Vanguard Mini Grants

Purpose

The Mini-Grant program at ASU-Beebe is made possible through generous donor funding and has a positive impact on students and the college community. This unique opportunity provides financial support to our faculty and staff, enabling them to engage in scholarly activities and initiatives that enhance teaching, program offerings, and ultimately, student success. The Vanguard Mini-Grant program plays a vital role in encouraging innovation and development within our academic environment, and its significance cannot be overstated.

Throughout the year, proposals are carefully selected, yielding many projects showcasing the outcomes of this valuable program. The Vanguard Mini-Grant program consistently attracts innovative and impactful ideas and initiatives from its applicants. These projects exemplify the program's commitment to fostering innovation and development, from a hospital-grade vital sign machine at the Regional Career Center to creating a mini library in "The Grove" by the Trio Leadership Council. Other noteworthy endeavors include:

ASU-Beebe Spanish children’s book collection
Pharmacy packaging Medi Dose system
Parkin Archeological Park’s Wild Clay and Pitfire Intercollegiate workshop
Ruth Couch reading and study room
Monarch butterfly garden
Math manipulatives
Leadership library
Aerial photography/drone video

These projects highlight the significant impact of the Mini-Grant program on enhancing teaching, program offerings, and overall student success.

The program remains essential for positive change, fostering creativity, innovation, and excellence within our educational community. As we continue to support faculty and staff in their education endeavors, we welcome donations to the Vanguard Mini-Grant program to help ensure that our faculty and staff can continue to pursue projects that enhance the educational experience at ASU-Beebe.ntial for positive change, fostering creativity, innovation and excellence within our educational community.

For those who would like to contribute to the continued success of the Vanguard Mini-Grant program, donations are welcome and can be made to support this initiative. Your support ensures that our faculty and staff can continue to pursue projects that enhance the educational experience at ASU-Beebe.