Washington Evaluators (WE) is a local affiliate of the American Evaluation Association (AEA). WE was founded over 30 years ago as a professional society devoted to fostering state-of-the-art knowledge and information sharing.
Governing's Women in Government Leadership ProgramJon Yoffie
Each year Governing selects 25 women elected officials from cities, counties and states throughout the nation to participate in our year-long Women in Government Leadership Program. This program is designed to showcase these accomplished women, provide them with job-critical skills and to help them pay it forward by nurturing and mentoring future women leaders.
This document provides introductions for several people working on community change initiatives. It then outlines short presentations from Andrea Salina on West Virginia's community development model and network, Kimberly Zill on best practices for community health workers, Connie Loden on a case study of community change through an initiative in Manitowoc County, and Bonnie Peterson on an Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club. The document promotes a community change resource bank and concludes with an open question and answer session.
The document outlines a 90-day integration plan for an internship at an EXOS facility in Frisco, Texas. It includes recommendations to expand clientele and market awareness through research of local databases, attending community events, and strengthening the partnership with a local sports facility. It also identifies facility limitations such as capacity, payment processing options, and lack of community awareness that could be addressed through hiring additional staff, exploring alternative payment systems, and increasing outreach to local schools and organizations.
Seniors and Disabilities Advisory Committee FlyerDaniel Coffeen
The Solano Seniors & People with Disabilities Transportation Advisory Committee advocates for transportation needs of seniors and disabled people, builds community awareness of these needs, and finds funding to meet them. The committee makes recommendations to the Solano Transportation Authority Board and includes representatives from organizations that serve seniors and disabled people. Interested individuals can contact Liz Niedziela for more information on how to get involved.
Carol Robertson has extensive volunteer experience helping those struggling with addiction through her work with several recovery groups. She has held numerous leadership positions such as Treasurer, Secretary, and Chair roles where she has organized events, distributed literature, and addressed meetings. Robertson also volunteers her time feeding the homeless and uses her communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to assist in recovery efforts.
This document outlines the organizational structure and priorities for Fall 2009 and January 2010 of an organization called ACE. It lists the executive director and staff members in different regions. The priorities for 2010 include expanding outreach efforts, developing youth action teams, civic engagement activities like town hall meetings, and connecting schools to community partners through a program called Connect and Direct. Metrics are provided around goals for student reach, action team development, civic participation, and an initiative called D.O.T.
Community - Asian American Justice Centerfellyfoxx
Asian American Justice Center
As a nationally recognized voice on behalf of Asian Americans, AAJC focuses its expertise on a broad range of civil rights and social justice issues affecting this community. AAJC advocates for fair and humane immigration laws and is a leading voice on the prevention of Anti-Asian violence. AAJC’s community education and outreach arm, the Community Partners Program provides an interface with Asian American communities around the country (maintaining direct relationships with almost 100 organizations in 47 cities). Recognizing the importance of civic engagement and political empowerment for the Asian American community, AAJC continues its work to eliminate discriminatory barriers of Asian Americans in our nation’s political process. Please visit www.advancingequality.org to find out how you can help. Volunteer your time. Donate your money. Give of yourself. But don’t almost give. Give
ADDRESS
1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, Washington DC 20036
202-296-2300
Presentation on the impact of Ranked Choice Voting on the 2013 municipal elections in Minneapolis, as part of the Common Grounds program at the University of Minnesota, on behalf of Fair Vote Minnesota.
Governing's Women in Government Leadership ProgramJon Yoffie
Each year Governing selects 25 women elected officials from cities, counties and states throughout the nation to participate in our year-long Women in Government Leadership Program. This program is designed to showcase these accomplished women, provide them with job-critical skills and to help them pay it forward by nurturing and mentoring future women leaders.
This document provides introductions for several people working on community change initiatives. It then outlines short presentations from Andrea Salina on West Virginia's community development model and network, Kimberly Zill on best practices for community health workers, Connie Loden on a case study of community change through an initiative in Manitowoc County, and Bonnie Peterson on an Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club. The document promotes a community change resource bank and concludes with an open question and answer session.
The document outlines a 90-day integration plan for an internship at an EXOS facility in Frisco, Texas. It includes recommendations to expand clientele and market awareness through research of local databases, attending community events, and strengthening the partnership with a local sports facility. It also identifies facility limitations such as capacity, payment processing options, and lack of community awareness that could be addressed through hiring additional staff, exploring alternative payment systems, and increasing outreach to local schools and organizations.
Seniors and Disabilities Advisory Committee FlyerDaniel Coffeen
The Solano Seniors & People with Disabilities Transportation Advisory Committee advocates for transportation needs of seniors and disabled people, builds community awareness of these needs, and finds funding to meet them. The committee makes recommendations to the Solano Transportation Authority Board and includes representatives from organizations that serve seniors and disabled people. Interested individuals can contact Liz Niedziela for more information on how to get involved.
Carol Robertson has extensive volunteer experience helping those struggling with addiction through her work with several recovery groups. She has held numerous leadership positions such as Treasurer, Secretary, and Chair roles where she has organized events, distributed literature, and addressed meetings. Robertson also volunteers her time feeding the homeless and uses her communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to assist in recovery efforts.
This document outlines the organizational structure and priorities for Fall 2009 and January 2010 of an organization called ACE. It lists the executive director and staff members in different regions. The priorities for 2010 include expanding outreach efforts, developing youth action teams, civic engagement activities like town hall meetings, and connecting schools to community partners through a program called Connect and Direct. Metrics are provided around goals for student reach, action team development, civic participation, and an initiative called D.O.T.
Community - Asian American Justice Centerfellyfoxx
Asian American Justice Center
As a nationally recognized voice on behalf of Asian Americans, AAJC focuses its expertise on a broad range of civil rights and social justice issues affecting this community. AAJC advocates for fair and humane immigration laws and is a leading voice on the prevention of Anti-Asian violence. AAJC’s community education and outreach arm, the Community Partners Program provides an interface with Asian American communities around the country (maintaining direct relationships with almost 100 organizations in 47 cities). Recognizing the importance of civic engagement and political empowerment for the Asian American community, AAJC continues its work to eliminate discriminatory barriers of Asian Americans in our nation’s political process. Please visit www.advancingequality.org to find out how you can help. Volunteer your time. Donate your money. Give of yourself. But don’t almost give. Give
ADDRESS
1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, Washington DC 20036
202-296-2300
Presentation on the impact of Ranked Choice Voting on the 2013 municipal elections in Minneapolis, as part of the Common Grounds program at the University of Minnesota, on behalf of Fair Vote Minnesota.
This document announces two ethics events being held by the Michigan Women's Tax Association in May 2016. It provides details on pricing, locations, dates, times, speakers and topics for each event. Attendees can earn two continuing professional education credits in ethics. Door prizes will be given out at one of the events.
Center for Houston's Future - 2014 Fall GraduatesNadia Sant
This page from the Center for Houston's Future website profiles over 30 civic leaders who have graduated from the Center's leadership programs. The leaders represent a variety of industries including media, law, transportation, banking, education, healthcare, and more. The Center aims to develop civic leadership in Houston through programs like LeadershipNEXT and the Business/Civic Leadership Forum.
Luke Smith graduated from Bryant University in 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Management. He held several leadership roles in campus organizations including Treasurer of the Student Programming Board and President of the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Throughout college, Luke held internships with Target Corporation and Account Link as well as part-time jobs to help fund over 50% of his college expenses. He has a proven track record of community service and leadership through his involvement with Boy Scouts of America.
The University of South Carolina Fraternity Council was awarded the 2015 Volunteer Group of the Year by the South Carolina Association for Volunteer Administration and the Governor of South Carolina. After learning of news stories about sexual assault and Greek life, the Fraternity Council took a proactive stance by partnering with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands, a non-profit focused on sexual assault prevention and rehabilitation. As part of this collaboration, the Fraternity Council donated $10,000 to STSM's programs and required sexual violence prevention education for all new members going through recruitment. The Fraternity Council aims to continue its partnership with STSM to further educate its community.
This document provides information about a high impact advisory committee and grant awards from the Fresno Regional Foundation. It introduces the CEO, board chair, and members of the advisory committee. It then lists three grant awards totaling $575,000 to support reading programs, a school district, and a center for transnational health across multiple Central Valley communities. It concludes by mentioning the Fund for the San Joaquin Valley.
Elizabeth Vega Patino is running for re-election to the Miami-Dade FAWL Board of Directors and is requesting votes and support from friends and colleagues. Since joining the board in 2010, she has served as Awards Chair, Co-Chair of FAWL's Diversity Summit, Chair of the Inaugural Meet The Judge Luncheon, Chair of Table For Eight Events, and Chair of FAWL's 2013 Judicial Recognition Reception. She asks that recipients join or renew their Miami-Dade FAWL membership by March 30th in order to vote in the April board elections.
Leslie Bailey is a social worker seeking a position in the social services field. She has a Master's in Social Work from USC and a Bachelor's in Speech Communication from University of Northern Colorado. Her experience includes family advocacy and program coordination at Warren Village, crisis resource coordination at Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners, and administrative roles at Mental Health America of Colorado and Metropolitan State University. She utilizes therapeutic approaches like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.
April meeting st tammany social service networkToddy Wobbema
The document summarizes the April meeting of the St. Tammany Social Service Network. The meeting will feature a presentation by Harold Bartholomew from the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney's office on "Abuse of Powers of Attorney". It will be held on April 11th at 11:30am at The Windsor Senior Living Community in Mandeville. The meeting board members and contact information for the speaker and meeting sponsors are also listed.
April meeting st tammany social service networkToddy Wobbema
The document summarizes the April meeting of the St. Tammany Social Service Network. The meeting will feature a presentation by Harold Bartholomew from the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney's office on "Abuse of Powers of Attorney". It will be held on April 11th at The Windsor Senior Living Community in Mandeville, LA, with networking at 11:30 AM and the meeting starting at noon. The monthly charity is the American Red Cross.
The document discusses Virginia's Wounded Warrior Program (VWWP), which coordinates behavioral health and rehabilitation services for Virginia veterans, National Guard/Reserves members, and their families. It notes that Virginia has over 837,000 veterans and the VWWP's mission is to monitor and coordinate services through public and private partnerships. The VWWP uses a regional consortia model with five regions to deliver services like case management, family support, and linking veterans to benefits. It provides data on veterans served and partner agencies involved to achieve its goal of a well-coordinated system of support.
Joshua Lomas has over 5 years of experience in student and residence life at the University of Colorado, Boulder and Eastern Mennonite University. He has managed databases of over 400 students, supervised staff, overseen budgets, organized alcohol alternative programs, and responded to crises. Lomas strives in roles where his actions directly impact his community. He has strong communication, conflict resolution, and project planning skills and desires to facilitate human connection.
Paula Baucum is the founder and principal of PR Baucum and Associates, which helps businesses, organizations, and governments navigate public relations. She has almost two decades of experience applying her expertise to community issues in North Texas. Paula currently serves on the board of Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie and previously served as Mayor Pro-tem of Midlothian and president of the American Business Women's Association. She also volunteers with organizations like United Way and is active in her church community.
This document summarizes a project by Advocates for Children and Youth to improve outcomes for dually involved girls in Maryland's child welfare and juvenile justice systems. It provides background on dually involved and crossover youth, perspectives shared by 20 dually involved girls, and recommendations developed through stakeholder strategy sessions. These include improved data collection, cross-system collaboration, trauma-informed policies and practices, placement stability, age and gender appropriate services, and increased training. The goals are to reduce girls' referrals to the juvenile justice system, increase access to gender-specific services, and improve treatment delivery.
Dedipya Immadisetty is seeking a position in public health. He has a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from East Tennessee State University, where he was involved in several student organizations and held leadership roles. His experience includes internships with Susan G. Komen and volunteer work in hospitals. He has worked as a Resident Advisor for three years, advising and mentoring students. References are provided from his academic and volunteer experiences.
Participants will learn the role each of these organizations before, during and after a disaster and how they coordinate with government to maximize community disaster response. The workshop will present how other groups can join.
Tower Hill School - 2010 Jefferson Awards Students In Action Presentation Jefferson Awards
Students In Action is a national youth volunteer leadership, recognition and reward program, designed to pass the tradition of service on to the next generation.
Co-developed by Jefferson Awards for Public Service and Deloitte, it is now in over 250 High Schools.
Each spring, Student Leaders from the participating schools compete in regional competitions. They are asked to report on the implementation of the program, and the impact they've had, both in their schools and within their communities.
Ongoing initiatives that confront legislative and voter apathy, enhance voter issue awareness, and increase citizen participation in governance. Engage every region, chapter, and member at every level of governance on every significant issue. Control our destiny by not being muzzled by apathy or inaction. Make advocacy for local, state, and national issues of significance to the communities served ongoing and sustainable.
The document advertises the 20th International Summit & Training on Violence, Abuse & Trauma Across the Lifespan to be held from August 23-26, 2015 in San Diego, California. The summit will provide up to 26.5 hours of continuing education credits for most professions. It will focus on topics related to adult survivors of maltreatment, at-risk youth, child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, sex/labor trafficking, trauma in the military, and more. Attendees will benefit from comprehensive training, premier networking, multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives, and evidence-based practices.
The Utilization of DHHS Program Evaluations: A Preliminary ExaminationWashington Evaluators
Washington Evaluators Brown Bag
by Andrew Rock and Lucie Vogel
October 5, 2010
The presentation will describe a study conducted by the Lewin Group on the utilization of program evaluations in the Department of Health and Human Services for the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. The study used an online survey of project officers and managers from a sample of program evaluations selected from the Policy Information Center database. To supplement the survey data, Lewin conducted focus groups with senior staff in six agencies. Key findings of the study focused on direct, conceptual and indirect use and the importance of high quality methods, stakeholder involvement in evaluation design, presence of a champion, and study findings that were perceived to be important. The study concluded with recommendations for a strengthened internal evaluation group within HHS and future research using a case study approach for greater in-depth examination.
Mr. Andrew Rock initiated/conceived and was the Project Officer (COTR) for the study. He works for the Office of Planning and Policy Support in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), HHS. He is responsible for the Department's annual comprehensive report to Congress on HHS evaluations, coordinates the HHS legislative development process, represents his office on the Continuity of Operations Workgroup, and has worked on various cross-cutting issues including homelessness, tribal self-governance, and health reform. In addition to his work in ASPE, he has worked at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Public Health Service, and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
Ms Lucie Vogel served as a Stakeholder Committee Member for the study. She works in the Division of Planning, Evaluation and Research in the Indian Health Service, developing Strategic and Health Service Master Plans, conducting evaluation studies, and reporting on agency performance. She previously served in evaluation and planning positions in the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, the University of Virginia, and the Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services.
Calusul is a Romanian folk dance that represents a horse divinity and protector of the seasons and horses. It dates back to pre-Christian Roman times and is one of the few dances from that era still performed today. The dance is performed by a group of men called "calusari" who are chosen by their leader, the "vataf", and follow an initiation ritual passed down through generations. During the dance, the calusari imitate the movements and sounds of horses through bells, spurs and a harness. The dance contains magical elements to protect people, animals and crops from evil forces.
A Variety of Rigorous Methods for Assessing Program EffectivenessWashington Evaluators
Washington Evaluators Brown Bag
by Stephanie Shipman and Valerie Caracelli
The desire to improve federal government performance and accountability has led to calls to focus federal funds on approaches found effective through rigorous evaluation. While a randomized experiment is considered a highly rigorous approach for assessing the effectiveness of health and social service interventions, it is not the only rigorous method available and it is not always feasible. Stephanie Shipman and Valerie Caracelli will present the findings of their recent report (GAO-10-30) on what types of interventions are best suited to randomized experiments and what other rigorous approaches are available for assessing program effectiveness.
Dr. Stephanie Shipman is an Assistant Director of the Center for Evaluation Methods and Issues in the Applied Research and Methods Team at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Over the past several years she has directed studies of federal agencies' performance measurement and program evaluation activities, and methods for solving analytic challenges in program performance assessment. She will speak to us about the GAO report released last November, Program Evaluation: A Variety of Rigorous Methods Can Help Identify Effective Interventions. Stephanie currently serves on the American Evaluation Association’s Evaluation Policy Task Force, and in 2008, received the Association’s Alva and Gunnar Myrdal Government Award for evaluation work that has been highly influential in government. Dr. Shipman is a founding member of and coordinator for the Federal Evaluators group, an informal network of evaluation officials.
Dr. Valerie Caracelli is a Senior Analyst in the Center for Evaluation Methods and Issues in the Applied Research and Methods Team at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Valerie assisted Stephanie on this project and consults with GAO content area teams on evaluation design issues and assists teams in examining the quality of evaluation studies. Valerie recently served on the Board of the American Evaluation Association and is on the Board of the Washington Evaluators.
Miguel de Cervantes was a famous Spanish writer known for his novel 'Don Quixote de la Mancha'. The novel is considered one of the most influential works of literature and is universally known around the world. A group of students - Sandra, Adrián, Ana and Isabel B. - created a presentation about Miguel de Cervantes and his most famous work.
This document announces two ethics events being held by the Michigan Women's Tax Association in May 2016. It provides details on pricing, locations, dates, times, speakers and topics for each event. Attendees can earn two continuing professional education credits in ethics. Door prizes will be given out at one of the events.
Center for Houston's Future - 2014 Fall GraduatesNadia Sant
This page from the Center for Houston's Future website profiles over 30 civic leaders who have graduated from the Center's leadership programs. The leaders represent a variety of industries including media, law, transportation, banking, education, healthcare, and more. The Center aims to develop civic leadership in Houston through programs like LeadershipNEXT and the Business/Civic Leadership Forum.
Luke Smith graduated from Bryant University in 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Management. He held several leadership roles in campus organizations including Treasurer of the Student Programming Board and President of the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Throughout college, Luke held internships with Target Corporation and Account Link as well as part-time jobs to help fund over 50% of his college expenses. He has a proven track record of community service and leadership through his involvement with Boy Scouts of America.
The University of South Carolina Fraternity Council was awarded the 2015 Volunteer Group of the Year by the South Carolina Association for Volunteer Administration and the Governor of South Carolina. After learning of news stories about sexual assault and Greek life, the Fraternity Council took a proactive stance by partnering with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands, a non-profit focused on sexual assault prevention and rehabilitation. As part of this collaboration, the Fraternity Council donated $10,000 to STSM's programs and required sexual violence prevention education for all new members going through recruitment. The Fraternity Council aims to continue its partnership with STSM to further educate its community.
This document provides information about a high impact advisory committee and grant awards from the Fresno Regional Foundation. It introduces the CEO, board chair, and members of the advisory committee. It then lists three grant awards totaling $575,000 to support reading programs, a school district, and a center for transnational health across multiple Central Valley communities. It concludes by mentioning the Fund for the San Joaquin Valley.
Elizabeth Vega Patino is running for re-election to the Miami-Dade FAWL Board of Directors and is requesting votes and support from friends and colleagues. Since joining the board in 2010, she has served as Awards Chair, Co-Chair of FAWL's Diversity Summit, Chair of the Inaugural Meet The Judge Luncheon, Chair of Table For Eight Events, and Chair of FAWL's 2013 Judicial Recognition Reception. She asks that recipients join or renew their Miami-Dade FAWL membership by March 30th in order to vote in the April board elections.
Leslie Bailey is a social worker seeking a position in the social services field. She has a Master's in Social Work from USC and a Bachelor's in Speech Communication from University of Northern Colorado. Her experience includes family advocacy and program coordination at Warren Village, crisis resource coordination at Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners, and administrative roles at Mental Health America of Colorado and Metropolitan State University. She utilizes therapeutic approaches like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.
April meeting st tammany social service networkToddy Wobbema
The document summarizes the April meeting of the St. Tammany Social Service Network. The meeting will feature a presentation by Harold Bartholomew from the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney's office on "Abuse of Powers of Attorney". It will be held on April 11th at 11:30am at The Windsor Senior Living Community in Mandeville. The meeting board members and contact information for the speaker and meeting sponsors are also listed.
April meeting st tammany social service networkToddy Wobbema
The document summarizes the April meeting of the St. Tammany Social Service Network. The meeting will feature a presentation by Harold Bartholomew from the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney's office on "Abuse of Powers of Attorney". It will be held on April 11th at The Windsor Senior Living Community in Mandeville, LA, with networking at 11:30 AM and the meeting starting at noon. The monthly charity is the American Red Cross.
The document discusses Virginia's Wounded Warrior Program (VWWP), which coordinates behavioral health and rehabilitation services for Virginia veterans, National Guard/Reserves members, and their families. It notes that Virginia has over 837,000 veterans and the VWWP's mission is to monitor and coordinate services through public and private partnerships. The VWWP uses a regional consortia model with five regions to deliver services like case management, family support, and linking veterans to benefits. It provides data on veterans served and partner agencies involved to achieve its goal of a well-coordinated system of support.
Joshua Lomas has over 5 years of experience in student and residence life at the University of Colorado, Boulder and Eastern Mennonite University. He has managed databases of over 400 students, supervised staff, overseen budgets, organized alcohol alternative programs, and responded to crises. Lomas strives in roles where his actions directly impact his community. He has strong communication, conflict resolution, and project planning skills and desires to facilitate human connection.
Paula Baucum is the founder and principal of PR Baucum and Associates, which helps businesses, organizations, and governments navigate public relations. She has almost two decades of experience applying her expertise to community issues in North Texas. Paula currently serves on the board of Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie and previously served as Mayor Pro-tem of Midlothian and president of the American Business Women's Association. She also volunteers with organizations like United Way and is active in her church community.
This document summarizes a project by Advocates for Children and Youth to improve outcomes for dually involved girls in Maryland's child welfare and juvenile justice systems. It provides background on dually involved and crossover youth, perspectives shared by 20 dually involved girls, and recommendations developed through stakeholder strategy sessions. These include improved data collection, cross-system collaboration, trauma-informed policies and practices, placement stability, age and gender appropriate services, and increased training. The goals are to reduce girls' referrals to the juvenile justice system, increase access to gender-specific services, and improve treatment delivery.
Dedipya Immadisetty is seeking a position in public health. He has a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from East Tennessee State University, where he was involved in several student organizations and held leadership roles. His experience includes internships with Susan G. Komen and volunteer work in hospitals. He has worked as a Resident Advisor for three years, advising and mentoring students. References are provided from his academic and volunteer experiences.
Participants will learn the role each of these organizations before, during and after a disaster and how they coordinate with government to maximize community disaster response. The workshop will present how other groups can join.
Tower Hill School - 2010 Jefferson Awards Students In Action Presentation Jefferson Awards
Students In Action is a national youth volunteer leadership, recognition and reward program, designed to pass the tradition of service on to the next generation.
Co-developed by Jefferson Awards for Public Service and Deloitte, it is now in over 250 High Schools.
Each spring, Student Leaders from the participating schools compete in regional competitions. They are asked to report on the implementation of the program, and the impact they've had, both in their schools and within their communities.
Ongoing initiatives that confront legislative and voter apathy, enhance voter issue awareness, and increase citizen participation in governance. Engage every region, chapter, and member at every level of governance on every significant issue. Control our destiny by not being muzzled by apathy or inaction. Make advocacy for local, state, and national issues of significance to the communities served ongoing and sustainable.
The document advertises the 20th International Summit & Training on Violence, Abuse & Trauma Across the Lifespan to be held from August 23-26, 2015 in San Diego, California. The summit will provide up to 26.5 hours of continuing education credits for most professions. It will focus on topics related to adult survivors of maltreatment, at-risk youth, child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, sex/labor trafficking, trauma in the military, and more. Attendees will benefit from comprehensive training, premier networking, multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives, and evidence-based practices.
The Utilization of DHHS Program Evaluations: A Preliminary ExaminationWashington Evaluators
Washington Evaluators Brown Bag
by Andrew Rock and Lucie Vogel
October 5, 2010
The presentation will describe a study conducted by the Lewin Group on the utilization of program evaluations in the Department of Health and Human Services for the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. The study used an online survey of project officers and managers from a sample of program evaluations selected from the Policy Information Center database. To supplement the survey data, Lewin conducted focus groups with senior staff in six agencies. Key findings of the study focused on direct, conceptual and indirect use and the importance of high quality methods, stakeholder involvement in evaluation design, presence of a champion, and study findings that were perceived to be important. The study concluded with recommendations for a strengthened internal evaluation group within HHS and future research using a case study approach for greater in-depth examination.
Mr. Andrew Rock initiated/conceived and was the Project Officer (COTR) for the study. He works for the Office of Planning and Policy Support in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), HHS. He is responsible for the Department's annual comprehensive report to Congress on HHS evaluations, coordinates the HHS legislative development process, represents his office on the Continuity of Operations Workgroup, and has worked on various cross-cutting issues including homelessness, tribal self-governance, and health reform. In addition to his work in ASPE, he has worked at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Public Health Service, and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
Ms Lucie Vogel served as a Stakeholder Committee Member for the study. She works in the Division of Planning, Evaluation and Research in the Indian Health Service, developing Strategic and Health Service Master Plans, conducting evaluation studies, and reporting on agency performance. She previously served in evaluation and planning positions in the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, the University of Virginia, and the Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services.
Calusul is a Romanian folk dance that represents a horse divinity and protector of the seasons and horses. It dates back to pre-Christian Roman times and is one of the few dances from that era still performed today. The dance is performed by a group of men called "calusari" who are chosen by their leader, the "vataf", and follow an initiation ritual passed down through generations. During the dance, the calusari imitate the movements and sounds of horses through bells, spurs and a harness. The dance contains magical elements to protect people, animals and crops from evil forces.
A Variety of Rigorous Methods for Assessing Program EffectivenessWashington Evaluators
Washington Evaluators Brown Bag
by Stephanie Shipman and Valerie Caracelli
The desire to improve federal government performance and accountability has led to calls to focus federal funds on approaches found effective through rigorous evaluation. While a randomized experiment is considered a highly rigorous approach for assessing the effectiveness of health and social service interventions, it is not the only rigorous method available and it is not always feasible. Stephanie Shipman and Valerie Caracelli will present the findings of their recent report (GAO-10-30) on what types of interventions are best suited to randomized experiments and what other rigorous approaches are available for assessing program effectiveness.
Dr. Stephanie Shipman is an Assistant Director of the Center for Evaluation Methods and Issues in the Applied Research and Methods Team at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Over the past several years she has directed studies of federal agencies' performance measurement and program evaluation activities, and methods for solving analytic challenges in program performance assessment. She will speak to us about the GAO report released last November, Program Evaluation: A Variety of Rigorous Methods Can Help Identify Effective Interventions. Stephanie currently serves on the American Evaluation Association’s Evaluation Policy Task Force, and in 2008, received the Association’s Alva and Gunnar Myrdal Government Award for evaluation work that has been highly influential in government. Dr. Shipman is a founding member of and coordinator for the Federal Evaluators group, an informal network of evaluation officials.
Dr. Valerie Caracelli is a Senior Analyst in the Center for Evaluation Methods and Issues in the Applied Research and Methods Team at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Valerie assisted Stephanie on this project and consults with GAO content area teams on evaluation design issues and assists teams in examining the quality of evaluation studies. Valerie recently served on the Board of the American Evaluation Association and is on the Board of the Washington Evaluators.
Miguel de Cervantes was a famous Spanish writer known for his novel 'Don Quixote de la Mancha'. The novel is considered one of the most influential works of literature and is universally known around the world. A group of students - Sandra, Adrián, Ana and Isabel B. - created a presentation about Miguel de Cervantes and his most famous work.
A group of friends sailing on a yacht hear a strange noise coming from a nearby island. When they go to investigate, their yacht disappears. Stranded on the island, they grow hungry and one friend goes to check the source of the noise but never returns. The others find him badly injured, and with his dying words he warns them to watch out for mermaids. Later, the mermaids befriend the group but also reveal they have a magic stone that can revive their dead friend, which they use to bring him back to life before helping reunite the friends with their yacht.
The document discusses speed and agility training for football (soccer) players. It outlines some key elements of success in football that relate to speed such as accelerating, changing direction, and maintaining ball control at a fast pace. The Academy of Sport Speed and Agility focuses on developing these skills through sprint mechanics, strength, explosive speed and power, agility, and flexibility training. Common issues restricting speed in footballers like tight ankles and hips are addressed. Training is conducted by director Ranell Hobson who has 20 years experience coaching athletes at various levels.
A equação r2=4cosθ2 define uma curva chamada lemniscatada. Um gráfico mostra que R=3(1-cosθ) para ângulos de 45 graus. A figura geométrica lemniscatada é descrita.
Nicole Moller received a letter of commendation from the Board of Examiners for her excellent results in Semester 1, 2016 at Curtin University's School of Accounting. Her results placed her among the top students for the semester weighted average. Professor Alina Lee, the Head of School, also congratulated Nicole and wished her continued success in her future studies.
This document discusses different programming paradigms and languages. It describes batch programs which run without user interaction and event-driven programs which respond to user events. It lists many popular programming languages from Machine Language to Java and C#, and describes low-level languages that are close to machine code and high-level languages that are more human-readable. It also discusses the different types of language translators like compilers, interpreters, and assemblers and how they convert code between languages. Finally, it covers testing, debugging, and different types of errors in programming.
This presentation will introduce you to programming languages that support different programming paradigms and to give you the knowledge of basic concepts and techniques that will allow them to differentiate between various programming paradigms.
Nonprofit Insights: Who is Volunteering in America?VolunteerMatch
Who is volunteering in America? How much do they volunteer, and with what organizations?
How can nonprofits best engage Americans in their causes?
The new report from the Corporation for National and Community Service, "Volunteering and Civic Life in America," has some answers. Drawn from the most recent U.S. Census Bureau surveys of tens of thousands of households, the report and its accompanying website show how cities, states, age groups and other demographics rank and interact when it comes to volunteering and community involvement.
What does this mean for nonprofits? How can you use this data to increase support for your organization's efforts? Why does it matter that parents volunteer at a higher rate than non-parents, or that two out of every three Americans are volunteering informally in their communities?
For April 2013 Nonprofit Insights webinar, VolunteerMatch President Greg Baldwin had a special conversation with Dr. Christopher Spera, Director of Research & Evaluation at the Corporation for National and Community Service. They discussed the history of this research report, the trends it reveals, and the many ways nonprofits can make best use of the information contained within.
This survey of over 900 donor relations professionals from a variety of nonprofit organizations in the US sought to understand the current state of the donor relations field. Key findings include: 61% worked in higher education, most organizations had small donor relations teams of 1-5 people, and acknowledgment turnaround times were typically less than 2 weeks. Many organizations produced annual reports and stewardship communications but few had comprehensive donor relations plans or strong metrics programs. The survey helps fill an important need for data on the donor relations profession.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: HOW A STUDENT ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP SKILLS...Iowa Campus Compact
This session will present the findings from a study conducted to determine how the
decisions and actions of students based on the depth and breadth of participation in
a student association impacts their perception of their own learning and leadership
development in the area of nonprofit management.
Dr. Julianne Gassman, Assistant Professor and Executive Director of the Nonprofit
Leadership Alliance, and Angela Widner, Instructor and Assistant Director of the
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, both at the University of Northern Iowa
This document summarizes the results of a survey of 915 donor relations professionals. It finds that over 60% work in higher education, with most having 1-2 staff members in donor relations. The majority have 5+ years of experience and would like to remain in the donor relations field. Respondents' organizations most commonly produce annual financial reports, have gift societies, and are responsible for 1-5 events per year. However, over half do not have a strategic donor relations plan or formal donor survey process.
The survey results show that the majority of the Greater Boston Evaluation Network (GBEN) members are white females who are early in their careers, though experience levels vary. Most have advanced degrees. Three-quarters work in evaluation full-time, mainly for non-profits. Members engage in a variety of evaluation activities and fields, with education, health, and non-profits being most common. Networking is the top priority for members. They are interested in professional development, especially skills-based trainings, and informal sharing of practices. Activities should be scheduled at different times to accommodate members.
Millennials are less likely to join membership organizations than older generations. While they cite the same top reasons for joining as older members, such as networking and quality content, the importance of these reasons is weaker for Millennials. Millennials renew memberships when they feel a sense of community connection. Non-members do not join due to never being invited. Millennials are less engaged with organizations than older members by attending fewer events and reading publications less frequently. All generations highly value peer-reviewed journals, but non-member Millennials prefer continuing education resources more. Younger generations want greater engagement from organizations and have lower satisfaction levels the newer the generation.
The Progressive 15 organization advocates for policy and legislation benefitting 15 counties in Northeastern Colorado. Formed in 2001, it has a board of directors representing each county and committees focused on key issues. Progressive 15 aims to be an active, diverse membership organization that shapes public policy, enhances economic viability and quality of life through advocacy, relationship building, and acting as a resource for the region.
ATS14- What meaningful engagement means: capacity-building as a tool to impro...BTAOregon
The document summarizes a partnership between a county agency and community organizations to improve public engagement for a planning project. Key points include:
- The county worked with Centro Cultural de Washington County and the Center for Intercultural Organizing to support outreach to underserved groups through activities like workshops, canvassing, and leadership development.
- This helped elevate community priorities around issues like cultural inclusion, small business support, and accurate demographic data.
- The partnership established best practices for public involvement and built capacity for ongoing civic engagement beyond the current project.
Digging Deeper Into Donor Preferences | AFPFC 2016Abila
At the 2015 AFP International Fundraising Conference, Abila debuted its Donor Engagement Study, diving into the disconnect between nonprofit best practices and donor preferences. We wanted to take that study one step further with our 2016 Donor Engagement Study, digging deeper into donor engagement preferences specifically around content, recognition, events, and volunteering. This session was a special sneak preview of the results, where we shared key findings and insights into how donors want to be engaged and what activities nonprofits are doing that drive them away.
Full study available: www.abila.com/DonorLoyaltyStudy
Speakers:
Rich Dietz, Director of Fundraising Strategy
Tad Druart, VP of Marketing
Technological and social changes have spawned new opportunities for effective
outreach to demographics that have historically been underrepresented at colleges, including African American, Native American, Hispanic, first generation and low-income students. This
session shares findings from a nationwide study of underrepresented students currently
navigating the college admissions process, as well as college freshman reflecting on their
experiences. The research reveals the most significant frustrations and influences in their search
and decision making process. We will take an in depth look at how mobile communication,
online media, friends, community-based organizations, student life, and family are influencing
their decisions. The research includes data and recorded video from thousands of students who
participated in surveys, focus groups and in-depth interviews. Session attendees will hear directly
from the students themselves and learn the best ways to inform and engage these groups that all
too often get lost in the frenzy.
The annual report summarizes the activities of Apathy is Boring, a nonprofit focused on increasing youth civic engagement and voter turnout in Canada. In the past year, they reached over 10,000 youth directly and over 73,000 online. Their programs engaged youth through workshops, events, and social media campaigns around four provincial and municipal elections. They also provided tools and consulting to help other organizations better engage youth in decision making. Looking ahead, they plan to run their fifth federal election campaign to continue addressing declining youth voter turnout in Canada.
This document summarizes graduation rates and plans for an event called "The Big Event" to increase student connection to resources and graduation rates at a community college. It finds that graduation rates are low, especially for black, Hispanic, and male students. "The Big Event" will target veterans, Hispanic/Latino, non-traditional, and male students through workshops on resources, community service, and panels. Over 220 students participated, and graduation pledges increased since the event began. It concludes by thanking the audience.
As the local government profession seeks to promote healthier organizations that equally provide job satisfaction and opportunities for advancement, this is a question we must ask. Fortunately, the answers are not beyond the reach of public sector leaders. NRC Marketing Director Angelica Wedell presents survey data that highlights the perspectives of local government employees across the U.S.
This presentation, created by National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) comes from the 2018 League of Women in Government (LWG) Symposium at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Conference in Baltimore, MD.
Preparations are underway to celebrate the 50th anniversary of AmeriCorps VISTA in September. ILCC VISTA members helped plan and organize the anniversary event in Chicago. The event will acknowledge VISTA's service in fighting poverty in America over 50 years. Over 46 million Americans currently live in poverty, so the anniversary provides an opportunity to continue engaging in alleviating poverty.
Fairfax County Youth Survey School Year 2013-2014: Bullying and CyberbullyingFairfax County
The document summarizes key findings from the 2013 Fairfax County Youth Survey on bullying and cyberbullying. It provides data on the survey's purpose and methodology, including that it surveyed over 47,000 students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 on their behaviors, experiences, and risk/protective factors. Key findings include that about half of students reported being bullied in the past year, with higher rates for females and lower rates for Asians. About 45% reported bullying others. Chronic bullying, defined as 20 or more incidents, affected 9.4% as victims and 6.6% as aggressors. The survey also examined correlations between bullying and other risky behaviors.
The Washington Eval membership survey found:
- Most members joined to learn about evaluation theories/practice and make connections.
- Monthly brown bags, deep dives, and social events are most popular. Preferred times are on-demand, 12-2pm, and 5:30-6pm.
- The weekly digest is most useful for sharing events, jobs, and opportunities.
- Most support increasing dues to $30, offering a two-year option, and auto-renew with opt-in.
- Members are generally satisfied with WE's diversity efforts but want more training and DEI incorporation.
- Many members expressed interest in pro bono, mentoring, and volunteer opportunities.
Are you interested in supporting emerging evaluators and developing the evaluation profession in the Washington, DC area? Are you an emerging evaluator interested in improving your skills and understanding or moving into a different field? This presentation will provide information on ways that Washington Evaluators members can engage in Mentor Minutes.
Mentor Minutes is an initiative that aims to connect current WE members to experienced evaluation professionals in the WE community through short-term mentorship opportunities. The purpose of Mentor Minutes is to pair experienced evaluators (mentors) with aspiring, emerging, or seasoned evaluators (mentees) and establish mutually beneficial professional connections.
George Julnes: Humility in Valuing in the Public Interest - Multiple Methods ...Washington Evaluators
Roundtable: Contributions of Cost-Effectiveness Studies to Evidence-Based Policymaking
Washington Evaluators and the Bipartisan Policy Center's Evidence-Based Policymaking Initiative are pleased to co-sponsor a roundtable discussion about the contributions of cost-effectiveness studies to informing policy decisions in government. This panel discussion will explore approaches to conducting cost-effectiveness studies, their value and use in government decisions, and practical steps for improving their utility for decision-makers. The distinguished panelists have collectively experienced the generation and use of cost-effectiveness studies from a variety of academic, non-governmental, and governmental positions. We invite you to join us on Tuesday, December 5th at 2 PM for a lively discussion of the implications of cost-effectiveness research on government decision making.
Harry Hatry: Cost-Effectiveness Basics for Evidence-Based PolicymakingWashington Evaluators
Washington Evaluators and the Bipartisan Policy Center's Evidence-Based Policymaking Initiative are pleased to co-sponsor a roundtable discussion about the contributions of cost-effectiveness studies to informing policy decisions in government. This panel discussion will explore approaches to conducting cost-effectiveness studies, their value and use in government decisions, and practical steps for improving their utility for decision-makers. The distinguished panelists have collectively experienced the generation and use of cost-effectiveness studies from a variety of academic, non-governmental, and governmental positions. We invite you to join us on Tuesday, December 5th at 2 PM for a lively discussion of the implications of cost-effectiveness research on government decision making.
The panel discussion will be introduced and chaired by Nick Hart, Director of BPC's Evidence-Based Policymaking Initiative and the 2017 Washington Evaluators President.
Panelists:
Harry Hatry, Distinguished Fellow and Director of the Urban Institute's Public Management Program
George Julnes, Professor in the University of Baltimore's School of Public and International Affairs
Sandy Davis, Senior Advisor to BPC's Evidence-Based Policymaking Initiative
George Julnes: Humility in Valuing in the Public Interest - Multiple Methods ...Washington Evaluators
Washington Evaluators and the Bipartisan Policy Center's Evidence-Based Policymaking Initiative are pleased to co-sponsor a roundtable discussion about the contributions of cost-effectiveness studies to informing policy decisions in government. This panel discussion will explore approaches to conducting cost-effectiveness studies, their value and use in government decisions, and practical steps for improving their utility for decision-makers. The distinguished panelists have collectively experienced the generation and use of cost-effectiveness studies from a variety of academic, non-governmental, and governmental positions. We invite you to join us on Tuesday, December 5th at 2 PM for a lively discussion of the implications of cost-effectiveness research on government decision making.
The panel discussion will be introduced and chaired by Nick Hart, Director of BPC's Evidence-Based Policymaking Initiative and the 2017 Washington Evaluators President.
Panelists:
Harry Hatry, Distinguished Fellow and Director of the Urban Institute's Public Management Program
George Julnes, Professor in the University of Baltimore's School of Public and International Affairs
Sandy Davis, Senior Advisor to BPC's Evidence-Based Policymaking Initiative
The DC Consortium Student Conference on Evaluation and Policy (SCEP) is a collaboration of universities in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Maryland regions, representing the interests of students aspiring to be evaluators and policy makers. This collaboration aims to provide students with a platform to present their research and engage with evaluation experts in the opportunity-rich region of Washington, D.C., thereby serving as a bridge between students, academia and other evaluation and policy agencies/organizations. In this presentation, students from the Organizing Committee discuss lessons learned from DC SCEP’s inaugural conference. Features of the conference include a keynote address, interdisciplinary panel, and about 30 student presentations. We will highlight lessons learned concerning how the conference served to broker knowledge towards its theme, ‘Advancing Social Justice in Evaluation and Policy Integration’ with Consortium graduate students in the region.
The document summarizes findings from three recent GAO reports on the use of evidence in federal decision making. It discusses the results of GAO's 2017 survey of federal managers which found no significant increase in the use of performance measures or information in decision making. It also summarizes the GAO's assessment of GPRAMA implementation and key findings about quarterly performance reviews and program evaluation from the manager survey. The document concludes with a recommendation that OMB direct each agency to prepare an annual evaluation agenda.
As evaluators, policy makers, and program managers, we want our efforts to solve the problems of the world to be based on the best possible knowledge. Too often, however, that knowledge is not organized in a way that makes it easy to use for decision-making and action. As a result, too many programs fail to meet their potential.
“Causal knowledge mapping” is a technique for integrating and measurably improving knowledge from a broad range of sources. In this webinar, we’ll use real-world examples and interactive conversations to show three kinds of causal knowledge maps that can benefit an evaluation: (1) Collaborative maps to design programs that fit the local situation; (2) Literature maps to identify and improve upon effective practices; (3) Evaluation findings maps for continual improvement.
Partnerships for Transformative Change in Challenging Political Contexts w/ D...Washington Evaluators
The document summarizes a 4-day course on transformative evaluation held in Santiago, Chile in September 2016. The course was attended by 35 evaluators from several South American countries and focused on how evaluators can contribute to social justice and human rights through their work. It covered the transformative paradigm and questions about incorporating social change into evaluation design. Participants discussed solutions like empowering marginalized communities and forming diverse evaluation teams. The course organizers were flexible in bringing transformative evaluation concepts to different universities and organizations in Chile.
Founded in 1984 with an initial membership of 12 evaluators, the Washington Evaluators (WE) has since grown to include a professional and student membership base of more than 200 in the nation's capitol. This presentation describes WE's experience in developing and maintaining a community of evaluation practitioners that include a diverse mix of government, private, and self-employed evaluators as well as prominent evaluators in academia. This presentation discusses the strategies WE uses to foster personal connections and sharing information about the evaluation profession for both new and long-time evaluators.
Transitioning from School to Work: Preparing Evaluation Students and New Eval...Washington Evaluators
Unlike some professions, there is no single path for making the leap from student to new professional to being an established member of the profession. In large part this is because of the trans-disciplinary nature of evaluation field and the many the broad number of professions and sectors (public, non-profit, private) in which evaluation and social science research skills may be useful. This panel will explore the many approaches used by universities in the Washington, DC area to train graduate and undergraduate students in the field of evaluation, and the transition strategies to help students and new evaluators establish themselves in the evaluation field. The seven distinguished panelists are all associated with Washington Evaluators, and have served in AEA and/or WE leadership positions. Panelists and our Discussant will be asked to address questions such as:
1. In which disciplines/schools at your university would we expect to find courses in evaluation or related to evaluation?
2. What are the components of the evaluation curricula? Do you offer a degree or major field in evaluation?
3. Do you offer hands-on experiences for your students to design and conduct evaluations?
4. Where have your former students worked in the evaluation field, and what kinds of careers have they had?
5. What advice do you have for new evaluators regarding making the shift from school to work in the evaluation field? What types of professional and networking activities would you recommend to further careers in evaluation?
Challenges and Solutions to Conducting High Quality Contract Evaluations for ...Washington Evaluators
Challenges and Solutions to Conducting High Quality Contract Evaluations for the U.S. Government
Washington Evaluators Brown Bag
July 7, 2015
Presenter: David J. Bernstein
Discussant: Kathryn E. Newcomer
Lessons from World Bank Support for Evidence-Based Policy Making, Presented by Nils Junge on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 12 - 1:30 pm in the George Washington University Marvin Center (Room 308).
Since the late 1990s the World Bank has placed greater and greater emphasis on evidence-based policy making, with a specific focus on how the poor and vulnerable are affected. A commonly used approach is ‘Poverty and Social Impact Analysis’ (PSIA), typically undertaken before development projects are approved. PSIAs are implemented with the express purpose of informing public sector reforms in order to mitigate negative distributional impacts. To identify winners and losers of a given policy reform, PSIAs may use or combine various kinds of analysis: statistical, econometric cost-benefit, social, stakeholder, political economy, etc. Strongly utilization-focused, the evaluation process is often as important as the analytical work itself. After introducing PSIA methods, the presenter will share practical lessons from 12 years conducting PSIAs and some of the challenges inherent in this exciting area of evaluation.
Nils Junge works internationally as an independent evaluator and policy advisor. In addition to advising the World Bank and government counterparts on addressing reform impacts, he has conducted evaluations for over 20 clients in Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East/North Africa. Multi-lingual, he has worked in 5 languages. He has an MA from Johns Hopkins – School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
This document outlines the current state of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in Tajikistan. It discusses the country's background, M&E system and players, possibilities and limitations. It also describes Tajikistan's National M&E Network, which was established in 2008 and includes over 100 members. The Network aims to share information, expand partnerships, and build M&E capacity in Tajikistan through activities like attending international conferences and developing local language resources. Overall, the document provides an overview of M&E practice in Tajikistan and the goals of the National M&E Network to further develop the field.
The Kyrgyz Republic established a national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system beginning in the 2000s. As strategic planning increased the need for M&E and non-governmental organization involvement, the government began including M&E sections in programs and strategies from 2000 onward. A National M&E Network was formed in 2007 by NGOs and individuals to support M&E system development. While M&E practices were adopted, implementation has faced challenges of disconnected data collection across agencies and a lack of public input. The Network works to strengthen professional evaluation through training, publications, and events to help address these challenges and further establish M&E in governance.
Ann K. Emery gave a brown bag presentation on visualizing evaluation results to the Washington Evaluators on September 15, 2014 at George Washington University. The presentation highlighted tips for creating effective data visualizations including using intentional color schemes, ensuring visuals are accessible on websites and social media, and using checklists to guide design. Emery emphasized the importance of visualizing both qualitative and quantitative evaluation findings to tell compelling stories with data.
Influencing Evaluation Policy and Practice: The American Evaluation Associati...Washington Evaluators
Influencing Evaluation Policy and Practice: The American Evaluation Association's Evaluation Policy Task Force by Cheryl J. Oros, Ph.D., Consultant to the Evaluation Policy Task Force
About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).Christina Parmionova
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile
Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
Monitoring Health for the SDGs - Global Health Statistics 2024 - WHOChristina Parmionova
The 2024 World Health Statistics edition reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals and WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work. It also highlights the findings from the Global health estimates 2021, notably the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.
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