The University of Central Arkansas Foundation, Inc. awarded eight grants totaling more than $22,000 for fall 2012. The board increased the funding for faculty grants this fiscal year to $35,000 from unrestricted gifts to invest in creative projects that fit within the framework of the strategic goals and mission of the University in meeting educational needs.
These grants are intended to encourage creative programs that may serve as seeds for future programs with a preference given to programs that encourage campus and community involvement as referenced in 网曝门鈥檚 strategic plan goal #5, of increasing engagement with external partners.
The 网曝门 Foundation has begun accepting grant applications for spring 2013. Grant proposals must be received by Friday, February 22, 2013. To access a grant application, visit /foundation/faculty-grants/.
鈥淭he 网曝门 Foundation wants to complement the activities and support from 网曝门鈥檚 Instructional Development Center,鈥� Shelley Mehl, vice president for Advancement and President of the 网曝门 Foundation, Inc. 鈥淔aculty are in a unique position to challenge, encourage and inspire our students as seen in these recent awards.鈥�
Fall grantees include the following:
- Dr. Conrad Shumaker
鈥淐elebrating Hispanic Roots with Alberto Rios鈥�
- Dr. Ricky Brooks
鈥淐ommissioning Band Composition to Celebrate 100 years of 网曝门 Bands鈥�
- Drs. Shawn Charlton and Bill Lammers
鈥淐SI on the Mind: A Prospective on Career Paths in Forensic Psychology鈥�
- Dr. Brian Campbell
鈥淓nvironmental Anthropology Documentary: The Night the Blackbirds Fell鈥�
- Dr. Ginny Adams
鈥淚naugural Girls of Promise Conference at 网曝门鈥�
- Dr. Katherine Larson
鈥淪ystem of rain gardens in a cooperative effort between 网曝门 faculty and students and Conway citizens鈥�
- Dr. Mary Ruth Marotte
鈥淪cholar Dr. Paul Menzer to speak at 网曝门 and Arkansas Literary Festival, April 2013鈥�
- Dr. Alison Hall
鈥淲est Mexican Shaft Tomb Student Project鈥�
