Washington University Environmental Studies Program
Evaluation Planning
Project Date
Feb 2019—Oct 2020
Type of Evaluation
Planning, Process
Setting
Academic
Overview
The Environmental Studies Program at Washington University in St. Louis engages with many St. Louis initiatives and organizations to complete environmental projects. These collaborative, class-based projects provide students with “real world” experiences and have a tangible benefit for community partners.
The Evaluation Center partnered with the Environmental Studies Department to develop an evaluation plan for their community engagement work.
Project Description
Background
The Environmental Studies Program at Washington University in St. Louis implemented a strategic planning process for their community engagement work. They convened faculty, staff, students, and community partners over the course of four planning sessions to identify the vision, goals, strategies, and outcomes for their community engagement work.
Evaluation Center Activities
- Conducted and analyzed six interviews with Environmental Studies faculty.
- Developed a logic model.
- Developed an evaluation plan.
Our Products
- Faculty interview findings brief
- Evaluation plan, including logic model and methods matrix
Funder
Washington University Environmental Studies Program
