The Agreement between Wayne State University and the Wayne State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers, Article XXVI, Research Awards and Educational Development Grants, states, in part:"During the life of this Agreement the University shall provide annually at least $15,000 for Educational Development Grants evaluated by the University Educational Development Grants Committee."

Applications are invited from faculty and academic staff as defined by the WSU/AAUP-AFT Agreement for awards under this provision. The applications will be reviewed by an Evaluation Committee, which will be appointed under the terms of the WSU/AAUP-AFT Agreement. Proposals will be judged according to their quality and the degree to which they promise to contribute to the educational mission of the University as perceived by the Evaluation Committee. Some examples of projects which this program is intended to support are: development of interdisciplinary courses and programs involving several departments and, possibly, several colleges; the application of new technologies in the teaching of specific courses; the development of new techniques to enhance instruction, to enrich resource materials, and to provide new learning experiences in specific courses and programs; the development of new courses to support new programs or new areas of study; the improvement of evaluation procedures within a given course or program; the development of new techniques in such areas as advising, counseling, and library usage; innovative use of our urban environment to provide a resource for certain courses or programs.

The awards may be used for salary during the summer, release time during the academic year, student assistance, or necessary supplies and equipment. The funds may not be used, however, to replace any portion of the regular supplies and equipment budget of the department or college. Proposals may be for any amount, but may not exceed $5,000. The amount awarded may be less than that requested due to the limited funds available.

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