Sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Faculty and Staff Relations
University Office of Compliance and Diversity Programs
PURPOSE OF THE FUND
The Diversity Projects Development Fund was established by Office of the Vice Chancellor for Faculty and Staff Relations to support scholarly research projects and other educational activities for or about populations that are traditionally under-represented within higher education. More specifically, the purpose of the Fund is to assist in the development of educational projects, scholarly research, creative endeavors, and professional activities, which promote diversity, multiculturalism, and non-discrimination.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND
The Fund is administered by the University Affirmative Action Committee. The Committee establishes the operating guidelines for the use of the monies in the Fund, develops procedures for implementing the guidelines, and selects Fund grant recipients. The 2006-07 committee members are Professor George Cunningham, Professor Concetta Mennella, Professor Emeritus Don Watkins, Professor Joseph Wilson and a representative from the University Faculty Senate and the Council of Affirmative Action Officers. The University Office of Compliance and Diversity Programs provides administrative support to the Diversity Projects Development Fund. Dean Gloriana B. Waters serves as Consultant to the committee, assisted by Committee Chair, Ms. Candita C. Gual.
PROJECTS
The Fund invites proposals in, but not limited to, the following areas:
• Collaborative research among scholars within departments, and/or between disciplines/institutions within CUNY.
• Programs to promote members of diverse populations in academic disciplines in which they are traditionally under-represented.
• Seminars, workshops, educational activities, or scholarly research on topics related to diversity and/or multiculturalism.
• Programs or projects which integrate the results of studies and research projects about under-represented groups into the general curriculum.
LEVEL OF GRANTS
Grants are awarded up to a maximum of $5,000.
ELIGIBILITY FOR GRANTS
Current full and part-time members of the University Instructional Staff may apply for grants. University Instructional Staff titles include the following: the Professorial series, Instructor, Lecturer, the Higher Education Officer series, Research Associate and Assistant, Teaching Staff at the Hunter College Campus Schools, Teaching Staff at Educational Opportunity Centers (teaching and non-teaching), Adjunct titles, and Graduate Assistant titles. Pr oposals having a matching fund from the host institution or any other source will be considered.
PROPOSALS MUST CONTAIN
• A single cover letter on college letterhead, which provides the composer's:
• A one-page proposal statement with these headings:
Completion dates must be on or before August 31, 2007 . Proposals selected with dates beyond this time frame will be asked to scale back the schedule to ensure completion and to allow appropriate follow-up on the final project.
Please check with the Budget Officer at your school if you have questions concerning appropriate expenditures for tax levy monies.
Note : Funds may be used to support reassigned time. If reassigned time is requested, a letter of endorsement by an appropriate college official must be included with your proposal.
• You r current resume/ curriculum vitae.
• A two-page (maximum), double-spaced, typewritten proposal summary containing the following information:
IMPORTANT DATES
• Grant proposals must be postmarked or hand delivered no later than the end of the day on November 3, 2006 . Grant awardees will be notified by emailed on December 4, 2006 .
• Projects can begin once awardees have been notified. The program runs January 2007 through August 2007. Project award monies must be spent before the end of fiscal year 2007, which is June 30, 2007 .
ACCEPTABLE PROPOSALS
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis and proposals will be selected based on such criteria as relevance to Fund objectives, impact on the University community, and potential for successful continuation past the grant period.
Examples of proposals include :
GRANT AWARDS
Grants will be awarded to individuals in amounts up to a maximum of $5,000. The Fund may provide limited support for the development of seminars, workshops, etc., but cannot provide funding to cover food or refreshment expenses associated with these activities. The Fund does not cover such items as office furniture, living expenses, and childcare expenses, laptops, computers and/or PDA's . All submissions are considered part of the application process and become the property of the Diversity Projects Development Fund.
• All proposals must be written in language that will be understood by reviewers.
• All applicants must submit (8) complete copies of the proposal. Incomplete submissions will not be considered .
TO APPLY :
Completed grant proposals should be sent to:
Inquiries can be sent via email to OCDP@CUNY.edu .