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David Johnson, Associate Dean for Outreach and Community Development, and Christopher Johnstone, Director of International Initiatives and Relations for the College of Education and Human Development, are pleased to announce a series of small grants to promote international initiatives in the College. Three grants totaling $1,250 each will be awarded to faculty, staff, or students for international research activities. Grant money may be, but does not need to be used for international travel relevant to priorities. Faculty and staff interested in travel grants outside of these priorities (such as for international conferences) should consult the Office of International Programs Web site for other opportunities. Details on application procedures and priorities for CEHD grants are found below.

All application materials should be submitted in hard copy to the reception desk in 104 Burton Hall no later than Friday, May 30.

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Elderhostel, a not-for-profit organization providing educational opportunities through travel for older adults again offers the Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant, a scholarship founded to support future leaders in the field of lifelong learning. The Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant is a $5,000 award presented annually to a student researching later-life learning in any of various disciplines, including but not limited to, psychology, education, gerontology, cognitive studies, neuroscience, leisure studies, aging, and social work. The grant can be used in any way that furthers the student’s doctoral research, including presentation and publication costs of your completed dissertation. The application deadline is March 31. The Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant recipient will be determined by a selection committee consisting of professors, practitioners, and other leaders in the field of lifelong learning. The winning recipient will be announced in June 2008. For further information, including requirements and the online application, please visit: www.elderhostel.org/grants.

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The College's Academic Technology Services (ATS) department invites instructors in CEHD to submit proposals for teaching/learning multimedia and Web development projects. Successful project proposals will receive technical and instructional design and project management services from the ATS staff for project development during 2008-09.

Although ATS can only develop a limited number of academic technology projects, they would like to develop as many as possible during the 2008-2009 academic year. To plan adequately for resources and staffing, they are collecting project requests now. Only projects proposed before the April 11 deadline will be considered for development during the 2008-2009 academic year.

View proposal details, project ideas, and the online proposal form.

View a list of academic technologies already available to CEHD instructors.

Contact your department's Instructional Technology Fellow.

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The CEHD Distinguished International Alumni Award recognizes outstanding achievements by College alumni, related to educational progress in their countries or regions. Nominees must have earned an M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., or Ph.D. degree from a current CEHD unit.

The College is seeking nominees who have distinguished themselves in any field of education or human development to which they have made significant contributions recognized by others.

Distinguished Alumni Award recipients receive a stipend to come to Minnesota in November, 2008. At this time, a commemorative plaque will be presented to them at a public ceremony held during International Education Week. Nominations are due April 15, 2008 and can be delivered to Terry Anderson at the Dean's Office reception desk in 104 Burton Hall.

Download the nomination form.

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This Japan Student Service Organization (JASSO) short-term student exchange scholarship is offered annually to a student in the College t under the formal exchange agreement that exists between the Faculty of Education at Hiroshima University, Japan, and CEHD. One student applicant will be selected from those applying to receive a scholarship to study and/or do research at the Faculty of Education for up to 12 months.

Japanese language proficiency is not required to receive this scholarship, although it would obviously be a major asset. Most past scholarship recipients have used this period to collect data for their M.A. or Ph.D. research paper and/or as an opportunity to learn basic Japanese and develop an understanding of contemporary Japan. To a person, every recipient has termed this a “transformative life changing experience”.

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The University's Office of Student Unions and Activities is accepting applications for the Tony Diggs Excellence Awards. This award is in honor of Tony Diggs, former Director of the Student Activities Office. The awards are intended to recognize student group achievements during the calendar year 2007.

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Students are wanted for the Intercultural Leadership Retreat, sponsored by the University's International Student and Scholar Services office. This event is open to international and U.S. students who want to learn how to become more effective in international environments. Retreat dates are February 22, 5 to 9 p.m., and February 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is limited; apply online before February 5 at ISSS. If you have questions, e-mail Thorunn Bjarnadottir at thorunnb@umn.edu.

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Heidi Barajas, associate dean for outreach and community development, and Christopher Johnstone, director of international initiatives and relations for the College, are pleased to announce a series of small grants to promote international initiatives in the College. Four grants totaling $1,250 each will be awarded to faculty, staff, or students for international initiatives. Grant money may be, but does not need to be, used for international travel relevant to priorities. Faculty and staff interested in travel grants outside of these priorities (such as for international conferences) should consult the Office of International Programs Web site (www.international.umn.edu/funding) for other opportunities.

UPDATE: Download details about the grant program here: International Initiatives Small Grant Program [DOC]; Small Grants Cover Sheet [DOC]

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University President Robert Bruinicks recently announced a call for nominations and applications for the 2008 President's Student Leadership and Service Awards. Each year, these awards honor the accomplishments of outstanding students and their invaluable contributions of leadership and service to the University's Twin Cities campus and the community. All staff, faculty, administrators, and students are encouraged to nominate current University students for this prestigious award, given out annually to one-half of one percent of all University students.

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Each year the CEHD Alumni Society honors alumni who have distinguished themselves in their professional careers. Nominations are now being accepted for the Mork Outstanding Educator, Gardner Outstanding PreK-12 Educator, Wilson (non-school based), and the newly-established Emerging Leader awards. Nominations are due January 31. A special recognition celebration will be held on April 18 at the McNamara Alumni Center, where alumni award winners will be honored.

See award descriptions and nomination instructions.

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The University of Minnesota's Office of International Programs just released a series of grants for faculty, staff, departments, and students. Grant categories include:

• Interdisciplinary International Institutional Partnership Grants (up to $25,000)
• Interdisciplinary International Research Circle Grants (from $20,000 to $25,000)
• OIP Graduate Fellowships for International Research ($15,000)
• OIP International Pre-Dissertation and Small Grants Competition (up to $5,000)

For more information visit http://www.international.umn.edu/funding/strategic/.

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The Public Engagement Seed Grants recognize and aid in funding projects established by members of the University community that will engage and serve the greater community. These projects contribute to the community in numerous ways: research that responds to public needs and concerns, developing motivation and capacity for citizenship and leadership in students, and partnerships with community groups or organizations. The efforts and contributions of these innovative projects will impact the community and provide sustainable and long-lasting change.

Eligibility: All University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and graduate/professional students, except those who have received grants in the past two years, are eligible to apply for a grant. Students must have a faculty/staff sponsor.

Due date: Applications are due Friday, December 7, 2007. Send an electronic copy to Michelle Kuhl, witt0160@umn.edu.

Award amount: Grants will range up to $5,000. Size of awards may be lower than the amounts requested.

Timeline: Grants will be awarded in December 2007. Projects may be proposed for spring semester 2008, summer 2008, or fall semester 2008.

Download the application (PDF)

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The Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation supports programs/partnerships that promote educational opportunities for diverse populations in the U.S. Proposals must target K-12 and college students; expose students to career opportunities; help students develop skills in new technologies; leverage teacher/administrator, parental, and community involvement; include hands-on program activities; lead to comprehensive, systemic change on a regional and/or national basis; involve collaborative partnerships; demonstrate capacity to gain continuing support; result in dissemination and replication of lessons learned; have broad and positive impact on diverse populations including women, minorities, and at-risk students; and have an evaluation component with measurable results. Application deadline: October 1, 2007.

Excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News.

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Youth Service America is looking for lead agencies for National and Global Youth Service Day, April 25-27, 2008. Lead Agencies are organizations across the U.S. that increase the scope, visibility, and sustainability of National and Global Youth Service Day by leading city, regional, or statewide service projects. Past Lead Agencies have garnered national media attention, developed new partnerships, and engaged elected and public officials in their service and service-learning projects. Lead Agencies receive $2,000 planning grants sponsored by State Farm Companies Foundation, as well as direct assistance and support from Youth Service America. Application deadline: September 17, 2007.

Excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News.

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The ELA Foundation provides grants of $1,000-$5,000 to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations led by or that support adults with disabilities age 22 or older. Specifically, it supports established programs in the arts (programs that support professional artists with disabilities or encourage a professional environment while enhancing creativity among people with disabilities who are not professional artists) and in advocacy (programs that promote legislative change or provide education to enhance knowledge and action to create laws and policies that promote better lives for people with disabilities). Grantees must demonstrate support from other foundations, corporations, and individuals. Application deadline: September 15, 2007.

Excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News.

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The Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization which funds projects that are led by and benefit women and girls.

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The Janus Foundation funds programs focusing on helping at-risk youth through education aiding underserved communities to reach greater levels of self-sufficiency.

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In 2005, New Orleans was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. In 2007, New Orleans is the epicenter of urban education reform. New Schools for New Orleans (NSNO) is calling on America’s most talented educational entrepreneurs. They are looking for great teachers and potential school leaders to revitalize this city one school at a time.

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For the 2007-8 academic year, the University's Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) will fund up to seven Multicultural Teaching and Learning fellowships for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities instructors (tenured and tenure-track faculty, professional & administrative educational staff, and full-time lecturers). The proposals should address aspects of multicultural teaching and learning in University courses, programs, or departments. All teachers associated with selected proposals will be recognized as CTL Multicultural Teaching and Learning Fellows. Application deadline: July 16. Download the application and a list of grants awarded.

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K-12 general and special education teachers are encouraged to apply for a Tool Factory podcasting grant. Winners will receive a free site license for Tool Factory podcasting software plus all the digital media accessories they need to start a podcasting program in their school. To apply, simply develop a lesson plan demonstrating how you would use podcasting in your curriculum. Grant applications will be judged on effective integration of podcasting into the curriculum, effective use of all the resources provided by the grant, high degree of student involvement, and creativity and fun. Application deadlines: June 30, 2007; December 30, 2007; and April 30, 2008. (Excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News)

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The Administration on Developmental Disabilities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting applications for grants to plan and implement youth information, training, and resource centers, as described in P.L. 106-402: “(i) projects that provide technical assistance for the development of information and referral systems; (vi) projects that provide aid to transition youth with developmental disabilities from school to adult life, especially in finding employment and postsecondary education opportunities and in upgrading and changing any assistive technology devices that may be needed as a youth matures.” Letter of intent deadline: June 22, 2007. Application deadline: July 23, 2007. (Excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News)

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The Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education is soliciting applications for a national research center to carry out scientifically-based research and evaluation, and to conduct dissemination and training activities consistent with the purposes of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. The center will also provide technical assistance to states for the purpose of developing, improving, and identifying the most successful methods and techniques for providing career and technical education programs assisted under the Act. Application deadline: August 10, 2007. (Excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News)

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This site, from the Department of Education, provides information on grant competitions that are currently open. (Excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News)

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This document lists virtually all programs and competitions under which the U.S. Department of Education has invited or expects to invite applications for new awards for fiscal year 2006 and provides actual or estimated deadlines for the transmittal of applications under these programs. The lists are in the form of charts organized according to the Department’s principal program offices and include programs and competitions previously announced as well as those to be announced at a later date. (Excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News)

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The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, is soliciting applications for new grants pursuant to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Compassion Capital Fund. ACF will award funds to build the organizational capacity of experienced organizations, their collaborating faith-based and/or community partners, and the resulting community collaborations to better meet the needs of America’s disadvantaged youth. The applicant will assist its collaborating faith-based and/or community partners through training, technical assistance, and financial assistance. Application deadline: July 10, 2007. (Excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News)

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