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Purpose: The purpose of this grant
is to support the University’s transition from a community that
honors diversity through cultural celebration to one that also possesses
a commitment to deeper understandings of our similarities and differences.
Goals: The goals of this grant is
(1) to stimulate the creation of programs that explored experience-centered
ways of bringing diverse audiences together; (2) to support the transition
from community that celebrates diversity through cultural celebrations
to one that also possesses a commitment to dialogue on the critical
issues of our times, and (3) to implement this through a process that
models the goals of dialogues across differences.
Funding: Will be annouced once a
call for applications have been made
Proposals: Your proposal should address
how your program (activity or event) promotes a dialogue across and
through diversity. The program should have a strong academic component
and actively seeks to involve not only, but also students and staff
at all stages of design, from implementation to actual event. The
program should encourage the sharing of stories and experiences and
thoughtful reflection centered on the current theme. Your proposal
should address each of the following issues:
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Educational: How will the program/event/activity
result in valuable educational experiences? The proposal should
include an explicit discussion of the educational goals of the program.
How do you intend to evaluate the success of your program/event/activity?
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Interaction: How does your program, activity or
event include facilitators to actively involve the attendees? Rather
than merely adding on a discussion at the end of the presentation,
how do you strategically plan to engage the audiences’ participation
within the dialogue as an integral component of the event? You are
encouraged to contact trained staff and student Diversity Fellows
to facilitate dialogue for your event.
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Cost-Effective: What is the budget for this program/activity/event?
A detailed budget must be submitted. The budget should list co-sponsors
and matching sources of funding (e.g. departments, programs, grants,
USG or IFSC sponsored groups, etc) that can help multiply the effectiveness
of the grant.
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Outreach and Communication: Your proposal should
have an explicit strategy for attracting your target audience. Disseminating
your ideas from a list of organizations, newspapers, and publications
venues such as television and radio promotions, specific programs,
that will be viewed by a large population. It is further encouraged
that you should provide a list of people to whom press releases
will be mailed or faxed.