PARTICIPATE | GRANT PROGRAMS 
The Ohio State University is very pleased to announce several initiatives to provide preparation and ongoing support.
OSTEP | seed grants | GTA & PD | OLN CORC
OSTEP
We have worked to create opportunities for faculty to engage in learning communities through the Ohio State Teaching Enhancement Program (OSTEP). These groups meet regularly for a year, working together to support each other’s’ efforts on a teaching related project. Over the past several years, we have supported a variety of learning communities on different topics or for different cohorts. Our current communities are the Graduate Teaching Fellows, the Mid-Career & Senior Faculty Community, and the GTA Coordinators Program. more>>
Seed Grants for GTA Program Enhancement
Five seed grants of $10,000 each are available to develop or enhance GTA programs within departments, schools, colleges, or consortia of units. Proposals for 07-08 due April 30, 2007. Seed Grant information and Request for Proposals
University Departmental Awards For Exemplary GTA Programs
The University Departmental Awards For Exemplary GTA Programs will be presented to two departments that demonstrate exemplary achievement in providing outstanding prior preparation and significant ongoing support to their GTA's for their teaching roles. Nominations due April 30, 2007. Exemplary Award Information and nomination
GTA Coordinator Professional Development Grants
Funds are also available to reimburse some professional development expenses for GTA coordinators. Ongoing program, not deadline. Grant information and application procedures.
In spring, 2003, the Office of Academic Affairs identified Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA) preparation programming as a critical target for institutional support due to its important role in improving the quality of the teaching and learning experience of Ohio State students. A baseline for prior preparation and ongoing support was established. Many instructional units are already training and then supporting their GTAs very well, meeting or surpassing the baseline, sometimes with local programming, sometimes through a joint effort between the department and Faculty and TA Development (FTAD).
To allow both unit and central programs to become even better, the Office of Academic Affairs has allocated significant funding from central reserves to enhance GTA programming. FTAD will expand central programming for GTAs, organize sharing of exemplary practices, and sponsor an award for model programs. These funds will allow FTAD to provide better central services and to offer funding to units to develop or enhance their own programs. Consultation on developing or revising GTA programming is always available on request. Phone (614) 292-3644 or email Stephanie Rohdieck.
OLN Grant: CORC
FTAD was also awarded a grant from the Ohio Learning Network's to coordinate the Central Ohio Regional Center (CORC). This Center funds and communities of learners from institutions throughout the region as they innovate, experiment, assess, embed, and share new and effective way to use technology in teaching and learning. web site>>