Immersive Learning: This Week

November 09, 2020
Call for Spring 2021 Building Better Neighborhoods Grant Proposals

Proposal Deadline: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

Did you know that Muncie has nearly 50 distinct neighborhoods? Each year, the Building Better Neighborhoods (BBN) initiative connects Ball State’s resources with neighborhood development efforts across Muncie and Delaware County. The Office of Immersive Learning is pleased to announce a call for proposals for Building Better Neighborhoods Grants as part of the Provost Immersive Learning Grant program.

The Building Better Neighborhoods (BBN) program is a collaborative effort between the Office of Immersive Learning, the Office of Community Engagement, and the Muncie Action Plan to improve our neighborhoods. Funded immersive learning projects pull together student teams guided by faculty mentors to create unique, high-impact learning experiences that result in real-world solutions to Muncie’s challenges. Thisfunding can cover supplies, minor equipment, printing, surveys, neighborhood planning sessions, and other project-related expenses. Ball State faculty who have an idea for a BBN immersive learning project are encouraged to apply.

This round of funding will support projects taking place during the fall 2020 semester. Completed proposals are due on or before 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

Visit the BBN landing page to see guidelines, review project examples, and access the online application. To get feedback on a grant proposal, potential funding amounts, or general questions about your request, please contact Heather Williams, Associate Director for Community Engagement and Program Manager for Building Better Neighborhoods or Suzanne Plesha, Director of Immersive Learning.


Upcoming Project Manager Open Office Hours

Faculty! Interested in leading an immersive project or have questions about the grant process? Want to discuss the process or brain storm ideas? Do you want to find out what immersive learning even is? We have a series of virtual open office hours next week via Zoom with our project managers. Message for the Zoom link or email the project manager assigned to your college.

Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning - Wednesday, November 11; 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Miller College of Business - Wednesday, November 11; 2:00 - 3:00pm
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Teachers College - Wednesday, November 11; 10:30am - 12:00pm
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College of Health - Wednesday, November 11; 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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College of Science and Humanities - Thursday, November 12; 11:00am - 12:30pm
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College of Fine Arts - Thursday, November 12; 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Spring 2021 Immersive Projects

There are a range of immersive learning projects for the spring semester looking for students in English, geography, theater, and more. Visit the open projects page to learn about them and maybe you know a student that would be perfect for them!
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