Student persistence and retention are really byproducts of an excellent academic experience. One of the best ways to improve the academic experience is through engaged teaching/learning practices such as the "High Impact Practices" identified by the Association of American Colleges and Universities. There are many potential vehicles for enhancing student engagement, and of course there are some excellent models already in place across the University.
The intent of the EPI Grant Program is to increase the extent and the quality of engaged practices. Raising the level for all students will have multiple, positive effects over time.
Funded Proposals
Spring 2018 Awards
Fall 2017 Awards
- Engaging Co-Learning Through Participatory Action Research: October 2017 (PDF)
- Learning Communities Faculty Associates Institute: October 2017 (PDF)
Spring 2017 Awards
- Integrating Blended Learning Approaches Into the Rubenstein School Core Curriculum: April 2017 (PDF)
Fall 2016 Awards
- Enhancing Student Engagement and Skills Through 1-Credit Visualization Labs: October 2016 (PDF)
- Advanced Design Thinking - A New Course to Foster Innovation and Creative-Problem Solving: October 2016 (PDF)
Spring 2016 Awards
- Birding to Change the World: April 2016 (PDF)
- Identifying Study Abroad Opportunities in the Sciences: April 2016 (PDF)
Fall 2015 Awards
- BioFabLab Workshop: Tapping the Maker Movement to Engage Life Science Students with Creativity, Innovation, and Research: October 2015 (PDF)
- Asian Languages: Engaged Teaching for Engaged Learning: October 2015 (PDF)
- Engaging Feedback and Revision: September 2015 (PDF)