Faculty members in any discipline are invited to apply for funds to incorporate the resources of the Smith College Botanic Garden in their teaching.

Types of funding considered:
The Botanic Garden Curricular Enhancement Program provides stipends and supplemental course funds to support the development of new or revised courses or portions of courses utilizing the Botanic Garden and its resources. Teaching may revolve around collections in the Lyman Conservatory as well as the Campus Arboretum and outdoor gardens.

Procedures for applying:
Applicants must meet with the program consultant prior to submitting an application to learn more about the Botanic Garden resources and to discuss preliminary ideas. For applications details, see www.smith.edu/garden/Academics/curricularenhancement.html or contact Nancy Rich, Curricular Enhancement Program Consultant, at bgcourse@email.smith.edu or 585-2742.

Deadlines:
October 15, 2008, for courses to run in spring 2009 or academic year 2009-2010.
March 31, 2009, for courses to run in academic year 2008-2009 or fall 2009.