Evaluation

RAPID: Graduate student experiences of support and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic

RISE served as the evaluator for the NSF RAPID grant which looked at graduate student experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The goal of the project was to understand what helps graduate students feel supported during a crisis - both completing their current degree and in their career aspirations. Investigators from Montana State University, Iowa State University, and Texas A&M-Commerce supported the research. Read More

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Statewide

RISE has contracted with the Iowa Department of Education to evaluate the process and outcomes of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) program implementation in Iowa public schools. Read More

Personal and Social Responsibility Inventory (PSRI)

RISE oversees the national administration of the Personal and Social Responsibility Inventory (PSRI) and provides participating colleges and universities with reports that include institution specific and national benchmarking data. Read More

Pathways to Engineering Technology Careers (PETC)<br>
Eastern Iowa Community College

RISE serves as the external evaluator on the PETC project. The evaluation of the PETC project assesses program benefits, strengths, and challenges in implementing the project at Eastern Iowa Community College. In addition, will examine the extent to which participation in the program impacts labor force outcomes for participants (e.g., wages, jobs) as well as the affect on completion of awards (i.e., certificates, degrees, diplomas). Read More

NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC)

RISE conducts the evaluation of CBiRC activities, focusing on pre-college and university educational programs, as well as goal areas for Center operation and institutional diversity. Read More

Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, and Genomics (MBBG) Research Experiences for Teachers (RET)

Brandi Geisinger and Mari Kemis are leading the evaluation of the Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, and Genomics (MBBG) Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program at Iowa State University. Read More

Meta!Blast: A Cell and Metabolic Adventure

RISE oversees the development and implementation of assessment activities for Meta!Blast, a 3D interactive module for cell and metabolic biology. Read More

Juvenile Justice Reentry Project Evaluation

The Juvenile Reentry System (JReS) effort is a multi-faceted initiative led by the Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning (CJJP), the Iowa Department of Human Rights. It is funded by the U.S Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The aim is to reduce recidivism of youth returning from out-of-home residential placement by implementing a more robust reentry system in Iowa's juvenile justice system. Read More

ISU Department Enhancement Program

The DEP formed as a result of ADVANCE, an NSF funded program designed to help to recruit and retain a diverse, highly qualified and cohesive faculty body. The ISU DEP conducts focus groups and interviews to elicit information about the cultures of specific departments on campus and compiles reports outlining common themes and findings in order to further department goals and facilitate long-term planning. Read More

ISU College of Engineering Climate Study

Brandi Geisinger and Mari Kemis are working with the ISU College of Engineering to evaluate the climate of the college for a diverse body of undergraduate students. RISE compiled a survey instrument informed by the scientific literature (e.g., Rankin & Reason, 2008) and designed to meet the specific needs of the college. Focus groups are planned to take place with specific groups of underrepresented students. Read More