ONE TIME FUNDS UNDER $3,000 FOR STUDENT RELATED PROJECTS
Request one-time funds (typically used within one term) under $3,000 total per request from the CET Dean's Office Student Affairs area for either a) undergraduate research and creative works, b) classroom-based student projects (including capstones), or c) competitions. The term “scholarly activities” is used broadly to include not just academic publications, but also professional development, research projects, engaged learning opportunities, and similar. Completed forms must be submitted electronically to the CET Associate Dean of Student Affairs. When multiple individuals are involved, the names, UV IDs, and departments of all individuals should be included.
View 2024-2025 CET funding request form closed as of 1/16/25, funds expended. Next round will begin on 7/1/2025.
NEW EQUIPMENT REQUESTS
Once a term the Dean's Office will send an inquiry to all academic departments about their new equipment needs (sans equipment that is already built in to the new engineering building). These requests do not have a capped dollar amount. The request for spring 2024 was sent on 1/19/2024 via email to department chairs (who were to share it with all full time faculty) and was placed on the Teams CET channel for all to see . Please also review all of the information below.
NEW EQUIPMENT REQUESTS
Add a new equipment request for 2024-2025 academic year
Note: We are using items from last year that were not funded as a starting point. View archive of equipment requests for spring 2024.
OUR SITUATION
As you can see from the above list from last year, we have at least three million dollars of new equipment requests (see the “summary” tab for approximate amounts by department). For this 2024-2025 academic year, as was posted on our CET Teams channel on 7/9/2024: "I want to set realistic equipment purchasing expectations as we head in to the new budget year. For this 2024-2025 academic year, the CET Dean's Office has a grand total of $250,000 for all incoming equipment requests from CET departments overall. This includes new equipment, repair and replace of capital equipment (which must be in the database to be considered), and repair and replace of any other equipment for CET overall. As you might be thinking to yourself, that won't go far. Thus in almost every case, expect any equipment costs to be addressed via departmental funding. I know this isn't good news, but it is realistic, which is important. "
INNOVATION ACADEMY
The Innovation Academy collaborates across campus and with external partners to facilitate, assess, and increase accessibility of engaged learning opportunities for all students, impacting student success.
Many UVU faculty successfully receive funding through Grants for Engaged Learning (GEL) and other grants offered through the Innovation Academy, which support faculty-mentored research.
OFFICE OF TEACHING & LEARNING (OTL) AND FACULTY SENATE
Travel grant. Full-time faculty travel funds in departments may be supplemented with a Faculty Travel grant. The purpose of this fund is to assist faculty with professional travel, particularly related to enhancing instructional effectiveness and Scholarship of Teaching and Engagement. Depending on available funds, adjunct faculty may also apply for travel support. Learn more at OTL Faculty Travel Grants.
Instructional development. The OTL oversees a fund which may be used for a variety of purposes including: promoting the development of new courses and curricula that will benefit students. Learn more at OTL Instructional Development Grants.
Perkins funding at UVU is managed through Career and Technical Education (CTE). Please visit https://www.uvu.edu/cte/funding/ to obtain information or contact Wendy Simmerman (Sr. Director of Workforce Alignment).
To find external funding, work with the excellent staff in the Office of Sponsored Programs.
UVU strongly supports its faculty in pursuing research and scholarship opportunities. As a UVU faculty member, being actively involved in research, writing, publishing, professional conferences, etc. ensures your continued involvement in your discipline, furthers your career as a scholar, and supports teaching as you bring your excitement and expertise about contemporary issues in your field to the classroom. The Office of Sponsored Programs provides support for faculty members seeking funding for research and other scholarly projects, including a stipend for those who complete a workshop on how to apply for external grants.
