In the News - Spring Conference 2010: Research and Development @ Lane: Get Involved in Innovation
About 45 people attended the Spring Conference breakout session about the innovation process. The session provided an overview of the R&D Team currently being established as a mainstreamed expansion of the Strategic Learning Initiative (SLI). We reviewed the many ways Lane faculty and staff can participate in the R&D process. The Request for Proposals process for new, innovative learning projects was discussed in some detail. A brainstorming discussion on potential directions for innovation at Lane concluded the session. It is likely that someone in your work area attended and can share the overview information with you. We will be posting session inforamtion as it becomes available.

There are many ways Lane faculty and staff can participate in the R&D process.

• Become a member of the R&D Team
  An R&D Team is currently being established. Membership information will be coming soon.
  
  
• Submit a Request for Proposal (RFP)
  The request for proposals outlines the goals of Lane's new Research and Development process. This process, along with the Integrated Learning Center, are outgrowths of the Strategic Learning Initiative. All faculty and staff are eligible to submit proposals for systemic innovations.
  
  Proposals are due to Adrienne Mitchell by May 24. If you wish to bounce ideas with members of the transitional R&D team, contact one of the team members listed below.
  >> Request for Proposal (Word document)
  
  Kenneth Zimmerman
  Katie Morrison-Graham
  Sarah Ulerick
  Meredith Keene
  Stan Taylor
  Mary Parthemer
  Adrienne Mitchell
  Barbara Breaden
  Susan Carkin
  Don McNair
  Sonya Christian
  Susie Cousar
  Roxanne Young
  Mary Brau
  Anne McGrail
  
  
• Participate in Think Tank Sessions
  Announcements will be made via email and the Lane Weekly about upcoming Think Tank sessions. Sessions will be held once a term and are open to all Lane faculty and staff.

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Check back soon for more information on the Lane's Integrated Learning Center.