Teaching Grants
The Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) program is once again offering a $700 stipend to any part-time or full-time Hanover College faculty member to participate in a course re-design program to investigate available open educational resources. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for each semester. Learn more here! One award per semester. Past HC grant winners include: Jeff Phillips, Tim Brooks, Bradley Burdick, Rachel Davidson, Mary Saczawa, Alexis Smith, Rachel Thomas, and Valerie Young. Ask Gabe Vanover about the PALNI textbook author grant he received!
- Redesign Grants for Summer and 2025/2026Redesign Grant Applications are open for 2025/2026 academic year. Receive a $700 stipend for converting a course to zero-cost materials. Please see the PALSave website for more details on the grant requirements and to apply. Applications are open indefinitely, and reviewed every 2-3 weeks.
- Open Pedagogy Assignment Grant. Redesign or create an open pedagogy assignment for a course and get a $400 grant plus PALNI education and support for open education resources.
Ready to review open source course materials in your discipline? Receive a $100-$300 PALNI stipend for your review of an open source textbook. Instructions available on the PALSave website.
Early Career Faculty Funding
The Nielsen Center for the Liberal Arts at Eckerd College hosts a series of workshops geared towards faculty in their first few years of teaching at a small liberal arts college - preference for faculty within TEN years of getting a terminal degree. (If that's you, click here for information!)
Internal Funding: Professional Development Funding for Faculty
Faculty have access to funding to support travel related to professional development. See the Faculty Manual for descriptions.
The Faculty Development Committee solicits applications for major and minor grants to support undergraduate teaching and scholarship, plus Petticrew instructional technology grant applications annually on October 15, February 1, and May 1.
Active participation in a professional meeting qualifies undergraduate faculty for 1 supplemental travel award per academic year. Faculty Manual description.
Upcoming Teaching Conferences & Workshops
- Check back here regularly for updates on in-person, regional teaching conferences and workshops.
Virtual! Free! Alternative Grading Workshop
- May 21, 2025. Registration and information here: tinyurl.com/smcaltgrad
Watch for announcements about these regional teaching-focused conferences
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Ball State's Provost's Summit: Fostering Inclusive Excellence in an Evolving Educational Landscape, February 2026, virtual & free, open to all institutions
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USI Celebration of Teaching & Learning Symposium, February, 2026, in Evansville at University of Southern Indiana - FREE!
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Midwest SoTL Conference, April, 2026, in South Bend. https://midwestsotl.iu.edu/
Professional Development Resources for Teaching and Learning
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) provides conferences, seminars, grants, and programming for independent colleges and universities. Hanover College is a member institution, allowing our employees to apply for and attend a variety of professional development and leadership programs.
Consider utilizing LinkedIn Learning for your own professional development and/or as a teaching tool to use in your courses.
Indiana Humanities Grants Available
Indiana Humanities offers a number of grants, webinars, and even a fellowship. Review opportunities and application requirements for IN Humanities grants here.
Already completed professional travel or development?
Download expense reports and travel policies related to professional travel on the MyHanover Business Office website.
Don't forget to submit grant reports for all major grants and sabbatical awards.