Clarion University-Wide Faculty Professional Development

Clarion University-Wide Faculty Professional Development Committee Grant

Application 2017-2018

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Grant Purpose The Clarion University-Wide Faculty Professional Development Committee (University-Wide FPDC) Grant is designed to encourage continuous attention to the professional growth and development of Clarion University Faculty as teaching scholars; and to support faculty in reaching and maintaining a high professional standard in relationship to their subject matter, teaching, scholarly activity, and public service.

General Eligibility and Award Information 1. Who?

a. All Clarion University faculty members may apply.b. Each faculty member may only submit one proposal.c. Any faculty member on the University-Wide FPDC who applies must refrain from

review/voting for the affected cycle.2. When?

a. The Fall semester call for proposals supports current fiscal/academic yearexpenditures prior to June 30.

b. The Spring semester call for proposals supports expenditures starting in the newfiscal/academic year.

c. Awardees will be notified prior to the end of each semester.3. How much?-

a. The Provost has set aside $10,000 for distribution for each semester.b. Applicants can request up to $1,000 for individual proposals and up to $2,500 for

multidisciplinary proposals (multiple faculty/multiple departments).4. Details-

a. Proposals that include research with human or animal subjects require IRB or IACUC approval.

b. Funds may be for research, travel (ie: research-related, conferencepresentation/panel-related), and internal trainings/workshops (ie: educationalevents, contractual speakers).

c. Funds may not be used to pay faculty/staff salaries, stipends, or release time.



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d. Durable items purchased with this funding will be the property of ClarionUniversity.

e. Proposals may be partially funded.f. No substantial changes to a proposal is allowed, once approved for funding.g. Proposals that cannot be carried out will be terminated and the funds will be

returned to University-Wide FPDC for distribution in the next award cycle.

Application Process 1. All proposals should contain:

a. Cover Page (attached)b. Project Description (1-2 pages) Please use non-technical language, if possible.

Include- i. Purpose statement

ii. Impact on faculty development/researchiii. Likelihood of successiv. Impact on Clarion University Community

c. Budget Page (attached)i. List itemized costs

ii. Provide a brief budget narrative2. Submit electronically to [email protected] by Tuesday, Nov 14th at 4:00 pm.3. Address questions to Amy Esterhuizen, Director of Grants and Special Projects x 2162,

125 Carrier, [email protected]

Evaluation Process 1. Proposals are reviewed and funds are awarded by the University-Wide FPDC, which is

comprised of:a. 3 Faculty Senate appointeesb. 3 College reps (one assigned by each Dean)c. 1 faculty rep from library/counseling/student successd. Director of Grants and Special Projects (votes as an administration rep if quorum

needs to be met)2. Review criteria includes:

a. Impact on faculty development/researchb. Likelihood of successc. Impact on Clarion University communityd. Budget



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COVER PAGE

Applicant(s) Information: Name Email Phone Department

Proposal Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Funding Amount Requested:

______________________________

Submit electronically to [email protected] by Tuesday, Nov 14th at 4:00 pm.



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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Directions: Format-one to two typed pages using no less than 11 font. Content-Describe your proposal, including a purpose statement, the impact on faculty development/research, the likelihood of success, and potential impact on Clarion University Community.

Applicant’s Name___________________, Project Description page 1 of __ Submit electronically to [email protected] by Tuesday, Nov 14th at 4:00 pm.



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PROJECT DESCRIPTION continued

Applicant’s Name___________________, Project Description page 2 of 2 Submit electronically to [email protected] by Tuesday, Nov 14th at 4:00 pm.



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BUDGET

Item Cost Explanation Example: Lodging $350.00 2 nights @ $120/night + tax

TOTAL:

Budget Narrative Provide any further explanation of the value of your proposed expenditures.

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Clarion University-Wide Faculty Professional Development