Grants Council

Purpose: The purpose of the Grants Council is to coordinate grants planning and management activities at the College.

Charter: Sponsor: President’s Cabinet

Charter Contact: Associate VP & Dean of Rome Campus

Timeline; Standing (from fall 2008)

Membership (length of term for members if applicable)

  • Associate VP & Dean of the Rome Campus
  • VP for Student Services & Dean of Students
  • VP for Learning & Academic Affairs
  • VP for Administrative Services
  • Grants Director
  • Exec. Director of Corporate & Community Education
  • Grants writer
  • Dean for Language & Learning Design
  • Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
  • At-large – as necessary
     

DOES

  • Research grant opportunities.
  • Consider grant opportunities in relation to the College Strategic Plan and community needs.
  • Prioritize grant opportunities to identify specific grant applications worthy of effort.
  • Engage all departments necessary to strengthen the College’s ability to coordinate all aspects of grant development and implementation.

DOES NOT

  • Simply chase money; plan in isolation;

GUIDING POINTS

  • Keep the College mission, with an emphasis on the student experience, front and center
  • Keep the College Senate and President’s Cabinet informed of your activity and include them in your processes whenever possible
  • Use the Strategic Plan as a guide and inspiration
  • Be creative and think big
  • Think about leveraging existing assets and strengths of MVCC
  • Engage other departments sooner rather than later in the process (IT, facilities, business office, etc.)
     

Minutes, Agenda and Schedule