2013 MCC Teaching & Learning Grant Scoring Rubric

Criterion 3 2 1 0Proposal Type(Question 1)Collaborative acrossmultiple disciplinesCollaborative within singledisciplineIndividual Proposal ---ProjectSummary(Question 4)Summary clearlyaddresses (1) how projectis beyond scope ofaccountability, (2) howthe project is individuallyinnovative, (3) how theproject will be shared withothers and (4) hasspecific examples of howthe project might be usedby others.Summary clearly addresses 3of the 4 items in the far leftcolumn and at least makesmention of the other item.Summary clearly addressesonly 2 of the 4 items in thefar left column and at leastmakes mention of the othertwo -OR- summaryaddresses at least 3 of theitems in the far left columnbut none very clearlySummary does not addressat least two of the fouritems in the far left columnfor this category.ProjectTimeline(Questions 5and 6)Timeline is clearly laidout, includes: (1) specifictasks that will becompleted, (2) specificdates by which tasks willbe completed, and (3) theperson responsible foreach task beingcompleted. Additionallytimeline seemsappropriate for theamount of time requestedand scope of projectproposed.Timeline is missing only oneof the following: (1) specifictasks that will be completed,(2) specific dates tasks will becompleted by, and (3) personresponsible for the specifictask. Timeline seemsappropriate for the amount oftime requested and scope ofproject proposed.Timeline is missing two ofthe following: (1) specifictasks that will becompleted, (2) specificdates tasks will becompleted by, and(3) person responsible forthe specific task. Timelineseems appropriate for theamount of time requestedand scope of projectproposed.Timeline is devoid ofspecifics -OR- Timelinedoes not seem appropriatefor the amount of timerequested and scope ofproject proposed.

Criterion 3 2 1 0Deliverables(Question 7)The number and type ofeach deliverable isspecified. A description ofhow each type ofdeliverable will positivelyimpact student learning isincluded.The number of each type ofdeliverable is not specified. Aclear description of how thedeliverables will positivelyimpact student learning isincluded.The number or type of eachdeliverable is not specified.A description of how thedeliverables will positivelyimpact student learning isincluded, but is vague ornot clear.A description of how eachtype of deliverable willpositively impact studentlearning is missing.Plan toevaluateprogress onproject(Question 8)The proposal contains aplan to assess progress,with specific targets andlevels given, towardcompletion of the projectat multiple points prior tocompletion of project.The proposal contains a planto assess progress towardcompletion of the project onlyonce prior to completion ofproject..The proposal contains aplan to assess progresstoward completion of theproject only at the end ofthe project.No assessment method(s)are discussed to evaluateprogress on project.Disseminationplan(Question 9)Dissemination planincludes either presentingresults of project at anational conference -ORsubmittingresults ofproject for publication inan appropriate journal. -OR- Dissemination planconsists of BOTHpresenting at a CTLWorkshop AND writing anarticle about the projectfor a College publication.Dissemination plan consistsof presenting at a CTLWorkshop or writing an articleabout the project for aCollege publication.Dissemination plan consistsof presenting to colleaguesin their department in asetting such as adepartment meeting.Dissemination plan consistsof posting to a webpage/sending email or noclear dissemination plandiscussed.

Criterion 3 2 1 0ReflectsEffectivePractice/Contributes toInnovation inTeaching &Learning(Question 10)Proposal describes howproject reflects effectivepractice in discipline,contains pedagogical*reference(s) to anarticle/presentation aboutthe practice, anddescribes how thepractice contributes toinnovation in teachingand learning in theindividuals’ classroom(s).Proposal describes howproject reflects effectivepractice in discipline, containsreference(s) to anarticle/presentation within thediscipline about the practice,and describes how thepractice contributes toinnovation in teaching andlearning in the individuals’classroom(s).Proposal does all of thethings in the far left columnexcept it either (1) does notcontain a reference to aarticle or presentationwithin the discipline aboutthe practice or (2) does notdescribe how the practicecontributes to innovation inteaching and learning in theindividuals’ classroom(s).Proposal is missing at leasttwo of the things in the farleft column.*(i.e. pedagogicalreferences resourcesaddressing teaching andlearning relevant toproject goals)Alignment withCollegeStrategic/Dept.Goals(Question 11)Description is included ofhow project specificallyand explicitly meets either(1) Strategic Goals under3 different CollegeStrategic Priorities -OR-(2) Strategic Goals under2 different CollegeStrategic Priorities andalso Department Goals inthe Department Plan.Description is included of howproject specifically andexplicitly meets either (1)Strategic Goals under 2different College StrategicPriorities -OR- (2) StrategicGoals under 1 CollegeStrategic Priority and alsoDepartment Goals in theDepartment Plan.Description is included ofhow project specifically andexplicitly meets either(1) Strategic Goals under 1College Strategic Priority -OR- (2) Dept. Goals in theDepartment Plan.No explicit alignment withCollege Strategic Goals orDepartment Goals isdiscussed, or must beinferred at best.

Criterion 3 2 1 0Project helpsstudents meetcompetencies(Question 12)Proposal explicitly linksproject activities/deliverables to coursecompetencies in multiplecourses AND states howmaterials will helpstudents better meet thecompetencies.Proposal explicitly linksproject activities/deliverables to coursecompetencies in one courseAND states how materials willhelp students better meet thecompetencies.Proposal doesn’t explicitlylink project activities/deliverables to coursecompetencies in onecourse but does state howmaterials will help studentsbetter meet competenciesin general.Proposal does not statehow materials will helpstudents better meet thecompetencies.Impact onStudentLearning andStudentSuccess &Retention(Question 13)Addresses positiveimpact project will haveon Student Learningwithin multiple coursesand addresses howproject will impactStudent Success &Retention in a more broadscope than within theproject classroom(s).Addresses positive impactproject will have on StudentLearning within multiplecourses and addresses howproject will impact StudentSuccess & Retention withinthe project classroom(s).Addresses positive impactproject will have on StudentLearning within a singlecourse and addresses howproject will impact StudentSuccess & Retention withinat least the projectclassroom(s).Does not meet the criteriain any of the columns to theleft.Total /out of 30