Paper applications and all letters of endorsement should be received at the Regional Center no later than December 5, 1999. Collaborative distance learning projects with faculty teaching in any Illinois higher education institution will also be considered. Award recipients may be requested to participate in an evaluation of support service provided by the Regional Center staff. Award recipients may be asked to present their Mini-Grant project at a Regional Center Professional Development Day. Regional Center staff may videotape presentations.
Funding is available for faculty stipends only.
The Regional Center cannot directly pay travel or registration expenses for profesional conferences. Costs related to travel must come from the faculty stipend. Requests for equipment purchases will be rejected. Applicants may wish to seek institutional support for costs not covered by this grant. Evidence of institutional support may enhance a grant application.