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VITAL_EXPANDING_TECHNOLOGIES_INITIATIVE- 2017-2018

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VITAL/EXPANDED TECHNOLOGIES INITIATIVE

Call For Proposals: FY 2017-2018

 

Purpose

The Vital/Expanded Technologies Initiative (VETI) is a component of the Student Success Initiative instituted in Fall 2011.  These funds will assist the campus in addressing critical and vital/expanded technology initiatives that directly support student success in their courses, graduation, and careers.  The Vital/Expanded Technologies Initiative Committee (VETI) of eleven members, the majority of which are students, will review and approve proposals for funding.  Campus student organizations, departments, colleges, and divisions may submit proposals. College deans and vice presidents will assist the VETI committee in the review by prioritizing proposals submitted by their areas.  
 

This year, there is a total of $846,000 to be allocated, which includes the additional $96,000 of rollover funds to which Dr. Satterlund referred in her December call for SSI proposals.  (These additional rollover funds will be distributed using the normal VETI proposal process.) Funding for FY 2018 will be made available by July 3, 2017

 Proposal deadline is 5:00pm, Friday, March 24, 2017.

 

Eligibility   

Proposals may be submitted within one of two categories:  General or College.  General proposals may focus on technology needs of the general student body.  College specific proposals may address a specific discipline need or program.  Palm Desert Campus proposals will be assessed within the College specific category.  The committee will distribute the funds following some general guidelines and allocation percentages for each category (General - 55%, College - 45%). These allocations may be adjusted based on strength of submitted proposals.

Members of the campus community may request funds from the Vital/Expanded Technologies Initiative by submitting a proposal.  Proposals need endorsements from their respective organizations or departments.  Students need to submit through a campus student organization, faculty within departments would seek their chair's approval, and college deans will help prioritize requests, as well as divisional vice presidents.  The proposal will contain information about the project, contact information from the requester, a short abstract (250 words or less) highlighting what the project is, and a total amount of funds requested, for each year if applicable.  In addition, the request should outline a justification for the project, identify the number of students it will impact annually, what the intended operational and/or student learning and development outcomes may be, how you will measure whether the intended outcomes were achieved, and provide the committee with an implementation timeline.  

To be considered for funding, proposal or project leads must attend at least one of the following work sessions designed to aid in the articulation of project outcomes and appropriate measures:
 
  • January 25th from 9:00 to 10:00 am
  • January 26th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
  • January 30th from 10:00 to 11:00 am
  • January 31st   from 11:00 to Noon
  • February 3rd from 1:00 to 2:00 pm


As part of the proposal, the requester can outline any collaborative efforts with other organizations or departments and indicate if any matching funds will be allocated to the project.

Of great importance will be a detailed list of how funds will be expended. Resource requirements should include any hardware, software, or personnel needs.  Projects must cover initial purchases and any ongoing costs during the term of the project.  



Proposal Selection Process   

Proposals submitted shall be prioritized and recommended for funding based on the following proposed criteria:
  • Technology that is directly used to enhance instructional technology resources for students and faculty in the classroom
  • Supports the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 (https://www2.calstate.edu/graduation-initiative-2025)
  • Expands technology access at the Palm Desert Campus
  • Enhances student access across the institution
  • Enhances student experience and success
  • Supports a high utilization rate for student constituent groups
  • Provides enhanced technology resources for students with special needs or disabilities
  • Provides enhanced training for student use of technology
  • Relative cost/rate of return on investment
  • Organizational unit’s ability to implement
 
Applicants will be invited by the VETI Committee to present their proposals during the evaluation process.
 
Applications will need Dean or Vice President Approval prior to submission.

Projects should not duplicate support structures or funding currently in place, but rather attempt to work within and enhance existing projects or suggest new projects.  In addition, all projects must adhere to campus policies and standards.
 
The VETI committee will review the proposals and awards will be announced no later than June 12, 2017.  Funds will become available for FY 2017 beginning July 1, 2017.
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VITAL/EXPANDED TECHNOLOGIES INITIATIVE

Call For Proposals: FY 2017-2018

 

Purpose

The Vital/Expanded Technologies Initiative (VETI) is a component of the Student Success Initiative instituted in Fall 2011.  These funds will assist the campus in addressing critical and vital/expanded technology initiatives that directly support student success in their courses, graduation, and careers.  The Vital/Expanded Technologies Initiative Committee (VETI) of eleven members, the majority of which are students, will review and approve proposals for funding.  Campus student organizations, departments, colleges, and divisions may submit proposals. College deans and vice presidents will assist the VETI committee in the review by prioritizing proposals submitted by their areas.  
 

This year, there is a total of $846,000 to be allocated, which includes the additional $96,000 of rollover funds to which Dr. Satterlund referred in her December call for SSI proposals.  (These additional rollover funds will be distributed using the normal VETI proposal process.) Funding for FY 2018 will be made available by July 3, 2017

 Proposal deadline is 5:00pm, Friday, March 24, 2017.

 

Eligibility   

Proposals may be submitted within one of two categories:  General or College.  General proposals may focus on technology needs of the general student body.  College specific proposals may address a specific discipline need or program.  Palm Desert Campus proposals will be assessed within the College specific category.  The committee will distribute the funds following some general guidelines and allocation percentages for each category (General - 55%, College - 45%). These allocations may be adjusted based on strength of submitted proposals.

Members of the campus community may request funds from the Vital/Expanded Technologies Initiative by submitting a proposal.  Proposals need endorsements from their respective organizations or departments.  Students need to submit through a campus student organization, faculty within departments would seek their chair's approval, and college deans will help prioritize requests, as well as divisional vice presidents.  The proposal will contain information about the project, contact information from the requester, a short abstract (250 words or less) highlighting what the project is, and a total amount of funds requested, for each year if applicable.  In addition, the request should outline a justification for the project, identify the number of students it will impact annually, what the intended operational and/or student learning and development outcomes may be, how you will measure whether the intended outcomes were achieved, and provide the committee with an implementation timeline.  

To be considered for funding, proposal or project leads must attend at least one of the following work sessions designed to aid in the articulation of project outcomes and appropriate measures:
 
  • January 25th from 9:00 to 10:00 am
  • January 26th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
  • January 30th from 10:00 to 11:00 am
  • January 31st   from 11:00 to Noon
  • February 3rd from 1:00 to 2:00 pm


As part of the proposal, the requester can outline any collaborative efforts with other organizations or departments and indicate if any matching funds will be allocated to the project.

Of great importance will be a detailed list of how funds will be expended. Resource requirements should include any hardware, software, or personnel needs.  Projects must cover initial purchases and any ongoing costs during the term of the project.  



Proposal Selection Process   

Proposals submitted shall be prioritized and recommended for funding based on the following proposed criteria:
  • Technology that is directly used to enhance instructional technology resources for students and faculty in the classroom
  • Supports the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 (https://www2.calstate.edu/graduation-initiative-2025)
  • Expands technology access at the Palm Desert Campus
  • Enhances student access across the institution
  • Enhances student experience and success
  • Supports a high utilization rate for student constituent groups
  • Provides enhanced technology resources for students with special needs or disabilities
  • Provides enhanced training for student use of technology
  • Relative cost/rate of return on investment
  • Organizational unit’s ability to implement
 
Applicants will be invited by the VETI Committee to present their proposals during the evaluation process.
 
Applications will need Dean or Vice President Approval prior to submission.

Projects should not duplicate support structures or funding currently in place, but rather attempt to work within and enhance existing projects or suggest new projects.  In addition, all projects must adhere to campus policies and standards.
 
The VETI committee will review the proposals and awards will be announced no later than June 12, 2017.  Funds will become available for FY 2017 beginning July 1, 2017.
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