Classroom Modernization

Costs: Typical proposals range from $10,000 to $18,000. Maximum for any single proposal is $30,000. Proposals for less than $10,000 are also welcome. Full funding for proposals is not guaranteed, and proposals may be partially funded. SPICE recognizes that new ideas sometimes require significant faculty effort. Funding for a stipend for overload can be included in SPICE proposals. Assigned time will not be approved due to the impact on instruction. It is not typical to include overload or summer pay in Classroom Modernization proposals. If you have to include overload, a maximum of $7,464 may be awarded. This is equivalent to the standard replacement rate for 3 WTU of assigned time. If two or more faculty members collaborate to achieve the objectives of the project, they must divide the maximum total.

• Faculty may be named PI or co-PI on a maximum of TWO applications across both SPICE programs. Please do not combine multiple project ideas into one application.
• Funds are state dollars (not Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.) and will be spent using state processes, guidelines, and deadlines. See hospitality guidelines for expending State funds on food for student events or professional development events, or for paying individuals to participate in surveys and studies.

• For estimates from IT&IP, please submit a “Make a Request” help ticket and put "SPICE Funding - Technical Review" in the short description box.
• For assistance with scoping out the infrastructure requirements and advice on potential costs, please contact Andrew Naranjo at amnaranjo@cpp.edu and include in the subject line that it is a SPICE estimate. If you are proposing the purchase of equipment, please provide vendor specifications for the equipment you intend to purchase.
• To include the estimates in your proposal, upload PDFs of the estimate documents as attachments to your proposal.

Any proposal requiring infrastructure additions/alterations, cosmetic or physical improvements to a room or teaching facility must have approval from the Dean of the College, and are subject to applicable California building code, fire/life/safety, and permit requirements. The project must consider, and the budget must include, any infrastructure needs such as electrical, ventilation, plumbing, and space clearances (including height). It is highly recommended that interested faculty submit their request for estimates as soon as possible and allow ample time (4-6 weeks) for the estimates.