Strategic Plan: Build. Impact. Transform.

By Office of the President | Mar 19, 2018

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The Office of the President is pleased to invite proposal submissions that spur collaboration and innovation in implementing the Strategic Plan: Build. Impact. Transform.

Proposal Guidelines:

Proposals shall be student-focused and align with Goal 1
- Examples include but are not limited to initiatives that enhance time to degree and graduation rates, curricular or co-curricular student engagement, student learning, mentor programs and learning communities.
There will be limited awards made based on funding and impact of the proposal. A total of $500,000 has been allocated for fall and spring strategic plan proposal awards.
Proposals may be for one-time initiatives or seed funds for on-going initiatives.
A timeline for achieving the proposed program/initiative and measureable deliverables are required.
Faculty who are submitting a proposal and are seeking a buyout must receive approval from the appropriate Department Chair.
Proposals that include collaborations with other A&M-SA units/departments will receive preference.

Note: The Strategic Planning Seed Grants are not permanent funds and should include a plan for sustaining the proposed program/initiative beyond the grant-supported timeframe.

Submitting a Proposal:

Access the Strategic Plan Grant Seed Proposal Form.
The Grant Seed Proposal Form will be available to the University community on Monday, March 19, 2018.
All Grant Seed Proposal Forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018.

Proposal Review Process:

The Chief of Staff will serve as the central repository for proposals.
Each member of the President's Cabinet will evaluate proposals: VP for Business Affairs, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, VP for Student Affairs, VP for University Advancement and the Chief of Staff. The President will make final decisions.
The Chief of Staff shall issue notifications to all applicants no later than Friday, August 24, 2018.
Awards will be posted on the Strategic Planning website and recipients will participate in a campus symposium.

Please direct questions about the process to Jen Haft via email or (210) 784-1612.

Sincerely,
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Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President