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The Innovation Arena: A Method for Comparing Innovative Problem-Solving Across Groups
Published on: May 13, 2022
Impacts of an Alumni Association-Institutional Partnership to Invest in Educational Innovation
Giulia A Bonaminio1, Anne Walling2, Teresa D Beacham1
1Office of Medical Education, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Blvd. Mailstop 1055, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA.
Abstract:
An 8-year small grants program funded by an alumni association has awarded $814,356 to 50 principal investigators for educational research. The 63 projects principally concerned simulation, educational tools and techniques, interprofessional education, and pilot projects for curricular reform. Awardees identify career growth and institutional advancement of education as major outcomes. Four publications, 63 posters/presentations, nationally disseminated educational materials, and external grants have been generated. Other outcomes include a second small grants program and travel funding for educational scholarship. The alumni association has made additional investment of over $1.8 million in educational development and has been nationally recognized for its collaborative philanthropy.
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