Grants & Research Committee

The Grants & Research (G&R) Committee works to advance scholarship in SP-based education.  The committee supports members in acquiring knowledge and experience in order to contribute to the field through research, dissemination of research, and education.

The committee’s Scholars Certificate Program provides members opportunities to develop foundational knowledge of SP-focused scholarship through the completion of a six-workshop series. 

The ASPE Research/Project Award promotes scholarship by providing funds for unique research or development projects in SP methodology. 

Mission Statement:

Working to advance scholarship in SP education and supporting members in acquiring the knowledge and skills to contribute to the field.

COMMITTEE CHAIR (2024-2025)

Kuan Xing, PhD, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA, Email      

MEMBERS

Kuan Xing, PhD, Vice Chair
Jane Miller, PhD, Immediate Past Chair
Benjamin Blatt, MD
Carrie Bohnert, MPA
Lou Clark, PhD, MFA
Shawn Galin, PhD
Nicole Heneveld, MFA
Kevin Hobbs, PhD student
Gretchen Hoelscher, MS
Kerry Knickle, LLM (ADR)
Nancy McNaughton, PhD
Cate Nicholas, EdD
Karen Szauter, MD
Anne Swanson, D. Min.
Tonya Thompson, MD
Christina Wise, MAHP

Committee Goals Previous Year

  • Increase active membership of the G&R committee
    • 3 members were added, including 1 international member
  • Promote and recognize scholarship amongst our general membership
    • Olivia Mittel, MD grant winner for 2016,  and 8 LOIs for 2017 cycle
  • Advertise and expand the educational offerings of the G&R committee members at our annual meeting
    • Robust scholarship certificate program.  At least 10 sessions were offered by G&R members at the June meeting.  Presence of the “Lucy Booth” during afternoon breaks.

 

Committee Goals Upcoming Year

  • Further, define and expand the scholarship certificate program; place on a rotating curriculum
  • Increase the grant awards and make them available to all members of ASPE
  • Continue to expand the active G&R membership and its involvement in conference programs
  • Better define grant criteria and expectations of “grant receivables”