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In Fall 2003, Dakota Wesleyan University received a five-year Title
III grant from the U.S. Department of Education, for the purposes
of upgrading the university's administrative computing systems and
enabling the integration of technology throughout the curriculum.
The Project Director is Dr. Rocky Von Eye, Associate Professor of
Mathematics. Kevin Kenkel, Chief Information Officer, is the Activity
Director responsible for both the administrative and academic technology
upgrades.
Faculty Needs Assessment
A survey of all full-time faculty was conducted during Spring 2004. The results
of the survey have guided activities on the academic technology side of
the grant. Other campuses are welcome to download the questionnaire and
modify it for their own use, without permission.
Mini-Grant Program
In Summer 2004, a mini-grant
program was initiated to assist selected faculty in integrating
technology to meet specific instructional needs. This program is
now in its third year. At least five mini-grants will be awarded
during the 2005-06 academic year. Applications for 2005-06
mini-grants are due to Kevin Kenkel no later than Monday, January
30, 2006. Recipients will be announced by mid-February, and
the funds must be expended by September 30, 2006.
Other Grant-Supported Projects
Through the employment of an Instructional Technology Specialist,
the Title III grant has enabled a number of other academic
technology support projects, including development of a technology
handbook for the campus, initiation of a Teaching and Learning with
Technology Roundtable (TLTR), and implementation of a course management
system, electronic portfolio software, and online course evaluation
and survey systems, as well as this web site.
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