Introduction:
The Evaluation and Assessment Core exists to provide evaluation and assessment services both within (e.g., Prevention Research Center evaluation) and outside of the UAB Center for the Study of Community Health (e.g., Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center evaluation); across UAB’s Campus (e.g., Center for Clinical and Translational Science evaluation); and on projects with partnering organizations outside of the academic setting (e.g., JCDH and United Way - Communities Putting Prevention to Work evaluation).
Current PRC Evaluation Activities:
· Survey/ Evaluation Instrument Design
· Data Collection/Analysis/Reporting
· Tracking PRC Presentations, Publications, Products
· Monitoring Work Plan Progress for PRC Cores
· Development of Evaluation Plans for Center Activities/ Projects
· Technical Assistance for Community Health Scholars Grants
Please Contact:
Lisle Hites
Phone: (205)975-8980
Current Evaluation Projects:
UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), an NIH Funded Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) (2010-2012)
Project Lead: University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine
Primary Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Research Resources
The UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) accelerates research for improved human health. Research covers every phase of translation: from idea formation (T0); to the first testing of the idea in a cell, animal, or person (T1); to large scale clinical trials (T2); to moving a proven idea into health practices (T3); encouraging its adoption as a standard approach (T4); and engaging with the community to put science to work. An example of this community engagement element is One Great Community. One Great Community is the formal venue for developing and enhancing community partnerships, such as a partnership with the McWane Science Center to kick off the Health Change in Your Community Challenge for children age 7-13.
Jefferson County Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) (2010-2012)
Project Leads: Jefferson County Department of Health, United Way of Central Alabama
Primary Funding Agency – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Jefferson County CPPW aims to prevent tobacco use and obesity in Jefferson County, Alabama through a number of health initiatives aimed at achieving policy changes in these areas. Focus areas include smoke free policies at workplaces, bars, and restaurants; tobacco free campuses;, tobacco retail warnings; smoking cessation support; tobacco pricing strategies; Smart Growth land use policies; access to fresh produce at food pantries; food deserts; child care regulations; school food policies and procurement; cafeteria nutrition training; after school wellness; and weight management support. The Evaluation Team is conducting an overall programmatic evaluation of the CPPW and has provided technical assistance in the form of logic mapping for each of the initiatives, developing evaluation instruments for program events and activities, data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting.
South Central Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center (SCPERLC) (2010-2014)
Project Leads: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, Tulane University School
of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Primary Funding Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The South Central Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Center is a joint collaboration between the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Tulane University which provides training via online courses, satellite broadcasts, and in-person training courses as well as support in designing and evaluating preparedness drills and exercises to public health and emergency response agencies in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The Evaluation Team provides programmatic evaluation for the Center, including designing evaluation tools for Center Trainings and preparedness exercises, and provides services in data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting.
South Central Public Health Training Center (SCPHTC) (2010-2014)
Project Leads: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Primary Funding Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
The South Central Public Health Training Center is a joint collaboration between the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Tulane University which provides training via online courses, satellite broadcasts, and in-person training courses to public health agencies in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
