Innovation Grant
Austin Community College (ACC) provides funds to individual faculty, groups of faculty, and professional-technical staff for projects that focus on enhancing the learning environment.
There are two criteria all proposals must meet in order to be considered for an Innovation Grant:
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- The project must focus on enhancing the learning environment for students.
- The project must propose to do something new or in a new way.
Sara Schulz
Manager, Academic Technology Projects
sara.schulz@austincc.edu
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Outline of Application Process
Steps |
Timeline |
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| Discovery |
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1 – 3 months before applying |
| Application |
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2-3 months before the desired project start date |
| Award |
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2-4 weeks after submitting application documents |
| Implementation and Reporting |
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1 semester to 2 years |
| Final Reporting |
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Final Month of Grant |
Sample Applications
Completed Innovation Grant Projects
The DC OER Initiative: iPads for increasing dual credit (DC) engagement with open educational resources
TLED Innovation Grant Participants:
Lauren “Lola” Watson, Adjunct Faculty, ACC and
Sarah Stayton, Professor, Assistant, ACC
Email Lola at lauren.watson@austincc.edu for more information.
Augmented Reality Simulation in Entry-Level Radiography Education:
The Students’ Perspective
TLED Innovation Grant Participant:
Dr. Jennifer Rigsby, Professor,
Diagnostic Medical Imaging & Radiology, ACC
STEAM Service-Learning Student Research Showcase
TLED Innovation Grant Participants:
Dr. Linda Cox, Service-Learning Coordinator and
Dr. LaKisha Barrett, Professor, Associate, Biology
Intellectual Property Statement
Under the ACC Intellectual Property Policy, an award is College commissioned work. As such, the College has full ownership of any materials produced under the auspices of an award. For additional information review the ACC Copyright and Fair Use website.