What Is RASI?

Revitalize Academic Success Initiative (RASI)

The Title III goals to “Strengthen Student Retention” and “Revitalize Faculty Development” call for faculty-initiated and -developed projects that make substantial changes in pedagogy or delivery methods for the promotion of student retention and success. The Office of Title III Center for Teaching and Learning provides financial and academic support for faculty to revitalize high-enrolled courses which traditionally have had low success rates. The Revitalize Academic Success Initiative (RASI) Committee was established by the APSU Faculty Senate to review and select projects for funding and implementation. Typically course revitalization occurs during Spring/Summer semesters and pilots during Fall semesters. Courses with lower enrollment also are considered for funding. Participation is open to all full-time faculty.

RASI Compensation

A stipend of $8,800 is paid to a team of at least two faculty members whose proposal is selected to revitalize a course with enrollment of 100 or more students. A stipend of $4,400 is paid to a faculty member whose proposal is selected to revitalize a course with enrollment under 100 students per semester. One half of the stipend is distributed upon selection, the other half upon completion of all aspects of the project: attending faculty development, developing the course, piloting of the course, evaluating the outcome of the project, and disseminating the results to faculty.