Evaluation

Why is EPSCoR Concerned with program evaluation?

The EPSCoR administration is interested in providing quality programs and research support to benefit Oklahoma ’s research community.  Oklahoma EPSCoR utilizes both External Advisory Boards (one for each theme area – Plant Virus Biodiversity and Ecology and Nanoscale Science and Engineering) and employs a Program Evaluator to ensure quality and accountability for the programs offered on the EPSCoR RII grant.  Also, the EPSCoR Directors work closely with the EPSCoR Committee, the Executive Committees for both theme areas, and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to ensure efficient implementation of the RII grant.

• External Advisory Boards
• Program Evaluator

External Advisory Boards

How are the EPSCoR External Advisory Boards (EABs) chosen?
The External Advisory Board (EAB) members are selected by the State EPSCoR Committee on recommendation of the Executive Committees (EC) for each scientific theme area.

What are the functions of the EABs?
The EPSCoR EABs provide oversight for each theme area through comprehensive reviews.  The EABs provide recommendations to the Executive Committees, the EPSCoR Project Director and the State EPSCoR Committee to suggest necessary programmatic changes to accomplish the goals and objectives of the RII grant.

Who serves on the science theme area EABs?  

• Plant Virus Biodiversity and Ecology EAB
• Nanoscale Science and Engineering EAB

Plant Virus biodiversity and Ecology

External Advisory Board Members (EAB)

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Nanoscale Science and Engineering

External Advisory Board Members (EAB)

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Program Evaluator

Who is the EPSCoR Program Evaluator?
Ms. Theresa Smith recognized nationally for her expertise in data analysis and program evaluation, serves as EPSCoR’s Program Evaluator.  Ms. Smith serves regularly on NSF review panels and has provided evaluation on a number of grants for the state of Oklahoma . 

What is the function of the Program Evaluator?
Ms. Smith has been tasked by the EPSCoR administration to provide assessment of the project's mission, goals and objectives based on the NSF evaluation criteria to determine program success.

To accomplish this task Ms. Smith analyzes data collected by the EPSCoR office, project activities
and timelines, and provides assistance with the preparation of annual budgets.

How can I contact the Program Evaluator?
For questions or other information on the EPSCoR evaluation process please contact Ms. Theresa Smith at Theresa_Y_Smith@cox.net or contact Dr. Frank Waxman, EPSCoR Director at 405.225.9459 or fwaxman@osrhe.edu.

FOR MORE INFORMATION  

for more information on any of the EPSCoR outreach programs, please contact Ms. Shelley D. Wear, Outreach Coordinator at 405.225.9287 or swear@osrhe.edu.