Archive for the ‘ Policy/research ’ Category
For a course in training needs assessment, I have been researching the career transitions needs of AmeriCorps members in Oregon the past couple of months. So far I’ve: looked at extant data, including past pre-workshop surveys, interview transcripts, and studies like Diana Epstein’s The Long-Term Impacts of AmeriCorps on Participants and conducted a pilot study, specifically [ READ MORE ]
Last month, HealthCorps founder Dr. Mehmet Oz (author and heart surgeon) presented findings of a recent study on the impact of HealthCorps Coordinators in their communities. [ READ MORE ]
As the momentum for youth civic engagement in the US and internationally continues, the need to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of these activities on development becomes clearer, to encourage both greater and long-term investment in youth service. Youth voluntary service programs exist in dozens of countries and communities around the world, and new programs and policy initiatives[ READ MORE ]
Natalie Banks of National Service Consulting is conducting a 12-question, anonymous survey with former AmeriCorps members to gather input on why members join, stay, and leave programs. She wants to hear from former members of all AmeriCorps programs, including NCCC, State and National, VISTA, Tribes, Education Award, and Leaders, regardless of how long you served, or if you completed your term. She especially wants participation from people who terminated their service early. Results will help in developing materials that provide specific strategies for recruiting and retaining members based on their work style and approach to work[ READ MORE ]
In response to the Kennedy Serve America Act that will take effect October 1, the Corporation for National and Community Service is holding listening sessions — Katrina Mathis wrote about these this past week — and launching an online discussion board where you can share your thoughts. [ READ MORE ]
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