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DWF Collaborative Redesign Initiative Grantees

Congratulations to the eight departments who are the recipients of the DWF Collaborative Redesign Initiative Grants! 

BIO 1001G

• Dr. Thomas Canam, Chair
• Dr. Eden Effert-Fanta, Redesign Lead

CHM 1310G 

• Dr. Edward Treadwell, Chair
• Dr. Tiffany Pellizzeri, Redesign Lead

CMN 1310G

• Dr. Matt Gill, Chair
• Dr. Nora Heist, Redesign Lead

ENG 1001G

• Dr. Angela Vietto, Chair
• Dr. Timothy Taylor, Redesign Lead

HSL 1800

• Dr. Jill Bowers, Chair
• Dr. Christopher Maniotes, Redesign Lead

MAT  1160G

• Dr. Marshall Lassak/Dr. Andrew Mertz, Chair
• Dr. Amanda Welch, Redesign Lead

MUS 2555G

• Dr. Shellie Gregorich, Chair
• Dr. Magie Beck, Redesign Lead

PUBH 2200G

• Dr. Julie Dietz, Chair
• Dr. Aimee Janssen-Robinson and Ms. Emma Noble, Redesign Leads

The DWF Collaborative Redesign Initiative is a strategic effort aligned with Activity 1.22 of Plan 2028, which aims to improve retention and graduation rates for all EIU learners. These grantees will receive $5,000 in collaborative redesign grants to support efforts during Summer 2024, a total of 0.25 CUs for a faculty redesign leader or leaders, and direct consultation and support from the FDIC. 

This initiative is innovative and novel both through its collaborative design and strategic planning. A full evaluation of the initiative is also underway as we launch the initiative on April 15, 2024. For more information, please visit: https://www.eiu.edu/fdic/dwfredesign.php.