This Web site provides instructions for submitting funding proposals to the Equal Opportunity Planning Committee (EOPC) for diversity initiatives at Penn State. Only Penn State faculty and staff may submit EOPC proposals.

Although this Web site attempts to provide clear and explicit instructions for writing proposals, the proposal process involves some complex and detailed procedures. Most proposal writers need some assistance in understanding the process, and EOPC strongly recommends that proposal writers attend the EOPC proposal writing workshop, which is held each fall, to optimize their chances of writing good proposals. Also, EOPC encourages all proposal writers to contact Mike Blanco, staff support for EOPC, if they have any questions about the process or would like input on any portion of a proposal before it is submitted.

2008-09 EOPC Proposal Writing Training
EOPC conducted a proposal writing workshop on Thursday, September 25, 2008. This workshop was recorded and is now available via Media Site Live. This link will take you to the Media Site Live catalog. Once you are at the catalog, scroll down the page and you should see the specific link to the EOPC proposal writing workshop. You must have Windows Media Player installed on your computer to view the presentation. Once you get to the actual presentation, if you would like to see the slides in a larger window, click on the “X” on the bottom right-hand corner of the slides.

Workshop Power Point Presentation - [PDF]

Supplemental Adobe Connect Training for Student Recruitment and Retention Programs
For proposals that seek funding for student recruitment and retention programs (Framework Challenge 3), EOPC requires some additional documentation for proposals. Web training for developing this documentation is available through Adobe Connect via any Web browser.

Please click the link above to access the Supplemental Adobe Connect Training module. Once there, you may be able to see the presentation better by using the “Full Screen” view mode of your Web browser (on some browsers, you can toggle between Full Screen and regular view using the F11 key). Also, in Full Screen view mode, you can adjust one of the Adobe Connect toolbars back and forth between “Scale to fit” and “Scroll.” “Scroll” may be a better view mode for some, especially those with smaller screens, because it allows you to scroll up and down and view portions of the presentation that might not be visible in “Scale to Fit” mode.

Finally, you may need to download the latest version of Flash Player in order for the training to run properly.

EOPC Funded Programs for 2008-09

Alternative Proposal Process
In response to input from EOPC proposal writers, EOPC has developed an alternative proposal process to help simplify proposals and program evaluations. For programs that occur during the current funding cycle, EOPC will accept proposals that use the traditional or alternative process. If you prefer to use the traditional process, proceed to the "EOPC Web Proposal Materials" section near the bottom of this page and follow the process outlined there. If you choose to use the alternative process, please click on the link immediately below:

Instructions for using the alternative proposal process.

Proposal Writing Tips
The most competitive EOPC proposals are those that demonstrate incisive thinking, careful planning, and excellent program administration. Excellent ideas and programs may not be funded if proposal writers do not effectively communicate their goals, objectives, approaches, and outcomes to EOPC. Below are tips for writing good EOPC proposals and evaluations. Implementing the following points will make your proposal more competitive. Before you develop an EOPC proposal, please read through these tips.

EOPC Listserve
EOPC has developed a listserve for those individuals who are interested in receiving updates on EOPC activities (i.e., proposal deadlines, updates on funded programs, training schedules, etc.). If you are interested in being on this listserve, please contact Mike Blanco.

EOPC Web Proposal Materials
Only use the Web materials found in the directory section or in the navigation bar at the top of this page to submit EOPC proposals. Materials used to submit proposals from previous years may not be accepted.

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