An ELC is a small group of educators that gather regularly to support each other in learning and applying a new pedagogical approach, discussing a new text, or focusing on a professional development topic related to roles and responsibilities.  

Educator learning communities receive funding to support and enhance meetings such as lunches, snacks, books, etc. Funding is based on the number of participants in an ELC at a rate of up to $20 per person per Block. To get reimbursed for ELC expenses, please provide Cindy Santiago with receipts.  

Please note that funds for 2023-24 ELCs have been allocated.

Application process for 2024-25: email Ryan Bañagale, rbanagale@coloradocollege.edu, with the name, purpose, and goals of your ELC and the names of participants.  

If you are interested in organizing an ELC and would like assistance with recruiting participants, we can help.  

A SWARG is a small group of faculty and staff that provides mutual support for creative work, research, and writing. This type of support is highly effective at increasing motivation, making progress on scholarship, and improving overall job satisfaction as teachers/scholars.

Groups often form themselves based on interests, career stages, or disciplines. Funding is based on the number of participants in a SWARG at a rate of up to $20 per person per Block. To get reimbursed for SWARG expenses, please provide Cindy Santiago with receipts.  

Application process: email Ryan Bañagale, rbanagale@coloradocollege.edu, with the names of participants in your SWARG and whether the SWARG is semester long, academic year long, or a full year long (academic year plus summer). 

Please Note: All Manuscript Workshop Funds have been expended for AY2023-24.

Fall: Due the third Wednesday of Block 1 

Spring: Due the third Wednesday of Block 5

Summer: Due the third Wednesday of Block 7

The Crown Manuscript Workshop supports and promotes productive scholarship at CC. The Crown Manuscript Workshop brings together a CC scholar member and up to two external colleagues who are knowledgeable about the project topic for an intensive two-day seminar discussing and revising the scholar’s manuscript. Over the past eight years, the Manuscript Workshops have supported scholars in producing excellent publications in a variety of fields.

This workshop is for scholars who have a book project, major dissertation revision in the form of a nearly completed manuscript, or significant creative work.

Scholars may arrange for a seminar with up to two external colleagues (one of whom may be a publisher) working intensively on the full manuscript with the author. Honorarium for knowledgeable scholars is $500 each, plus additional travel expenses and lodging and meal costs.

 Application process

• Completed applications and supporting materials (in PDF format, please) should be sent by email to Ryan Bañagale (rbanagale@coloradocollege.edu).
• Proposals must include:
  • a letter of application including a brief description of the project
  • a justification for the workshop and its timing
  • a list of proposed attendees and their qualifications
  • an itemized
• Projects that are contracted and close to publication will be prioritized.
• Awards will be transferred to research
• Awardees schedule their own workshops and complete the paperwork for the
• Within the calendar year following the workshop, each recipient must submit a detailed report about progress and publication