WBL Micro-Grant
The Early College Work Based Learning Program offers SRU faculty the opportunity to apply for Micro-Grants of up to $3000.00 to develop early-college work-based learning programming and engagement that affects their students. These programs must add to the experience of underrepresented students who participate. These are opportunities where faculty can engage students in practical, professional experiences outside of the classroom. Successful applicants will propose an idea that promotes programming that connects first-year and second-year students with the world of professional work (especially targeted toward Exploratory Studies students and Business Undeclared students), as well support for any work-based learning experience that would be associated with a specific course, within declared majors, which might include informational interviews, job shadows, shorter term work-based experiences and programmatic engagement with alumni in the world of work. Grants could fund the following, but are not limited to:
- Trips to work sites
- Events to engage groups in learning and discussion
Faculty will be asked to complete a proposal to request funds which includes learning outcomes and student reflection. Each submitted proposal should incorporate a clear understanding of how the funds will enhance the proposal, have educational goals and learning outcomes and an assessment of the student’s work-based learning outcomes. If you plan to incorporate continuous reflections throughout the rest of the semester, please let us know and the dates these results will be submitted.
Access the faculty micro-grant instructions and application.