Faculty Internationalization Grant (FIG) Program

Origins of FIG

Grant Application co-authored by Elissa Cox, Eric Eller, and Robert Tindol

Approved by President Walker

One way to bring the world to UIU students

Program GoalsTo increase the number of full-time faculty

with international experience

To enhance connections among faculty across divisions and delivery modalities

To further the Strategic Plan goals of Developing Global Citizens & Enhancing Academic Quality

I. Individual GrantsUp to $5000 per faculty member

ALL full-time faculty eligible

Funds for travel, lodging, other expenses related to (not stipends/salary):ResearchConferencesFaculty Development SeminarsPreparation for future Travel Courses

Application ProcessApplication due to

FIG Committee by Feb 1Application

currently in G: drive. Website being developed

Notifications by March 15

Travel to take place prior to June 30

Application due to FIG Committee by Oct 1Application

currently in G: drive. Website being developed

Notifications by November 15

Travel to take place prior to June 30

Individual Selection CriteriaGlobal Perspective

Project Goals Well Defined

Degree of Contribution to Developing Students as Global Citizens

Have Applicants Previously Received the Grant? (not eligible in consecutive years)

Detailed Proposal with Complete and Precise Budget

Expectations of Individual RecipientsSummary Report of Activities

Submitted to FIG Committee and Dean of Faculty within 8 weeks of return from travel

Collaboration with Office of Communications and Marketing

Presentation to UIU CommunityDone by September 30th of following academic

year

II. Group TravelGroups of 3-8 Faculty Members

Across Divisions/Disciplines

Across Delivery Modalities (as possible)

10-14 Days of Travel

Activities Aimed at Each Faculty Members Research/Curriculum Development

FIG Group ApplicationApplication Due to FIG Committee by Feb 1

Application currently available on G: drive

Award Notification by March 1

Travel to take place during the June 1-15 timeframe

Criteria for Selection of Group MembersApplication successfully addresses enhancing

development of Global Citizens

Clear Purpose/Connection to Discipline

Prior Participation? (not eligible in consecutive years)

Group crosses disciplines/divisions and modalities

Expectations of Group MembersPre-Travel

Collaboration with Co-participants Proposing Travel Activities Educating Group about those Activities Common Readings Presenting Additional Research to Group about

Destination Active Participation in Co-participant Presentations

TravelEveryone participates, as a group, in all activities

Expectations of Group MembersPost-Travel

Individual Summary Report of Activities Submitted to FIG Committee and Dean of Faculty

within 8 weeks of return from travelCollaboration with Office of Communications

and MarketingPanel Presentation to UIU Community

Done by September 30th of following academic year

Group Destination 2011

BELIZE

Future Years-GroupFaculty Leader Applications

Due to FIG Committee by December 1Destination announced by January 15

Responsibilities of Faculty LeadersSelection of DestinationsInput on Selection of ParticipantsCoordinating travel plans/activities & pre-

travel preparation

Criteria for Choosing Faculty LeaderDestination Enhances Global Perspective

Requisite ExperienceInternational Travel ExperienceGroup Leading Experience

Obvious Options for a Variety of Disciplines

FIG Committee Members

Eric Eller, Chair (Business)

Elissa Cox (Liberal Arts)

Aaron Haines (Science & Math)

Gina Kuker (Education)

Steve Smith (AE-Business)

2010-11 Budget

$40,000

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