Service Learning Grant

In an effort to enhance student learning outcomes and incorporate an increased number of high-quality service-learning course options, APSU issues this call for faculty-initiated and- developed projects to design new service-learning options for upper division classes.  We encourage faculty to apply for existing RASI grants to redesign lower division courses as service-learning sections.  The Office of Academic Affairs will provide financial and academic support for faculty to incorporate service-learning into existing APSU courses.  Application and selection will occur during Fall 2013.  Course design will take place during Spring 2014 and will be piloted in the 2014-2015 academic year. Participation is open to all full-time faculty.  

Project Timeline

September 17, 2013: Statement of intent submitted 

September-October 2013: Faculty Development related to service-learning course

November 1, 2013: Full Service-Learning Course proposal submitted  Service-learning_Grant_Proposal_Form.docx                                          

December 1, 2013: Proposals selected for funding by the Service-Learning Advisory Committee

Spring/Summer 2014: Course Development by selected faculty

Fall 2014-Spring 2015: Pilot of service-learning course

Fall 2015: Evaluation of pilot and review for continuance

Important SL Grant Information

Rubric service-learning_grant_rubric.pdf

Faculty Responsibilities and Expectations Service-Learning_Faculty_Expectations_and_Responsibilities.pdf

Compensation

A stipend of $4400 will be paid to a faculty member whose proposal is selected to redesign a service-learning course. One half of the stipend will be paid upon selection; the other half will be paid upon completion of all aspects of the project: attending faculty development, developing the course, piloting the course, evaluating the outcome of the project, and disseminating the results to faculty.  The Service-Learning Advisory Committee will select 4 courses for redesign and funding.