UNT provided up to $150,000 in 2008-2009 funds to support projects that will enhance learning. The priority for this granting period was the use of technology to improve and extend the learning experience. Special consideration was given to projects that are designed to contribute to carbon neutrality or that incorporate student learning outcomes that focus on an awareness of sustainability. 

A total of 19 proposals were submitted requesting $140,520.00. An evaluation committee completed a 10-item scoring sheet for each of the proposals. These scores were tabulated and rankings established to serve as a starting point for the committee to discuss which proposals to fund. Written comments on each proposal were also captured in the initial scoring. The committee's recommendation to fully fund 12 projects and partially fund 4 projects was submitted to the Provost for final approval. Three projects were not recommended for funding at that time. Award announcements were made prior to the 2008 Holiday Break.

There are two priorities for this grant program: (1) interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary instruction and (2) the use of technology to improve and extend the learning experience. We also have as a goal bringing faculty together to share experiences and methodologies as they design or redesign courses.

The Provost allocated $146,000 to fund this grant program. There were a total of 20 proposals submitted requesting $386,035. A six-person evaluation committee completed an 11-item scoring sheet for each of the proposals. These scores were tabulated and rankings established to serve as a starting point for the committee to discuss which proposals to fund. Written comments on each proposal were also captured in the initial scoring. On December 12, 2005, the committee met for several hours to discuss the rankings and formulate its funding recommendations. In order to stretch the funds as far as possible, the committee recommended funding 9 proposals at 100% and 6 other proposals for partial funding. Five proposals were not recommended for funding due to limited funds. Progress reports and outcomes assessment for each project will be posted quarterly under the Outcomes/Assessment column heading.

The Provost allocated $150,000 to fund this grant program. There were a total of 18 proposals submitted requesting $383,784. A six-person evaluation committee completed an 11-item scoring sheet for each of the proposals. These scores were tabulated and rankings established to serve as a starting point for the committee to discuss which proposals to fund. Written comments on each proposal were also captured in the initial scoring. On December 8, 2004, the committee met for several hours to discuss the rankings and formulate its funding recommendations. In order to stretch the funds as far as possible, the committee recommended funding only two proposals at 100%. Nine other proposals were recommended for funding at some level. Seven proposals were not recommended for funding due to limited funds. Formal letters of award were delivered to recipients on January 24, 2005.

Since 1996, the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) has allocated HEAF funds to provide grants to faculty interested in teaching with technology.  The VPAA is providing funds to support faculty's efforts to use technology effectively in their instruction.

On December 18, 1998, Dr. Kesterson announced that the 1998-99 Teaching with Technology Grant program would be specifically directed to the development of distributed learning programs and courses at the university.  Since then, over 50 distributed learning courses have received grant awards.