Date: November 22, 2017
To: President’s Cabinet and Deans
CC: Department Chairs, Directors
From: James (Beau) Willis, PhD
Re: Campus-wide Call for Investment Fund Proposals
The President’s Cabinet, in consultation with the campus-wide Joint Planning and Budget Committee (JPBC), is pleased to announce the availability of the following two Investment Funds:
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The Investment Fund for the Future (IF 2 ) (up to $380,925 available) – The IF 2 is intended to provide one-time seed funds to jump start projects of impact that advance the goals of the College’s Strategic Plan, Building a Better Brockport 2017 – 2022, and
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The Investment Fund for Core Needs (IFCN) (up to $250,000 available) – The IFCN is intended to provide one-time funds to support pressing unbudgeted or under-supported academic / operational / administrative needs, as well as initiatives that will build long-term capacity, such as staff development, investment in infrastructure, and risk management initiatives.
Any unit, academic or non-academic, can submit Investment Fund proposals for review for funding in 2018 / 19. Application guidelines and calendar are attached and are also available online.
An Investment Fund Workshop has been scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2017, from 3 to 4:30 pm in LAB 202 to answer questions and assist with proposal preparation. Anyone wishing to attend the workshop should RSVP to Laurie Smith via email no later than Wednesday, December 6, 2017.
Important deadlines to note include January 29, 2018, for submitting initial applications and February 12, 2018, for divisional / school prioritization.
Proposals will be reviewed by the JPBC. The Cabinet, informed by JPC review, will make final funding decisions. Award announcements will be made in May 2018.
Cc: President Macpherson
College Senate President (Sandeep Singh)
JPBC Co-Chair (Denise Copelton)
BSG President (Eli Madison)