2. Origins of FIG Grant Application co-authored by Elissa Cox, Eric Eller, and Robert Tindol Approved by President Walker One way to bring the world to UIU students

3. Program Goals To increase the number of full-time faculty with international experience To enhance connections among faculty across divisions and delivery modalities To further the Strategic Plan goals of Developing Global Citizens & Enhancing Academic Quality

4. I. Individual Grants Up to $5000 per faculty member ALL full-time faculty eligible Funds for travel, lodging, other expenses related to (not stipends/salary): Research Conferences Faculty Development Seminars Preparation for future Travel Courses

5. Application Process Application due to FIG Committee by Feb 1 Application currently in G: drive. Website being developed Notifications by March 15 Travel to take place prior to June 30 Application due to FIG Committee by Oct 1 Application currently in G: drive. Website being developed Notifications by November 15 Travel to take place prior to June 30

6. Individual Selection Criteria Global Perspective Project Goals Well Defined Degree of Contribution to Developing Students as Global Citizens Have Applicants Previously Received the Grant? (not eligible in consecutive years) Detailed Proposal with Complete and Precise Budget

7. Expectations of Individual Recipients Summary Report of Activities Submitted to FIG Committee and Dean of Faculty within 8 weeks of return from travel Collaboration with Office of Communications and Marketing Presentation to UIU Community Done by September 30 th of following academic year

8. II. Group Travel Groups of 3-8 Faculty Members Across Divisions/Disciplines Across Delivery Modalities (as possible) 10-14 Days of Travel Activities Aimed at Each Faculty Members Research/Curriculum Development

9. FIG Group Application Application Due to FIG Committee by Feb 1 Application currently available on G: drive Award Notification by March 1 Travel to take place during the June 1-15 timeframe

10. Criteria for Selection of Group Members Application successfully addresses enhancing development of Global Citizens Clear Purpose/Connection to Discipline Prior Participation? (not eligible in consecutive years) Group crosses disciplines/divisions and modalities

11. Expectations of Group Members Pre-Travel Collaboration with Co-participants Proposing Travel Activities Educating Group about those Activities Common Readings Presenting Additional Research to Group about Destination Active Participation in Co-participant Presentations Travel Everyone participates, as a group, in all activities

12. Expectations of Group Members Post-Travel Individual Summary Report of Activities Submitted to FIG Committee and Dean of Faculty within 8 weeks of return from travel Collaboration with Office of Communications and Marketing Panel Presentation to UIU Community Done by September 30 th of following academic year

13. Group Destination 2011 BELIZE

14. Future Years-Group Faculty Leader Applications Due to FIG Committee by December 1 Destination announced by January 15 Responsibilities of Faculty Leaders Selection of Destinations Input on Selection of Participants Coordinating travel plans/activities & pre-travel preparation

15. Criteria for Choosing Faculty Leader Destination Enhances Global Perspective Requisite Experience International Travel Experience Group Leading Experience Obvious Options for a Variety of Disciplines

16. FIG Committee Members Eric Eller, Chair (Business) Elissa Cox (Liberal Arts) Aaron Haines (Science & Math) Gina Kuker (Education) Steve Smith (AE-Business)

17. 2010-11 Budget $40,000

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