A GLOBAL ODYSSEY: CALL FOR MINI-GRANT PROPOSALS
The 2012-2013 Common Experience theme, A Global Odyssey: Exploring our Connections to the Changing World,
aims to provide a campus-wide conversation that will help students become more aware of the complex
geographic, political, and economic interconnectedness of today’s world; more equipped with essential 21st
century skills; more empowered toward improving the quality of life at the local and global levels; and more
appreciative of the vibrant and varied cultures across the globe.
Up to $500 in funds are available per event related to the 2012-2013 Common Experience theme. Funds are
awarded on a competitive basis to all members of the Texas State community (including chartered student
organizations or registered student organizations applying through a department).
Please submit the completed proposal to Ani Yazedjian (ani@txstate.edu) before 5pm, December 1.
Proposals will be evaluated on:
·
How clearly they relate to the Common Experience theme
·
How well they advance an awareness of global interconnectedness
·
The number of cosponsors providing financial support
·
The potential for continued dialogue related to the Common Experience theme
·
The diversity of the anticipated audience
·
How well developed the publicity plan is
·
The size audience anticipated
Proposal forms and additional information is available at:
http://www.txstate.edu/commonexperience/proposals/minigrant.html
Awarded funds cannot be used toward the purchase of food. The committee will look favorably on proposals that
reflect joint sponsorship (collaboration across university areas) and on proposals that reflect shared funding
(commitment for funds from other sources). Please note that all funded applicants are required to provide a
brief follow-up report to the Committee within one month of the event.
All applicants will be notified by December 15th regarding the status of their proposal. If you have any questions
about the application process, please contact Ani Yazedjian at ani@txstate.edu (245-2412), Diann McCabe at
dm14@txstate.edu (245-2209) or Pam Wuestenberg at pw05@txstate.edu (245-7952).
A GLOBAL ODYSSEY MINI-GRANT PROPOSAL FORM
Spring 2013
Name of Contact:
Title of Contact:
Unit/Department:
Phone:
Email:
Name of the event:
Date of event:
Describe the event (lecture, film, dance, art exhibit, etc. If the event includes a speaker, please provide a brief
biography):
Describe the purpose of the event:
How does this event relate to the 2012-2013 Common Experience theme?
What is the intended outcome for this event? (Be sure to explain how this event will contribute to a better
understanding of global interconnections and/or how it will advance the campus internationalization mission of
the University).
Venue:
Anticipated number in attendance:
Who is the anticipated audience for this event?
How will this event be publicized (include any relevant fliers, etc.)?
Who are the cosponsors for this event and how much are they contributing?
Name of Cosponsor
________________
________________
________________
Financial Contribution
________________
________________
________________
Other Contribution (e.g, inkind)
________________
________________
________________
Budget:
Name of Event:
Amount requested (INCLUDE LINE ITEMS):
Budget Total
Less collaborative funding
TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED:
If your proposal is funded, do you agree to use the Global Odyssey icon on any publicity materials and provide
information about your event for the Common Experience website?
Yes:
No:
If your proposal is funded, do you agree to submit a brief follow-up report to the Committee within one month of
the event?
Yes:
No:
__________________________________
Representative Signature and Date
_________________________________
Representative’s Title
RUBRIC TO BE USED TO SCORE MINI-GRANT PROPOSALS
This form will be filled out by the Review Committee
Name of Contact:
Name of the event:
1
2
The event does not
relate to the CE theme
The event is only
minimally related to
the CE theme
The event will not
advance attendees’
awareness of the
interconnectedness of
today’s world
The event will only
minimally advance
attendees’ awareness
of the
interconnectedness of
today’s world
The event might
advance attendees’
awareness of the
interconnectedness of
today’s world, but the
proposal is not clear as
to how that will occur
The event will advance
attendees’ awareness
of the
interconnectedness of
today’s world
Cosponsors
There are no
cosponsors for the
event and no financial
contributions
There are very few
cosponsors and very
limited financial
contributions
There are multiple
cosponsors but
financial contributions
are limited
There are multiple
cosponsors that are
providing significant
financial contributions
Potential
for
Continued
Dialogue
The event does not
have any potential for
promoting continued
dialogue related to the
Common Experience
theme
The event has limited
potential for
promoting continued
dialogue related to the
Common Experience
theme
The event appears to
have potential for
continued dialogue,
but the proposal is not
clearly written
The event has clear
potential for
promoting continued
dialogue related to the
Common Experience
theme
Diversity of
audience
Anticipated audience
is not diverse at all
(e.g., one section of a
class)
Anticipated audience
is somewhat diverse
Anticipated audience
is moderately diverse
Anticipated audience
is very diverse (faculty,
staff, community,
students)
There is no plan for
how the event will be
publicized
The plan for how the
event will be
publicized needs to be
further developed
There appears to be a
plan for publicity, but
the proposal is not
clearly written
There is a clear plan
for how this event will
be publicized
Anticipated
attendance is low
Anticipated
attendance is
moderately low
Anticipated
attendance is
moderately high
Anticipated
attendance is high
Relation to
CE theme
Global
awareness
Publicity
Audience
size
3
The event appears to
be related to the CE
theme, but the
proposal is not clearly
written
4
The event is clearly
related to the CE
theme
TOTAL
TOTAL POINTS: ________________________
Follow-Up Report
To be submitted within one month of the event
Name of the event:
Date of event:
Venue:
Cost of event:
Number in attendance:
Cosponsors:
Summary of Event:
Explain the degree to which you were able to meet your expected outcomes:
Completed by:
Date: