Innovative Teaching & Learning Awards
The Center invites the Cornell teaching community to propose projects that explore new tools and emerging technologies, approaches, and teaching strategies to facilitate vibrant, challenging, and reflective learning experiences at Cornell.
The CTI has funded a wide range of faculty projects through the Innovative Teaching & Learning Awards. View our Gallery by clicking on the link below.
2023-24 Awardees and Projects
Benjamin Gottesman |
CALS |
Lab of Ornithology |
Sound to Science: Advanced Methods in Bioacoustics |
Jeanne Moseley |
CVM |
MPH Program, Department of Public and Ecosystem Health |
The Art of Global and Public Health - Integrating the art and the humanities into global and public health curriculum and education at Cornell. |
James Spinazzola |
CAS |
Music |
Teaching Conducting in Extended Reality (XR) Environments |
Dana Yang |
ILR |
Statistics |
Teaching Practical Statistical Skills via Simulation of Statistical Consulting Environment and Real Data |
Anne Weber |
CALS |
Landscape Architecture |
Representing Complex Sites: Using iPad-based LiDAR as a Method for Documenting + Analyzing Landscapes |
Roger Moseley | CAS | Music | Forging Connections: Building and Cataloging a World of Games at Cornell |
Qian Yang | CIS | Information Science | Understanding and Harnessing Generative AI for Students’ Respective Disciplines: A Novel Experiential Learning Module |
Eligibility & Requirements
All faculty and full-time instructors who are actively teaching at Cornell (tenure-track, tenured, and non-tenure-track) are invited to submit proposals. Project requirements include:
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A letter of support from the department head (or unit) must accompany the proposal
- The principal faculty member(s) will be expected to participate throughout the project, although development and teaching may also involve students, postdoctoral fellows, and others
- The principal faculty member(s) will submit a report and/or participate in a Center event at the conclusion of the project that summarizes specific results on student learning and other findings, including results and/or project metrics
Funding & Support
Awards will range from $5,000-$20,000. Funding levels will vary depending on the project type and the resources required for implementation. A CTI Project Manager/Instructional Designer will be available to work with faculty members on their projects.
Project Objectives
Proposals will be selected based on the ability to meet one or more of the following:
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develop innovative pedagogical strategies for the undergraduate learning environment that actively engage students and improve their success
- explore novel ways of creatively/critically thinking about disciplines, examining diverse perspectives and processes from across disciplines, and integrating varying approaches to solving complex problems for Cornell undergraduates
- re-imagine the undergraduate learning experience within a department, or improve teaching and learning at a university-wide level
- employ inclusive learning practices
- build upon research-based learning and teaching practices
These grants do not cover community engagement initiatives. For these initiatives, please refer to Engaged Cornell grants & awards.
Award Schedule
Timeline Targets |
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Call for proposals released |
March 2024 |
Deadline for pre-application (LOI) |
April 2024 |
Faculty/CTI consultation meetings |
April – May 2024 |
Submit a full application online |
By May 2024 |
Award notifications |
By June 2024 |
Funding available, letters of acceptance drafted |
July 2024 |
Application Process
Step 1: Pre-Application
Interested faculty must submit a Pre-Application (click the link below to access it), which includes a Letter of Intent (LOI), to initiate the application process and to inform the development of a full proposal. Pre-applications will be reviewed based on the criteria in this rubric.
Complete the Pre-Application Form
The Letter of Intent should include the following information:
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Instructor(s) name, department(s), and college(s)
- Course(s) in which the innovation will be implemented
- Project title
- An overview of the innovation project idea
- A statement addressing the objective(s) associated with your project (see objectives above)
- Learning outcomes you hope to achieve and description of how the project will be assessed
- Signature of department chair(s) or college dean(s)
Step 2: Consultation with Center Staff
Faculty will be invited to submit a full application. To assist in this process, a series of online consultation sessions will be available for instructors who would like to collaboratively think through their project ideas with Center staff.
Step 3: Final Application
The following items will be required for the final submission:
Complete the Final application form. This will require the following information:
- A budget and brief budget justification
- A list of team members and their role(s) in the project
- Goals of the project
- Impact on student learning and residential education at Cornell
Questions?
Questions about the application process should be sent to cti-awards@cornell.edu.