Adjudication & Evaluation
Adjudication Process
LEAF grants are reviewed by a committee of senior faculty member with significant experience in implementing and evaluating teaching- and learning-related projects, particularly those that focus on pedagogy and curricular design.
The Selection Committee consists of tenure- and teaching-stream faculty members:
- Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education — Chair
- Director, Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation
- 4 Faculty representatives, two of which shall be members of the President’s Teaching Academy
Evaluation Criteria
Impact & Seed Grants
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Priority Advancement | Supports the advancement of LEAF goals through alignment with at least one LEAF priority: Experiential Learning, Curriculum Design, Learning Systems and Digital Learning. |
| Assessment & Evaluation | The project has a clear assessment and evaluation mechanism built into it. The methodology for assessment is clear; the relationship between outcomes, activities and assessments is clearly defined. |
| Transferability & Scalability | The project’s idea or concept is transferable and/or scalable to other units. The proposal clearly and specifically articulates how the project has the potential to be used by other units and/or have wide application within a division. |
| Budget | The proposal clearly presents a budget that is appropriately aligned with the project and articulates a strong justification for each expense. Yearly expenses continue to build off existing and created resources. |
| Sustainability & Feasibility | The project has clear and specific potential for long-term sustainability beyond the LEAF funding period. The project identifies planned deliverables based on specific timelines and resources. |
Impact Grant Specific-Criteria
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Collaboration | The project involves more than one person and/or unit and/or brings together a broader cross-section of stakeholders. |
| Connection to Scholarly Literature | The proposal situates the project within the relevant literature and provides a clear conceptual framework based on and grounded through relevant literature. The project maps out future scholarly directions made available through LEAF. |