Tips for a successful proposal

Do your research.

Read everything on the 2010
Web site – www.planning.cmich.edu – including the committee progress reports.

Talk it out.

Discuss your ideas with colleagues, collaborate with other departments, talk to the dean or department head, and run your ideas past the appropriate 2010 priority chairperson.

Follow instructions.

Closely follow the guidelines when typing the application paperwork. Submit every piece of material that is requested.