Projects Report
This report shows the various collaborative projects between UNO and the community.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2016-17
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Poverty, Economic Sufficiency Awareness, Capacity Building, Social Justice Awareness
Description : STEPs is pleased to submit this proposal to provide data analysis and composition of community assessment report findings to Community Action of Nebraska (CAN). The data analysis and composition services would be led by Dr. Jeanette Harder, founder and director of STEPs, along with Dr. Keyonna King, Program Evaluator with STEPs. Their work will be supported by Jennifer Sedivy, Graduate Research Assistant with STEPs. The team has extensive experience conducting research and evaluation on programs serving children, youth, and families in poverty. As highlighted below, the team presents with the necessary education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully meet all of the contractual requirements.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 0
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Summer
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2016-17
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Description : STEPs will prepare written mini-reports featuring agency level findings for each of the nine Community Action agencies. Written report to be formatted according to CANs expectations, including exported data, appropriate data visualization (e.g. charts, tables, graphs), and comment analysis when necessary.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2016-17
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Summer
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2016-17
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Employment and Workforce, Capacity Building, Social Justice Awareness
Description : Using a participatory, utilization-focused approach, STEPs will work with the Greater Omaha Chamber to conduct focus groups and analyze results. Additional funds of $1,000 are being provided by the Greater Omaha Chamber to accomplish this component of the original evaluation plan.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2017-18
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2018-19
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Capacity Building, Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description : In addition to our current agreement, we will use these funds to "build on existing evaluation capacity-building efforts to measure and increase the impact of the RPE program (CDC, #2) through the following activities: - Present a 3-hour workshop to include information on outcome measurement tools, validity and reliability, finding and choosing tools, and how and when to administer tools (evaluation design). If time allows, provide tips on writing an evaluation plan and data collection. - Actively participate in SVPAC meetings (20 hours), including limited time outside meetings (10 hours), travel time (12 hours), mileage to/from meetings, and parking (# of hours are approximate). - From SeptemberDecember 2018, provide individualized technical assistance (coaching) to programs on data entry, analysis, interpretation, and reporting, as requested by programs (approximately 5 hours for 10 programs).
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2018-19
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2018-19
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Capacity Building, Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description : Early in 2019, STEPs will review the state-level logic model prepared in 2018, and will recommend revisions based on new evidence and funding requirements. Also at the state level, STEPs will assist NE DHHS and the Coalition in drafting and finalizing a strategic and realistic evaluation work plan. In this 2019 work plan, STEPs will assist NE DHHS and the Coalition in identifying and tracking sexual violence indicators in Nebraska. STEPs will access this information with the assistance of the Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha as well as other data sources. Considering the opportunities and barriers for accessing data, STEPs will prepare a sustainability plan for NE DHHS and the Coalition to continue tracking sexual violence indicators at the state level. STEPs will continue their participation in the SVPAC, including an evaluation of its coordination of partners. STEPs will also participate in reviewing and summarizing sexual violence data and indicators to aid in the selection of focus populations and prevention approaches. Building on the successes of the previous year, STEPs will prepare and conduct regional trainings and provide individual technical assistance to help subrecipients prepare evaluation plans, select and administer valid and reliable measurement tools, and analyze resultant data.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Spring
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2019-20
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Capacity Building, Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description : The purpose of this work plan is to provide state- and local-level evaluation for NE DHHS, the Coalition to End Domestic Violence, and RPE subrecipients on their CDC-funded work with RPE (Rape Prevention and Education). STEPs will assist NE DHHS in meeting evaluation requirements such as updating their state-level logic model, evaluation plan, and indicators (risk and protective factors). STEPs will also provide evaluation capacity-building to RPE subrecipients. STEPs role in this work plan is contingent on collaboration with and feedback from DHHS and the Coalition.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Summer
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2019-20
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Summer
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2019-20
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Capacity Building, Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description : The purpose of this work plan is to increase time and resources to the existing 2019-2020 RPE contract in alignment with the Supplement requirements. With the supplemental funding, STEPs proposes beginning a principles-focused evaluation process for Nebraska RPE. This work plan details the first two phases of principles-focused evaluation (identification of principles and development of measurement tools to evaluate principles in practice) to be completed in Year 2. In Year 3, the final phase of principles-focused evaluation (supporting local programs in evaluating principles in practice and outcomes associated with principles) will be completed.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2018-19
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Spring
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2018-19
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Capacity Building, Health Awareness, Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description : Lutheran Family Services requests STEPs to provide evaluation services for their RSET/RSafe program. STEPs will provide treatment fidelity services including a logic model, retrospective data analysis, training alumni survey, and a focus group of current participants.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Fall
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2018-19
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Summer
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2018-19
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Capacity Building, Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description : The purpose of this Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence (DV/SV) System Assessment is to analyze current practices and policies on victim services and the criminal justice system in the Five County Coordinated CRT/SART area around Kearney, with a focus on Buffalo County. Through hearing the needs and experiences of stakeholders, we hope new pathways to open allowing for positive collaborative efforts in the future. Results will inform best practices for improved protocol and policy. The goal of CRT/SART is to keep victims S.A.F.E. and offenders accountable.
Engagement Type:
Engaged Research
Activity Type:
None
Start Semester: Summer
Total UNO Students: 1
Start Academic Year: 2018-19
UNO Student Hours: 0
End Semester:
Fall
Total K-12 Students: 0
End Academic Year:
2019-20
K-12 Student Hours: 0
Total Number of Other Participants:
0
Topics:
Transportation, Capacity Building, Juvenile/Adult Justice System
Description : The purpose of this work plan is to assess the outcomes of the Misdemeanor Diversion Program of the National Safety Council, Nebraska. The evaluation question to be answered is: To what degree does the National Safety Council, Nebraskas diversion program reduce recidivism? This study will compare recidivism outcomes for three groups: 1) individuals who completed the diversion program; 2) individuals who started but did not complete the diversion program; and 3) individuals who did not participate in the diversion program. The diversion program is a voluntary program that offers a one-time chance for a person charged with certain crimes to avoid having a criminal conviction on their record. Participants pay an enrollment fee, complete community service, and complete a class. The results of this study will aid the Misdemeanor Diversion Program (MDP) in continuing, improving, and marketing their program.