Program Evaluation and Assessment

 

Systemic Research will develop an evaluation framework based on your project's mission statement, goals, objectives, logic diagram, and implementation plans.  The evaluation framework will identify key evaluation questions, relevant metrics and indicators, data sources for each objective/goal, along with the master evaluation plan over the project period.  Systemic Research will design and develop both quantitative and qualitative key indicator data collection instruments.  Evaluation and assessment activities may include data collection, validation, and analysis, survey design and implementation, site visits, focus groups, and individual interviews. We can conduct comparison group and longitudinal studies for evidence based results.

 

For long-term projects formative evaluations are conducted annually to assess project progress.  Constant communication between project leaders and the evaluators will assure on-time feedback so that appropriate mid-term revisions to project activities can be made.  Summative evaluations are conducted at the conclusion of a project to measure final outcomes and provide information on the project's effectiveness.


Key Indicator Data Collection and Analysis

 

Grantors and stakeholders are demanding concrete evidence of program effectiveness.  Key indicator data is the most critical component of the project progress monitoring and evidence-based evaluation and assessment. Systemic Research has extensive experience in designing and implementing customized key indicator data collection instruments.  We will work with you to determine the scope and depth of data needed and design a user friendly spread-sheet or web-based data collection system.  The collected data is analyzed and presented in a fact book, report, or booklet format. 


 

Self-Study Reports for Institutional Accreditation


Accreditation by a regional or national accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education demonstrates that your institution meets acceptable levels of quality as determined by independent review.

 

Depending on the accrediting agency, the self-study report must address certain criterion or standards such as Institutional Mission and Integrity, Student Learning & Effective Teaching, Programs and Services, and Leadership and Governance in addition to student, faculty, and institutional data.

 

Systemic Research can assist your institution  meet all of the requirements through collaborative team work.

Needs Assessment

 

Systemic Research can assist you in identifying your needs through consultations, institutional surveys, and feasibility studies. Your institution's mission and goals are the guidelines for short and long-term needs assessment.The findings of the needs assessment is a foundation for institutional strategic planning and action plans for specific goals and objectives. The action plan identifies the human, financial, and technical resources available and needed- now it's time to write a grant proposal.

Grant Proposal Writing Assistance

 

Numerous educational grants are available from federal and state governments and private foundations. Systemic Research offers expertise in grant research and writing.  We will help you find currently available programs that are most feasible for your institution's background and needs.

 

Our professional grant proposal writing services include planning of the grant program design, development of the project abstract, full project description, proposed budget, and submission of the proposal. 


Program Implementation Consultation

 

Once your project has been approved and funded, a detailed action plan must be developed. Systemic Research will work with project leadership and staff to review the implementation plans, objectives, and baseline data outlined in the original proposal and make any necessary realignment of activities and targeted milestones to reach your goals. We will design a logic model to graphically depict your project's inputs and resources, activities, and short- and long-term outcomes. Systemic Research will also share its expertise and knowledge base of best practice strategies with you.

Project Highlight Publications


Successful projects should be publicized.  We have expertise and experience in producing professionally designed booklets and brochures to share your project strategies and outcomes.  Systemic Research can document your accomplishments so that they can be disseminated to stakeholders, and the general public.  The publications can also be used to inform potential funders of your institution's activities, achievements and future needs.