Linda Pruitt, RN, MS Associate Professor Eastern Shore Community College Member VCCS PDC Committee Chairperson of Grants Sub-Committee

Paul Lee was a champion of the professional development grant program, making it his mission to mentor faculty at Blue Ridge. He is a shining example of the difference a mentor can make, and in his 18 years as division dean of business and humanities he personified leadership, always encouraging others to pursue a greater standard of excellence." Nancy Harris VCCS Office of Professional Development Paul Lee, 1947-2008

Discipline Development build knowledge and skills within the academic discipline or professional specialty Instructional Development improve classroom teaching, learning, assessment techniques

Career Development provide tools for effective personal planning to improve quality of work and life Organizational Development enhance administrative and leadership skills to fulfill the institutional mission of the college and VCCS

VCCS Paul Lee Professional Development Grant VCCS Paul Lee Workshop Mini- Grant NOTE: Only one of each can be awarded per person per funding. If more than one is submitted BOTH will by disqualified.

Full-time and adjunct faculty may apply individually or collaboratively for time and expenses Staff cannot be the lead person but can partner with faculty

Release time -maximum funding is for 8 credits, Most time is funded at four credits. Summer funding is $2500 Funding is paid as a stipend

Primary research New pedagogies New course development Collaborative projects

Adjunct faculty development VCCS identified priorities Research and activities involving teaching, learning, and student success and the mission of the VCCS

Release time up to 8 credits Expenses Some travel Some procurements Usually $750 per credit

Design of a course already in the VCCS directory Professional development activities typically funded by the college

Project not tied to student success and the VCCS mission The name of the college is mentioned in the proposal

Part of normal teaching duties Classroom supplies Software equipment

Personal development Licensures Revision existing courses

Awarded to fund group activities such as day conferences, in-service activities, workshops Must involve more than on college in scope preparation and attendance All VCCS employees can apply

Maximum of $1500 is available per mini grant Projects are encouraged in discipline, instructional, workforce, career and organizational development

Best practices for instruction or other professional development, new pedagogies, projects to develop adjuncts VCCS identified priorities Career management strategies ie stress

Purchasing classroom, student or software supplies Funding student activities Licensures

Workgroup meetings normally supported by colleges Entertainment, gifts, and alcohol

Paul Lee Grant your name or name of college on anything except cover sheet Wrong grant Double application Not PD related

Course already exists Lack of background research Incomplete evaluation plan Part of your job duties Non viable project

Effective Dates Application Deadlines (Online application & emailed PDF signature page) Acceptance Letter to VCCS (Emailed PDF signature page) Final Grant Report to VCCS (Online report) Applicant Notification Summer Semester (May 15 August 15) Fall Semester (August 16 December 31) Spring Semester (January 1 May 14) Feb. 1 May 1 Oct. 1 April 15 April 1 July 1 Feb. 1 June 15 Sept. 15 Dec. 1 July 1 Nov. 15

Got a great idea that you want to work on? Pursue it!!! Talk to you grants person on campus Talk to your PDC representative

Call a PDC committee member at VCCS Talk to your supervisor Develop and formulate a plan for that idea!! What will your college contribute to the idea/ project?

Use the template provided at the website Get your English person and or grants person to proof it. Remember if you mention your college in the professional development grant it disqualifies you

Be brief and to the point. We are not interested in reading a novel Be sure to address every point in the review criteria rubric.

Abstract is it clear and well written Statement of problem, purpose and rationale Methodology, specify the steps and timeline. Does it match the budget

Anticipated Outcomes Who will benefit and how? Collaboration. Colleagues inside and outside of your college Assessment/Evaluation

College commitment Personal commitment Budget Dissemination of results

Abstract clear and well written, demonstrating purpose Goals and objectives Anticipated outcomes and benefits Detailed agenda

Name and background of all presenters Assessment plans Budget Expected no. of participants

College is identified Grammar errors Weak evaluative or assessment process Not tied to student success or VCCS mission

It s like reading War and Peace!! Budget not clearly defined. Project a part of job duties Project cannot be completed during the grant period

Notified by PD office Be sure to complete follow-up report Is property of VCCS