Tracking and Evaluation Core
Our evaluation team is committed to designing and implementing tracking and evaluation activities through a participatory approach that recognizes the meaningful use of evaluation findings.
Our core responsibilities include:
- Assessing all OSCTR research and educational activities.
- Monitoring the implementation of program activities, pilot projects, and junior faculty progress.
- Evaluating the development and sustainability of multidisciplinary research teams.
- Tracking budgetary implementation, resource allocation, and resource sharing.
Our team is also tasked with determining KCA needs related to a tracking structure to enhance their overall performance, promote synergy, and increase scientific productivity.
Core Leadership
Eval Core Director – Janis E. Campbell, PhD
Eval Associate Core Director - Motolani Adedeji, PharmD
Eval Associate Core Director - Amanda Janitz, PhD, MPH
Evaluation Design
We use a mixed-method approach to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the program.
Some of these methods include:
- Interviews and focus groups
- Surveys
- Program data analysis
- Published research
- Social network analysis
Logic Models
Our evaluation planning approach relies heavily on using logic models to show the presumed logic through which activities lead to intended results. Logic models provide a framework for an evaluation plan to assess the implementation of both short- and long-term objectives. They also help guide us to implement various assessment activities, which we can use to monitor the progress of the KCAs and the OSCTR. Logic models are reviewed annually and updated as needed.
Evaluation Handbook
We are developing an Evaluation Standards Handbook to:
- Define stakeholder involvement and evaluation responsibilities.
- Stipulate procedures for high-quality assessment.
- Clarify recording and reporting responsibilities across KCAs.
The GROklahoma Podcast Show
Our podcast, The GROklahoma Podcast Show, offers insights into the resources and support available for clinical and translational research in Oklahoma. We feature conversations with field experts and researchers who have leveraged these resources. Topics include:
- Funding opportunities
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- Networking opportunities
- Mentoring tips
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