Welcome
UCAT is responsible for fostering instructional development. The committee recommends allocation of monies to full-time UNO faculty for improvement of instructional capabilities. Such grants include, but are not limited to, worthy projects in instructional methods, instructional research, pedagogical applications of new technologies, development of instructional materials, and professional development in accordance with criteria established by the committee. The committee advises the vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and reports on its activities to the chancellor.
The University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching is pleased to announce calls for the following Grant offerings. All grant applications should address one or more 2011-2012 UCAT Themes:
- Curriculum Development and Assessment
- Diversity
- Instructional Technology & Digital Age
- Interdisciplinary Integration
- Promoting Critical Thinking Pedagogy
- Student Mentoring, Advising and Research
All grant applications are due the 21st of each month in the Center for Faculty Development (KH 514). Grant applications must be reviewed and signed by your college representative from the Committee before submission.
Application forms for 2011-2012 are now available here.