College Of Humanities And Fine Arts

Diversity Grant Guidelines

2012-2013

Submit completed application to Susan Hill, Chair, Mini Grant Subcommittee, 001 Seerley Hall, 0707

Name: Date:

Department/Area: Phone:

E-Mail:

Application deadlines for 2012-2013 Grants are October 1, November 1, 2012; and February 1, March 1 and April 1, 2013.

Application

Diversity Grants are awarded by the Diversity Council to UNI projects and events that enhance awareness of and education about issues of diversity at UNI. Diversity Grants align with the definition, mission and vision of diversity at UNI. At UNI, “diversity describes the rich differences that people bring to the University of Northern Iowa community. It can refer broadly to culture, identity and ideology, or more specifically to age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, gender identity, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status” (Diversity Matters website). Projects and events that specifically address these rich differences, that work to create “a more welcoming community,” and that prepare “students to thrive in a diverse, global environment” are encouraged (Diversity Matters website). Depending on the project or event, Diversity Grant recipients will be asked to share their findings with the UNI community.

Specific guidelines for different kinds of Diversity Grants:

Please indicate the type of diversity grant for which you are applying:

______Speakers: Grants for up to $1,000 to promote and support activities which enhance student, staff and faculty development regarding diversity. Funds could be used to provide honorariums or supplement fees of speakers from peer institutions or the Midwest presenting on diversity initiatives, i.e. initiatives that have worked at other campuses; best practices at other institutions; or integrating diversity initiatives into campus wide practices; or similar topics related to diversity initiatives.

______Course Development: Faculty grants for up to $1000 will be awarded for developing a new course, or significantly revamping an existing course, to be taught at UNI, that specifically address issues of diversity. Courses can come from any discipline or area. Course design must draw on pedagogical theory and address at least three issues highlighted in the definition of diversity at UNI. Courses must have clearly outlined learning goals and a Student Outcomes Assessment plan. Faculty who receive these grants will give a public presentation on the course the semester after its first offering. In the application for course development diversity grants, please include the appropriate endorsement (from departmental curriculum committee or department head, for example) that this course will be able to be taught on an experimental basis after its development. All courses that receive Course Development grants will need to go through the appropriate curricular processes. If faculty receiving course development grants also have UNI support for scholarly, research or creative work, including course development assignments, they should check with the department head or the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs to make sure the award does not exceed the limit for special compensation (UNI Policy 4.41 at http://www.uni.edu/policies/441).

______Faculty Development: Grants for up to $500 for programs that assist faculty in learning how to address issues of diversity and inclusion in the classroom. Funds could be used for events such as reading groups, for hiring facilitators to teach faculty how to infuse diversity in the classroom, attending workshops at other institutions, etc. Faculty receiving these funds will give a public presentation on what they’ve learned.

______Community Relations: Grants up to $1000 to develop collaboration (directly and indirectly) with communities and organizations in the Cedar Valley. (i.e. student organization participation in recruitment or service activities; departmental initiatives promoting outreach in local area).

______Retention: Grants up to $500 to support activities designed to assist in the retention of diverse students, staff and faculty. (i.e. mentoring programs/activities for promoting the retention of students, staff and faculty; recognition/graduation activities for seniors and graduate students.)

______Conference Travel: Grants up to $300 each for a maximum of 5 students ($1500) to attend conferences on diversity-related issues. Students will give a public presentation on what they learned upon their return. Budget for conference travel must include transportation, registration, and hotel costs.

______Other: Grants for other activities that seek to enhance awareness of and education about issues of diversity at UNI will also be considered.

All funds awarded for 2012-2013 semester must be spent by June 15, 2013.

Project Title:

One Sentence Project Description:

Specific Dollar Amount Requested: $

Project Narrative

Please print and attach a narrative to this application. Maximum length is three pages, double-spaced.

The three-page application narrative will:  Clearly state how this event/project contributes to awareness of and education about diversity at UNI;  Be complete and well-written;  Describe project goals and objectives clearly;  Provide a detailed, realistic timeline for completion of the project;  Provide a detailed, realistic budget for your project. Since the events/projects funded by diversity grants are varied, please be as specific as possible in your budget.

Budget

Use attached form and be as specific as possible. Maximum award is $1,500.

Applicant Signature ______Date ______

Department Head/Supervisor Signature ______Date ______

Information for Grant Recipients

Grant recipients must submit a follow-up report of one double-spaced page in length by June 15, 2013. The reports should be submitted to the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost. This report should summarize the event/project and its contribution to enhancing diversity education at UNI. For those grants for which public presentations are required, the follow-up report should indicate when such a public presentation will occur. Failure to submit the follow-up report will make the recipient ineligible for subsequent Diversity Grant consideration.

Any publicity relating to an event or project awarded a Diversity Grant should include recognition of the Diversity Council.

Contact Susan Hill ([email protected]) or Juanita Wright ([email protected]) with questions.