Good for Your Health: Volunteering for Senior Corps

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Presenters

Dawn C. Carr, PhD MGS, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Faculty Associate, Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy, Florida State University
Annie Georges, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate and Wenson Fung, Ph.D., Research Associate, JBS International, Inc.
Deborah Cox-Roush, Director of Senior Corps, CNCS

Advances in Community Measurement Methods

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Introductory Remarks: Dr. Mary Hyde, Director, ORE, CNCS

Presenter

Mary Ohmer, Ph.D, University of Pittsburgh

Abstract

One of CNCS’s goals, as well as many other organizations, is to strengthen communities. How do we know the conditions of a community and whether programs are making an impact? In this webinar, attendees will learn about applying measurement techniques and instruments for community and neighborhood research. The presentation will cover how to delve into the methods and measures for community and neighborhood research, including:

Q&A Session: Connecting Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) Research Grantees with AmeriCorps NCCC and VISTA Programs

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Introductory Remarks: Dr. Andrea Robles, Research and Evaluation Manager, ORE, CNCS

Presenters

NCCC Presenters:

  • Tanya Gipson-Nahman, Deputy Region Director for Programming, NCCC Pacific Region
  • Amanda Cochran, Assistant Program Director, NCCC Pacific Region
  • Kevin Anderson, Program Associate (Social Media/Recruitment), NCCC

VISTA Presenters: