RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND CREATIVITY GRANTS
All RSC Grants for 2024-2025 have been awarded. RSC Grants for 2025-2026 will be reviewed on March 31, 2025 by the Campus Advisory Committee.
Each year, RSC Grants will be received and reviewed on the following dates:
- The last day of March each year; paid out after June 1.
- If grants remain following the March deadline, the second deadline will be the last day of August.
Purpose of RSC Grants: To help full-time faculty to continue to grow in their expertise by regularly contributing to the development of their discipline. (One RSC application per person per year.) Maximum possible award: $2,000.
Direct questions to the Chair of the Campus Advisory Committee or the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center.
Below are past successful application samples to review:
APPLICATION FOR $500 FACULTY STIPEND TO DESIGN ONLINE COURSE
Applications will be accepted year-round. Please check with the Dean of CGOE before proposing a new course for that program.
Purpose: The purpose of this stipend is to support faculty efforts to research and develop/redesign new online courses. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
COURSE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT GRANTS
CDE Grants will be reviewed on the last day of March (accepted applications in March will be paid out on June 1), August, and January until all grants are filled.
Purpose: To help faculty to develop new courses and redesign existing courses. (One application for this grant per person per year.) Maximum possible award: $500
Direct questions to the Chair of the Faculty Development Committee or the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center.
Below are past successful application samples to review:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXIGENCY GRANTS
Purpose: To support professional development needs that are not eligible for coverage under the professional travel grants and that fall outside the timeline for Research, Scholarship, and Creativity grants. Maximum possible award: $500
** Exigency Grants are awarded throughout the year based on need. A total of four grants per year will be awarded.
MAY TERM ENRICHMENT GRANT
Purpose: To take advantage of the special experiential opportunities available during May Term. Appropriate uses for these funds include but are not limited to guest speakers, travel by van to local museums, businesses, service agencies, and equipment to be used to increase the interactive nature of the class. May Term Enrichment Grants are not to take the place of appropriate course fees. (One application for this grant per person per year.)
Maximum possible award: $200
Direct questions to the Chair of the Faculty Development Committee or Director of the Teaching and Learning Center