Center for Teaching Learning and Scholarship Grants

(Revised 2012)

Description: CTLS Grants are awarded to faculty (generally 4-10) who come together to read, discuss, learn about a specific topic, over the course of one semester, meeting 4-5 times. Participants decide the topic, and when and where to meet, and each CTLS Grant is supported with a stipend of $400. Members agree to share their work in some way with the larger faculty community at Community of Scholars Day, Faculty Development Day, or other appropriate venue. A written report of the CTLS Grant work will be submitted to the Dean of Faculty.

Rationale: Faculty members are interested in engaging in a number of topics and skills that enhance teaching and research at Lesley. However, the complexities of programs, and varieties of faculty responsibilities make scheduling any one discussion or development series challenging. The CTLS Grant awards are designed to give faculty support to undertake these important discussions and learning opportunities in small groups that are self-organized with regard to topics and schedules.

Funding: The $400 includes a maximum of $100 for the faculty convener, and $300 to spend on books, other materials, or refreshments. Up to two CTLS Grants will be funded each semester.

Proposal Process: A group or an individual faculty member may submit a CTLS Grant proposal, which consists of a one-page narrative, including:

• Topic of study
• Study method (reading group, writing group, proposal development, etc.)
• Designated Convener Members designated (if known)
• Proposed meeting schedule 
• Final product or CTLS Grant goal(s)
• Signature of convener

Decisions will be made by the Dean of Faculty and the Faculty Life and Development Committee, on the basis of:

• Clarity and appropriateness of topic
• Number of faculty involved (4-10)
• Convener designated and willing to hold responsibility for the group
• Clarity of CTLS Grant goal(s)

Proposal Timetable

Fall Semester:

• Application Due: September 28, 2018
• Decision Letter Due: October 12, 2018
• Group meets: October through December
• Report Due to Dean of Faculty: February 1, 2019

Spring Semester: 

The spring CTLS Grant process is contingent upon availability of funds. 

• Application Due: January 4, 2019
• Decision Letter Due: January 21, 2019
• Group Meets: February through April
• Report Due to Dean of Faculty: June 14, 2019

Note : All receipts are due to Susan Foley, within 60 days of the expenditure, and before 6/30/19. Receipts received late may not be reimbursed.  Contact Susan Foley (sfoley2@lesley.edu) with questions about reimbursement from your CTLS Grant.