Grant Projects
Our Grants
The Saluki spirit is one of learning, caring, and giving and that is readily apparent with our many externally-funded research and service projects. We collaborate with academic units and departments across campus as well as with schools, government entities and others, providing valuable services and information to schools and communities wherever research, technical assistance, innovation, and help are needed. Millions of dollars in external grant funding from private foundations and state and federal agencies enable us to change lives for the better.
Center for Workforce Development
The SIU Center for Workforce Development (SIU CWD) in Chatham, IL has been implementing education, leadership and technology advancement projects for over 25 years. Currently, the SIUC CWD’s primary role focuses on the following objectives to assist our partners in meeting their goals:
- Design and implement grant-funded college and career readiness (CCR) and workforce development programs
- Envision, build, and maintain grant-funded technology advancement projects beneficial to CCR and workforce development programs
- Create outreach strategies and professional and social networks to ensure dissemination of resources, services, and other information
Natasha R. Telger
Associate Director, Center for Workforce Development
Phone: 217-303-5866
Email: Natasha.Telger@siu.edu
Educating with Evidence
Educating with Evidence, formerly known as Teaching with Primary Sources is a resource for K-20 teachers, teacher educators, history faculty, and curriculum directors for utilizing free resources to teach and assess with informational sources from the Library of Congress on topics ranging from local to world history.
Grow Your Own Teachers Program (GYO)
SIU Carbondale and a state-sponsored Grow Your Own Teachers grant (GYO) are seeking non-traditional students who desire to work in high-need teaching positions in Early Childhood, serving rural and minority communities throughout Illinois.The program strives to promote diversity, the wisdom of community, and the best education possible.
Rural School Collaborative
The Rural Schools Collaborative is comprised of people who recognize the value of local schools and small communities. We believe innovative instruction, thoughtful collaboration, and targeted philanthropy strengthen the fabric of rural places.