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Teaching & Learning Priority Fund

Terms of Reference

Applications are available here and will be submitted on-line.  Projects will be reviewed by a Selection Committee administered through the Centre for Enhanced Teaching & Learning (CETL).  Contact CETL for additional information, clarification, or answers to questions.

Mandate

To enhance teaching effectiveness and efficiency by:

  • Developing and using innovative teaching methods
  • Using technology effectively
  • Facilitating outcomes based course redesign
  • Improving engagement using NSSE benchmarks

To strengthen UNB's teaching and learning culture by:

  • Having project recipients share their results across UNB through seminars, conference, workshops and knowledgebases
  • Demonstrate UNB's commitment to teaching and learning by making a dedicated teaching and learning fund a visible priority of UNB
  • Place teaching importance on par with research

To build UNB's external teaching and learning reputation by:

  • Stimulating the scholarship of teaching and learning

Selection Committee:

  • Associate VP - Learning Environment (Chair)
  • Centre for Enhanced Teaching and Learning Director
  • Teaching and Learning Services Coordinator
  • 2 - 3 Previous Award Recipients from a variety of disciplines

Submissions:

  • Submissions will be requested annually in mid December with a submission deadline the end of February
  • Submissions will be made through the one-time funding form located in eServices under the Financial Tab.

Proposals must include the following information:

  • Project description
  • How the proposal meets the mandate of the fund
  • A description of how the project results will be shared
  • A description and explanation of the budget
  • Length of project if over one year.  Projects exceeding one year will be approved on an exception basis only
  • If project exceeds one year, a description of what is expected is to be completed each year

Selection Criteria:

  • Best support the mandate of the fund
  • Projects will be funded in two categories: under $2,000 and $2,001-$5,000.  Fewer projects will be supported in the $2,001-$5,000 funding category
  • Conference funding is not usually considered unless:
    • the results of the project is being presented
    • partially funded by another source
  • Course redesign projects fall under the mandate of the fund but not curriculum redesign
  • Collaborative submissions (involving 2 or more faculties, departments or units) are strongly encouraged
  • Submission for the following will not be considered:
    • OALP course development
    • Projects that only have equipment needs. Projects that require equipment, as a component of the project will be considered.

Expectations for successful applicants:

  • Project completion within one year of receipt of funds, unless by exception
  • Submission of a brief written report on project results at the completion of the project (within 12 months of receipt of funding), or annually for multiyear projects.
  • Sharing of project results in an open forum.
  • Funded projects will be administered centrally through the Centre for Enhanced Teaching and Learning (Fredericton)