FIT Application Form

* Questions marked with a red asterisk are mandatory, and must be completed.

Eligibility Criteria
Before completing the application please ensure that you have reviewed the objectives, guidelines and eligibility for the Fund for Innovation in Teaching. *

Before completing the application please ensure that you have reviewed the objectives, guidelines and eligibility for the Fund for Innovation in Teaching. I have reviewed the objectives, guidelines and eligibility
The FIT cannot be used to fund the implementation of the same activities in the same course more than once. *

The FIT cannot be used to fund the implementation of the same activities in the same course more than once. I have not previously received a FIT to fund the same activities for this course
Applicants are asked to discuss the FIT proposed activities with their respective school/department Chair/Director prior to submitting this application form. The Chair or Director may be asked to formally comment on your application as part of the adjudication process. *

Applicants are asked to discuss the FIT proposed activities with their respective school/department Chair/Director prior to submitting this application form. The Chair or Director may be asked to formally comment on your application as part of the adjudication process. I have discussed the proposed activities with my Chair/Director
Applicant Information
1. Name 1. Name * First Last
2. Email *
3. Phone *
4. School or Department *
Description of Activities

Please answer the following questions about the activities you would like to support through this fund.

This fund cannot be used for Course Director course-release time or any activities that are already funded through either the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) or unit/department operating budgets. Small appreciation gifts (such as York mugs) can be obtained through the EE office rather than this fund. Token honorariums for guest speakers or community partners should be arranged through each relevant School or Department. For a higher one-time monetary honorarium that has been requested by a guest speaker or community partner, proceed with this FIT application.

Note: This fund is intended to support innovation. The fund may not be used for implementation of the same activities in the same course more than once.
5. Please indicate how the funds will be used. (Check all that apply) *

5. Please indicate how the funds will be used. (Check all that apply) RESEARCH: determine and/or address a teaching and learning challenge using innovative and evidence-informed approaches; evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practices EVALUATION: design and develop appropriate forms of evaluation of students’ learning and relevant outcomes DEVELOPMENT: develop and implement an innovative new format for an existing course, or a new course that would support course focused and/or community focused experiential education, Decolonization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) initiatives and/or blended/online learning strategies HUMAN RESOURCES: in order to develop EE in your course or program you may want to hire a Work Study student or Research Assistant to conduct a needs assessment, environmental scan or SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: attend a teaching and learning conference, workshop, other training; present findings from teaching-learning activities at a conference; publish findings in a journal or other publication MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT: purchase resources to facilitate EE or eLearning in current and future courses TRANSPORTATION: subsidize transportation, to related events or activities, for course directors and teaching assistants (TAs) who attend on behalf of a course director COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: provide monetary honoraria or incentives; host a recognition event. Other Other
6. Please indicate whether the proposed activities will relate to the following areas: *

6. Please indicate whether the proposed activities will relate to the following areas: Experiential Education eLearning DEDI None of the above
6a. Which type of experiential education do the proposed activities relate to? *

6a. Which type of experiential education do the proposed activities relate to? COURSE FOCUSED- Students are exposed to concrete learning activities in the course or classroom that require them to reflect on what they have experienced in relation to concepts/theories being covered in the course. All course focused EE strategies contribute to addressing student learning outcomes. COMMUNITY FOCUSED- Students have the opportunity to connect course material with experiences that occur through interactions with community partners. All community focused EE strategies contribute to addressing both student learning outcomes and identified community needs. WORK FOCUSED- Students have the opportunity to develop competencies and skills and augment the theories/concepts learned in their course/degree programs by getting hands-on work experience within organizational environments. All work focused EE strategies contribute to addressing degree level expectations, in particular, the student’s ability to demonstrate autonomy and professional capacity. Unsure
6b. Which type of eLearning do the proposed activities relate to? *

6b. Which type of eLearning do the proposed activities relate to? Fully online Blended Flipped Clasroom Unsure Other Other
7. Please describe the specific activities that will be funded. How will these activities support and improve: I) your teaching practice, and II) student success (including engagement, retention, first year experience, achievement of learning outcomes)? *
If your proposed project involves research into your teaching practices, or other activities that require research ethics approval please attach the corresponding ethics approval documents.

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Evaluation and Assessment
8. Please describe how you plan to evaluate and assess the proposed activities. How will you measure success as it relates to enhancing teaching practices (e.g. experiential education, DEDI, eLearning or other) and/or improving student success (engagement, retention, or first year experience)? *
Budget and Timeline

Projects that meet the criteria will be awarded until the Fund for Innovations in Teaching is exhausted up to a maximum of $5,000/application, including all applicable taxes. Awarded funds that are not used by April 30 will be retrieved back into the fund.
9. Please indicate the total amount of funds requested (up to a maximum of $5,000/application, including all applicable taxes). *
10. Please describe how the funds will be used, by including a list of: I) activities, II) projected cost, III) timeline for implementation. Remember that your timeline must align with department and faculty deadlines around course redesign. *
11. How do you plan to sustain the proposed activities in future years without this funding? *
12. Will these activities be supported through other funding? *

12. Will these activities be supported through other funding? I have applied for other funding I plan to apply for other funding I have received other funding I am not seeking other funding
12a. Please identify the other source/s of funding *
Support
13. Would you need support or information on any of the following topics? (Check all that apply) *

13. Would you need support or information on any of the following topics? (Check all that apply) Designing or redesigning a course, revising a syllabus, and/or establishing learning outcomes Identifying, adding or improving reflection activities Offering “Intro to EE” class presentation (can be delivered by EE coordinator) Liaising with community partners more effectively Establishing community partner recognition and appreciation mechanisms Identifying professional development opportunities Sharing and promoting an opportunity to the Faculty of Health No additional support or information required Other Other
14. Is there anything else you would like us to take into consideration when this application is adjudicated by the Dean's Office?

FIT Application Form

FIT Application Form

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant Information

Description of Activities

Evaluation and Assessment

Budget and Timeline

Support