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Innovative Learning Projects (ILP) 

What is an ILP?  A project that promotes innovate learning strategies that strengthen retention and student success. 
Who can have an ILP? Interested project directors should collaborate with full-time and adjunct faculty, administrators, staff and students. 
What makes a successful proposal? 

Proposals should:

  • Support the principles of Vision 21 and the Learning College
  • Demonstrate cross-functional/cross-divisional teaming
  • Measure retention improvements and student success in large populations
  • Be scalable and transferable
  • Incorporate or readily adapt to asynchronous delivery

Proposals are evaluated based on Criteria for Innovative Learning Project Awards (80 points total):

  1. Supports the principles of the Learning College and Vision 21 priorities.  (10 pts.)
  2. Describes the project's impact on retention and student success. (20 pts.)
  3. Establishes clear assessment procedures. (20 pts.)
  4. Actively involves inter-disciplinary, collaborative teams, which may include faculty, staff, administrators, and students. (10 pts.)
  5. Budget is allocated appropriately. (10 pts.)
  6. Presents an overall content and design that demonstrates quality, merit, and efficiency. (10 pts.)
How do I apply? Those interested in submitting a final Innovative Learning Project proposal must:

1. Submit a Letter/Email of Intent to Aimee Dickinson by Oct 12, 2007.

2. Complete the proposal form by Nov. 16, 2007 including the budget calculation form.             a. Current year: Faculty and Adjunct forms        b. Upcoming year: Faculty and Adjunct forms

3. Submit 2 hard copies of the final proposal for a blind reading.  Final proposals will receive a blind reading by LCCC faculty representing each division, according to the six criteria established by the Center for Teaching Excellence. 
The committee can give any of the following 4 recommendations: 
a.  Approved
b.  Approved with suggested revisions
c.  Partially approved
d.  Not approved with reasons

4.  Adhere to Project Requirements:
a. Monthly meetings to evaluate progress.
b. Responsible budget reporting using the pay request form.
c. 
Final Report submitted 60 days after project's completion.
d. Copy of Final Report made available as a sample to future applicants in the Center for Teaching Excellence room in the LRC.

What projects have been funded in the past?

Here are descriptions of past projects:
2001-02 Awards
2005-06 Awards 

2001-07 Abstracts

Additional information about these projects is available in the Center (LRC 113A).

How can I get more information? 

Contact Aimee Dickinson, ext. 7876

Review the ILP Fact Sheet

 

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