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Although we are still developing aspects of the online process, we were able to implement the first online application process for the 2002-2003 cycle for Learning Grants (February 4 through March 22, 2002). Applicants have been able to submit their project and track its status online. Administrators, faculty developers, and fiscal agents are able to view lists of current applications for their college and also to check their status. Still to be developed is the process for evaluating and scoring applications, which in the interim was accomplished by sending and receiving materials as email attachments.
Why did we change from the former process?
Going online not only provides faculty access to information and application materials from any location: home, work, conference, etc., but also the opportunity to write and submit their application online. Once we had all the information and materials on a web site, it was just a logical step to give people the ability to prepare and submit their materials there as well. An online process is not only convenient; it also saves time and paper. In addition, being able to review and score the materials electronically can speed up the review process. We are expecting every step of the process to take less time in the future.
Who approves the Learning Grants?
The applications are reviewed by multiple readers, and when recommended for funding, the applicant and the Dean of Instruction are notified. The Dean of Instruction is asked to authorize the grant electronically. Other pertinent administrators and staff (presidents, fiscal agents, faculty development coordinators, and department chairs) are also notified both when grant applications come in and when they are approved.
The new process seems to be working. As of the date of the mcli Forum's publication, we had received 85 applications requesting $500,358 for the 2002-2003 year.
To log on and create your own account for the learning grant application in your future, visit our web site.
 Margaret Hogan, Ed.D. and Bob Galloway, mcli
Learning Grants
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/learngrant/
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