Immersive Learning

Provost Immersive Learning Grant: New Project Format

The deadline to submit proposals for projects to begin summer 2013 through spring 2014 is 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Chairs and/or deans of involved areas of study must sign your proposal, which should be sent as an electronic file (PDF preferred) to Jackie Buckrop, assistant to the provost. Please ensure the proposal meets the required guidelines and is submitted in the format below with the correct cover memo (PDF), as incomplete applications will not be considered.

The following items are required.

Title of project

Person(s) responsible for implementation along with a statement of credentials as they relate to the specific project proposed. An abbreviated vita may be attached as a supplement to the proposal.

Abstract of proposed program

Narrative: explain how the project meets the seven characteristics of immersive learning.

Student information:

  • projected number of students who will participate
  • statement of how students will be recruited
  • statement of how much credit will be awarded and how it will be awarded
  • disciplinary fields and skill sets of those students who will be recruited to complete the project

Budget, including as needed:

  • personnel
  • travel
  • supplies
  • equipment
  • administrative costs

Assessment Plan: How student learning outcomes will be assessed. (May also be part of the narrative.

Sustainability plan

Plan for dissemination of pedagogy, research, process, assessment, etc.

Letter(s) from community partners

Additional considerations that may need to be addressed:

  • Will the project need Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval? Where is the faculty member in the process?
  • Has or will the faculty member apply for special leave or other assignment that might delay this project if funded?
  • Has the faculty member(s) reviewed the university’s Intellectual Property Policy (PDF)?
  • If a new course is being proposed, where is it in the approval process?
  • How does your proposed immersive learning project advance your research agenda?