Proposal Guidelines for P&S Recruitment and Retention Grants

RATIONALE AND PURPOSE:

Iowa State University’s 2005-2010 Strategic Plan defines the ISU Mission: To create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place.   Also within this plan, five priority areas and accompanying goals for 2005-2010 have been identified to reinforce existing strengths and pursue our vision.   Many of these goals can specifically be addressed through recruitment and retention strategies.  The Recruitment and Retention Grant program requires that programs specifically address the goals of the ISU’s 2005-2010 Strategic Plan.  To view these goals, go to: http://www.iastate.edu/~strategicplan/2010/process/drafts/111704.shtml

These goals for the university allow us to focus and prioritize our efforts
for student recruitment and retention. Since 1994, ISU has recognized this potential by funding the Recruitment and Retention Grant Program. For 2007-2008, $45,000 was allocated for grants to fund programs that foster and promote student recruitment and retention through addressing the goals of ISU’s 2005-2010 Strategic Plan. Availability of funding for 2008-2009 has not been announced.

The P&S Council’s Recruitment and Retention Committee seeks your new
proposals. Below you will find the committee’s request for proposals, which includes the eligibility, evaluation criteria, and necessary forms. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2008. The committee will announce the funded proposals at the end of July 2008. All grant monies must be expended by June 30, 2009.

For more information, e-mail the Recruitment and Retention Committee at pands-rr@iastate.edu or go to the P&S Council Web Site at www.pscouncil.iastate.edu/RandRCommittee.html.

ELIGIBILITY

All P&S employees are eligible to submit a proposal. Inter-departmental proposals are strongly encouraged as well as those directly involving faculty, staff, and students in the planning and implementation of the program.   Student organizations, however, are not eligible for funding through this program.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Goals and Strategic Plan

• Must impact retention and recruitment of students.
• Must specifically address one or more goals of ISU’s 2005-2010 Strategic Plan.

Application Must Include…

• All sections of the proposal application form completed. (This form is included here as a Microsoft Word document that includes the cover sheet and action plan.)
• Written approval of DEO/Department Head.  Project without DEO signature/approval will not be considered.
• A complete action plan including goals, strategies, timeline, support, outcomes, and evaluation.  (Must use attached proposal form.)
• Timeline, included in action plan.  (Note that money must be expended by June 30, 2009.)
• Budget, including information on internal/departmental investment or matching funds from other entitites.
• Outcomes and evaluation method. (When project is completed, what evidence indicates success?)

Other

• Projects must be completed and budget expended by June 30, 2009.
• Involvement of students in planning and implementation is strongly encouraged.
• Collaboration of multiple departments or units is strongly encouraged.
• Proposals showing collaboration among varying units and departments are strongly encouraged.
• Use of innovation and technology is encouraged.
• Funds are not to be utilized for P&S staff salaries.
• Proposals showing strong evaluation and a clear project plan are encouraged.
• Proposals for projects previously funded should include explanation of how proposer will use funding to expand or enhance the project (e.g., leverage funding to gain additional support, increase partnering or impact, etc.).

SUBMISSION/DEADLINE

Please use the proposal form provided when submitting your proposal. Send one electronic copy of the proposal (5-page maximum) by 5 p.m. on the deadline to pands-rr@iastate.edu plus one signed paper copy to Retention and Recruitment Committee, c/o Marie Mayer, 103 Durham Center. Proposals arriving after the submission deadline will not be reviewed for funding.

ACCOUNTABILITY

All administration and reporting must be completed and submitted by the
coordinating P & S employee. A written mid-project report is due January
15, 2009. Final reports for all funded projects are due by June 30, 2009.
An oral presentation in May 2009 may be requested at the Open Forum.