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2025-2026 ePORTFOLIO GRANT
2025-2026 ePORTFOLIO GRANT
ePortfolio Integration: Course and Curriculum Initiative
ePortfolio Integration: Course and Curriculum Initiative
Reflecting campus priorities to support equitable access to engaged learning for all IU Indianapolis students, the Institute for Engaged Learning (IEL) will focus the 2025-2026 academic year funding to support ePortfolio integration at the course level. The goal is to increase, improve, and sustain ePortfolios as part of the curricular structure assignments and activities in a course or series of courses. Given this priority, we seek new and veteran faculty dedicated to implementing ePortfolios in new ways or deepening/transforming their ePortfolio-engaged initiatives in credit-bearing experiences. For applications that meet these criteria, the IEL will offer support through additional funding streams, summer/faculty development session, communities of practice [CoP], and online resources.
My ePortfolio Grant Proposal Overview
My ePortfolio Grant Proposal Overview
In the FIS Professional Capstone I course, a key goal is to foster integrative, self-directed learning that supports students’ transition into the forensic science profession. While ePortfolio pedagogy is not yet embedded, its taxonomy reflects aspirational goals for the course. I aim to incorporate structured reflection activities that prompt students to connect course outcomes—such as resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and networking—with their personal and professional growth. These reflections will encourage students to evaluate their strengths, articulate career goals, and communicate their learning to authentic audiences, aligning with IU Indianapolis+ attributes like Communicator and Community Contributor. By scaffolding reflection and feedback throughout the course, students will engage in metacognitive practices that support identity development and career readiness. Ultimately, integrating ePortfolio principles will help students synthesize disciplinary knowledge with lived experiences, making their learning visible and meaningful beyond the classroom.
One competency that fits well into the FIS Professional Capstone I course is Career and Self-Development. This course was designed to help students identify and pursue post-graduation goals, whether that includes graduate or professional school, laboratory positions, or other career aspirations. Integrating this competency is essential because it encourages students to proactively reflect on their strengths and areas for growth, and to develop a personalized plan for their future. Through assignments and discussions, students learn how to navigate the application and interview process, seek out mentorship, and build professional networks. These activities align directly with the competency’s emphasis on continual learning, self-awareness, and strategic career planning. Students are also encouraged to advocate for themselves professionally and explore opportunities for further education or training. By embedding this competency into the course, we help students build confidence and clarity in their career paths, while fostering habits of lifelong development. Ultimately, this supports the broader goal of preparing students not just for their first job, but for sustained success and adaptability in a dynamic professional landscape.
My goals as I implement ePortfolios in FIS-I380 Forensic Professional Capstone I.
My goals as I implement ePortfolios in FIS-I380 Forensic Professional Capstone I.
In response to an external review of our program, the FIS program needs to make a change to satisfy current FEPAC (Forensic Science Programs Education Commission) accreditation criteria. We have decided to expand the FIS Professional Capstone course to include ePorfolios that could better prepare students as they launch their professional careers.
Students will learn what resources are available to them and how to find employment opportunities.
How will they connect to SLOs and The Profiles? The SLO's for this course are to prepare a resume and cover letter for a job search in the forensic science field as well as examine the processes for continuing their education should they decide to pursue graduate school, medical school or law school. Additionally, they will identify ways to network appropriately, demonstrate proper interview skills, and recognize skills, talents, and interests that help when searching for a suitable and engaging workplace.
What expectations did you have going into this experience? I am hoping to implement ePortfolios into the course to give students a place to collect their academic accomplishments to prepare them for the job market.
What did you wish to gain from this experience? I would like to gain a working knowledge of ePortfolios so that I can implement this in the FIS Capstone I course.
FIS-I380 Syllabus FA25.docxOriginal Syllabus
Original Syllabus
Include your original syllabus from BEFORE implementing ePortfolios into your course.
NOTE: You may have to upload to Google Sites first, then try to add it into the 'placeholder'.
ePortfolio-Implemented Syllabus
ePortfolio-Implemented Syllabus
This is your PUBLIC FACING syllabus.
NOTE: You may have to upload to Google Sites first, then try to add it into the 'placeholder'.
My Role as Primary Investigator
My Role as Primary Investigator
Explain what you will do during this experience. If you have a Co-PI, introduce/explain that role as well. *If you have a Co-PI, you can share these Google tabs--no need to create a duplicate.
Later, you can return to this area to comment on obstacles, opportunities, and outcomes--then link to your December Progress report and Final Report.
Student Artifact 1
Student Artifact 1
Why this is a good sample from my class--which part is especially strong? Link to/feature THAT page.
Student Artifact 2
Student Artifact 2
Why this is a good sample from my class--which part is especially strong? Link to/feature THAT page.
Student Artifact 3
Student Artifact 3
Why this is a good sample from my class--which part is especially strong? Link to/feature THAT page.
Reflection on the experience
Reflection on the experience
Explain what you learned/valued during this experience. [This is a short version of what you describe in depth in the December Progress Report and May Final Report, which can be added to this page as PDFs -or- copied/pasted as subtabs: this is your area to manage.]
What did you learn during this grant experience? What do you think your students learned? How did this influence your ideas of ePortfolios as a pedagogy? ePortfolios as a tool for reflection? Did you improve on any current skills you have?
What can you take with you from this experience? Is there anything you learned that can be applied to other areas of your academic or professional life?
If you would like, you can share artifacts below. These might be assignments, rubrics, samples, classroom photos, survey results, your own ePortfolio, and more.
I circulated the pre course survey and the post course survey in my classes. Below are the results, compared to the entire cohort's results.
I circulated the pre course survey and the post course survey in my classes. Below are the results, compared to the entire cohort's results.
Fall 2025 Pre Survey Results
Fall 2025 Pre Survey Results
Class Specific Pre Survey Results
Class Specific Pre Survey Results
Fall 2025 Post Survey Results
Fall 2025 Post Survey Results
Class Specific Post Survey Results
Class Specific Post Survey Results
Dissemination
Dissemination
Grant recipients have been asked to...
Present at a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) or Community of Practice (COP) Zoom for the Grant
Share aspects of their work with peers [department chairs, program cohorts/faculty, department faculty meeting]
Response to a Call for Proposals (CFP) or Consider presenting or publishing locally, nationally, or internationally [optional]
Use the space below to highlight this.
COP Presentation
COP Presentation
Day/Date
Location
Audience
Department Peer Presentation
Department Peer Presentation
Day/Date
Location
Audience
Local, National, or International Presentation or Publishing [optional]
Local, National, or International Presentation or Publishing [optional]
Day/Date
Location
Audience
Faculty Annual Review Elements
Faculty Annual Review Elements
As you finalize your Faculty Annual Review, you are welcome to link to your Participant Page on the ePortfolio Institute website as verification of your involvement and integration of ePortfolios into your course.
You can list work you completed with ePortfolios in one area on Elements -or- you can divide your IEL experiences to cover the scope of your work in a more detailed/accurate way.
As part of the ePortfolio Institute you can document that:
AWARDED FUNDING: As a finalist/participant in the "When Done Well" ePortfolio Institute: You responded to a CPF [75% acceptance rate] and were awarded $2,500 in funding for integration of ePortfolios into your course
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: You participated in professional development as part of the "When Done Well" High-Impact Curricular Engagement workshop series
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: You participated in the ePortfolio Community of Practice
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: You participated in the ePortfolio Faculty Learning Community
SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [SOTL]: You supported opportunities for your students to participate in a multi-year, ePortfolio study of student perceptions of ePortfolio curriculum and the benefits of ePortfolio integration into the curriculum
INVITED PRESENTATION: As an invited presenter, you presented your ePortfolio work in an IUI, Institute for Engaged Learning, COP: Zoom webinar
OPEN-SOURCE, COHORT PUBLICATION: You had the option to publish your work in an open-source ePortfolio pedagogy website which includes details of your ePortfolio integration experiences, samples of students' work, and reflection
You received an email verifying your completion of the Institute. If you need this for your annual review, a copy of this email is available on your Participant page.
If you need other information, documentation, or support related to your IEL Institute as you finish your annual review, feel free to email me.
Professional Development: Certificate of Workshop Completion
Professional Development: Certificate of Workshop Completion
IU_IEL_Workshop_Certificates_Roskowski.pdfCertification of Workshop Completion
Certification of Workshop Completion
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