3:40 p.m., June 23, 2003--Sixteen UD faculty members have received grants for 11 instructional projects that support the General Education 10 Goals to Success.
These grants support General Education Initiative efforts endorsed by the Faculty Senate, which can be viewed at [www.udel.edu/ugs/gened/]. The grant program attracted participation from across the University. This years areas of focus included Freshman Year Experience (LIFE, Freshman Seminars and Pathways); Core Competencies; Discovery and Service Learning; Global Citizenship; and Capstones.
Those receiving grants for 2003-04 include
- Margaret Andersen, professor and Joel Best, chairperson, both sociology, Creating an Active Learning Environment in Large Introductory Courses, $22,000;
- Michael Arenson, professor of music, Development of a Web-Based Basic Harmony and Ear-Training Course, $11,300;
- Titus Awokuse, assistant professor of food and resource economics, A Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Approach to Teaching International Agricultural Trade and Policy, $4,261;
- Persephone Braham, assistant professor of foreign languages and literatures, SPAN 326 - Latin American Culture and Civilization, $5,299;
- Lesa Griffiths, professor of animal and food sciences and director of Center for International Studies, Global Citizenship Faculty Fellowship Program, $18,975;
- Carol Krawczyk, assistant professor of plant and soil sciences, and Eric Benson, assistant professor of bioresources engineering, Evaluation of Tablet Computers in Field and Laboratory Settings, $11,320;
- Christine Kydd and John Antil, both associate professors of business administration, Pursuing Excellence in Business: An Introduction for Freshman Majors, $13,878;
- Clyde Moneyhun, assistant professor of English, Thinking Outside the Box: Thematic, Interdisciplinary, Linked Sections of First-Year Writing, $14,960;
- Elizabeth Perse, professor and acting chairperson of communication, and Ralph Begleiter, Rosenberger Professor of Communication and Distinguished Journalist in Residence, Broadcast News Technology Enhancement: Course and Campus Enrichment, $20,000;
- Louis Rossi and John Pelesko, both assistant professors of mathematical sciences, Integrated Laboratory Investigations in Math 512: Mathematical Modeling, $20,000; and
- Lloyd Shorter, instructor in music and administrator for music programs, The Creative Process Revealed: Interactive Conversations Between Class Participants and Six Artists Utilizing Internet2 Technology, $15,000.
A faculty committee in conjunction with the University Faculty Senates Committee on General Education reviewed proposals, and the review committee made funding recommendations to the Office of the Provost. The awards support projects focused in areas of learning and teaching that advance the Universitys teaching mission and promote innovation in higher education.
Members of the Grant Review Committee 2003-04 are Avron Abraham, associate professor of health and exercise sciences and General Education Committee; Brian Bahnson, assistant professor chemistry and biochemistry; Gabriele Bauer, teaching consultant for the Center for Teaching Effectiveness; Martha Carothers, interim faculty director of the Center for Teaching Effectiveness and General Education Initiative; John Courtright, chairperson of communication and Office of Undergraduate Studies; and Jeffrey Jordan, associate professor of philosophy.
Another competition is planned for next fall. Interested faculty members are encouraged to contact Martha Carothers at 831-2027 to discuss their proposal ideas for next year. Faculty also may review funded proposals in the CTE/GEI office, 212 Gore Hall, and grant recipients are willing to assist with proposal preparation.
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