Faculty with innovative ideas that enhance teaching and learning at WSU are encouraged by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education to submit proposals for a Smith Teaching and Learning Grant by the deadline of March 27, 2015.
Up to seven (7) grants of a maximum of $7,000 each will be awarded; recipients will be announced in late April 2015. Smith grants they are typically used as summer salary (benefits are paid from the award amount).
Proposals are particularly sought for innovations that demonstrably enhance student learning. Preference will be given to those that impact large numbers of students.
Because the philosophy of the fund is to “spread the wealth,” recipients of Smith grants in the past four (4) years are not eligible to receive awards in 2015.
The Samuel H. and Patricia W. Smith Teaching and Learning Endowment was established on the occasion of President Smith’s retirement in 2000 following 15 years’ service as WSU’s top administrator. The fund’s stated purpose is to “recognize and reward innovative ideas to enhance learning and teaching at WSU.”
For detailed information about the grants and the application process (including FAQs), please visit https://vpue.wsu.edu/FacultyGrants/SmithTeachingLearningGrants/ .
