Fund supports innovative ways of teaching in economics

The Committee for the Hatfield Fund to Enhance Undergraduate Economics Education is seeking proposals in support of faculty members who offer innovative ways of strengthening the teaching of economics and its applications to undergraduate students. The committee is particularly interested in proposals that stretch across the university, creating connections among the many avenues through which economics education is offered.

"The Hatfield Fund is an incredible opportunity for faculty interested in developing innovative methods for teaching economic concepts to our undergraduates," said Greg Poe, associate professor in the department of Applied Economics and Management and a Hatfield Fund committee member. "It provides an accessible source of funds to help get good ideas off the ground and into economics classes. However, it is also important to realize that these monies are not simply limited to economics faculty and economics courses. In the past, the Hatfield Fund has supported teaching in business, animal science, engineering, policy and other disciplines."

Typical proposals in the past have been funded at the $5,000 to $10,000 level for one year. The committee is prepared to consider, and wishes to encourage, larger innovative projects that might include multi-year funding requests.

Proposals should not be longer than four pages and should include a detailed projection of expenses.

Those who have questions about a potential project can call one of the committee members listed below. Proposals should be submitted to Anna Sims Bartel, 440B Day Hall, 254-7251, or aws4@cornell.edu , no later than April 5, 2002.

The committee will award grants by early May. Committee members are: Steven Carvell, Hotel Administration. 255-8369, sac20@cornell.edu ; David Easley, Economics, 255-6283, dae3@cornell.edu ; Don Kenkel, Policy Analysis and Management, 255-2594, dsk10@cornell.edu ; Nick Komanecky, University Corporate Relations, 254-7174, ank1@cornell.edu ; and Greg Poe, Applied Economics and Management, 255-4707, lp2@cornell.edu.