WTE Poster Grant Application
This application is only for students requesting
funds to print a poster related to their WTE project.
The goal of the Washburn Transformational Experience (WTE) is to graduate
students who turn out to be highly principled citizens who make a difference in
society. The student’s road to graduation from Washburn University must be
more than the completion of an array of courses that is then rewarded with a
diploma. Every student must be given the opportunity to be transformed by their
Washburn experience.
The most powerful role the University plays is to facilitate important
transformations in the lives of our students. While many of these life-changing
moments occur in the classrooms, some incredibly rich transformational
experiences transcend the traditional classroom experience. At Washburn
University, at least four types of activities have resulted in excellent
transformational experiences: community service, international education,
leadership, and scholarly and creative activity. An essential component of every
transformational experience is a public presentation. It is the hope of the faculty
and administration that you will share your transformational experience with
your classmates. One way to share that amazing experience is through a poster
presentation; hence this grant application.
PLEASE NOTE:
 Students can receive a maximum of $85 for printing a poster.
 Posters must be printed at UMAPS. No exceptions.
 Students are eligible to receive poster funds for every WTE project they
complete.
IMPORTANT: This is a Microsoft Word form so use Microsoft Word
to open, complete, and save this grant application.
Please read this entire document and completely and thoroughly answer each
item. Incomplete or poorly prepared grants will not be funded.
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I. Student Applicant Information
Name:
WU email address:
Major:
Identify the course(s) you are (or were) enrolled in when working on your WTE
project (e.g., PY 389)? Enter “na” if not applicable.
Mentor’s name:
Mentor’s department:
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II. WTE Requirements
I, the student applicant, have declared a WTE.
Yes
No
The applicant’s WTE Activity Plan has been approved by the:
Yes
No
Student
Yes
No
Yes
No
Faculty mentor
Department Chair (CAS/SAS) or Dean
(SoN/SoBu)
NOTE: The student’s WTE Activity Plan must be approved by the student,
mentor, and chair/dean for a grant application to be reviewed.
What kind of WTE have you declared? Select one.
Community Service
International Education
Leadership
Scholarly Creative
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III. Project Narrative
READ FIRST: It is expected that the answers to the following questions should
be completely and thoughtfully answered. Incomplete or inadequate answers
will result in the grant being returned to the student for revision.
1.
Project title:
2.
Please provide one or more clearly identified questions or topics that
was the center of your WTE project/activity (1 paragraph).
3.
Please describe the information regarding the sources and/or activities
that will be used in your poster (1 paragraph).
4.
Briefly describe what you discovered as a result of conducting your
WTE project or activity (1-2 paragraphs).
5.
Which of the following Student Learning Outcomes relate to your
WTE project? (Select all that apply)
Communication
Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning and Literacy
Information Literacy and/or Technology
Critical and/or Creative Thinking
Global Citizenship, Ethics, or Diversity.
None of the above
Budget Summary
Total not to exceed $85 and can only be used for a poster printed at UMAPS.
Estimated poster cost $
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V. STUDENT FINAL SECTION
Upon completion of this WTE project, I (the applicant) promise to
complete the 3rd and final WTE form, the “Completion Request form.”
Yes
No
Applicants: Please forward this grant application to your faculty
mentor for review and submission to the Scholarly Creative WTE
grant Director.
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VI. FACULTY MENTORS
Please complete the following items before submitting the application.
1. My supervision of this student’s Scholarly Creative WTE project was:
performed as a part of my assigned (required) teaching duties.
entirely voluntary and not a part of my required teaching.
2. I, the faculty mentor, have reviewed and approve this grant application.
Yes
No
3. I, the faculty mentor, will ensure that the student completes the final WTE
form, the Completion Request form.
Yes
No
Final Step: Email the completed application to Dr. Mike Russell,
S&C WTE Area Director: [email protected]