Guidelines for Proposals

Priority Guidelines for Funding IRA’s:

1. The program/activity is clearly connected to the academic mission of the University.
2. The program/activity is clearly affiliated with one or more identified course(s).
3. Learning outcomes are defined for students participating in the program/activity.
4. Participation in the program/activity is not limited to students from any particular major.
5. There is evidence of, or a plan for, sound financial management of the program/activity.
6. There is evidence of, or plan for, all students having the opportunity to participate regardless of their financial resources.
7. The program/activity enhances CSU Channel Islands’ reputation, thereby benefiting students e.g., through increased employment opportunities.
8. The public has access to view or listen to the program/activity when appropriate.
9. The program/activity fosters the crossing of disciplinary boundaries.
10. There is demonstrated support from the division, college, and/or department. Demonstrated support may be in the form of funds, facility use, supplies, and/or faculty/staff time, etc.
11. Attempts are being made, or have been made, to secure funds from other source(s).

IRA funds cannot be used for:

1. Salaries and wages for functions that are normally funded through the University’s instructional programs.
2. Funding attendance at professional conferences, unless the conference includes competitions, student presentations, or other activities in which students participate directly.
3. Tutorial programs since these are the responsibility of the General Fund instructional budget.
4. Travel costs for faculty advisors when the travel is not directly related to student attendance at IRA-funded events. The IRA committee expects that travel costs for faculty advisors, which are directly related to student attendance at IRA funded events, will be supported by departmental budgets under most instances.
5. Capital outlay projects, e.g., any remodeling.
6. Food for receptions.
7. If capital equipment is purchased whose use will not be restricted to IRA programs/activities, IRA funds may be employed only in proportion to the anticipated IRA use.

For Chancellor's Office guidelines please refer to Executive Order 429 (PDF, 320KB)