Hewlett Fund for Course Development
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty
FROM: R. Joseph, Dieker, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
DATE: January 31, 2012
RE: Hewlett Fund for Course Development
Cornell College, through the generosity of the Hewlett Foundation, has funding available for 2012-13 for faculty proposals for course development including, but not limited to, team-taught and interdisciplinary courses, off-campus courses, first-year seminars and writing courses.
Faculty proposing such courses should communicate frequently with their departmental colleagues prior to the submission of a proposal. Awards will range from $500 to $3,000.
General Guidelines:
1) Requests for support may include the following:
a) Summer stipends of $1,000 for each faculty member involved in the design of a course to be offered in a subsequent academic year (within two years of the time of the award). This stipend will be taxable income and will be paid in two equal installments.
b) Travel expenses related to the development of the course or courses. In regard to the use of these funds, please refer to the Travel Policy and Procedures on the Business Services webpage. The total amount awarded for meals will be capped at $275 (with no single day's food reimbursement to exceed $55). Applicants may request additional daily amounts for those cities with higher rates as established by the IRS. However, the maximum amount requested cannot exceed $275.
c) Through Cole Library, purchase of books and/or video materials related to the course or courses.
2) Awarded funds must be used for the purposes described in the proposal. If a faculty member wishes to use the funds in any other way, he or she must consult the Dean in advance to seek approval.
3) Grantees may apply for continuation of projects already underway.
4) Grantees must submit a pertinent activity report summarizing achievements and expenditures to the Office of Academic Affairs by September 1, 2013. The grantee cannot be considered for additional faculty development funding if this report is not filed. Funds should be expended in full by June 30, 2013.
Application Procedure:
The Faculty Development Advisory Committee will evaluate the proposals and make recommendations to the Dean of the College.
1) Proposals should contain the following sections in this order:
a) Name of principal applicant(s); current date; short title of the proposal.
b) An introduction, including a statement concerning the purpose of the project.
c) An explanation of the process and timeline to be followed in the development of the course or program and an explanation of the ways in which the success of the endeavor will be assessed.
d) An itemized budget with justification of each item.
e) An estimate of the duration of the project and an approximate date at which the funds will be expended.
f) Other information which you consider appropriate.
2) Submit the proposal to Nancy Rawson, Office of Academic Affairs, by March 1, 2012, for projects and grant-related travel to be undertaken during the 2012-13 academic year. Be sure to receive confirmation that your proposal was received. Awards will be announced at the end of March 2012. Funding for travel expenses and for the purchase of books and/or video materials is available June 4, 2012. Stipends are payable in July and August.