The TIF Advisory Committee seeks to keep the TIF application process as simple and straightforward as possible.  The basic steps in the typical process are as follows:

1. Faculty member develops a project idea. Before submitting an application, the Babson faculty member should develop a reasonably clear idea of what type of teaching innovation he/she would like to develop, what the teaching purpose(s) will be, what the final product (e.g. case study, role simulation, video game, short film, etc.) will look like, who else (if anyone) will be involved, and what steps (e.g., research, interviews, filming, writing, editing, testing, etc.) will be involved in developing the final product.
2. Faculty member submits a TIF application.  Applications are considered in batches once per semester.  The deadline for Spring 2012 is Monday, April 2. Going forward, the deadlines are likely to be in October and February.   Faculty are welcome to contact any members of the TIF Advisory Committee with questions prior to submitting an application. 
3. TIF Advisory Committee makes a decision on the application.  Shortly after the application deadline, the Advisory Committee decides which applications to fund, taking into account the funding criteria and the total funds available at that time.  Decisions are based on the criteria set out in the FAQ.  The Advisory Committee may request additional information / clarification prior to reaching a decision.
4. Faculty member develops and tests project. Once a proposal is approved, the faculty member is responsible for any research, interviewing, writing, programming, or other steps involved in developing the project.  All projects should be tested before submission to the TIF Advisory Committee, and revised if necessary.  Testing may include use in an actual classroom, in an executive / professional training setting, and/or with a focus group. 
5. Faculty member submits deliverable to the TIF Advisory Committee.   The deliverable should be as close to publication-ready as possible.  Regardless of the type of deliverable (case study, interactive exercise, film, role simulation, video game, etc.), it must include a teaching note or equivalent, explaining how an instructor should/could use the product in teaching.
6. Deliverable undergoes editorial review, if applicable.  Any teaching innovations that result in written products, such as case studies, discussion exercises, role simulations, etc., will undergo an editorial review prior to publication to help ensure consistency with Babson style guidelines and the professionalism of the final product.  Professor Cheryl Kirschner oversees the editing process.  The final edited version of the project will be submitted to the faculty member for approval.
7. Monetary award is disbursed.  Any faculty stipend will be paid after the finished project has been submitted.  Pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses such as travel may be submitted to Kathy Esper, Manager of the Babson Teaching Center (Kriebel 214; kesper@babson.edu), and paid at any point, in accordance with the College expense reimbursement policy.
8. Final product is published.  Whenever possible and desired, the TIF Advisory Committee will facilitate publication of the final product.  Typically, the final products will be published through the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), which offers a special collection of Babson materials. Faculty members are always welcome to make their own publication arrangements.  In all events, TIF-funded materials will be made available for use by Babson faculty. 

 Faculty should feel free to contact members of the TIF Advisory Committee at any point with questions or concerns or for suggestions.