Deadline: Friday, June 4, 2010

Brenda Pfaehler was a mother, teacher and civic activist who held numerous posts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1988, she joined the School of Business and founded the Business Learning Center. She was also the director of UW-Madison's TRIO Program. Her bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees were awarded in education at UW-Madison.
Brenda Pfaehler served as president of MCLCA (The Midwest College Learning Center Association) from 1981-1982, and she was active in the organization until her untimely death from cancer in 1996. The NCLCA Professional Development Grant was renamed to honor her memory.
The purpose of the NCLCA Brenda Pfaehler Professional Grant is to foster the professional growth of our members. It will be awarded to members of NCLCA to assist in research, leadership, and/or curriculum innovation.
Each year, NCLCA sets aside $1,000 to fund one or more projects. The exact number of awards depends on the quality of the proposals received. Those selected as grant recipients will be invited to present the results of their project(s) at the next NCLCA conference.
The grant can be used to fund research or leadership projects.
RESEARCH PROJECTProvide a description of the general area of investigation and the particular focus of the study. Include your rationale for the study. Describe the methods you plan to use and how you will analyze your results. You should include a statement that explains what you think the significance of your research will be. Your project should also include a budget of how you will use this grant to fund project (e.g., supplies, assessments, services, travel).
LEADERSHIP PROJECT
Provide a description of the purpose and general goals of the project. Describe or outline the project. Include materials, equipment, schedules, and major tasks you might be developing. For example, your project may include the development of curriculum materials, designing instruction, designing workshops to deliver to faculty or students, or presenting at a national conference. You may also want to include any special training you may want to participate in as part of the project. For example, your training may include the NCLCA Institute, Kellogg Institute, Winter Institute, or on-line courses related to learning assistance.
Note: The grant may be awarded partially or fully depending on the number of applicants and the quality of the proposals.
2003- CAROLYN GRIFFITH, BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
2004- TRAVIS RAMAGE, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BARRON COUNTY"The Turning Point Retention Program (TPP) and Campus Area Retention Effort (C.A.R.E.) at Bradley University"
2005- CRAIG CURTY, HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY"Identifying and Applying Strengths to Improve Academic Performance of First-Semester High Risk College Students Attending UW-Barron County Using the Strengths Finder Assessment Instrument"
2006- DAVID ARENDALE, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA"English as a Second Language: Excursions into America"
2007- MARK F. DADDONA and ELISE R. RHODES, CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY"Using Emerging Technology to Integrate Learning Strategies within an Introductory History Course"
2008- MARION KANE, LAKE SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE"Learning Support Partnership Program (Clayton State University and Georgia Perimeter College"
2009- JENNIFER PIPPEN, NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE"Preparing the Non-Traditional Student for College: A Workshop"
2009- JOSH REID, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY"Transformational Learning: A New Model of Peer Education"
APPLICATION PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS"Developing a Tutor Training and Resource Wiki Space"
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Send the following application materials (formatted in MS Word) to Travis Ramage, NCLCA Professional Development Officer, at tramage@aurora.edu:
- A one-page cover sheet with your name, address, institution, e-mail, phone number, and title of your proposal.
- A copy of your grant proposal, excluding any identifying information in the proposal as your proposal will undergo blind review.
- A copy of your curriculum vitae or resume, which should include any previous research projects, conference presentations, and/or publications.
- A letter of endorsement from your University or College Vice-President or Dean.
Recipients will be required to submit a one page follow-up report that outlines how the grant was used and will be asked to present the results of their project at the 2011 annual NCLCA Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more information about the Brenda Pfaehler Professional Development Grant contact:
Travis Ramage, NCLCA Professional Development Officer
Academic Advisor
Crouse Center for Student Success
Aurora University
Office (630) 844-5141
tramage@aurora.edu
