“Having proper and sound evaluation to improve program performance and measure program outcomes and impact is essential. The evaluation program assists CTSC programs and the Schools of Health community with timely and informative assessment of their activities and programs.”

--CTSC Investigator.

Primary Contacts

Julie Rainwater, Ph.D.
Director
julie.rainwater@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Phone: 916-703-9189

Stuart Henderson, Ph.D.
Associate Director
stuart.henderson@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Phone: 916-703-9220

Erin Griffin, Ph.D.
Evaluation Specialist
erin.griffin@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Phone: 916-734-0324

Miyishia Slay
Evaluation Analyst
miyishia.slay@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Phone: 916-703-9214

Evaluation

Who We Serve:

The CTSC Evaluation Program leads the comprehensive effort to evaluate the overall impact of the Clinical and Translational Science Center and its program areas. The evaluation team also provides ongoing consultation and oversight for all CTSC Training Programs, including the CTSC T32, MCRTP, K12 and CTSC-affiliated programs, such as BIRWCH and HHMI. In addition, the Evaluation Program provides evaluation services for several programs in the Schools of Health, including the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, School of Medicine PRIME Programs for medical students, and the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety.

Area of Expertise

Program evaluation design using qualitative and quantitative methods
Process evaluation for program improvement using focus groups, interviews and surveys
Outcomes analysis for program objectives and success
Logic models for program planning and grant development
Social network analysis and data visualizations