An instructionally Related Activity (IRA) is an "out-of-class experience" that provides enrichment to the student and others. Funding for all IRA-recognized programs/activities are provided through student fees. All IRA programs/activities are partially sponsored by an academic Dean or department and are "integrally related" to a formal instructional offering; however, enrollment in an academic course is not a necessary condition for participating in an IRA.

The IRA Advisory Committee reviews requests for initial recognition of new IRA programs and all requests for IRA funding. The requests for recognition and funding are initiated through students and faculty advisors via the program/activity coordinator, who submits the proposal. With advice from the College Student Councils, the Deans review requests and make recommendations. Final recognition and funding recommendations are submitted by the IRA Advisory Committee to the President for approval.

Call for Proposals for 2012-13 Academic Year

Proposals are now being accepted for first-time and continuing IRA recognition. Please see the documents below for details.

• IRA 2012-13 Call for Proposals Memorandum (PDF)
• IRA Recognition Timeline for 2012 (PDF)

Deadlines to submit forms to your Dean's office:

• February 17, 2012, for new IRA proposals
• April 6, 2012, for continuing recognition and funding requests (currently recognized IRAs)

Forms

• FY 2012-13 New IRA Recognition Request
• FY 2012-13 New IRA Budget Proposal
• FY 2012-13 Continuing IRA Recognition Request
• FY 2012-13 Continuing IRA Budget Proposal

General Information

• List of Recognized IRA Programs
• Criteria for IRA Recognition
• Expenditure Guidelines
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Historic Allocation of IRA Funds

2011-2012 Allocations

• Program Allocations 2011-2012 (PDF)

Contacts

• Jessica Carson, Administrative Analyst, Office of Academic Programs
• The IRA Advisory Committee (IRAAC)

Additional Information

• Executive Order #429 - Instructionally Related Activities Fee (PDF)