Core Curriculum Mini-Grants
With the approval of Fr. Graham, the Core Curriculum Committee has repurposed previously allocated money for
mini-grants designed for Xavier faculty and / or staff to use to facilitate the launch of the new undergraduate core
curriculum.
The mini-grants will be awarded to support program development or revision in order to enhance student learning
in the new core. Up to $750 will be awarded, and can be taken as a stipend and/or to cover expenses associated
with the program development. Proposals should clearly connect the project to specific Core Curriculum Goals
and Student Learning Objectives.
Examples of how the mini-grants might be used include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Addressing innovative approaches to meet core curriculum needs
Resolving unique or program dilemmas
Forwarding cross-functional innovation in courses
Developing ways to realize interdisciplinary components of the new core curriculum
The mini-grants are intended to encourage innovative, entrepreneurial, creative, strategic or cross-functional work
in connection with meeting new core requirements. The mini-grants are not intended for individual course
development, but may apply to a broader category of courses, such as the development of a particular group of
perspectives courses, or the development of resources that might be used in flagged courses, etc.
The mini-grants are not intended to replace existing sources of funding or to provide ongoing support for a
program.
Applications should include 1- 3 pages that clearly articulate how the proposal will meet one of the stated Goals
or Student Learning Objectives of the new Core Curriculum. Applications should include a budget if applicable.
To apply, send an electronic copy of your written proposal in care of Chair, Faculty Development Committee to
Izola White (whitei@xavier.edu). In the proposal (including in the file name for the document sent to Izola
White), include the date of application, your name, and “Core Mini Grant Application.” Also give a copy of your
proposal to your department chair or program director and dean.
The Faculty Development Committee will review proposals and recommend projects for the mini-grants to the
Core Curriculum Committee, who will make recommendations to the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs,
who will forward the two committees’ recommendations, along with his own, to the Provost who will have the
final voice in approving projects. The Faculty Development Committee, the Core Curriculum Committee, and
Faculty Committee will be informed of the recipients of the awards.
Additional information on the Core Curriculum can be found at http://www.xavier.edu/core/
For further information about the mini-grants, please contact Walker Gollar, one of the co-chairs of the Core
Curriculum Committee (gollar@xavier.edu or 745-4373).
(Additional funding is available for larger projects. Please contact Walker Gollar.)
The first round of proposals for the mini-grants are due Friday, May 9, 2015.