Bringing Theory to Practice

Cost Study Request for Proposals

The Bringing Theory to Practice Project announces a Request for Proposals for the design and implementation of a cost-study that will examine current and recent expenditures (trends and totals calibrated by institutional categories) that have been committed by institutions to address what have been noted as acute expressions of disengagement (academic, personal, and civic) by college and university students.

Proposals are invited to meet the conditions described in the RFP.  The cost-study will need to be designed, implemented, and completed within the period of November 1, 2007 through May 1, 2008.   Response to the RFP must be submitted by October 26, 2007. Please note that proposals should be submitted electronically to obrien@aacu.org. RFP Cost-study PDF

For More Information

Contact Jennifer O'Brien at 202.884.0815 or at obrien@aacu.org

The Bringing Theory to Practice Project is sponsored by the Charles Engelhard Foundation of New York City and developed in partnership with the Association of American Colleges and Universities. It explores and advocates the academic community's support of engaged learning and the relationship of such learning to student health and civic development.

The project is guided by an interdisciplinary planning group of scholars, researchers, practitioners, and institutional leaders. Currently, there are over 300 colleges and universities across the nation connected to the project, many supported by grants, and many in discussion of these topics on their campuses.