Faculty Development / Grants

The Office of the Dean of the College of Liberal Studies supports faculty development with several different types of grants. These include CLS Grants for summer projects and CLS faculty/instructional academic staff development or departmental/program project grants.

College of Liberal Studies Small Grants Program

2011-2012 Call for Proposals

The College of Liberal Studies invites proposals for the following professional development and program development activities:  

  1. Faculty/staff pursuit of individual or collaborative research/scholarship/creative endeavors and/or applied projects pertinent to the proposer’s professional or teaching interests
  2. Faculty/staff individual or collaborative grant-writing efforts
  3. Faculty/staff program or curriculum revision
  4. Department/program applied projects related to their mission and goals

Grant funds may be spent on summer stipends, supplies and equipment (including guest artist/speaker honorariums), domestic travel expenses, or student help associated with the project up to a maximum of $3,500 per proposal. (All expenditures for supplies and equipment remain the property of the university.) Funds will be available and must be expended or encumbered by Apr. 29, 2012. Summer stipends will be paid Jul. 1, 2012.

Proposals should be limited to two typed pages that describe specifically the goals, methods, timeline and budget (with justification) being requested. Proposals should also describe how the outcomes of the project will impact teaching, research, or service activities at UW-L and how the information will be shared with others. 

Proposals should be emailed to Carol Beard, CLS Dean’s Office, cbeard@uwlax.edu by 4:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2011.  Applicants will be notified of granting results by Friday, Nov. 12, 2011. Successful applicants are required to submit a final report describing the outcome(s) of the project to the Dean by Aug. 30, 2012.

College of Liberal Studies Inclusive Excellence Grant Program

2011-2012 Call for Proposals

The College of Liberal Studies invites proposals for the following professional development and program development activities designed to address inclusive excellence:

  1. Department/program proposals for inclusive excellence initiatives (such as presentations, book groups, sponsoring on-campus workshops, etc.)
  2. Individual proposals for inclusive excellence research, scholarship or creative endeavors
  3. Individual or group proposals for infusing diversity into departmental and/or university curriculum

Grant funds may be spent on summer stipends, supplies and equipment (including guest artist/speaker honorariums), domestic travel expenses, or student help associated with the project up to a maximum of $3,500 per proposal (individual department or individual faculty within a department). Up to $5,000 will be awarded for cross-departmental and/or cross-disciplinary collaboration. (All expenditures for supplies and equipment remain the property of the university.) Funds will be available and must be expended or encumbered by Apr. 29, 2012. Summer stipends will be paid Jul. 1, 2012.

Proposals should be limited to two typed pages, which describe specifically the goals, methods, timeline and budget (with justification) being requested. Proposals should also describe how the outcomes of the project will impact teaching, research, or service activities at UW-L and how the information will be shared with others. 

Proposals should be emailed to Carol Beard, CLS Dean’s Office, cbeard@uwlax.edu by 4:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2011.  Applicants will be notified of granting results by Friday, Nov. 12, 2011. Successful applicants are required to submit a final report describing the outcome(s) of the project to the Dean by Aug. 30, 2012. 

College of Liberal Studies London Study Program

Spring 2012 Call for Proposals

Overview:  Every year, the College of Liberal Studies sponsors a week-long study program over spring break in London .  Faculty participants designate which of their spring courses students may enroll in with the option of attending the London spring break trip. These students pay an additional course fee to cover the travel expenses for the program.

In London, students and faculty meet for seminar discussions and engage with the city to apply and investigate course topics. In the past, faculty and students have participated in activities such as day trips to Stonehenge, Bath and Salisbury, visited museums such as the British Museum and the National Gallery; attended theatre productions; and participated in other tours and city excursions. Faculty will work with the CLS Dean’s Office to determine activities appropriate for their class(es).

Funding:  Basic faculty expenses are generally funded through student special course fees. The extent of funding for faculty travel depends on the number of students enrolled in the program. Special requests (i.e. request for a single room) or guest travel expenses will be provided by faculty.

Faculty Responsibilities: As a faculty-lead program, faculty are expected to travel with students to and from London and to participate in daily activities with students. While in London, faculty and students will be lodged in a local hotel. Faculty members will be paired to share lodgings but may request to pay the difference for a single room. Travel arrangements are coordinated by the CLS Dean’s Office.
All students and faculty members are expected to attend information and orientation meetings in prepare students for the study abroad experience. An information meeting for prospective students will be scheduled for early October 2011. One orientation meeting will be scheduled near the end of the fall semester and a second orientation meeting will take place prior to departure in spring 2012. 

Proposals: If you are interested in teaching in the London Study Program, please submit a proposal for your participation that includes:

  1. The name(s) of courses to be linked with the program, brief course descriptions, and why the course would be enhanced through study abroad.
  1. How you plan to engage the city of London in the course.  While specific details may change as planning evolves, please indicate the places and sites in the city (or surrounding areas) you anticipate visiting.

Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 and should be submitted to Julia Johnson via email:  jjohnson2@uwlax.edu. If you have any questions about the program or about submitting a proposal, please call Julia at 608.785.8113

College of Liberal Studies Foundation Grants for 2011-2012