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 Funding | Key Dates

• November 15th, 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 Funding | Key Dates

• 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

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 for project funding.

Eligible Projects

• New Course Development (NC): Funding for new course builds.
• The Instructional Improvement Project (TIIP): Funding for existing course enhancements.

Approved Projects: Stipend Compensation

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 Development: Compensated at 10 hours per credit load of the course. [e.g. a four-credit course will receive 40 hours of funding]
• TIIP – Course Updates and Improvement: Compensation is provided based on hours allocated per project. Stipend hours are assigned by the Curriculum Development Committee and will 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 Development (NC): Payments will be allocated upon approval by the TLCI Dean and processed within two pay periods following the project submission deadline. (See Key Dates)
• The Instructional Improvement Project (TIIP): Payments allocated 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)

New Course Development

Funding is intended to support the implementation of the approved Course Content and Outcomes Guide (CCOG), and 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.

• New Course applications should be submitted after the VP for Academic Affairs has approved the course in CourseLeaf.
• Funding Approvals: New Course proposals that meet above criteria and submitted by the deadlines will be funded, until funds 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.

Funding Approvals: TIIP proposals are reviewed competitively by the Curriculum Development Committee, and forwarded to the VP of Academic Affairs for final approval. Fully approved and complete applications will be funded in order received until funds for the academic year are exhausted.

Funding and Time Considerations for TIIP: Funded projects are expected to be completed within the designated academic period. Allocated funds are specific to the approved projects for the relevant academic fiscal year and may not roll over. Stipend disbursement occurs in two phases: after mid-term report submission, and upon final report submission and approval. Please keep this in mind when planning your workload to ensure smooth project execution and timely reporting.

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.

Please note: You will need to be logged in to your PCC Google profile to access all documents and links below.

Contact us: If you experience barriers accessing the documents or links below, or have further questions regarding the funding process, kindly email us at: tiip-group@pcc.edu

Our intake process has been updated. If you have not used our new workflow (October 2024), kindly start by going to our TIIP / New Course Submissions Instructions. After completing the applications, you will be asked to share the link to your Google Doc via a form.

Application and Reporting Submissions: Please select the appropriate document template for your application and reporting requirements, then submit them via the intake form link below.

New Course Development Funding

• Application: New Course Development Funding Request

The Instructional Improvement Project  (TIIP) Funding

• Application: Teaching Instruction Improvement Project Funding Request
• TIIP Mid-Term and Final Reporting:  Templates and upload link  will be uploaded soon.

Application Submission Form

All Submissions require SAC Chair acknowledgements within the document.

• TIIP & New Course Funding – Application Submission Form