Teaching and Learning Innovations Grant
The Teaching & Learning Innovations (TLI) Grant is funded by the Clayton State Retirees Association (CSRA) to financially assist CSU faculty, staff, students, and retirees in the development and implementation of innovative pedagogical methods or curriculum resources that enhance the teaching and learning experience at Clayton State University. The grants are awarded semi-annually, in January and July, and range from $500 - $2,000, depending on available funds and the number and quality of the applications received.
Goals
The goals of the TLI Grant are to
- foster creative/innovative learning opportunities for Clayton State students
- support cross-disciplinary or inter-departmental collaboration
- encourage inclusive learning practices
- improve teaching and learning pedagogy at Clayton State University
Eligibility
The minimum requirements for eligibility are as follows:
- Faculty & Staff: minimum of 3 years at CSU
- Students: junior-level status or higher
- Retirees: minimum of 3 years’ service at CSU prior to retirement
Application Process
To review the Call for Proposals and to submit an online application, click on the button below:
TLI Recipients
| Award Date | Lead Recipient | Department/Major | Project |
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| January 2022 | Andrew Kurt (faculty) | Humanities | Development of a Hypertext Curriculum Unit on Spain |
| Samuel Maddox (faculty) | Psychology | Screenplay & Production of Student Videos for Special Needs Children’s Summer Camp | |
| Dennis Miller (faculty) | Humanities | Develop a Brightspace Resource Booklet for Enhancing Instruction |
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| Richard Singiser (faculty) | Chemistry & Physics | Purchase of Podcast Recording Kits | |
| July 2022 | William Carroll (student) | Information Technology | Building a Smart Screen |
| Aubrey Dyer (faculty) | Chemistry & Physics | Development of an International Water Quality & Sustainability Program | |
| James Gathings (student) | English | Naylor Workshop on Undergraduate Research in Writing Studies | |
| Stephen Kluza (faculty) | Biology | Implementation of Microinjection Workflow for Undergrad. Research |
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| Jennifer Newton (student) | Dental Hygiene | Calculus Detection Aids | |
| Jennifer Parrot (faculty) | English | Preventing Plagiarism with MLA Handbook Plus |
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| Muhammad Rahman (faculty) | Computer Science & Information Technology | Combining Teach-back & Problem Solving to Enhance Learning | |
| Shereda Taylor-Shaw (faculty) | Nursing | Jumpstart Nursing Student Boot Camp – Bridging the Gaps for Success in BSN Program | |
| January 2023 | Angela Hollis (faculty) | Nursing | Textbook Loan Program |
| Kayla Barronton (student) | Dental Hygiene | Teaching Typondonts | |
| August 2023 | Andrea Allen (faculty) | Social Sciences | Creating a CSI Lab |
| Eric Bridges (faculty) | Psychology | Ecuador: An Indigenous Psychology Study Abroad Project |
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| Kim Campbell (faculty) | Nursing | Preceptor Incentive Package for Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Students | |
| Muhammad Rahman (faculty) | Computer Science & Information Technology | Use of Text-based Animation to Teach Programming in Computer Science Courses | |
| Claribel Ross (student) | Accounting | Student Participation – SHRM Atlanta SOAHR Conference |