USF JESUIT FOUNDATION

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1 USF JESUIT FOUNDATION MISSION The University of San Francisco is committed to the highest standards of learning and scholarship precisely as a Jesuit institution whose mission demands that these activities include the integration of faith and the promotion of justice within the life of the academy. The Foundation, established by a gift from the USF Jesuit Community, has as its purpose helping USF become more a university by engaging and fostering its Catholic identity. Because that identity depends considerably upon the depth and presence of Ignatian spirituality within the institution, the Foundation encourages the integration of Ignatian spirituality with the programs and structures that sustain the character and life of the University. Toward this end, endowment income is to be used to fund several types of activity: Opportunities that offer greater theoretical and experiential knowledge of Ignatian spirituality. Academic programming, curriculum development, and research projects which bespeak USF s Jesuit, Catholic mission. Included under this category is support for appropriate work by USF s own faculty; for lectures, faculty seminars, conferences and colloquia; and for bringing Jesuits to campus as visiting professors and scholars. The establishment of a series of interdisciplinary dialogues to examine the major issues of the times from the perspective of those who are poor or marginalized, with their participation in the dialogue itself. This activity is central to the Foundationʹs mission. The future establishment of a Jesuit Foundation Scholars in Residence program that will bring distinguished scholars, artists, and community activists to the USF campus to share their gifts and experience in the form of teaching seminars, public lectures, or other activities that engage and foster USF s Jesuit and Catholic identity. Funding is not yet in place for this activity. Revised: September 2004

2 USF JESUIT FOUNDATION GRANT CRITERIA GENERAL CRITERIA The general criteria for grants are expressed in the Mission Statement of the USF Jesuit Foundation. They characterize the university as a community of scholars dedicated to integrated learning in the Jesuit tradition: By supporting teaching and scholarship of high quality, grants will encourage integrated education in the Jesuit tradition, and a commitment to educating men and women of competence and conscience. The Foundation will fund projects that critically examine and link the theory and practice of Jesuit education in ways that vitalize its 450 year tradition in the context of USFʹs evolving multicultural milieu. The USF Jesuit Foundation is grounded in five aspects of the Ignatian and Jesuit vision: The Ignatian ideal of ʺfinding God in all things.ʺ For the founder of the Jesuits, Ignatius of Loyola, all of reality was an arena of Godʹs self revelation. The practical spirituality of The Spiritual Exercises. This way of Christian prayer, developed by Ignatius, is premised in the belief that one can discover Godʹs presence in oneʹs life and the freedom to respond to that presence though a series of prayer exercises and personal conversations. The focus on education of the whole person that seeks to integrate all aspects of individuality: the intellectual, moral, spiritual, affective, aesthetic, physical, and social. This approach to education is holistic and calls on the learner to reflect on his or her experience in the context of the larger community. The magis, seeking what is more. In the University context, this dimension of the Ignatian tradition calls for passionate engagement in social analysis and commitment to rigorous research in the academic sphere. The commitment to faith that works for justice in the world. The intellectual aspect of faith in God inevitably drives beyond itself. It necessarily seeks an engagement with persons prevented from fulfilling the divine purpose of full integration by oppressive social systems and unjust structural realities. These criteria are not meant to restrict proposals to religious or spiritual themes. Jesuit education has historically endorsed a wide range of humanistic, artistic, scientific and technical activities that help society and nature to flourish. It is inspired by the confidence that God is glorified wherever creation becomes fully alive. The Foundation is premised on the belief that all members of the University community, regardless of their religious affiliation, can make important contributions to the evolving Catholic and Jesuit identity of USF. Page 2 of 7 Jesuit Foundation Grant Application Revised: August 2004

3 SPECIFIC CRITERIA Within the basic mission, the Foundation offers USF faculty and staff funding to explore the implications of Ignatian and Jesuit spirituality in the ongoing life of the University in its dialogue with contemporary culture. Each grant proposal should explain how it is consonant with the overall mission of the Foundation or is related to the exploration of one or more of these themes. IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY GRANTS may be used to fund workshops, lectures, or retreats that provide an experiential knowledge of the Ignatian tradition. Proposals for IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY GRANTS should be accompanied by a letter of support or recommendation from the applicantʹs immediate supervisor or dean. PEDAGOGY GRANTS are intended to support or develop pedagogical projects that relate to the Foundationʹs mission. These grants can be used to support new course development or revision of existing courses, including summer stipends (up to $5,000). They can also support the development of co curricular activities that further the Catholic and Jesuit character of USF. Faculty or staff development workshops are some of the types of activities the grants will support. Proposals for PEDAGOGY GRANTS should also discuss the anticipated impact of the project on student learning and the curriculum. They should include a letter of endorsement from the applicantʹs departmental chair and dean. Proposals for PEDAGOGY GRANTS presuppose the development of courses that will be offered on an on going basis. RESEARCH GRANTS may be used to support or develop a scholarly project that relates to the Foundationʹs mission. These grants will fund research assistance, travel, scholarly resources, summer stipends (up to $2,500), and conference expenses. Proposals for RESEARCH GRANTS should include a detailed description of the research objectives and their significance for the University and relationship to the Foundationʹs mission. It is recognized that USF Faculty Development Funds may also appropriately fund some research relevant to the goals of the Foundation, and in such cases, applicants are encouraged to seek partial funding from both sources. Proposals for RESEARCH GRANTS should include a letter of endorsement from the applicantʹs dean(s) or vice president(s). If several USF faculty and/or staff members are applying for a joint grant, the extent of participation of each person should be delineated in the application. COMMUNITY IN CONVERSATION GRANTS may be used to fund interdisciplinary dialogues that examine the major issues of the times from the perspective of those who are poor and insure their participation in the dialogue itself. In its first century of existence, USF was a vital participant in such conversations with the Catholic immigrant communities of the Bay Area. In its second century, it remains committed to engage in conversations with the disenfranchised and the underserved throughout the West. Grants in this area, for example, might be used to bring together faculty from various disciplines, students, neighborhood leaders and community members, not only to reflect on theoretical issues, but also to create an opportunity an urban laboratory for community action and exchange. Proposals for COMMUNITY IN CONVERSATION GRANTS should include a letter of intent to participate from the partnering community institution or organization as well as a letter of endorsement from the applicantʹs dean or vice president. If several USF faculty and/or staff members are applying for a joint grant, the extent of participation of each person should be delineated in the application. Page 3 of 7 Jesuit Foundation Grant Application Revised: August 2004

4 PROPOSAL FORMAT/CONTENTS Grant application forms are available at the Office of the Provost, Lone Mountain Rossi Wing, 4 th floor, or on the web at Along with the Grant Application Coversheet, applications for USF Jesuit Foundation grants must contain a 2 5 page written proposal (not to exceed 5 single spaced pages, 10p font minimum, 1 margins) that includes each of the following sections: (1) project title; (2) statement of projectʹs purpose and relationship to the Foundationʹs mission; (3) desired methodology, outcomes and assessment standards; (4) timetable; (5) relationship to the applicantʹs past and future experience, research, or teaching; and (6) itemized budget with justification, including estimates from Catering or travel source as needed. Use the checklist on the Grant Application Coversheet (appended) to mark that all sections are included with submission of proposal and Grant Proposal Budget sheet. The foundation will only consider one proposal per applicant in each funding cycle. Although applicants can submit proposals in successive cycles, preference will be given to applicants who were not funded in the previous cycle. Eligibility is limited to current full time USF faculty and staff. Part time faculty and staff are welcome to co author a grant proposal with a current full time USF faculty or staff person. BUDGET INFORMATION/CRITERIA Please use the budget template provided at end of this document. Proposals ordinarily will be funded up to a total of $5,000. Funds must be used within one year of the time the grant is awarded. Grants may not be used to replace full time faculty in the classroom. Funds are not awarded for course reductions, sabbatical projects, tuition remission, or equipment replacement. Requests for student research assistants should include fringe benefits as well as wages. Benefits should be calculated at.85% during the academic year and 8.5% during the summer. Student hourly wages requested above the prevailing rate should be justified (please contact the Office of Student Employment for the standard student pay rate for the academic year). Please note: Students receiving academic credit for their work are not eligible for funding. Per diem expenditures are to be calculated using the US Government standards found in the following website: Applications for travel grants must include a lowest available coach fare quote from Expedia.com or Travelocity.com. Travel grant requests will not be considered without such documentation, printed directly from the Travelocity.com or Expedia.com website. Applications that include catering costs must be accompanied by an estimate from University Catering/Bon Appetit. Applications for projects that contain multiple phases should include a description of how subsequent phases will be funded. Please note: the Jesuit Foundation does not fund multiple phases of the same project. Page 4 of 7 Jesuit Foundation Grant Application Revised: August 2004

5 APPLICATION DEADLINES Semester deadlines for submission for grant proposals are November 1 and April 1. Please note: If the 1st falls on a weekend day or a holiday, the deadline will be the next business day. The application and all supporting documents must be received by 5pm on the due date to be considered; all supporting documents MUST be included with the application. NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the required supporting documents are included. Applications that do not have all supporting documents will not be considered. FINAL NOTES The Provost will inform all applicants of the Foundation Advisory Board s decisions by December 15/ May 15., respectively. Proposals should be submitted to the Office of the Provost Lone Mountain Rossi Wing 4th floor. Applicants are encouraged to consult with any member of the Jesuit Foundation Advisory Board* before submitting a proposal. * Jesuit Foundation Advisory Board Jack Treacy, S.J. Jesuit Community Rector (Chair) Pamela Balls Organista Professor, Psychology Dept., Arts and Sciences Jim Bretzke, S.J. Professor, Dept of Theology and Religious Studies, Arts and Sciences Kim Connor Assistant Professor, College of Professional Studies Carol Graham Associate Professor, School of Business and Management Tom O Neill, S.J. Assistant Professor, Visual and Performing Arts, Arts and Sciences; Acting Director of St. Ignatius Institute Peter Togni, S.J. Associate Dean, Student Academic Services, Arts and Sciences All grantees are required to submit to the Office of the Provost within six months of completion of the project the following: a written assessment of their work or project, in light of the outcomes and assessment standards stated in the application; an itemized expense report with copies of receipts the standard University expense report form may be used.; Please note that resulting publications should acknowledge the Foundationʹs sponsorship. Likewise, any seminar, workshop, and/or conference should acknowledge the Foundation s sponsorship. Page 5 of 7 Jesuit Foundation Grant Application Revised: August 2004

6 USF JESUIT FOUNDATION Grant Application Coversheet Name: College/Division/Dept: Campus Address & Phone: E mail Address: Title of Proposal/Project: Total Amount Requested: TYPE OF GRANT APPLICATION: (CHECK ONE) IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY GRANT PEDAGOGY GRANT RESEARCH GRANT COMMUNITY IN CONVERSATION GRANT Include with this grant application coversheet (Check that all are included with application) A written proposal (2 5 single spaced pages) that includes each of the following: Project Title. Statement of project s purpose and relationship to the Foundation s mission. Desired methodology, outcomes, and assessment standards. Timetable. Relationship to the applicant s past and future experience, research, or teaching. Itemized budget with justification (please use attached budget sheet), including a Bon Appetit/University Catering estimate if catering expenses are a part of the budget. Estimate from Travelocity or Expedia if air travel is part of the application. Written letter(s) of support/recommendation from the applicant s immediate supervisor and dean (where applicable see criteria sheet). Specific requirements for such recommendations are included in the proposal format section of the criteria. NOTE: the requirements are different for each category. (Please allow plenty of time for the recommender to complete the letter of support) GRANT DEADLINE: November 1, 2004 Submit all documents by 5 pm to: Office of the Provost, LMR 4 th Floor Jesuit Foundation Grant Application COVER SHEET Revised: August 2004

7 Jesuit Foundation Grant Proposal Budget A If a category is not applicable to your type of grant leave it blank. Personnel Costs (e.g., stipends or honoraria for staff, faculty, student assistants, invited speakers, and benefits where applicable). Call the Office of Student Employment at for the current student pay rate. Describe the responsibilities of each person listed, and justify costs: Cost B Catering & Supplies. e.g., photocopying costs, refreshments, books; include justification for each item listed. Any catering requests must include a separate itemized budget estimate from Bon Appetit/USF Catering. C Hotel Accommodations & Per Diem. Include length of stay and calculate cost per day according to D Airfare. (Printed estimate from Expedia.com or Travelocity.com must be attached) E Other expenses. Itemize and include a brief statement justifying each expense. Total Cost of Project: $ Amount requested from other sources (if any, please list): Amount requested from Jesuit Foundation: $ Jesuit Foundation Grant Application BUDGET Revised: August 2004