The One K-State Fund is excited to announce a new opportunity to shape K-State's future. This fund is intentionally topic non-specific, empowering faculty and staff to propose innovative solutions across various areas that advance our Next-Gen K-State mission.

What we're looking for:

• Creative solutions to institutional challenges.
• Strategic investments that drive broader success across our Next-Gen K-State initiatives.
• Promising practices from other institutions adaptable by K-State.

Additional requirements:

All proposals must include a written endorsement from the appropriate dean or vice president. Finalists will be notified by the late fall semester and invited to submit a comprehensive proposal.

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The Academic Innovation Fund, through the Office of the Provost, awards up to $300,000 annually to support the development of microcredentials that expand opportunities for learners and strengthen the university as Kansas' first-choice education and business partner.

Priority consideration will be given to proposals that:

• Meet regional, national or international learner or workplace needs of the future.
• Drive curricular innovation and academic excellence through new and/or flexible rigorous disciplinary learning experiences.
• Align with the K-State Opportunity Agenda and the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.
• Support the long-term financial viability of the university.
• Have a partnership with a business, industry or other community partner.

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