1. SPARC Grants Did they make a difference on campus?
Armstrong’s Strategic Planning and Resource Council (SPARC II) provides funding of up to $5,000 to initiatives that support the mission, vision, values, and goals of the Strategic Plan.
Did they make a difference on campus?
Did they support our strategic goals?
Were they sustainable?

2. SPARC GRANTS 2011-2012 Speaker’s Bureau SERVES Safe Space
Parent & Family Program
Residential Interest Group Initiative
Teens and Literacy

3. Speaker’s Bureau
Developing a “Speakers Bureau,” which provides opportunities for alumni and members of the local and global communities to interact with students, faculty, and staff though various curricular and co- curricular speaking venues
Program ran
No longer active – lack of funding

4. S.E.R.V.E.S
Support Encouragement and Resources Vital for Educational Success
Implementing a comprehensive advisement program for students in the College of Education.

5. Safe Space
Safe Space is a three-hour workshop to raise awareness and knowledge of LGBTQ issues and suggest ways to serve as an ally to LGBTQ individuals.
Following the workshop, participants receive a Safe Space decal to display in their workspace, indicating to the campus community that they are knowledgeable and supportive allies.

6. P3: Parent & Family Program

7. Residential Interest Group Initiative
College of Health Professions Initiative
Now a permanent part of Residence Life
Living-Learning Communities
Seven Communities

8. Teens and Literacy
Providing opportunities for Armstrong students to mentor elementary school students in reading and learning.
Now the Teens for Literacy program in the College of Education
Funded through Dollar General Literacy & Savannah Community Foundation

9. SPARC GRANTS 2012-2013 Digging Savannah Undergraduate Research Support
Minority Student Achievement in Biology, Chemistry & Psychology
Joining Forces with Military Families
Non-Traditional Student Transition Program

10. Digging Savannah: Saving Savannah’s Archeological Sites
Enhancing knowledge of local archaeology.
Student participants developed iPhone and Android applications for a walking tour of archeology in Savannah.
Armstrong hosted lectures on local archeology and the Georgia Archaeology Archaeobus.
No longer active, lack of funds

11. Undergraduate Research Grants
Small grants awarded to undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts or the  College of Science and Technology for the purpose of undertaking a research project. 
All awardees will be required to present their research results at the Armstrong Student  Scholars Symposium.
Now funded through Academic Affairs
and Student Affairs

12. Transforming Student Learning in Chemistry and Physics with Supplemental Instructors
Advanced Chemistry and Physics students are hired as Supplemental Instructors (SIs) for  introductory course in these two disciplines
Following success of grant, expanded to College of S&T wide program 
Continues with CCG Funds

13. Joining Forces with Military Families
Candidates from the Department of Secondary, Adult and Physical Education connect with families  from the local military community.
Military Family Day to help familiarize them with the college setting.
Funded one additional year by the College of Education
Low attendance

14. Non-Traditional Student Transition Program
Created a student worker position to work with our non- traditional, veteran applicants  to assist them as they navigate the transition to Armstrong (admissions, registration and financial aid process)
At end of grant, duties taken over by VA student workers in the new Military Resource Center

15. SPARC GRANTS 2013-2014 Interprofessional Collaboration Green Zone
Peer Financial Counseling
Building Better Teachers
Support Student Participation in Study Abroad Programs

16. Interprofessional Collaboration

17. Green Zone
The Green Zone Program is a campus-wide initiative providing locations recognized by Veterans as a safe place to aid in their transition from military to university and civilian life.
Now Funded by
the Aurora Foundation

18. Peer Financial Counseling
A series of lesson were developed that explore the critical issues of budgeting, savings, investing, credit use, credit reports, identity theft, and student loans.
Student speakers present dynamic seminars to classes, clubs, residence halls and other student organizations on campus.
Continues with student volunteers

19. Building Better Teachers
Provided support services to students preparing for the State Licensure requirements
Used grant to produce videos & resources that are currently in use

20. Support Student Participation in Study Abroad Programs
Provided financial assistance to students who are interested in, but who cannot afford study abroad program at Armstrong.

21. SPARC GRANTS
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

22. Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
Training based on the theory of bystander intervention to teach Armstrong students to be active participants in ensuring the well- being of their peers by de-escalating potentially violent situations
Now incorporated in the Weekend of Welcome
Funded by Student Affairs

23. SPARC GRANTS 2015-2016 Clickers for Chemistry
Pre-Term Intervention Chemistry I
Pre-Term Intervention Chemistry II
Say Her Name
Home Front Heroes
Armstrong Leadership Public Health Academy
Gay-Straight Alliance
Latino Graduation Celebration