Project List
2007
Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority (PHRA) Hope VI Evaluation Plan - Evaluation of Portsmouth's HOPE VI Jeffry Wilson Homes Revitalization Project to include a process evaluation to monitor the delivery of Community and Support Services (CSS) and relocation process as well as an outcome evaluation assessing client outcomes through resident and staff interviews. (January, 2007-December, 2011)
Quality of Life Indicators Among Elderly Persons (ODU Multidisciplinary Seed Grant): Measuring and Mapping the Interrelationships Between Health, Transportation Needs, Happiness, Economics and Mistreatment - Phone survey of Hampton Roads' residents looking at the quality of life among the elderly population as compared to their younger counterparts. (January-June, 2007)
Virginia Youth Services Survey for Families (YSS) - Two-stage mail survey of 7000 families receiving youth services from the 40 Community Service Boards in Virginia. (May - September, 2007)
The Impact of Academic Podcasting: Emerging Technologies in the Foreign Language Classroom - A survey of ODU students and faculty to determine if the use of podcasting technology in foreign language courses results in increased pedagogical effectiveness and greater student learning outcomes. (May, 2007-August, 2008)
Mental Health Statistics Improvement Program (MHSIP) - satisfaction survey of consumers of Virginia Community Services Boards to include approximately 7500 adult mental health and substance abuse consumers who have received services. (September, 2007 - January, 2008)
2006
Virginia Youth Services Survey for Families (YSS) - Two-stage mail survey of 7000 families receiving youth services from the 40 Community Service Boards in Virginia. (April-August, 2006)
Virginia Law Foundation (VLF) - Evaluation of Norfolk's Mental Health Court to determine achievement of goals including promoting better outcomes for clients with mental illnesses and/or co-occurring disorders than more traditional approaches and reduction of costs associated with such approaches (i.e., incarceration). (July, 2006-December, 2007)
Mental Health Statistics Improvement Program (MHSIP) - survey of consumers of Virginia Community Services Boards to include approximately 7500 adult mental health and substance abuse consumers who have received services. (August - December, 2006)
Eastern Carolina University (ECU) Information Technology (IT) Literacy and Skills in Rural Schools Evaluation - Evaluation of an NSF grant that develops and conducts training academies for parents, high school students and high school teachers to help integrate IT concepts into math and science lessons to promote IT literacy among students. (October, 2006-September, 2008)
2005
Enhancing State Capacity to Address Child Adolescent Health through Violence Prevention (VDH) - Participate in a statewide workgroup to identify statewide prevention programs and data sources regarding youth violent prevention. Assist in the prioritization and final selection of recommendations for a state strategic plan regarding youth violence prevention. Assist in disseminating, integrating and promoting the adoption of the strategic plan as a blueprint for violence prevention. (January, 2005-October, 2006)
General Supervision Enhancement Grant (GSEG) - Coordinate and participate in the design, development and implementation of Virginia's Part C/Early Intervention Outcome Indicator System. (January, 2005-December, 2007)
Virginia Youth Services Survey for Families (YSS) - Two-stage mail survey of 7000 families receiving youth services from the 40 Community Service Boards in Virginia. (February - September, 2005)
Investing in Virginia's Children - Evaluation of Smart Beginnings South Hampton Roads regarding the coordination of professional development activities and pilot programs that targeted early childcare providers in the five South Hampton Roads communities of Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake. (September, 2005-June, 2007)
Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) Nuclear Technologies Education Evaluation - Evaluation of an NSF grant that provides teachers in Central Virginia with the resources and professional development opportunities needed to successfully teach technical skills for the nuclear energy industry as well as providing middle school and high school students with the technical skills required for a successful career in the nuclear energy support technologies industry. (September, 2005-October, 2007)
Mental Health Statistics Improvement Program (MHSIP) - survey of consumers of Virginia Community Services Boards and consumer run programs of approximately 7500 adult mental health and substance abuse consumers who have received services. (September - December, 2005)
2004
Evaluation of Virginia's Sexual Assault Provider System (VDH) - Comprehensive assessment of the network of sexual assault services providers in Virginia (April - November, 2004)
Virginia Early Intervention Database Management and Implementation (VA DMHMRSAS, Part C)-Implementation of web-enabled client tracking and local system monitoring database systems; data management and analysis (March, 2004 - June, 2005).
Quality of Life Regional Survey (Joshua Behr, ODU): -- telephone survey of 1200 Hampton Roads residents assessing various quality of life indicators (February - June 2004)
Tobacco Sales Survey: VA DMHMRSAS -telephone survey of over 22000 VA businesses to establish database of tobacco sales businesses in VA (February - April, 2004).
Evaluation of VISITS Web-Enabled Referral Data System: Virginia Department of Health -A comprehensive evaluation of the implementation effectiveness for VISITS; statewide policy development and implementation planning consultation (February - June, 2004).
Telephone Survey of Hampton Roads Literacy Providers: The Literacy Partnership - A survey of providers to compile a comprehensive referral directory (January - February, 2004
Telephone Survey of Hampton Roads Schools Computer Utilization for English and Writing Learning: Old Dominion University - A survey of school IT personnel to asses availability and utilization of computers for English and writing courses (February - March, 2004).
2003
Evaluation of Social Service Professional Training: Square One, Inc. - A level three evaluation examining the effectiveness of training for social service professionals (July, 2003 - June, 2004)
Portsmouth Ready To Read Evaluation: City of Portsmouth- evaluate implementation fidelity and program outcomes for collaborative reading readiness programs (September, 2003 - May, 2004)
Commonwealth Special Education Endorsement Program: Old Dominion University (Tonelson)- analyze and evaluate program data to assess overall effectiveness (July, 2003 - June, 2004)
Virginia Mental Health Services Consumer Satisfaction Survey - dissemination, compilation, and management of satisfaction survey data (September - December, 2003)
Norfolk Ready to Read Evaluation: Norfolk Public Schools -evaluate implementation fidelity and program outcomes for a home-based family early learning model in Norfolk (February, 2003 - December, 2004)
Chesapeake Ready to Read Evaluation: Chesapeake Public Schools - evaluate implementation fidelity and program outcomes for an early learning program in Chesapeake (February, 2003 - December, 2004)
Virginia Early Intervention MIMS and ITOTS Implementation and Data Management: VA DMHMRSAS -design, implement, and evaluate an integrated, web-enabled state data management system (March, 2003 - February, 2004)
Early Intervention Longitudinal Data Analysis: Westat, Inc. - conduct trend and group comparison analysis of a five year intake data set for early intervention in Virginia (March, 2003 - July, 2003)
Youth Services Survey: VA DMHMRSAS -design and implement a statewide mail survey, including data analysis, of over 3000 families receiving youth services (March, 2003 - May, 2003).
Community Business Survey: Eastern Shore Community College - design and implement a web and follow-up telephone survey, with focus groups to assess business perceptions of training needs (March, 2003 - September, 2003).
Advanced Technology Center Evaluation: Tidewater Community College - Evaluate the implementation fidelity and effectiveness of the TCC ATC. (March, 2003 - February, 2004)
2002
Commonwealth Special Education Endorsement Program: Old Dominion University (Tonelson) - analyze and evaluate program data to assess overall effectiveness (August, 2002 - June, 2003)
Tobacco Vendor Database Verification Project (II): VA DMHMRSAS - a telephone survey of over 21,000 retail outlets in Virginia (November 2002)
Clean Community Commission Data Analysis: City of Virginia Beach - compilation and analysis of litter data gathered since 1993; mapping of litter density in Virginia Beach (August, 2002 - November, 2002
Youth Opportunities Plan Evaluation: City of Virginia Beach - data collection, compilation, and analysis; report development for the evaluation of progress on the city's youth opportunities plan (April, 2002 - November, 2002)
Library Geneology Survey: City of Virginia Beach - analysis of data from staff and customers of the city's libraries (May, 2002 - December, 2002)
Early Intervention Monitoring and Improvement Measurement System: VA DMHMRSAS - data management, data analysis, training, and general consultation for statewide performance and outcome measurement system to support continuous quality improvement for early intervention services (March, 2002-June, 2003)
Youth Services Survey: VA DMHMRSAS - design and implement a statewide mail survey, including data analysis, of over 3000 families receiving youth services (April, 2002 - May, 2002)
Leadership Development Institute Survey: VA Conference of the United Methodist Church - design and implement a statewide mail survey and follow up focus groups, including data analysis, of over 4000 local pastors and other church officials (April, 2002 - October, 2002)
Ready To Read Evaluation Consultation: Cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach - provide technical support in the development and initial implementation of an evaluation of the cities' Ready To Read Initiatives (April, 2002 - February, 2003)
Workforce Development Training Evaluation: Tidewater Community College - evaluation of a workforce development initiative for local shipyard workers (March, 2002 - February, 2004)
Survey of Hampton Roads Residents on Religion: James Koch and James Cobb - a telephone survey of 750 Hampton Roads residents on issues related to religion and perceptions of faith community behavior (January, 2002)
Tobacco Vendor Database Verification Project: VA DMHMRSAS - a telephone survey of over 21,000 retail outlets in Virginia (February, 2002)
2001
Analysis of TANF Data: Norfolk State University - Analysis of survey and focus group data for NSU study of TANF recipients (September, 2001-December 2001).
ICDF Data System Conversion and Management: VA DMHMRSAS - Management of statewide effort to redesign and implement a new data management system for early intervention in Virginia (October, 2001 - September, 2002).
Telework Survey (Davis) - National telephone survey assessing telecommuting practices in today's workforce (July - September, 2001).
The Vietnam Project Evaluation: Tidewater Community College - Evaluation of implementation and outcome for students and faculty participating in new Vietnam experience project implemented at the community college (June, 2001 - May, 2002).
Early Intervention Monitoring and Improvement Measurement System: VA DMHMRSAS - personnel management, data management, data analysis, and general consultation for statewide performance and outcome measurement system to support continuous quality improvement for early intervention services (March, 2001 - March, 2002).
Addiction Severity Index Follow-up Telephone Interviews: Norfolk Community Services Board - telephone survey of 300 substance abuse service cusumers about their current drug and alcohol use and medical, legal, and employment status (ongoing).
Addiction Severity Index Follow-up Telephone Interviews: Eastern Shore Community - telephone survey of 100 substance abuse service cusumers about their current drug and alcohol use and medical, legal, and employment status (ongoing).
Addiction Severity Index Follow-up Telephone Interviews: Portsmouth Behavioral Health Care Services - telephone survey of 400 substance abuse service cusumers about their current drug and alcohol use and medical, legal, and employment status (ongoing).
Old Dominion University State of the Region Report Survey of Hampton Roads Residents on Race and Ethnicity: ODU (Clemons) - a telephone survey of 1300 Hampton Roads residents on issues related to race and ethnicity, economic development, and regionalism (June, 2001).
Addiction Severity Index, Recent Treatment Scale, and Consumer Satisfaction Follow-up Telephone Interviews: VA DMHMRSAS - three stage telephone survey of 800 substance abuse service consumers about their current drug and alcohol use and medical, legal, and employment status (May, 2001 - December, 2001).
Empowerment Zone Resident and Business Survey: Empowerment 2010, Inc. (Norfolk and Portsmouth, VA in collaboration with Norfolk State University) - evaluation of existing perceptions and conditions among Zone residents and businesses prior to Zone program implementation (June, 2001 - January, 2002).
Student Perception and Satisfaction Assessment: Old Dominion University Engineering Fundamentals Division - evaluation of departing student perceptions regarding E.F.D. course curriculum, program supports, and overall satisfaction (June - July, 2001).
Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education Program Evaluation: Tidewater Community College - evaluation of international program mentoring model implementation (May - Decemeber, 2001).
2000
Survey of Virginia Voter Opinion: Virginian Pilot (Medvic) - telephone survey of Virginia voters on upcoming elections, political participation, and other issues (February, 2000).
Early Intervention Monitoring and Improvement Measurement System: VA DMHMRSAS - implementation management, data management, and data analysis for statewide performance and outcome measurement system to support continuous quality improvements for early intervention services (March, 2000 - March, 2001).
Old Dominion University State of the Region Report Survey of Hampton Roads Residents: ODU (Ruchelman, Johnson) - a telephone survey of 1150 Hampton Roads residents on issues related to economic development and regionalism (June, 2000).
Pedestrian Safety: VA DMV (Porter) -- a telephone survey of 1200 Virginia residents (July, 2000).
Survey of Virginia Voter Opinion: Virginian Pilot (Medvic) - telephone survey of Virginia voters on upcoming elections, political participation, and other issues (August - September, 2000).
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit National Policy Analysis: Center for Pediatric Research - telephone survey of hospital staff regarding NICU parent visitation policies (August - November, 2000).
Community College Service Learning Evaluation: Tidewater Community College - evaluation of student and faculty outcomes related to service learning program implementation (October, 2000 - September, 2003).
Data Entry and Management System Design Needs Assessment: Center for Pediatric Research - focus group assessment of end-user preferences and needs in the design of a new hospital-based data entry system (October - December, 2000).
Addiction Severitiy Index Data Management Support: VA DMHMRSAS - technical support for CSB data entry and data management process at a local CSB (October, 2000 - May, 2001).
Starbase Atlantis Program Evaluation (Tonelson) - outcomes evaluation for participants of U.S. Navy education support program (October, 2000 - May, 2001)
