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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

  • Applications are not being accepted at this time. Please check back at a later date.
  • 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.

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.
  • The logistics (e.g. room allocation, registration, broader invitation to attend, catering arrangements etc.) will be administered by LTC as appropriate.

Application deadlines

  • Anytime September to May 31. Applications are not being accepted at this time. Please check back at a later date..

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 at develop@bcit.ca (604-432-8525). Applications are not being accepted at this time. Please check back at a later date.