PK-16 Initiative (VITAL)

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Supports campus activities that will advance the successful implementation of PI 34 and delivery of quality educational preparation programs built upon a foundation of all-university responsibility and broad-based collaboration.  Funding will support activities related to the initial preparation and/or on-going professional development of teachers.

This grant is sponsored by the UW System Academic Affairs Office.  Proposals may be submitted either by e-mail via the web site or by mail to UW System Administration.  The most recent campus announcement can be found below.   More information can be obtained at the following location (click on address to go there now):  http://vital.wisconsin.edu/grants/rfp.htm.

From:                     Sewall, Tim
Sent:                      Wednesday, September 05, 2001 6:33 PM
To:                          FACULTY; INSTR-AS
Subject:                 UW System PK-16 Initiative

 Check Out This Grant Opportunity!

Submission Deadline: November 8, 2001

            UW System Administration is seeking proposals to fund projects that provide professional development activities for PK-12 teachers on the integration of technology into the curriculum.  In 2002-2003, $842,000 will
be available on a competitive basis to the UW institutions.

            This request for proposals is also available at the VIT2AL website: http://vital.wisconsin.edu/grants/rfp.htm.  Additional information on this website includes summary information about the number of grants submitted and funded for the Fiscal Year 2001-2002, descriptions and contact information for PK-16 technology projects that were funded this year, and links to other funding opportunities in Wisconsin.

             Proposals must be reviewed and approved by the Provost before being sent to Madison and must arrive in the Provost's Office one week prior to the System deadline.  Please send the original and seven photocopies of your proposal to Associate Provost Sewall by November 8, 2001.

             If you have questions about any aspect of the RFP you are encouraged to contact Ronald Singer, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at 608-263-3680, or e-mail vital@uwsa.edu.


Timothy J. Sewall
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Acting Chair, Education
920-465-2033 (Office of the Provost)
920-465-2003 (Education Office)


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