Technology GrantMinnesota State University, Mankato

Call for Proposals

Background: The Learning & Technology Round Table (LTR) in collaboration with Information & Technology Services (ITS) seek innovative ideas for use of technology to enhance MSU student’s learning experiences. Grants are for the benefit of the general student population. Grant proposals are for spring review & summer installation.

Focus: Grant opportunity to create innovative technology for students in one or more of the following areas:

·  new instructional technology for classrooms

·  new technology support mechanisms for computer classrooms & labs

·  new uses of technology to enhance the student’s experience

Examples of previous successful Technology Grants: Tech-Rec, student study areas, classroom projection.

The Grant amount.

Grant amounts will vary depending on number offunded applications and the cost of the projects. Grant amounts may range from $1,000 to $100,000. During fall semester, another round of Technology Grants may be available.

Requirements for Technology Grants:

1.  Applicants must be full-time MSU faculty or staff members. The applicant must have the support of his or her department.

2.  The award is for technology. It may not be used for faculty or staff compensation.

3.  Cross-disciplinary projects and projects which affect a great many students are encouraged.

4.  All grant applicants will be contacted by ITS personnel to analyze feasibility, cost sharing & collaboration.

5.  All grant winners will be assigned to an ITS personnel to collaborate on implementation.

Important dates:

By March 28, 2008 - Grant proposal forms must be completed and submitted no later than noon,

March 28, 2008 to ITS office, ML3010.

By April 7, 2008 - Successful applicants will be notified.

Awards will be spent and technology installed for the beginning of fall semester.

By January 30, 2009 - summative report describing the technology purchased and the effectiveness of its use

during fall semester will be sent to the LTR co-chairs.

By January 30, 2009 - successful applicants are encouraged to present their work in an appropriate public forum.

Criteria for Awarding Grants:

The awarding of grants will be based on the strength of each proposal, the benefit to the general student population, and the feasibility of successfully completing the project.

Questions? Contact: Technology Grant Committee

·  Joan Roca, Library, LTR co-chair

·  Don Descy, LME, LTR co-chair

·  Steve Vassar, Sociology & Corrections, LTR,

·  Wayne Sharp, Academic Classrooms & Technology Support, LTR

·  Matt Clay, Academic Classrooms & Technology Support, LTR