International & Intercultural Education IIE
Member of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs th2411 W. 14 St., Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480 731-825 Fax: 480-731-8021
International & Intercultural Education Innovation Grants
Information, Guidelines, and Grant Proposal Application
What are IIE Innovation Grants?
IIE Innovation Grants are mini-grants that are funded through the District Department of International & Intercultural Education (IIE), that support projects with an international and intercultural education focus aimed at strengthening global learning for Maricopa Community Colleges’ students and faculty. Funds are available on a competitive basis through a grant proposal process. IIE internal grant funds are not designed to sustain projects long-term, nor are they intended to support pre-existing programs.
Funding Criteria:
IIE grant funds are intended to support the development of innovative international and intercultural education projects and programs throughout the district. Proposals should address the following elements:
; Focus on global learning for students and/or faculty
; Address one or more “learning priorities” in the areas of international/intercultural
knowledge, attitudes and skill development (See detailed information in the “Notes”
section below.)
; Align with college and district mission, vision and strategic priorities
; Include a financial contribution from the host college(s)
Funding Categories:
Category #1: Funding for single college, multi-college or district-wide projects and programs
beginning and ending in one fiscal year. (Single college proposals are not to
exceed $3,500; multi-college proposals should not exceed $7,000.)
Category #2: Proposals for visual media, instructional materials, books, and maps that support
and sustain international and intercultural projects and/or programs. (Not to exceed
$1,500)
Expenses not covered by IIE Grants:
; Capital equipment purchases
; Continuation of “soft money” projects (e.g., Department of Education grants)
; Activities considered routine responsibilities of the college (personnel, general
supplies, etc.)
; Projects covered under Faculty Professional Growth Guidelines (e.g., individual
travel, summer projects, academic advancement, etc.)
; Airfare for any MCCCD individual or group, aside from exceptions outlined below
(Individual professional growth, conferences, workshops, training, etc.)
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Exceptional Travel Expenses Allowed by IIE Grants:
While airfare is not generally covered by an IIE grant for a MCCCD faculty or staff member, there are certain exceptions where air and other types of travel expenses are covered. These include:
; Travel expenses for visiting guest speakers, performance groups, artists, and
ambassadors, in support of programs that enhance student learning or faculty
professional development in areas aligned with funding criteria
; A contribution toward travel expenses for a residential faculty to do a Site
Assessment for a Student Education Abroad Program. (Please note: District IIE
Internal Grant Funds will support this only when the college also indicates support
of the proposed program by also offering a significant financial contribution toward
the faculty’s travel cost.)
Submission Instructions:
The International and Intercultural Education Innovation Grants are administered through the District Department of International and Intercultural Education. Proposals are due in the
District Office by 5:00 p.m. the first working day of the month, from August through April,
excluding the month of January.
1. Contact your college International Education director or faculty representative for
guidance on your proposal. See phone/email contact list in “Notes” section below.
2. Write proposal (applicant or co-applicant must be a full-time employee). Include
the cover sheet and grant proposal application provided below), along with and any
attachments.
3. Applicant should submit proposal to college IE director/representative several days
ahead of the submission date, in order to allow time for a final review and possible
recommended revisions.
4. College IE director/representative must submit the completed proposal
electronically to the District Office of International & Intercultural Education no later
than 5:00 p.m. the first working day of the month, from August through April,
excluding the month of January.
Review, Selection, and Notification Process:
; All grant proposals received by the first of each month will be forwarded to the IIE Council
representatives (one per college) for review and written evaluation/scoring. An opportunity
to discuss the grant proposals will be made available at the IIE Council meeting which
takes place on the first Friday of the month.
; IIE directors/reps will submit their written evaluation/scores to the District IIE Office by the th15 of the month.
; The final decision will be made by the District IIE Office, based primarily on the input
received from all of the voting members.
; IIE Council members will not score grant proposals submitted by their own college.
; Notification of award status will be made within three weeks of deadline submission
date.)
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Evaluation Criteria and Scoring
Grant proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
; The project rationale and justification are well stated and reasonable.
; The project focuses on global learning for students and/or faculty, and addresses
International/Intercultural Learning Priorities.
; The project description is clear and complete. The main body of the proposal
provides a clear statement of the work to be undertaken and objectives for the
period of the proposed work. The proposed activities relate to improving, advancing,
or enriching student learning. The goals and objectives, and the plans and
procedures for achieving them, should be well developed, worthwhile, and realistic.
; The proposal aligns with college and district mission, vision and strategic priorities.
; The proposal includes a financial contribution from the host college(s).
; The budget is clearly outlined and justifies the amount requested.
; The responsibilities of the project administrators are specifically stated.
; The communication plan is clear and appropriate.
Project Final Report:
Final project reports consisting of no more than three pages are due within 30 days of project completion. Copies of the final report are submitted to your college president, to your college IIE Council representative and to the District Department of International & Intercultural Education. Accountability measures must include the following:
1. Project/Program Summary
2. Event Outcomes (Highlight project/program outcomes especially as they relate to
enhancing global learning for Maricopa students, faculty, staff and the community.)
3. Expense Report
4. Overall Evaluation
5. Key Challenges and Learnings
Please note: It is imperative to submit a final report. Failure to do so will jeopardize future funding opportunities.
For more information:
Contact your college international education director/representative or the District Department of International & Intercultural Education for additional information. (A phone and email list is provided below.)
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International & Intercultural Education IIE
Member of the Division of Academic Affairs
th2411 W. 14 St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480 731-8250 Fax: 480-731-8021
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Project Title:
College(s):
Project Director(s):
Date Project Begins:
Date Project Ends:
Budget Summary
College Contribution Amount Requested Other Project Total
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IIE Internal Grant Proposal Application
Minimum Proposal Components
Project Rationale & Justification: (100 words or less)
Project Impact: Note the anticipated impact on global learning for students and/or faculty, and list the International/Intercultural Learning Priorities that the project addresses provided in the “Notes”
section below. (300 words or less)
Project Description: The main body of the proposal should be a clear statement of the work to be undertaken and the intended outcomes for the period of the proposed work. (300 words or less)
Alignment with College and/or District mission, vision and strategic priorities: Please note
how this proposal aligns with MCCCD Strategic Directions. (100 words or less)
Project Administration: Include brief background information on the project coordinator(s) and responsibilities/roles of the participants. (100 words or less)
Evaluation Plan: (100 words or less)
Communication Plan: (100 words or less)
Itemized Budget and Narrative: (See “Budget Narrative Notes” below.)
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~Notes~
International/Intercultural Learning Priorities
The proposal should indicate the learning priorities the proposed project supports, in the areas of international/intercultural knowledge, attitudes and skill development in MCCCD students. (If the
project is focused on faculty, note which learning priorities the proposed project will enable faculty
to impart to students.)
Knowledge:
; Knowledge of the world geography, conditions, issues, and events.
; Awareness of the complexity and interdependency of world events and issues.
; Understanding of historical forces that have shaped the current world system.
; Knowledge of one’s own culture and history.
; Knowledge of effective communication, including knowledge of a foreign language,
intercultural communication concepts, and international business etiquette.
; Understanding of the diversity found in the world in terms of values, beliefs, ideas, and
worldviews.
Attitudes:
; Openness to learning and a positive orientation to new opportunities, ideas, and ways of
thinking.
; Tolerance for ambiguity and unfamiliarity.
; Sensitivity and respect for personal and cultural differences.
; Empathy or the ability to take multiple perspectives.
; Self awareness and self-esteem about one’s own identity and culture.
Skills:
; Technical skills to enhance the ability of students to learn about the world (i.e., research
skills).
; Critical and comparative thinking skills, including the ability to think creatively and integrate
knowledge, rather than uncritical acceptance of knowledge.
; Communication skills, including the ability to use another language effectively and interact
with people from other cultures.
; Coping and resiliency skills in unfamiliar and challenging situations.
Budget Narrative Notes
Proposal should included detailed information on the following if applicable, and/or other clarifying
information.
; Honoraria and/or Professional Services Contracts (Include the name of the
person/contractor, services to be rendered, and amount to be paid.)
; Materials/Supplies (Itemized description and estimated cost of any project-related
materials, equipment, and supplies required for the duration of the project.)
; Travel (The budget section must reflect both travel costs for each person for each trip
(e.g., airfare), as well as per diem per person and a detailed daily itinerary. The
rationale/justification for all travel must be clearly described in the text of the proposal.
Please refer to MCCCD Travel Authorization Form for details.)
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; College Contribution (In-kind, cost-sharing funds)
; Official Function(s) and Associated Costs: (Official Functions may not account for
more than 10% of the total project budget or $250.)
International Education Directors Contact Information
Chandler–Gilbert Community College: Annie Jimenez, Director International Education (480) 732-7391, a.jimenez@cgcmail.maricopa.edu
Estrella Mountain Community College, Sylvia Orr, Dean of Academic Affairs (623) 935-8413, sylvia.orr@estrellamountain.edu
GateWay Community College, Mauro Da Fonte, International Education Council Faculty Representative, (602) 286-8516, dafonte@gatewaycc.edu
Glendale Community College, Ken Bus, Director International Education
(623) 845-3136, ken.bus@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Mesa Community College, Ida Mansourian, Director International Education
(480) 461-7753, ida.mansourian@mcmail.maricopa.edu
Paradise Valley Community College, Michele Marion, Director, Center for International Studies (602) 787-7296, michele.marion@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Phoenix College, Annette Duran, Director International Education
(602) 285-7564, annette.duran@pcmail.maricopa.edu
Rio Salado College, Erma Abeyta, Director International Education
(480) 517-8134, erma.abeyta@riomail.maricopa.edu
Scottsdale Community College, Therese Tendick, Director International Education (480) 423-6722, therese.tendick@sccmail.maricopa.edu
South Mountain Community College, Steven Fountaine, International Education Council Faculty Representative, (602) 243-8140, steven.fountain@smcmail.maricopa.edu
District Department of International and Intercultural Education, Kathryn Howard, Program Manager, (480) 731-8022, kathryn.howard@domail.maricopa.edu
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