S.O.U.L.S. Service Learning

In an effort to increase the number of courses being offered at Suffolk University with a service learning component and enhance the quality of service learning course projects, Service Learning Seed Grants are being offered to faculty to develop service learning courses.

Purpose of Seed Grants: Seed Grants for Service Learning Course Development will be awarded to support the following:
1. creation of a new or improved service-learning course (or course with a service learning option), or
2. further development of an existing service learning initiative.
These grants provide funds for the development of community service learning in courses to be taught during the Fall 2008 Semester.

Size of Award: Individual awards are expected to range between $300 and $700. The number of grants awarded in any given granting cycle will be determined by the Grant Proposal Review Committee.

Funding Period: The seed grant period of performance is August 2008 – January 2009. Funds are for courses being taught during the Fall 2008 semester.

Seed Grant Deliverables: Successful applicants will be required to:

• Complete a final report due by end of January 2009. Detailed description of information to include will be provided.

• Submit copies of materials developed through this project, including syllabi, handouts, samples of student reflection projects, professional presentations and published articles.

• Participate in a round table discussion with other faculty engaged in service learning at Suffolk University toward the end of the Fall semester. The goal is to build community among service learning faculty, create future collaborative projects, and share resources and experience around service learning.

Allowable Use of Funds: Seed Grant funds are to be used to support service learning course development. Funding may enable the purchase and preparation of course materials and other resources associated with service learning course development, and the actual carrying out of the course.

Due Date for Proposals: Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please consult the Seed Grant Proposal Guidelines for details regarding proposal components.

Please send via campus mail, fax or email attachment to:

S.O.U.L.S Community Service & Service Learning Center

Attention: Assistant Director

41 Temple Street, room 209

Boston, MA 02114

Fax: (617) 305-6364

Phone: (617) 305-6306

Email: souls@suffolk.edu

If you have any questions about this process, or about the proposal itself, please contact the Assistant Director of Service Learning at 617.305.6303.