What is the need?  In a general explanation, include what need will be addressed by this proposed project and how those needs will be filled.

Timeline:  Include a timeline of the program launch, marketing plan, assessment development, data collection and concluding report.  

Budget:  Explain how the requested money will be utilized to ensure success of the program.  Include an explanation of how this project will ultimately be absorbed into your department budget in future years. (Note: For the initial review, a general budget may be submitted highlighting expected expenses. If the program is selected to move on to the presentation round, a detailed budget must be submitted.)  

Research:  Provide national or institutional research that supports the need for the establishment of the proposed program.

Learning Outcome: Demonstrate the utilization of High-Impact Practices to facilitate the skills or knowledge that students will gain, enhance or develop as a result of attending the program or office. Explain how will their learning be evaluated.

Assessment Plan:  Specify what methods will be utilized to assess the success of the program. Assessment plans should include both satisfaction and learning outcomes based assessment. See the linked assessment plan as a guideline.  

Assessment Plan

Implementation of Program:  Tell what steps have already been taken to ensure that the proposed program can be implemented by expressed date.

Alignment with Strategic Priorities:  Explain how the proposed program aligns with the strategic priorities of the Division and/or your office as well as the University Strategic Plan (Forging The Future).

Director Approval:  All proposed programs must have the full support of the office director. In cases of collaborative proposals all directors must submit signed approval. 

Renewal:  Successful programs may submit for a renewal of the Strategic Investment Grant for a maximum of one additional year. In order to be considered for renewal, an application must be submitted during the next Strategic Investment Grant application time.