Information about the application process and the funding schedule is included in the information provided below.

It is the responsibility of the Campus Programming Board to encourage unique and innovative programs; to coordinate cross-campus collaboration and resource sharing; and to help facilitate connections between the academic program and campus events. The purpose of the Campus Programming Board assesses applications for funding for campus events, in amounts up to $1500 per event.  Applications with substantiated significant campus impact may request more than $1500. All faculty and administrative staff members in the Luther community may submit proposals to the Campus Programming Board to request funds for specific events. In general, Campus Programming Board will not provide ongoing annual or biennial funding.

Guidelines

Funding of proposals is not automatic. It is the role of the Campus Programming Board to promptly evaluate proposals on:

• the basis of their promise of quality
• appropriateness for the academic and cultural community
• the potential for relatively broad appeal on the campus
• unique and innovative programming that is different or expands what is offered on campus
• connections to academic or other programs on campus
• support for diversity of student experiences, including cultural experiences, and involves a variety of campus constituencies.

The likelihood of a favorable response to a proposal is enhanced by evidence of realistic and careful planning and by supporting materials submitted with the proposal. Proposals should include at least one opportunity available to the entire campus community.

General Information

The Campus Programming Board budget is divided into five categories

• musical events
• literary events
• theatre/dance
• visual arts
• speakers in areas not related to the other categories

The Campus Programming Board Committee's review cycle begins in the spring semester prior to the targeted academic year (i.e. the first opportunity for applications for events in the 2019-2020 academic year begins in Spring 2019). The review cycle has two phases:

Phase 1: The Campus Programming Board committee's review cycle begins in April of each academic year. The first window for applications begins on April 16 and closes on April 30. After April 30, the Committee will review all submitted applications, and allocate funds to the most qualified applications by May 16. Applications received after April 30 but before September 1 will be reviewed in early September, and applications received in September will be reviewed in early October. The committee will respond to applicants within three weeks of the respective deadline. Applicants whose applications were previously declined can revise and resubmit their events and applications.

Phase 2: Any funds remaining in any of the five distinct Campus Programming Board categories after the committee’s October meeting will be pooled into a general Campus Programming Board fund. The committee will review all applications received by November 1, and will respond to applicants within three weeks. Applicants whose applications were previously declined can revise and resubmit their events and applications. Resources are available for planning your event at Campus Programming.