A Method for Evaluating Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Projects and Centers

This paper from Wayne W. Welch of the University of Minnesota details a method for evaluating Advanced Technological Education Project and Centers. As the abstract states: "This document presents a new method to help ATE team leaders and others address their evaluation needs. It is a survey that consists of 32 statements made by ATE PIs. The statements addressed the strengths and limitation of their grant work. Survey respondents are asked to determine if these statements apply to their situation. They respond by agreeing or disagreeing with the statements on a five-point Likert scale. PIs and evaluators can use the survey to gather evaluation information about ATE projects or centers." The survey can be given to PIs, staff members, faculty, students, national review committees, or project evaluators. This paper contains a copy of the survey, scoring information and tips for interpreting the findings, and a descriptions of the survey's development.