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What are the application procedures?
Eight pairs of applicants from nonprofit organizations will be selected to participate in the year-long program. Having two participants from each agency will ensure that the new learning will actually be used. Each pair of applicants will identify the specific project on which they plan to focus during the training program. In addition, they will submit a letter from their supervisor(s) indicating how their participation in the training program fits in the strategic plans of the organization and how these efforts will be sustained on a continuing basis. Please note that prior experience in conducting program evaluation is not a requirement for admission to this program.
Registration Fee
Registration fee for the year-long program is $200.00 per person. This includes all instructional materials, one meal at each day of the meeting, and coffee breaks. A limited number of need-based scholarships will be made available. Participants will be responsible for making their own arrangements for overnight accommodations.
Application Requirements
1. The applicant must be a staff member, volunteer, or board member of a nonprofit organization from this region. The applicants must provide a letter of support from his/her supervisor(s) indicating (a) what institutional support will be provided to make evaluation activities possible; (b) how the conduct of program evaluation fits with the mission and purposes of the organization; and (c) how evaluation efforts begun at the institute will be sustained. Additional letters of support are also welcome.
3. Preference will be given to applicants who have limited experience in program evaluation but are able to document how they plan to use evaluation knowledge and skills in furthering the mission of their organization.
4. Completed application and support letters must be submitted by February 20, 2006. Application materials may be printed from the program website at www.css.edu/aievaluationinstitute.xml or may be obtained by contacting:
Chandra M. Mehrotra, Ph.D.
Director, Evaluation Training Program
The College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, Minnesota 55811-4199
5. Representatives from small nonprofits who may have difficulty in forming a team of two applicants are encouraged to contact us to discuss their special circumstances. Please contact Dr. Mehrotra via telephone (218-723-6161) or email (cmehrotr@css.edu). You may also contact Ms. Pamela Standing via e-mail at pjstanding_54@yahoo.com who is serving as a liaison with Native American communities.
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