The Excellence in Undergraduate Education program at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville was established in 1986 for the purpose of funding innovative projects in undergraduate education. Since its initiation, the University has allocated nearly $10 Million to faculty, staff, and students through this program. The EUE program is administered through the Faculty Development Council of the Faculty Senate and the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Currently, the EUE program is funded at a level of approximately $350,000 per year. Requests for proposals are sent out near the end of the calendar year with an application date in early spring. The program is open to all faculty, staff and students. The Excellence in Undergraduate Education program continues to serve as a catalyst for the continued improvement of undergraduate curricula and programs at SIUE.

PURPOSE

In its mission statement, the University assigns first priority to excellence in undergraduate education. The purpose of the EUE program is to support this mission by funding projects that will contribute to excellence and innovation in undergraduate education. Faculty, staff and students are eligible to submit proposals to the EUE program. High priority will be given to proposals involving:

• Teaching improvements (including projects addressing student-active learning and the utilization of new methods and technology in instruction)

• Improvement in general-education outcomes

• Interdisciplinary-curriculum development (for example, writing across the curriculum and learning communities)

• Projects by individuals or groups that incorporate peer review of teaching, use of portfolios for improvements in teaching, or other related activities

• Student retention and recruitment with special focus on under-represented students

• Programs emphasizing student research and creative activities

• Contributions to matching funds for externally funded proposals that address undergraduate curricula

• Other ideas (for example, globalization of curricula, visiting scholars, pilot projects, improving student life on campus, including community service options within general education).

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