Excellence in Engagement & Evaluation
Exploring the Path from Partnerships to Collaborations
Exploring the Path from Partnerships to Collaborations: Voices from the Field (Video)
Who We Are
Our Excellence in Engagement and Evaluation program designs, implements and evaluates projects within education, health and workforce development entities to achieve outcomes based on evidence-based quality standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
What We Do
Technical experts work with organizations and communities to assist in achieving desired outcomes, developing plans, conducting needs assessments, collecting data, designing evaluation plans, and providing other forms of technical assistance. A variety of research and evaluation methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, database applications, content analysis, archival data analysis) are used to clarify goals, build logic models, and identify appropriate methods for addressing significant issues.
Sponsors
We customize tools and procedures to meet the needs of sponsors and are uniquely positioned to contribute to new and continuing interventions based upon productive working relationships with state and local partners.
- New America
- Ohio Family and Children First Cabinet Council
- Governor’s Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives
- United Way of Central Ohio
- Ohio Departments of Education, Mental Health, Health, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Projects
Parent Mentor Oversight & Professional Development Program
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recognizes the critical need of supporting and honoring families as the primary caregivers and educators of
State-Wide Family Survey for Families of Students With Disabilities
State-Wide Family Survey for Families of Students With Disabilities In partnership with the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), our associates design, distribute,
Ohio Youth Rehabilitation Collaborative (OYRC)
Ohio State’s College of Public Health, College of Education and Human Ecology, and OSU Extension are implementing a delivery system and education program in rural and urban neighborhoods
Planning and Evaluation Services for the Ohio Interagency Council for Youth
Ohio is engaged in a cooperative agreement with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center
Ohio Head Start Association, Inc. Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Project
The Ohio Head Start Association, Inc. (OHSAI) is currently engaged in significant activities related
Developing Public-Private Partnerships to Target Elevated Phosphorus Fields to Increase Water Quality & Availability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has funded
Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
Our Associates support the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO) as they implement a unique capacity building model in Ohio
Family and Community Partnership Liaisons (CARES Act) Project
Family and Community Partnership Liaisons (CARES Act) Project The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) is engaged in a statewide effort to build
End of Life Decision Making
This project aims to address racial and ethnic disparities and health equity, focusing on how to encourage advance care planning and engage in a culturally sensitive
Advancing Ohio's English Learners
The Advancing Ohio’s English Learners project is designed to create a comprehensive system of supports for English learners and their families
Public Interest Technology
Our Associates are partnering with New America to provide an overview of employers’ perspectives regarding the emerging field of public interest technology or PIT.
Heading to Kindergarten Evaluation
Ohio’s Heading to Kindergarten initiative is part of a national initiative designed to build partnerships between Head Start providers and public schools.
Staying and Thriving:
Cultivating Community with and for Black Women Undergraduate Students in the College of Education and Human Ecology ELIGIBILITY AND
Read MoreState-Wide Family Survey for Families of Students With Disabilities
State-Wide Family Survey for Families of Students With Disabilities In partnership with the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), our associates design, distribute,
Read MorePROSPER: Promoting School-Community-University Partnerships to Enhance Resilience
Ohio State’s College of Public Health, College of Education and Human Ecology, OSU Extension, and Central State University
Read MorePlanning and Evaluation Services for the Ohio Interagency Council for Youth
Ohio is engaged in a cooperative agreement with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center
Read MoreParent Mentors Oversight and Professional Development Project
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) recognizes the critical need for supporting and honoring families as the primary caregivers and educators of children....
Read MoreOhio Head Start Association, Inc. Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Project
The Ohio Head Start Association, Inc. (OHSAI) is currently engaged in significant activities related
Read MoreNative American Indian Center of Central Ohio
Our Associates support the Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO) as they implement a unique capacity building model in Ohio
Read MoreGreat Lakes Fisheries Science Training (FiST) Workshop for Undergraduates
Great Lakes Fisheries Science Training Workshop for Undergraduates Effectively managing and sustaining the
Read MoreGrandUnderstandings
Center associates in the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center have partnered with the Ohio Department of Education on developing a resource platform
Read MoreFamily and Community Partnership Liaisons (CARES Act) Project
Family and Community Partnership Liaisons (CARES Act) Project The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) is engaged in a statewide effort to build
Read MoreDeveloping Public-Private Partnerships to Target Elevated Phosphorus Fields to Increase Water Quality & Availability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has funded
Read MoreAnti-Human Trafficking Evaluations
Our anti-human trafficking projects aim to address gaps in services for identifying and supporting survivors of human trafficking in Ohio. The Salvation
Read MoreProgram Team
Melissa Ross, PsyD
Co-Program Director and Associate Director Of Research Partnerships & Impacts
David A. Julian, PhD
Co-Program Director Of Evaluation & Community Practice
Abena Anyidoho, PhD
Post Doctoral Scholar
Beth Crawford
Project Manager
Gabrielle Johnson, PhD
Translational Researcher
Jessica Hurtt
Program Coordinator
Marcie Kamb
Program Manager
Mehrunnisa Khanzada
Translational Researcher
