WSU faculty members with innovative ideas can submit proposals through Jan. 15, 2013 for grants from the Samuel H. and Patricia W. Smith Teaching and Learning Endowment.
Up to eight grants for $6,000 will be awarded in April.
Early-career faculty are particularly encouraged to apply. Recipients of Smith Grants in the past five years are not eligible to receive awards in 2013.
Proposals consisting of 2-3 page projects overviews are sought that address three issues:
Active Learning in Large Classes
Documenting Student Achievement of Intended Learning Outcomes in Lower-Division UCORE Courses
Integrating Sustainability Issues into Lower-Division UCORE Courses
Proposals should be submitted electronically to Jeannie Holt at jmholt@wsu.edu .
For more information, check the RFP document posted online at http://dev.vpue.wsu.edu/FacultyGrants/SmithTeachingLearningGrants/ , or phone Holt at 509-335-8044.
The Endowment was established by alumni and friends to honor President Emeritus Sam Smith and his wife, Pat. Smith’s passion was, and continues to be, creating new ways to educate students.