Ctahr Request for Proposals

CTAHR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2012

Purpose. To develop excellence in CTAHR by strengthening the college’s capacity and increasing faculty/staff productivity and student success.

Funds. Up to $50,000 may be requested per proposal. Projects will be funded from savings accrued when new faculty/staff were not hired on anticipated dates.

Examples of possible projects:  Develop distance-delivered courses that increase the number of students served, reach students outside of UHM, and strengthen student learning  Purchase equipment or vehicle that serve the entire unit or multiple units in the college  Upgrade teaching labs and equipment to enhance student learning  Upgrade essential equipment for clerical/APT staff who serve entire unit or college  Repair and maintain essential equipment and/or facilities

Proposals submitted in response to the November 17, 2011 “Request for Funds to Upgrade Instructional Programs in CTAHR” which were not funded will be automatically considered for the present Capacity Improvement Projects 2012; there is no need to submit the same request.

Applications. Provide the information below on not more than 2 pages, plus a proposal cover sheet and a budget. Use 1” margins; 12-point font; single spacing. The same individual or unit may submit more than one proposal. 1. Cover sheet (not part of the 2-page limit): Complete and affix the Proposal Cover Sheet, with appropriate signatures, to the proposal (signatures need to appear only on the hard copy of the proposal). 2. Problem/Need: Explain the problem to be addressed and provide justification for the proposed project. 3. Objective(s): Present the objectives of the proposed project. 4. Plan of work and timeline: Provide a brief description of how the project will be implemented and the timeline. 5. Outcomes and impacts: Describe the anticipated impact(s) that will result from the proposed project. Be specific. If cost savings will accrue, state the estimated dollar savings; if productivity increases will result, provide an estimate of the gains (e.g., percent gain in output, hours saved); if stakeholders will benefit, quantify the benefit in a tangible manner. Also describe how the outcomes and impacts will be measured. 6. Budget (not part of the 2-page limit): Submit a budget for the project that includes brief justification and cost for each item, categorized by (a) personnel—title, FTE, and responsibilities of each person; (b) fringe; (c) materials; (d) travel—destination, purpose; (e) consultant/contract services—name, title, affiliation, and services provided; (f) equipment; (g) other costs; and (h) total budget.

Important Dates  To submit proposals: January 26, 2012. Submit an electronic copy (in a single Adobe A Acrobat PDF file) plus one hard copy of the proposal to Caren Char ([email protected]), Office of the Dean.  To expend project funds: June 30, 2012. (No-cost extensions must be approved by Dean.)  Informational session: January 11, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. in Gilmore 212 and via Polycom.