Program Evaluation

Ever Innovating.

How can applied research and program evaluation drive educational innovations?

Do you have a program that needs to be evaluated or a grant proposal that needs an evaluation plan?

We now offer evaluation consultation to all University of Rochester faculty. Set up a time for a free consultation to meet with our team!

Our Research and Evaluation Areas:

  • Mentoring

  • Teaching & Learning

  • Broader Impact

  • Program Sustainability

  • STEM Education Programs including T32, NRT, IUSE, REU, S-STEM, ATE, and Noyce

Evaluation Design and Planning

Designing and implementing evaluation plans to measure and enhance program outcomes.

Research Centers

Providing evaluation expertise to assess the effectiveness and impact of research center initiatives.

Grant Writing Support

Offering pre-award support to develop cohesive proposals.

External Evaluator Liaison

Facilitating connections with external evaluators while ensuring appropriate bidding processes and scopes of work meet University of Rochester and funder requirements.

Collaborative Program Evaluation

Collaboration

Community Partnerships

Supporting the evaluation of collaborative programs to strengthen community engagement and outcomes.

Pre-Award: Working with Program Evaluator

The Program Evaluation Team provides free consultation to Principal Investigators (PIs) developing proposals. The Program Evaluation Team will help develop a program evaluation plan, build appropriate evaluation budgets, and provide additional grant development support. We can also support the PI in securing and working with an external evaluator if required by the funder.

Post-Award: Program Evaluators as Senior Personnel

Increasingly, funders are welcoming projects to include program evaluators from the same institution, provided they are positioned in a separate unit. We welcome being included in project teams as senior personnel to lead evaluation and program improvement efforts. There are many advantages to including a program evaluator internal to the University of Rochester. We have a strong understanding of the structure, organization, climate, and processes.

Nationally Recognized Expertise

Housed within the Warner School of Education and Human Development, the Program Evaluation Team is led by nationally recognized experts in the field. Our team not only provides cutting-edge evaluation services but also leads the Program Evaluation graduate programs at Warner, shaping the next generation of evaluation professionals. With a strong presence in national and international professional associations, we are proud to contribute to advancing the field of program evaluation through research, practice, and thought leadership.

Our Values

  • Advancing Research & Evaluation

  • Collaborative Partnerships

  • Communication & Transparency

  • Evidence Based Practices & Actionable Insights

Ever Innovating.

585-275-1360

Center for Professional Development and Education Reform

University of Rochester

PO Box 270425 Rochester, NY 14627