Faculty Development Committee
St. Francis Xavier University
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: TEACHING SUPPORT
Application for Scholarly Teaching Grant 2015
The mandate of the Faculty Development Committee is to advance the quality of
teaching on campus and to promote scholarly discussion. In an effort to encourage
teaching development and innovation in teaching at StFX, the committee is
offering Scholarly Teaching Grants.
There are two main stipulations for grant recipients: (1) Grant recipients must
share their discoveries/findings /process with colleagues at a future Faculty
Development Committee Workshop. (2) Grant recipients must provide a final
report to the Faculty Development Committee outlining how the funds were used.
Possible uses for the grant include: development of classroom learning activities,
development of web/powerpoint/Moodle materials, and development of course
projects and evaluations.
Applicants are asked to submit ONE (1) original, two (2) print copies, and an
electronic copy of their application and ONE (1) print copy and an electronic
copy of their CV to
Faculty Development Committee
RE: Faculty Development Teaching Support
Scholarly Teaching Grant
Room 142B, Oland Centre
mdunbar@stfx.ca
Applications consist of the following three parts:
 Section A: PROJECT SUMMARY
 Section B: PROPOSAL STATEMENT
 Section C: BUDGET
Application deadline for 2014:
Monday, March 23rd, 12 noon, for awards granted by March 31st, 2015
For further information, contact:
Millie Dunbar
Faculty Development Committee
mdunbar@stfx.ca phone: (902) 867-2185
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SECTION A: PROJECT SUMMARY
APPLICANT AND COURSE INFORMATION
Primary Applicant:
Department:
Contact information:
Co-applicant:
Contact Information:
Courses Expected to Benefit From Project:
Approximate number of students in the courses listed above:
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title:
Brief description of project:
Objectives:
Brief timetable of project phases:
Project completion date:
Will this project require REB approval? Yes 
No 
Date of Application to REB:
Total funds requested:
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Signature of Primary I understand that, if awarded a Scholarly Teaching Grant, I must present my
Applicant discoveries/findings/process to my colleagues at a future Faculty Development Workshop.
I am also aware that I must submit a final report.
_______________________________________________________
Signature of Co- I understand that, if awarded a Scholarly Teaching Grant, I must present my
Applicant discoveries/findings/process to my colleagues at a future Faculty Development Workshop.
I am also aware that I must submit a final report.
_______________________________________________________
Signature of Department Chair or
Program Coordinator
_______________________________________________________
In the case of limited-term or parttime faculty, please confirm the
appointment for the coming year. _______________________________________________________
(Chair/Coordinator signature)
SECTION B: PROPOSAL STATEMENT
Please elaborate on the project objectives and activities in the spaces provided.
This proposal should be written in clear, plain language so as to be understood by scholars with
varied areas of expertise.
Any questions about the project or about the application process should be addressed to Danielle
MacDonald, Faculty Development Committee (damacdon@stfx.ca or call 867-3966).
1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a description of the project. Indicate how this grant will be used to develop your teaching or how
it will contribute to your teaching innovation. The length of this description should not exceed one (1)
typed page.
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2. FULFILLMENT OF OBJECTIVES OF GRANT
Please indicate which of the following statements best describes this project.
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This project is
 Discipline specific
 Interdisciplinary
This project fulfills the objectives of the Scholarly Teaching Grant in the following way(s).
(Please check as many as apply):
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The project will contribute to the development of innovative teaching ideas.
This project will improve the quality of my teaching.
This project will contribute to my discussions with colleagues about the scholarship of teaching.
This project will help to better engage students in their learning.
This project will foster teaching collaborations with my colleagues.
This project focuses on first-year students.
This project focuses on the use of technology in the classroom.
This project will promote interactions among students or small group learning.
This project will help to develop students’ critical thinking skills.
Other, please describe:
3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please provide any additional information you would like the Committee to consider.
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SECTION C: BUDGET
1.
Student assistants
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Total $_________
Calculation of amount
# hours x applicable wage + 10% mandatory employment related costs.
2.
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Qualifications
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Period of employment
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Functions to be performed
Equipment, library resources
Total $_________
Itemize list or attach.
3.
Expendable supplies, photocopying
Total $_________
Itemize list or attach.
4.
Other
Total $_________
Itemize list or attach.
TOTAL REQUESTED $ ______________
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