2009 Greater Expectations Institute: Leadership to Make Excellence Inclusive
June 17-21, 2009 | Dudley H. Davis Student Center | University of Vermont
Application Guidelines
All regionally accredited two- and four-year colleges and universities are eligible to apply. The online application consists of an information section and a narrative section.
NOTE: If you have questions or need technical assistance, please contact Nakia Bell at bell@aacu.org or 202.387.3760 ext. 407.
The Application Narrative
The narrative should be clear and concise—no more than the equivalent of five double-spaced pages—and address the following topics:
Need. What initiatives have been undertaken by your institution to build capacity for greater engagement, inclusion, and success for all students? To what extent have your initiatives focused on underserved students? What has already been accomplished and by whom? Is there evidence to demonstrate progress? What are your next steps? What factors will your team address at the Institute to build support for improving educational quality across your campus? How might your team, and your campus, benefit from attendance at the Institute?
Goals. What specific educational change project do you expect to work on at the Institute? How does your project connect to larger institutional efforts to raise expectations for students’ learning? In what ways are your quality improvement and diversity efforts linked? What do you hope to achieve in the next year and in the next three years?
Contributions. How will your experiences in creating more powerful learning environments assist others undergoing this process? How are you aligning your institutional structures, policies, and practices with an inclusive vision for learning? How has your campus contributed to local, regional, or national efforts to raise expectations for learning for all students?
Team. What is the rationale for your team’s composition? How do team members reflect a shared commitment to excellence, engagement, and inclusion on your campus?
Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on several factors: (a) effort and progress toward increased student engagement, inclusion, and achievement; (b) explanation of your institution’s need for the Institute and how you expect to benefit; and (c) your team’s potential to gain from and contribute to the success of both the Institute and national reform efforts. Teams will strengthen their application through the meaningful inclusion of an undergraduate or graduate student or community member. Reviewers strive to create a group of campus teams that represent a broad range of institutional types and experiences.
Notification
Selected campus teams will be notified of their acceptance by Monday, March 30, 2009.
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