Full-time faculty members (tenure track and non-tenure track) are eligible to apply (ALL campuses).

Joint proposals may be submitted by two or more faculty where collaboration is an essential element in the proposal. If awarded, the money would be used to purchase equipment that would benefit all that applied.

This grant is principally targeted to initiatives that are innovative, scalable, adaptable, and applicable to teaching. An innovation is not only the introduction of a new idea, product, or method, but also one that underscores the need for change. Innovations that are scalable provide solutions to more than one condition: class size, curriculum, discipline, and learning environment. Innovations should also be readily adaptable by others. Examples of innovations might include (but are not limited to) online course design, simulations, collaboration in teaching, field studies, video streaming, and electronic portfolios where approaches to pedagogy and good teaching practices are advanced.

All proposals are juried and competitive. Proposals should include relatively brief statements of intent that focus on defining issues of teaching that are potential targets for innovation and improvement throughout the Rowan community. Awardees are expected to share their results with the university community.

Proposals must include the following information in a pdf format: The name of the applicant or applicants.

1. The title of the proposal.
2. The courses(s) or curriculum affected.
3. Describe the specific innovation.
4. Describe the objectives of the proposal. How will the purchase of this equipment meet the criteria of innovation, scalability, and adaptability?
5. Describe any assistance needed from IRT Training and Instructional Support.
6. Describe your plans for evaluating and sustaining the innovation.
7. Budget. Grant funds are allocated for equipment purchases only. Describe the essential technology and estimated costs. You might include links to websites where the equipment might be purchased. You might use screen shots of the equipment with information about the cost.

Proposals must be submitted to the Application form by June 30th, 2025

All proposals are juried and competitive. 

A review committee composed of members from IRT Training & Instructional Support and the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will be established to approve grant proposals. The committee will evaluate proposals that are innovative, scalable, adaptable, and applicable to teaching.