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Special Interest Grants, SIG

Goal

To provide funding for workshops initiated at the department level for BCIT instructors (FSA and BCGEU) and staff, which will enhance teaching and learning.

Funds available

  • Application can be made for funds in amounts up to $2,500.
  • The Instructional Development Committee will review all applications and fund proposals that meet the conditions as outlined below, up to a maximum of $2,500 for this fiscal year.
  • The $2,500 maximum may be spent on speaker fees, travel/accommodation and/or workshop materials.
  • Over and above the $2,500, the Learning and Teaching Centre will, on behalf of the Instructional Development Committee, provide logistic support, and subsidize catering costs up to $7 per person for half day (or less) events, or $14 per person for full day events up to a maximum of $700 per event.

Application Deadline

We accept applications throughout the fiscal year on an on-going basis. Grants are awarded within the budget on a first-come first-served basis provided the application fits the grant criteria. Once the funding is exhausted for the year, we will close the applications and post a notice on this webpage.

Who may apply

All BCIT employees (part-time or full-time) who are involved in teaching or teaching related activities at any of the BCIT campuses may apply.

Criteria

  • The workshop must be of at least one hour in duration.
  • The workshop topic must lead to the enhancement of teaching and learning.
  • The venue may include satellite conference as well as more traditional venues.
  • The workshop must take place at one of the BCIT campuses or at a location easily accessible to BCIT faculty and staff.
  • If the venue and event allow for more participants, a general invitation will be extended.
  • Students, Advisory Committee members, industry contacts, clinical site workers, and other interested persons may attend.
  • An application must be completed and approved by the committee in advance of the event.

Organization

  • The applicant will arrange the topic and presenter.
  • The applicant will recommend the time and location.

How to apply

  • Download and save the application form [PDF] to your  computer. Complete the application and then e-mail it to the Learning and Teaching Centre (604-432-8525). Applications are not being accepted at this time. Please check back in April 2024.

Recently approved workshops

  • Creating Safe(r) Learning Spaces, April 3, 2024, Communication Department
  • Agency and Learning in Immersive and Virtual environments, May 8, 2024, Basic Health Sciences
  • Assessment Validity, June 5, APQA
  • Songoraphy Specific Clinical Trainers Workshop, June 11, 2024, DMS
  • Annual Research and Scholarship Day, December 3, 2024, Nursing
  • Flex Instructors PD Day, February 22, 2025, Agile/WIL