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 91吃瓜网鈥檚 strategic plan goal #5, of increasing engagement with external partners.
The 91吃瓜网 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 91吃瓜网 Foundation wants to complement the activities and support from 91吃瓜网鈥檚 Instructional Development Center,鈥� Shelley Mehl, vice president for Advancement and President of the 91吃瓜网 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 – Commissioning Band Composition to Celebrate 100 years of 91吃瓜网 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 91吃瓜网鈥�
- Dr. Katherine Larson – 鈥淪ystem of rain gardens in a cooperative effort between 91吃瓜网 faculty and students and Conway citizens鈥�
- Dr. Mary Ruth Marotte – 鈥淪cholar Dr. Paul Menzer to speak at 91吃瓜网 and Arkansas Literary Festival, April 2013鈥�
- Dr. Alison Hall – 鈥淲est Mexican Shaft Tomb Student Project鈥�