How is the Plus 50 Initiative evaluated?
To assist in this effort, AACC engaged LFA Group as an independent, outside evaluator of the Plus 50 Initiative for the three-year period. LFA developed a mixed-method evaluation design to collect both quantitative and qualitative data to assess the initiative and support continuous improvements over the course of the three-years. LFA Group measured grantees colleges’ implementation progress, participant satisfaction, and captured lessons learned and promising practices in the first year of the initiative. LFA’s report captures implementation successes and challenges and provides information on factors contributing to the success of the Plus 50 Initiative in year one to facilitate program implementation or standards of excellence for use by other community colleges. The year two evaluation is currently underway.
