Research and Program Evaluation

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Research and Program Evaluation

Applied research and program evaluation provides information to assist decision-makers in identifying and addressing community and social issues, evaluating the impact of programs and services and crafting innovative improvements to meet community and organizational needs.

Core Services of Research & Program Evaluation:

Community and Nonprofit Survey Research
Program Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Organizational Assessment
Policy Research
Board Development

Current and Recent Projects

Goddard Library Strategic Plan Development & Implementation

Goddard Library Strategic Plan Development & Implementation – Assist library board in hiring a new executive director and implementation of foundational steps in new strategic plan

YMCA After-School Middle School Program Evaluation

YMCA After-School Middle School Program Evaluation – Evaluation of impact of YMCA program in 14 middle schools in Wichita, KS

Substance Abuse Center of Kansas Peer Counseling Program Evaluation

Substance Abuse Center of Kansas Peer Counseling Program Evaluation – Study of impact of peer counseling in improving outcomes for substance abuse clients

Valley Center Community Survey

Valley Center Community Survey – Citizen survey of priorities for City of Valley Center

Behavioral Mental Health High Utilizers Study with Ascension Via Christi, COMCARE and Substance Abuse Center of Kansas

Behavioral Mental Health High Utilizers Study with Ascension Via Christi, COMCARE and Substance Abuse Center of Kansas – Study of frequent users of behavioral mental health services

Ascension Via Christi has released the results of this study. To read the full report, click here.

Iola Staffing and Organizational Analysis

Iola Staffing and Organizational Analysis – assessment of staffing and organizational needs

Wichita Fire Department Optimal Deployment Project

Wichita Fire Department Optimal Deployment Project – Data review and stakeholder engagement

GEARUP Program Evaluation

GEARUP Program Evaluation – Provide federal grant evaluation services

Kansas Department of Commerce Workforce Division: Strategic Plan Customer Service Response

Kansas Department of Commerce Workforce Division: Strategic Plan Customer Service Response – Implementation of strategic plan related to customer service, including employee input users of job centers and research on best practices

Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization: The Future of Transportation

Assessment of interest, identification of best practices, and prioritization of future transportation investments in the WAMPO region. To read the infographic, click here. To read the full report, click here.