Goals:
- To encourage development or implementation of assessments aimed specifically at a program’s QEP efforts.
- To promote best practices in assessment of the QEP at the program/unit level.
- To facilitate faculty/staff participation in the scholarship of assessment.
How much can I ask for?
Grant requests up to $2500 will be considered. The number of grants awarded will
be based on the yearly budgeted amount.
The total amount awarded is subject to the availability of funds.
How can I use the funds?
Funds from the QEP Assessment Mini-Grants must be used for activities that are directly
related to the development or implementation of a program’s QEP plan. Valid uses
of QEP Assessment Mini-Grant funds include, but are not limited to:
- Expenses related to administration of certification or professional exams that provide feedback on curricular strengths and weaknesses
- Focus group expenses (except food or other food-related expenses)
- Survey expenses
- Honoraria and travel for external reviewers of student work products (portfolios, projects, exhibits, performances, etc.)
- Software applications and/or licenses
- Support for student assistants directly involved in assessment-related activities
- Equipment related directly to assessment activities
- Faculty/staff stipends to develop and implement assessment measures/instruments
- Faculty/staff travel expenses to professional conferences with an assessment track and/or to present on some aspect of the assessment program in their unit.
QEP Assessment Mini-Grants can be used to support outcomes assessment in the following areas:
- Undergraduate Academic Programs
- Administrative or Educational Support programs in Academic or Student Affairs
How do I apply?
Applications for a QEP Assessment Mini-Grant must contain the following information:
- A description of the assessment activity(ies) to be funded
- Individual(s) responsible for each assessment activity
- Amount requested for each assessment activity
- Timeline
- Plan for disseminating results to program faculty/staff
APPLICATION (Word)
Completed applications should be submitted to the Office of Institutional Planning & Effectiveness, H.F.R. 450. All questions about the applications should be addressed to Melissa Wargo, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Planning & Effectiveness at ext. 3082 or wargo@wcu.edu. Review of the grant proposals will be completed by the QEP Assessment Committee.
What are my responsibilities if I receive a QEP Assessment Mini-Grant?
At the conclusion of the funding year, all grant recipients must provide:
- a report summarizing the activities completed and funds expended, and
- a summary of the actions taken or proposed as result of the assessments
Additionally, grant recipients must be willing to share the results of the project in a campus-wide assessment forum, when requested.
Goals:
- To encourage development or implementation of assessments aimed specifically at a program’s QEP efforts.
- To promote best practices in assessment of the QEP at the program/unit level.
- To facilitate faculty/staff participation in the scholarship of assessment.
How much can I ask for?
Grant requests up to $2500 will be considered. The number of grants awarded will
be based on the yearly budgeted amount.
The total amount awarded is subject to the availability of funds.
How can I use the funds?
Funds from the QEP Assessment Mini-Grants must be used for activities that are directly
related to the development or implementation of a program’s QEP plan. Valid uses
of QEP Assessment Mini-Grant funds include, but are not limited to:
- Expenses related to administration of certification or professional exams that provide feedback on curricular strengths and weaknesses
- Focus group expenses (except food or other food-related expenses)
- Survey expenses
- Honoraria and travel for external reviewers of student work products (portfolios, projects, exhibits, performances, etc.)
- Software applications and/or licenses
- Support for student assistants directly involved in assessment-related activities
- Equipment related directly to assessment activities
- Faculty/staff stipends to develop and implement assessment measures/instruments
- Faculty/staff travel expenses to professional conferences with an assessment track and/or to present on some aspect of the assessment program in their unit.
QEP Assessment Mini-Grants can be used to support outcomes assessment in the following areas:
- Undergraduate Academic Programs
- Administrative or Educational Support programs in Academic or Student Affairs
How do I apply?
Applications for a QEP Assessment Mini-Grant must contain the following information:
- A description of the assessment activity(ies) to be funded
- Individual(s) responsible for each assessment activity
- Amount requested for each assessment activity
- Timeline
- Plan for disseminating results to program faculty/staff
APPLICATION (Word)
Completed applications should be submitted to the Office of Institutional Planning & Effectiveness, H.F.R. 450. All questions about the applications should be addressed to Melissa Wargo, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Planning & Effectiveness at ext. 3082 or wargo@wcu.edu. Review of the grant proposals will be completed by the QEP Assessment Committee.
What are my responsibilities if I receive a QEP Assessment Mini-Grant?
At the conclusion of the funding year, all grant recipients must provide:
- a report summarizing the activities completed and funds expended, and
- a summary of the actions taken or proposed as result of the assessments
Additionally, grant recipients must be willing to share the results of the project in a campus-wide assessment forum, when requested.