Student Affairs Program Coordinating Council Strategic Initiative Grant Program

The Student Affairs Program Coordinating Council seeks applications for its Strategic Initiative Grant Program. The purpose of these funds is to promote collaborations within Student Affairs units as well as with academic units across campus. Additionally, the goal is to support innovative and new programs that improve the campus community; particularly programs that meet Student Affairs strategic initiatives. These strategic initiatives will be announced yearly. Applications will be accepted yearly on July 1st and IF AND ONLY IF funds are available a second deadline in November may be announced. Applications should be submitted online and can be found here :

Eligibility:

Any Student Affairs unit on the Urbana-Champaign campus may apply for these funds. The unit must have at least one other active co-sponsor within Students Affairs.

Sponsorship Criteria:

Innovative programs that target any campus sub-population are encouraged. However, those programs that ultimately improve students’ academic experience are encouraged.

The proposed event must meet one of the selected strategic criteria to be determined by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs yearly. Proposals are encouraged to incorporate technology use; accessible materials; innovations that have the potential to become best practices; and the creation of programs that have the potential to become permanent.

Applicants will be required to document the extent of the involvement of co-sponsors. Unit heads or their designees must sign off on the proposal. A summary and assessment report will be required within thirty days of the event prior to the award being released. An assessment template will be provided for this purpose. Proposed events must not have occurred on campus within the past two years. Applicants must adhere to all university policies and procedures.

Change in historical policy:

In the past, PCC funded awareness months or weeks. PCC has evolved and will no longer automatically fund “awareness” months or weeks. But rather PCC encourages interested units to submit a Strategic Initiative Grant if their event meets the stipulated criteria for the year.

Restrictions:

• All events must meet University policies which also supersede PCC guidelines
• Strictly social events will not be supported
• Funds cannot be used for full-time staff wages or salaries
• Political endorsements
• Expenses for fundraisers and alcoholic beverages

Contact Information:

Any questions or concerns can be addressed to Belinda De La Rosa (blarosa@illinois.edu ), Special Assistant to the Dean of Students for Assessment, 300 Turner Student Services Building, 217-333-0050.

2009 Strategic Initiatives:

• Safety (spatial, interpersonal, environmental, economic, healthy social network, etc.)
• Specific Student Populations and Campus Engagement
• Diversity