Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Committee review dates may change due to member availability, if approval dates are postponed, project applicants will be notified via email.

Winter/Spring 25 Project Funding

• November 15, 2024 – TIIP & New Course Submissions Due
• December 6, 2024 – Approvals emails sent to applicants  (may be earlier)
• April 11, 2025 – Midterm TIIP Reports Due
• June 9, 2025 – Final TIIP Reports Due

Summer/Fall 25 Project Funding

• May 9, 2025 – TIIP & New Course Submissions Due
• June 9, 2025 – Approvals emails sent to applicants  (may be earlier)
• September 12, 2025 – Midterm TIIP Reports Due
• December 8, 2025 – Final TIIP Reports Due

Eligible Personnel

All Full-Time Faculty, Part-Time Faculty, and Academic Professionals represented in the Faculty/AP Federation contract, and whose positions are funded under the general fund, are eligible to apply and collaborate in requests for project funding.

• Both TIIP and New Course Implementation funding allow splitting of award stipend hours split across multiple personnel. Group collaboration, especially for TIIP, is encouraged. Please note that  funding is based on credit hours (NC), and workload (TIIP) – not on the number of personnel involved in the project.

Personnel not eligible for TIIP or New Course funding: 

• College Staff who are not AP or Faculty.
• AP or Faculty staff who are funded outside of general, 1000-fund monies.
• Casual employees not covered under the Faculty/AP Federation contract.

Project Eligibility – New Courses

New Course Implementation funding is available for the implementation of newly approved college-credit courses. 

Funding supports the execution of the approved Course Content and Outcomes Guide (CCOG)

• Course must be accredited for earned college-credit instruction.
• Applications are accepted only after VP for Academic Affairs approval in CourseLeaf. Check with your SAC Chair for approval status.
• Funding can be requested at any time between the VP for Academic Affairs approval of the CCOG, and the first term that the course is scheduled.
• SAC Chair endorsement is required for all New Course Implementation projects (via application submission process).  

New Course Implementation Funding does not cover:

• Non-college credit classes.
• Ideation/proposal work for new course design.
• Implementation or enhancements after the course has been taught for more than one term.
• Changes or enhancements due to CCOG revisions or accreditation-driven curriculum reviews (Please consult your Pathway Dean for alternative funding options in these cases.)

Project Eligibility – TIIP

The Instructional Improvement Project (TIIP) funding supports enhancements to existing college-credit courses. 

• Examples of TIIP enhancements (not all inclusive): Accessibility Improvements, Cultural Inclusivity Focus updates, Industry Alignments.
• Course(s) must be accredited for earned college-credit instruction.
• SAC Chair endorsement is required for all TIIP course enhancement  projects (via application submission process).

TIIP Funding does not cover:

• Non-college credit classes
• Ideation or proposal work. Funding is intended for execution of course enhancements.
• Previously created enhancements (no retroactive funding).
• Changes or enhancements due to CCOG revisions or accreditation-driven curriculum reviews (Please consult your Pathway Dean for alternative funding options in these cases.)

TIIP Funded Projects are expected to be completed within the requested funding period.

• Timely Mid-Term and Final Reporting is mandatory for all fund distribution.
• Extensions will not be given due to Fiscal Year constraints.
• If your project is unusually large; involves multiple team members, departments and courses, you can always contact us for advice on how to best approach your funding support request at tiip-group@pcc.edu. We’re here to help.

Stipends

Hourly Rate: Special project rate assigned for Curriculum Development, as noted in the Faculty/AP Contract. [Appendix D, pg. 138] Rate for AY 24-25 is $39.43/hour.

• New Course Implementation (NC): Compensated at 10 hours per credit load of the course. [e.g. a four-credit course will receive 40 hours of funding]
• The Instructional Improvement Project (TIIP): Compensation is provided based on hours allocated per project. Stipend hours are assigned by the Curriculum Development Committee and reflect the work outlined in the project application.
• Non-Labor Expenses: Supplies, materials or certifications are not funded. The fund pays solely for personnel time as a stipend.

Payments

• New Course Implementation (NC): Payments will be allocated upon approval by the TLCI Dean and processed within two pay periods following the project submission deadline as long as funding is available. (See Key Dates)
• The Instructional Improvement Project (TIIP): Stipend disbursement occurs in two phases at ~50% after approval of Midterm Project Report, and ~50% after approval of Final Project Report and completion. Payments will be disbursed within 2 pay-periods of Midterm and Final project due dates, after approval. (See Key Dates). Funded projects are expected to be completed within the designated academic period. Allocated funds are specific to the approved projects for the relevant fiscal year and may not roll over via extensions.

New Course Implementation

New Course proposals that meet eligibility criteria and are submitted by the application deadline, are funded until monies for the academic year are exhausted.

The Instruction Improvement Project

PCC aims to support  projects with broad curricular impact. In alignment with the college’s one-district model and our focus on accessibility and cultural inclusiveness, funding will be prioritized for:

• Collaboration Across Departments and Programs: Updates to courses that enrich curriculum across disciplines and degree pathways.
• Multi-Course Integration: Enhancements to instructional platforms applied across multiple course offerings.
• Accessibility Improvements: Updates that promote accessible education and incorporate principles of Universal Design (UX).
• Inclusivity Focus: Initiatives grounded in a Trauma-Informed Lens and Cultural Awareness.
• Industry Alignment: Updates that ensure curriculum remains relevant and fosters competitive skills for students.

Project Funding Approvals: TIIP proposals are reviewed competitively by the Curriculum Development Committee, and recommended to the VP of Academic Affairs for final approval. Approved projects will be funded in order received until funds for the academic year are exhausted.

Project Applications Requiring Adjustments: In cases where additional information is requested for project funding, applicants will have 4 weeks from Committee approval to re-submit materials.

Our intake process has been updated as of October 2024! You will need to be logged in to your PCC Google profile to access all documents for the submission process.

• Please refer to the TIIP/New Course Instructions to access application and reporting documents and for detailed guidance on project submission.
• If you encounter any barriers accessing the application process link or have questions about the funding process, please email us at: tiip-group@pcc.edu.