Procedures for Information Technology Minigrants (ACADEMIC yEAR 2017-2018):

L&S has received a combined allocation to be used for minigrants and intra-college software grants. If funding is reduced due to budget cuts for FY15, allocations may be reduced. We would then be able to spend up to the reduced allocation. Proposals are due in this office by October 20, 2017. EACH REQUEST IS LIMITED TO A $3000.00 MAXIMUM.

The proposals should be kept brief: What do you want to do? What is required to do it? Why is it worthwhile? Please address your goals, a procedure for implementation, and the potential value to your department. Include a proposed budget that lists specific items and prices. If you need licensing or purchase information, you may check with Tracy Raatz. For Macintosh support check with Brian Kelly. You MUST consult with AARON ScHaUFENBUEL, L&S TECH support, BEFORE you submit your proposal.

The Dean’s Office will not ask for clarification of, or additions to, elements of your proposal after it has been submitted. If you have questions on content, which grant competition for a certain idea, or general logistical questions about the way to write the proposal, these questions should be directed to the Dean’s Office BEFORE submittal. Addenda or clarifications WILL NOT be solicited by the Dean’s Office AFTER the proposal is submitted, and the proposal as submitted will be considered whole and ready for the competition. For this reason, pay very strict attention to the format, logistics and intent of each of the internal L&S grant proposal competitions as expanded upon within the L&S website and other media.

All grants must be signed by your department chair, who is being asked to rank them on the basis of their potential value to the department. The associate and assistant deans and our college support staff will assist the dean in reviewing the proposals. Our review will include making sure that money is not spent buying duplicates of items already available.

IT Development Minigrant submitted by:
I consulted with (L&S support staff)

Title:

Narrative (attach additional pages, as needed)

Budget (attach additional pages, as needed)

I believe this minigrant will improve the instructional ability of the department. Rank in department

Chair Date

Mini-Grant Notes:

·  These grants are typically for individuals, but departmental requests may also be considered.

·  Any proposal that addresses the use of technology (i.e., computers) and involves hardware or software is acceptable. *Funding for faculty participation in a technology related teaching or learning situation must be matched by the department. Such requests will be given a lower priority than requests for software/hardware.

·  No salary payments to faculty, staff, or students will be granted from this fund.

·  Because funds for new computer purchases (including laptops & desktops) are available from other sources, requests for new computers will not be funded. However, some computing devices, such as data loggers and mobile devices, will be considered if they are used for curricular purposes and not purchased for personal use.

·  Tablet funding is limited to the cost of the standard COLS tablet configuration (see CST for current models and prices). For tablet proposals in excess of the cost of the standard configuration, the department must cover the cost difference. The standard tablet configuration includes a protective neoprene sleeve. The funds for the sleeve may be applied to any case as long as it provides sufficient drop protection (CST will review substitutions).

·  Individuals with a laptop or 2-in-1 device provided from Computer Upgrade Funds are not eligible for tablets from Mini-Grant Funds.

·  Grantees must file a report with the L&S dean’s office within one year of receipt of funding.