Student Affairs Program Coordinating Council Strategic Initiative Grant Program
The Student Affairs Program Coordinating Council seeks applications for its Strategic Initiative Grant (SIG) Program. The purpose of these funds is to promote collaborations within Student Affairs units as well as with academic units across campus. Additionally, the program will support innovative and new programs that improve the campus community; particularly programs that meet Student Affairs strategic goals. Priority will be given to initiatives that address emerging issues. Applications for the 2010-11 academic years are due July 9, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
Eligibility:
Any Student Affairs unit on the Urbana-Champaign campus may apply for these funds. The unit must have at least one other active co-sponsor within Students Affairs. Additional co-sponsors may be from any other unit affiliated with the university. A total of $15,000 will be available for the 2010-11 academic year. NEW THIS YEAR: SIG will consider multi-year applications provided institutionalization of the program is possible and the mechanism stipulated.
Sponsorship Criteria:
Innovative new programs that target any campus sub-population are encouraged. However, those programs that ultimately improve students’ Illinois experience are encouraged.
- The proposed event/program must meet one of the strategic goals of the Division of Student Affairs listed below. Proposals are encouraged to incorporate technology use; accessible materials; innovations that have the potential to become best practices; and the creation of programs that have the potential to become permanent. In addition, NEW THIS YEAR: funds from the Verdell-Frazier-Young grant will be disbursed through the SIG program application (see the last strategic goal listed below). The Verdell-Frazier-Young grant will make available an additional $5,000 specifically for the improvement of the education of undergraduate women and/or the generation of new knowledge about the education of undergraduate women
Applicants will be required to document the extent of the involvement of co-sponsors. Unit heads or their designees will be contacted to verify that the proposal if funded will be carried out. A summary and assessment report will be required within thirty days of the event prior to the award funds being released. An assessment template will be provided for this purpose. Proposed events must not have occurred on campus within the past two years. Applicants must adhere to all university policies and procedures.
Restrictions:
- All events must meet University policies which also supersede PCC/SIG guidelines
- Strictly social events will not be supported
- Funds cannot be used for full-time staff wages or salaries
- Funds cannot be used for capital projects
- Political endorsements not allowed
- Expenses for fundraisers and alcoholic beverages not allowed
Contact Information:
Any questions or concerns can be addressed to Belinda De La Rosa (blarosa@illinois.edu), Special Assistant to the Dean of Students for Assessment, 300 Turner Student Services Building, 217-333-0050.
Student Affairs Strategic Goals:
- Enhance Knowledge and Appreciation of Diversity
- Environmentally Sound and Culturally Relevant Facilities
- Clarity and Enhancement of the Student Experience at Illinois
- Creation and Sustainment of Collaborative Partnerships
Verdell-Frazier-Young Initiative:
- Improvement of the Education of Undergraduate Women
- Generation of New Knowledge about the Education of Undergraduate Women
APPLY FOR FUNDING