Center for Teaching Learning and Scholarship Grants

(Revised 2012)

Description: CTLS Mini-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 Mini-Grant proposal, which consists of a one-page narrative, including:

• Topic of study
• Study method (reading group, writing group, proposal development, etc.)
• Designated Convener
• Group members (this may be not be complete as it may be dependent on whether the grant is awarded)  
• Final product or goal(s) proposed
• Proposed meeting schedule 
• Signature of convener

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

• Clarity and appropriateness of topic
• Clarity of goal
• Recency of any previously awarded mini-grants
• Convener designated and willing to hold responsibility for the group

Deadlines and Expected Timeline

Please refer to Faculty Development Community in Blackboard for deadlines and timeline.

Note : All receipts are due to Sheryl Lewis, within 60 days of the expenditure, and before June 30 of the Academic Year in which grant was awarded. Receipts received late may not be reimbursed.  Contact Sheryl Lewis (slewis10@lesley.edu)  with questions about reimbursement from your CTLS Grant.