IND 1288

Course Name: Teaching Technology: Grant Writing Skills
Sept. 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011 TBA - Correspondence will occur once every two weeks until course requirements are met. Evidence of 15 hours per unit must be submitted with specific times and dates. Locations will vary due to technology needs and be determined on an individual basis.
Instructor’s Name: Paul Gose and Dave Fry
Contact Information: Phone: (209)380-5546, FAX: (209)-8381182

Course Description
This course provides educators of all grade levels and teaching experiences an introduction to the process of grant writing. Educators will benefit by exposure to the grant providers in the area of education and the process by which to obtain grant moneys to benefit student learning.

Primary Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
• Understand the basic process of grant work
• Realize the importance of planning for grants
• Recognize the steps involved in project development
• Be encouraged and have the confidence to know that YOU can do it

Course Materials
Upon enrollment the participant will receive the following via email: Examples of successful grant applications, and a working list of grant providers in the area of education.

Course Requirements scholastic/academic time log must be submitted at completion of the course.
• Time specific log documenting research, activity and curriculum Evidence of 45 – 80 hours must be recorded to meet course requirement.
Educators will select 3 to 5 grant applications.
• Educators will develop a grant project per application.
• Educators will provide evidence of one grant proposal to be submitted to the provider.

Schedule of Topics and Assignments Class Schedule for first correspondence: Review of the course syllabus
• Review all materials sent to the participants and formulate individual project guidelines for each participant.
• Provide examples of the academic log to be maintained by the participant and submitted upon course completion.

Assignments for first correspondence:
• Participant will formulate an individual "grant possibility" list of 5 items
• Participant and Instructor will collaborate to formulate a "grant provider" list.

Class Schedule for second correspondence: Two week participant check up
• Participants are to bring any questions that may have come up during their work thus far.
• Present all work completed up to that point for review.

Assignments for second correspondence:
• Submit an outline for grant projects.

ALL OTHER MEETINGS ARE OPTIONAL, ONLY IF REQUESTED BY PARTICIPANT. Any Email message or phone call will be returned in a timely manner.

Policy on Plagiarism
All people participating in the educational process at Fresno Pacific University are expected to pursue honesty and integrity in all aspects of their academic work. Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, will be handled according to the procedures set forth on page 8 of the Fresno Pacific University Catalogue.

Final Project: A grant proposal to be submitted to the appropriate provider.
Participant will submit a completed application and an academic time log.

Evaluation Criteria for Credit
Grading Criteria:

Grades are Credit/No Credit (CR or NC). Credit is equivalent to a B grade or above. Letter grades are not issued.

Participants are evaluated based on successful completion and submission of:

1. Time log recording a minimum of 45 hours - 20%
2. Outlines of potential grant projects - 30%
3. A completed grant application - 30%
4. Proper documentation and citation in all work for this course - 10%
5. Participation in all agreed upon correspondence. - 10%
Completion of these items will result in a passing grade for the participant.

Policy Statement
These courses are post-baccalaureate, professional development units that are not part of a degree program, but are designed in collaboration with school districts and other educational organizations to meet specific staff development needs. Students should seek approval of appropriate district or college officials before enrolling in these courses to satisfy any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements.