University Teaching Grant Rubric

The University Teaching Council will evaluate applications based on the following criteria:

	Met	Developing	Not Met
Project Overview	The project clearly identifies specific pedagogical needs or innovations. It also includes actual processes as well as the rationale of the project.	The project fails to include the majority of components of the overview or uses vague languages to describe them (e.g. specific pedagogical needs or innovations; actual processes; and the rationale of the project).	The project fails to include the majority of components of the overview or uses vague languages to describe them (e.g. specific pedagogical needs or innovations; actual processes; and the rationale of the project).
Outcomes	The project outcomes are specific, achievable, and measurable.	The project outcomes need to be modified to be specific, achievable, or measurable.	The project outcomes are not specific, achievable, or measurable.
Assessment	The method of assessment is clearly articulated and relevant to student learning.	The method of assessment is vaguely discussed or lacks the connection to student learning.	The method of assessment is unclear or irrelevant to student learning.
Evidence-based pedagogical practice	The project is supported by the current research, theory, and effective teaching practices.	The project refers to current research, theory, and effective teaching practices, but is not fully integrated into the project.	The project uses outdated research, theory, and effective teaching practices or does not mention them./td>
FITE Dimensions	The project is aligned with one or more of the FITE dimensions.	The connection between the project and the FITE dimensions is unclear.	The project is not aligned with the FITE dimensions.
Equity	The reflection on the project's impact on students from diverse backgrounds is thoroughly discussed.	The reflection on the project's impact on students from diverse backgrounds is discussed with few details.	The reflection on the project's impact on students from diverse backgrounds is superficial or unclear.
Dissemination and sustainability	The project outcomes can be shared with the campus community and replicated in various disciplines. The project can also be replicated by other instructors in similar disciplines.	The project outcomes can be shared with the campus community but may not be replicated in various disciplines or by other instructors in similar disciplines.	The project outcomes cannot be shared with the campus community or replicated in various disciplines or by other instructors in similar disciplines.
Additional Support	Additional support from IT or other support units is clearly stated and the statement of support is provided.	Additional support from IT or other support units is clearly stated but the statement of support is not provided.	Additional support from IT or other support units is not clearly stated.
Budget	Itemized amounts for expenses are all listed and reasonable. External financial support is clearly articulated.	Itemized amounts for expenses are all listed but may not be reasonable. External financial support is not clearly articulated.	Itemized amounts for expenses are not listed or reasonable. External financial support is not clearly articulated.