of Activities & Implementation
Activities for project are substantive enough to make a real difference in student learning 
0-3
Outcomes of Project
Specific outcomes for this project are identified
0-3
Evaluation
The successfulness of each outcome can be measured and your method for measurement is clearly described.  
0-3
Dissemination
Plans for dissemination include date, audience and format of presentation. 
0-3
Number of Students Impacted by Project
The greater the number of students impacted by this project, the better
0-3
Budget
Proposed budget is consistent with proposed objectives. Funds are used to improve student learning as directly as possible
0-3
Format
Follows guidelines described in Learning Innovation Grant for Fall 2006
Applications not following guidelines will not be reviewed.
Deadline
Submitted by Dec. 1, 2006
Late applications will not be reviewed. 
Total Points

130