Instructional Development Application

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Instructional Development Funding Opportunities 2018-19

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Electronic Application for Potter College Instructional Development Funds

Potter College places a primary emphasis on effective teaching and student advising, and requires excellent teaching for tenure and promotion. The College recognizes that excellent teaching can occur in a variety of settings and that faculty members may promote student learning using a variety of instructional methods and activities. Thus, the Instructional Development Fund is intended to support travel to and participation in workshops, short courses, or seminars focused upon issues of pedagogy and student learning. Applications are reviewed in the Potter College Dean's Office as they are received.

Who May Apply?

All full-time faculty, full-time continuing instructors, and full-time staff with instructional duties in Potter College may apply for instructional development funding. Individuals may apply prior to final acceptance by a conference or event. Such applications will be considered and conditionally approved pending documentation of acceptance. Faculty members should consult the specific guidelines attached to each fund before applying.

How much can I expect?

Because funding is limited, faculty members should apply early. Individuals are not limited in the number of requests they may submit per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). Applications for an instructional development activity that occurred before the application date will not be considered.

• Instructional Development Fund (IDF). The maximum amount a faculty member may receive per fiscal year is $750. 
  • Travel to a pedagogically-specific conference: Up to $750 regardless of departmental contribution.
  • Travel to a non-pedagogical conference--an umbrella conference for a discipline, for example--at which someone is presenting a pedagogical session: Up to $375 regardless of departmental contribution.
  • Travel to a non-pedagogical conference‹an umbrella conference for a discipline, for example‹at which faculty plan to attend pedagogically-related sessions: Match of departmental contribution up to $375.

These are general guidelines, of course, and applications should be very specific with regard to the conference and the faculty member¹s participation.

 

How do I apply?

Complete the electronic form to be found at this link.  The application will include an explanation of the proposed activity, statement of expenses and other funding, and department head's endorsement. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

1. Documentation:  Applications for Instructional Development to attend a workshop, short course or seminar should be accompanied by a copy of the brochure or other material describing the activity. Email supporting documentation to PCAL Faculty Fellow, Alison Langdon.
2. Final Report and Travel Expense Voucher. A brief report and completed expense voucher must be submitted to the Potter College Dean's Office within thirty days after the funded activity to receive funding. All documents related to funded activities must clear all other offices for approval and account numbers (e.g., department head) before being forwarded to the Office of the Dean of Potter College. Travel vouchers should be submitted within thirty days after completion of the activity.

*If your activity does not fit into one of the above categories, there may be other sources of funding available for those who qualify. Please contact the Potter College Dean's Office at x52344 for additional information.