RIS Template 1

LITS is seeking faculty (individuals or teams) interested in developing small curriculum-related multimedia projects including web sites, audio-video projects, GIS, digital imaging or other instructional digital technology. LITS will award funding for a maximum of 100 hours of student work in the appropriate multimedia technology in order to build each project. The Research and Instructional Support (RIS) team will provide the student workers with any necessary training for the projects (student hours used for training are considered part of the 100 hours) and will consult with students and faculty for the length of the grant. Please note that the grant can be used only to fund student technologists’ wages. It is not intended for software or hardware purchases.

Students are directly hired, trained and project managed by RIS. All work will be completed during summer 2005. Faculty members provide content and direction for the project and must be available for approval and feedback during the summer (by email or phone.) RIS staff will project manage the summer productions. Both RIS and the faculty member will be responsible for keeping the project on time and on budget. Faculty members will be required to meet face to face with the project team at least two or three times during the summer.

Request for Proposals: Proposals should include a description of the multimedia project and an explanation of how the project will be used in the curriculum. The scope of the project should allow for its completion within the maximum of 100 work hours funded. Projects will be selected based on feasibility, compatibility with existing resources (hardware, software and expertise) and the integration of the project into the curriculum. To encourage the wider use of curricular technology, consideration will be given to first time applicants.

To apply for the LITS New Media Grant for Summer 2005, click here for online application form.

Deadline for submission is April 29, 2005