2020 2021 UC Inclusion Grant - Application for Funding University College (UC), Utah Valley University - UVU
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2020 – 2021 UC Inclusion Grant
Application for Funding
University College (UC), Utah Valley University
The University College Inclusion Committee (UCIC) invites applications and nominations for the newly
established UC Inclusion Grant. Many of our UC faculty and staff are already seriously engaged with
promoting UVU’s focus on inclusion in their activities and scholarship. The UC Inclusion Grant provides
an opportunity for monetary support for the continued pursuit of inclusion.
There will be two application periods; one in fall and one in spring. The UCIC will award up to $5,000
per application period (total not to exceed $10,000 in a fiscal year). Funds that are not dispersed during
the fall application period will be added to the funds available for the spring application period.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be full-time employees, offices, or departments of University
College, UVU.
Application Process: The Inclusion Grant application process is similar to that of the UC SERS
Grant. Possibilities for applications include, but are not limited to, a speaker or event with an inclusive
focus; underrepresented student outreach or support; the development of documents, websites,
professional development/training materials related to improving inclusion practices in the college or
department; and research related to questions of diversity, equity, and/or inclusion. Within one month
of the application deadline, the UCIC will notify applicants of its decisions. Regardless of the application
period (fall or spring), Inclusion Grant funds must be used by grant recipients by June 30, 2021.
Application Deadlines: The UC Inclusion Committee (UCIC) has set two deadlines for the 2020-2021
academic year: 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2020, for fall or spring projects, and 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 16, 2021, for spring projects. Applicants should allow sufficient time to complete all
steps of the application process well before the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
In preparing your application, consider utilizing UVU’s Strategic Inclusion Committee definitions
available here: https://www.uvu.edu/inclusion/docs/inclusion_key_terms.pdf.
Submit completed applications in hard copy or by PDF to:
Associate Dean Deborah Marrott
Deans’ Office
University College
marrotde@uvu.edu (801) 863-8823General Information
Name:
Lucy Castro
Department:
English Language Learning Department
Phone:
801-863-6865
E-Mail:
Lcastro@uvu.edu
Project
Date of Application: 10/15/2020
Title of Project:
Computer Literacy Project
Others Involved in the Project (expand this section as necessary):
Name: Heidi Condie Student/ Faculty/ Staff: E-Mail:
Faculty condiehe@uvu.edu
Name: Harvey Taylor Student/ Faculty/ Staff: E-Mail:
Adjunct Faculty mharveytaylorjr@gnail.com
Name: Jim Reynolds Student/ Faculty/ Staff: E-Mail:
jcreynolds1218@gmail.com
Adjunct FacultyAbstract for Proposal
The Department of English Language Learning serves a diverse student population including International, resident and nontraditional students. Due to their differing needs it is necessary to provide student support resources in a variety of ways. One of the areas of need that the Department of English Language Learning would like to emphasize this year is the development of the whole student, by focusing on computer literacy, which is one of the elements which seems to be holding many students back. The Department of English Language Learning plans to develop a computer literacy instructional program to help students become accustomed to the technology-heavy learning experience which is part of a university education. This will help both traditional and especially nontraditional students gain the computer skills necessary to achieve self-confidence in their own independent learning capabilities, not only now, as a UVU student but also in their future employment endeavors. The benefits of creating a computer literacy course for English language learning (ELL) students are that computer literacy will bring them a step closer to being able to access the materials/resources needed for their specific courses and will help them learn how to effectively use and navigate Canvas on a consistent basis, which benefits both faculty and students. In addition, the Department of English Language Learning will also address the needs of the Community Education ESL program student population. Many of Community Education ESL students are seeking to learn English for purposes which align with their life goals of pursuing a university degree and/or improving their marketability in the workforce. The interconnection between learning English and gaining computer skills is relevant to the success of the unique blend of students which the Department of English Language Learning serves and educates. The computer literacy project would provide this course for the upcoming spring semester and summer blocks. The course would consist of 2-hour sessions twice a week. The duration of the program would be 10 -weeks free of charge for all interested students. Classes would take place in LA-004 the Department of English Language Learning computer lab. All ELL students will have a UVU ID number to access the program. The Community Education ESL students would have a temporary proxy ID number issued to them to use the lab computers. The computer literacy class would follow an approved computer skills curriculum, which would be taught by a certified technology ESL adjunct instructor who is bilingual (English/Spanish). The instructional objectives will be clearly outlined by the course syllabus. Upon successful completion of the program, the instructor will issue a certificate of participation in the computer literacy class. Having access to both an ESL education and a computer literacy course will expand educational opportunities and provide engaged learning to any/all students who need and want these resources.
Project Assessment and Relevance to Inclusion in UC
1) How will your proposal contribute to promoting inclusion in UC?
How will your proposal contribute to UVU’s mission of inclusion?
In planning for student success, the Utah Valley University (UVU) initiatives and strategies of enhancing student success,
which are: ACHIEVE, INCLUDE and ENGAGE, work in synchrony to improve accessibility of educational offerings and provide
opportunities for engaged learning for all students. The University College (UC) inclusion plan aligns with the UVU initiatives
as represented in the UC inclusion plan. UVU and UC promote inclusion by seeking to address the needs of students who are
underrepresented and those with various levels of academic preparation. By making a computer literacy program available
English Language Learning (ELL) and Continuing Education (CE) ESL students, we are encouraging them to develop the
necessary computer literacy skills which help to foster independence while learning English as they engage in their education
in a technologically interactive way. Furthermore, many educational studies have shown that computer literacy plays a
critically important role in increasing engagement and motivation in the ESL classroom. It provides an experience that is
completely different from traditional learning and, in the form of apps and devices, allows students to use exciting tools to
perform many other functions that will enable them to internalize English more easily.
The computer literacy project will have a positive effect on both the ELL and CE ESL student populations in the following
ways. First, as we provide a safe and inclusive learning environment free of charge, the targeted student populations will have
a resource to help them feel integrated into UVU’s learning experiences, which will increase the desire for our students to
continue their educational pursuits at UVU. While in our programs, both the ELL and CE ESL students will be encouraged to
matriculate into additional educational opportunities offered by UC and UVU. CE ESL students will be offered the opportunity
to enroll in the Intensive English Program upon completing the CE ESL levels. The ELL students will be encouraged to prepare
to transition into undergraduate coursework with confidence in their English language skills. As these students learn to have
greater autonomy in achieving adequate college level technology skills, it is anticipated that their commitment to their
education will increase as they reach their desired academic milestones. Integrating the traditional and nontraditional
student populations in greater proportions into UC/UVU programing is a relevant measure of student engagement and
success.
2) How do you intend to assess and measure the results of your grant? (At the conclusion
of the grant year, recipients will be asked to submit a one-page summary describing the
results of the project.)
The computer literacy project will assess and measure the results of the grant in the following ways:
1) In-class assessments for students composed of project base learning.
2) The results of course specific assessments as well as the program completion rates will provide feedback as to whether the needs of
the students were met and how many students participated in the project.
3) We expect to see up to 15 students enrolled in each class section with 80% course completion rates.
4) We will rely on the ELL faculty and adjunct staff to provide the Department of English Language Learning with feedback documenting
the level of technology competence of the students who participate in the computer literacy course in the form of an instructor survey
at the end of the course.
5) Students will also complete a survey designed to inform the English Language Learning (ELL) department and University College (UC)
Dean’s office of their rating of the program based on their assessment of the computer literacy knowledge and skills gained,
instructional activities, and an overall evaluation of the progress made at the completion of the course.
6) No letter grades will be used, as students will be encouraged to learn at their own pace and ability to understand the use of
technology.Computer Literacy Budget
Lead Instructor's Compensation Spring 2021 - Term
Rate of Pay - $25 per hour 10 week program (1/11 -3/18)
Instructional time per session - 2 hours Instructional cost - $1,000+600
Number of Sessions per week - 4 sessions (M,W/& Tues/ Total =$1,600
Thurs) Per week instructional pay: $100.00 per week Summer Blocks
Instructor cost per 10 -week course = $1,000 10 week program (5/10 - 7/15)
Instructional cost - $1,600
Instructional Assistant Compensation Total =$1,600
Total Instructional cost for Spring term and Summer blocks
Rate of Pay - $15 per hour $3,200
Instructional time per session - 2 hours Estimated promotional budget: $600 for the duration of the project
Number of Sessions per week - 4 sessions (M,W/& Tues/ Estimated expenses for supplies = $626.40 (computer paper, ink
Thurs) Per week instructional pay: $60.00 per week cartridge, masks, wipes, hand sanitizers and certificate bond paper
Instructional Assistant cost per 10-week course = $600 Total Program Budget=$4,500
Promotional Materials & Copies
Estimated budget: $300 per term
Additional Compensation benefit (Lead - Instructor) add .023 benefits
expenses
Spring - $23/ and for summer = $23 //Total = $46 total amt of comp. benefits
Additional Compensation benefit (Assistant) - add .023 benefits expenses
Spring - $13.80 /for summer = $13.80. //Total = $27.60 total amt of comp. benefits
Budget Information
In the space below, or on a separate sheet if necessary, please include a detailed, itemized budget
that breaks down the monetary request (e.g., travel, equipment, fees, printing) and explains clearly
how the money will be used. Complete budget information (cost and revenue) for each participant
should be listed, including how funding from other sources will supplement UC Inclusion Grant
money. If a lump sum payment for the applicant or others is requested as part of funding, the
applicant must adhere to the UC Lump Sum Payment Guidelines and complete the UC Lump Sum
Application in addition to the Grant application. https://www.uvu.edu/uc/docs/university-college-
guidelines-for-faculty-lump-sum-payments.pdf
https://www.uvu.edu/uc/docs/uc-lump-sum-payment-application.pdf
Amount Requested:
$4,500
Has additional funding been requested? If yes, when and from where?
NOItemized Budget: Computer Literacy Program Lead Instructor's Compensation Rate of Pay - $25 per hour Instructional time per session - 2 hours Number of Sessions per week - 4 sessions (M,W/& Tues/ Thurs) Per week instructional pay: $100.00 per week Instructor cost per 10 -week course = $1,000 Instructional Assistant Compensation Rate of Pay - $15 per hour Instructional time per session - 2 hours Number of Sessions per week - 4 sessions (M,W/& Tues/ Thurs) Per week instructional pay: $60.00 per week Instructional Assistant cost per 10-week course = $600 Promotional Materials & Copies Estimated budget: $300 per term Additional Compensation benefit (Lead - Instructor) add .023 benefits Spring - $23/ and for summer = $23 //Total = $46 total amt of comp. benefits Additional Compensation benefit (Assistant) - add .023 benefits expenses Spring - $13.80 /for summer = $13.80. //Total = $27.60 total amt of comp. benefits Spring 2021 - Term 10 week program (1/11 -3/18) Instructional cost - $1,000+600 Total =$1,600 Summer Blocks 10 week program (5/10 - 7/15) Instructional cost - $1,600 Total =$1,600 Total Instructional cost for Spring term and Summer blocks $3,200 Estimated promotional budget: $600 for the duration of the project Estimated expenses for supplies = $626.40 (computer paper, ink cartridge, masks, wipes, hand sanitizers and certificate bond paper
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