Teaching Circle Mini-Grant Awards

The purpose of the Cross-Disciplinary and Department Teaching Circle Mini-Grants is to support the productive work of Teaching Circles, leading to clear, well-defined outcomes that will enhance the teaching skills of its members or add to the group's knowledge of the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Outcomes could include modified syllabi based on readings and discussions that occurred in the Teaching Circle, a presentation based on work done in the Teaching Circle, a publication that grew out of the work of the Teaching Circle, or other appropriate products.

The Center for Teaching Excellence, through the Reflective Practice Project, has encouraged and supported the organization of Teaching Circles for many years.

Mini-Grants may be used for various purposes; for example, to

• invite a speaker who is an expert in a specific field,
• receive training in a teaching-related competency area,
• cover the cost of books and other materials that are not readily available through the IUP library,
• fund travel to a conference to present Teaching Circle outcomes, or
• share findings with colleagues in a formal setting, like a departmental retreat.

Mini-Grants may only be used for activities, resources, and/or materials that will benefit all members and fit the specific goals of a particular Teaching Circle. Mini-Grant awards may not be used to buy food or beverages, market specific programs or departments, or pay non-Teaching Circle-related expenses.

Winners of the Teaching Circle Mini-Grant Award

Winners of the 2023–24 Mini-Grant Award

Winners of the 2022–23 Mini-Grant Award

Winners of the 2021–22 Mini-Grant Award

Winners of the 2020–21 Mini-Grant Award

Winners of the 2019–20 Mini-Grant Award

Winners of the 2018–19 Teaching Circle Mini-Grant Award

A listing of five teaching circles winning 2017–18 awards

A listing of six teaching circle award winners and descriptions of their grants

A listing of five teaching circles winning this 2015–16 award and descriptions of their grants

A listing of seven teaching circles winning this 2014–15 award and descriptions of their grants

A listing of six teaching circles winning this 2013–14 award and descriptions of their grants

A listing of six teaching circles winning this 2012–13 award and descriptions of their grants

A listing of six teaching circles winning this 2011–12 award and descriptions of their grants

Application Guidelines

Administered by the Center for Teaching Excellence, Reflective Practice Project

Funded by the Office of the Provost

Submission Deadline: 2024 TBD

Notification by: 2024 TBD

Electronic Submission

Electronic submission via IUP InfoReady

Purpose

The purpose of the Cross-Disciplinary and Department Teaching Circle Mini-Grants is to support Teaching Circles by helping them to achieve clear, well-defined outcomes that will enhance the teaching skills of its members and/or add to the group's knowledge of the scholarship of teaching and learning. Outcomes could include changes in syllabi with a supporting rationale based on reading and discussion in the Teaching Circle, a presentation based on work done by its members, a publication that grows out of the work of the Teaching Circle, as well as other appropriate products.

Mini-Grant Guidelines 2022–23

Examples of Successful Mini-Grant Applications