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Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Faculty Development Opportunities

  

Award Name Summary Application / Nomination Deadline Award Limit
College of Liberal Arts Faculty Development Awards (CLAFDA) Provides support for intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects that are not eligible for funding from other sources within the University

March 6 (SPRING)

 $5,000
Liberal Arts Research Grants (LARA) Provides support for faculty members working on a specific project connected to their scholarly expertise that will result in a clearly defined outcome intended to be disseminated to the wider academic community.  

March 6 (SPRING)

One-course assigned time
Liberal Arts Team-Teaching Experience (LATTE) Provides support for two faculty members who seek to enhance student learning through interdisciplinary team teaching.

March 6 (SPRING)

One-course assigned time

Faculty Development Travel

Liberal Arts Faculty Mentoring Program

Faculty members who collaborate with students to produce and present research or creative works are eligible to apply for Endeavor Awards for Research and Creativity.

A list of additional university-wide faculty awards and application requirements can be found in the Provost's Office. These awards include:

  • Darrell Bigham Historic Southern Indiana Faculty Engagement Fellowship
  • Faculty Research and Creative Work Grant
  • H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Award
  • Historic New Harmony Faculty Fellowships
  • Interdisciplinary Faculty Fellowship
  • Major as Home
  • OSPRA Summer Research Grant for Pilot Research Projects
  • Sydney L. and Sadelle Berger Community Service Award
  • USI Distinguished Professor
  • USI Foundation Outstanding Teaching by New Faculty
  • USI Foundation Outstanding Teaching by Adjunct Faculty
  • USI Outstanding Advisor Award
  • USI Summer Research Fellowship

  

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College of Liberal Arts

(812) 464-1855