Who can attend a TLTR meeting?

Anyone can attend a TLTR meeting if scheduled ahead of time with the committee chair(s).

Who can be a committee member?

The TLTR committee is made up of faculty and staff. Each unit should have one representative on the committee. Administration and professional staff can also join.

When does the committee meet?

TLTR meets once a semester.

What are the TLTR Grants?

Funding for exploring leading edge technology with a broad or deep impact upon a discipline and Ramapo College. Larger technology grants (over $500) support innovative projects that are connected to classroom application or support. TLTR grants may also support smaller, less expensive projects ($20-$500) which may go to the purchase of technologies not currently supplied by the college and may be course-specific. For the purpose of these grants, the term “technology” includes but is not limited to computers and library-related electronic resources.

NOTE: Items purchased remain the property of Ramapo College.

Who is eligible?

Faculty, librarians, and professional staff who teach at Ramapo College.

NOTE: If you are an adjunct professor or temporary staff member you may jointly apply with a tenured-track faculty, librarian or professional staff member.

When can I apply?

Grant applications are accepted twice each academic year. Fall grant applications are due the third Friday in November. Spring grant applications are due the fourth Friday in March. Deadlines are enforced to ensure awards and distribution of funds are done in a timely manner and can be used the following semester.

The AY2023-24 grant application deadlines are November 17, 2023 and March 22, 2024. Funds must be utilized prior to the close of the College’s fiscal year, June 30. Funds that are not utilized cannot roll over or be used past June 30, 2024.

How can I apply?

Please use the TLTR Technology Grant Application. Complete proposals should be no longer than 3 pages, double spaced. Please include:

• Information about your project and how it will affect the use of technology in a class/major/school
• A clear timetable
• The activities you plan to carry out to meet your objectives for the project
• Student learning outcomes that are explicitly listed and can be clearly measured
• Complete budget (NOTE: When asking for stipends, the number of hours you plan to spend on the project should be indicated.)
• Method of evaluation of the project
• Additional attachments applicant feels will help clarify the proposal

Submit your application via email to provost@ramapo.edu. Awardees will be notified of the Grants Committee’s decision by the end of the semester.

Is there a limit to how much I can request?

The TLTR budget is approved by the Provost. While there is no limit to the amount that can be requested, competition for limited grant funds may mean the committee chooses to fund only a portion of a larger request (depending on the scope and items requested).

What happens if I can’t use the funding in the time specified in my grant application?

If you are unable to complete your project in the time specified within your application, you will be asked to resubmit your application during a future grants cycle. Awarded funds must be utilized within the current fiscal year; awarded funds that are not utilized cannot roll over or be used past June 30, the close of the College’s fiscal year.

How can I tell if my idea is appropriate for a TLTR grant?

If you are unsure if your idea is appropriate for a TLTR grant, feel free to contact the current Grants Committee chair(s) or the current TLTR Committee chair. We are always happy to help you develop your project or let you know of additional resources available on campus.

Does TLTR support the creation of websites?

TLTR is happy to support web-related or web-based projects. This is not the same as websites that may serve as a repository for student and/or faculty resources. Please see following example of appropriate web-based TLTR funded projects:

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The Office of Marketing and Communications supports the creation of Ramapo College websites. In addition to setting-up a website, staff are happy to either train you to maintain your site yourself or offer alternatives to the maintenance of your site (depending on the scope and size). Other tools, such as Google sites, are provided by ITS. As always, members of TLTR are happy to offer help and guidance in this area as well.

How are the grant applications considered?

The TLTR Grants Committee reviews applications with the TLTR Grant Rubric. Successful applications clearly tie back their projects to curriculum. Successful grant projects are also innovative and clearly demonstrate a need on campus that is not already being met by another product or service.

How does TLTR handle grant requests for subscription services?

Subscription services have successfully received funding in the past, but the applicants should consider alternate funding sources for subscription renewals, as it is unsustainable for TLTR to continually fund product renewals.

Can I apply every semester?

Yes. However, if a semester is highly competitive and the Grants Committee receives applications which exceed the amount allotted for that semester, applicants who have not recently been awarded grants within the last three semesters will receive priority.

What if I have more questions?

If you have any questions regarding the grants, please contact TLTR Co-Chairs Zach Layton (zlayton@ramapo.edu) and Sharon Leathers (sleather@ramapo.edu).