Williams College Rice Center funds departmental retreats to advance teaching or curricular goals, providing research support and refreshments to foster collaborative planning outside regular meetings.
Funder: Williams College
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Covers snacks, drinks, and topic research for departmental/unit retreats; no fixed dollar limit stated.
Summary: Supports Williams College departments or units in hosting retreats focused on teaching or curricular development, with refreshments and research funded by the Rice Center.
This opportunity provides Williams College departments or units with funding and support to host retreats aimed at advancing a specific teaching or curricular goal. The Rice Center for Teaching offers both research assistance on retreat topics and covers the cost of snacks and drinks, helping to create an environment conducive to in-depth discussion and planning. Retreats must be held outside of regular faculty meetings and focus on teaching or curricular development.