Kathleen Gradel Instructor Spotlight
Grant Writing/Education | SUNY Fredonia
About Kathleen
Kathleen Gradel is an educator and grantwriting professional at SUNY Fredonia with expertise in education and proposal development. She is passionate about helping faculty and staff turn innovative ideas into competitive grant applications while fostering connections among colleagues across the SUNY system.
Courses Taught
Grants and Proposals: If You Write It, They Will Fund!
Why Take This Course?
This course provides participants with an opportunity to step back from their daily responsibilities and focus intentionally on their own future grantwriting efforts. It is valuable for faculty, staff, and professionals who are planning to pursue grant funding and are looking for practical strategies to strengthen their proposals.
Participants gain focused planning time while connecting with others across SUNY who share similar goals and interests, creating a supportive environment for learning and collaboration.
What to Expect
Designed as a “tip-of-the-iceberg dive into grantwriting,” the course features a friendly text and practical exercises that help participants develop focused plans for future grant applications.
Throughout the course, participants have the opportunity to engage with colleagues from across the SUNY system, exchange ideas, and build connections with others interested in research, services, and program development. The experience is practical, collaborative, and designed to help participants move their grantwriting goals forward.
Instructor Reflection
One of the things Kathleen enjoys most about teaching this course is gaining insight into the interests and priorities of faculty and staff from across SUNY. She is continually inspired by participants’ commitment to excellent research, services, and program development.
Kathleen appreciates that every cohort brings a unique mix of perspectives and experiences, creating valuable opportunities for discussion, learning, and collaboration. These interactions make each course a rewarding experience for both participants and instructor alike.
Why She Teaches for SUNY CPD
Through her work with SUNY CPD, Kathleen values the opportunity to step outside her campus “silo” and connect with colleagues from across the SUNY system. She enjoys collaborating with the supportive CPD team and contributing to a broader community of learning and professional growth.
Over the years, Kathleen has built strong relationships throughout SUNY CPD, and her expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit have made her a highly valued instructor and colleague.