Special Academic Activities
Purpose
The purpose of Special Academic Activities grants is to help offset expenses associated with activities supporting continuing scholarly or creative growth or professional development.
Guidelines
- Faculty members should be actively participating in workshops or short courses; serve as official session chairs, moderators, respondents, or discussants at academic conferences; or participate in the business of scholarly organization at academic conferences in an official capacity.
- Activities related to teaching, advising and/or initiatives that enhance student success; program related projects; and inter- and intra-university program development are eligible for funding.
- Maximum funding allowed: $800 for domestic activity in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico; $1,000 for activity taking place overseas.
- All special academic activities proposals must be accompanied by:
- official conference/event brochure description,
- justification in 250 words or less describing your activity - its content, its value to your scholarly or creative growth or professional development, and your role in the presentation/event, and
- verification from the sponsoring organization indicating that the presentation has been accepted or the participants' role in the event is required. Late verification will be honored until the time of the presentation.