Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
1010 Campus Drive
FLITE 408
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-3826
[email protected]
Enhancing Student Learning and Success in Persistently Challenging Courses Grants Program
This grants program aims to increase student success in persistently challenging courses — that is, courses with high rates of grades of D, F, and withdrawals (W), and courses with equity gaps. The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning will support you in this work through financial support, coaching, collaboration, professional development, and/or other assistance.
FCTL Professional Development Funding
Timme Grants Program
| Semester | Grant fund uses | Open period for applications |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | For professional development activities between January and June of the next calendar year |
For approximately 4 weeks from the start of the semester. Specific open and close dates will vary. |
| Spring | For professional development activities between July and December of the current calendar year |
For approximately 4 weeks from the start of the semester. Specific open and close dates will vary. |
Just-in-Time Funding Program
| Semester | Grant fund uses | Open period for applications |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | For professional development activities during the current Fall semester |
From approximately the start of the semester until 8 applications (this number may vary) have been submitted. Specific start dates will vary. |
| Spring | For professional development activities during the current Spring semester |
From approximately the start of the semester until 8 applications (this number may vary) have been submitted. Specific start dates will vary. |
Timme Grants Program
The Timme Grants Program represents a portion of monies derived from an endowment established by Abigail Smith Timme and designated for the Timme Center for Teaching Excellence, now known as the Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning (FCTL). At the time of its inception, the Center was established to "encourage and support the enrichment of teaching and learning skills."
The Fall 2026 Timme Grants Program will be announced in late August.
Just-in-Time Funding Program
The Fall 2026 Just-in-Time Funding Program will be announced in late August.
Professional Development Incentive (PDI)
The Professional Development Incentive is a form of compensation that supports and enables faculty members to improve their teaching and their students' learning.