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Program Evaluation Community of Practice

This community aims to advance knowledge, share effective practices, and support the development of evaluation skills across the institution.

We are pleased to announce the relaunch of the Program Evaluation Community of Practice (CoP). After a thoughtful pause to reflect, plan, and reimagine, we are excited to reconvene this group with renewed energy and purpose.

The Program Evaluation CoP will continue to serve as a forum for sharing evaluation practices, discussing challenges, and learning collaboratively. Guided by member feedback, we will explore topics that advance evaluation knowledge and practice across the three shields of our institution.

We invite you to join us for our sessions. All are welcome, regardless of evaluation experience or role.

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Program Evaluation CoP Facilitators

Nadine Alamy, Ed.D., M.B.A.
Director of Program Evaluation, Office of Applied Scholarship & Education Science, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Katherine E. Cornelius, M.P.H.
Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Manager, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Lisa A. Burton, Ph.D.
Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Manager, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
Alfred Vitale, Ph.D., M.S.
Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement Manager, Center for Clinical & Translational Science

Upcoming sessions

Best Practices in Survey Design: Practical Guidance for High‑Quality Data

Audience icon Mayo Clinic Employees
Location icon Virtual (Teams)
Clock icon Noon CT

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at 12pm CT

Surveys remain a key method for collecting feedback and insights across programs, yet small design decisions can meaningfully influence data quality, response rates, and the usefulness of findings.

In this session, Dr. Kathleen Yost, Director of the Survey Research Center will provide an overview of foundational best practices in survey design, drawing on her extensive experience supporting these efforts across the institution. The session will highlight common pitfalls in survey design, strategies for writing effective questions, and practical tips for improving respondent engagement across contexts.

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Past sessions

Logic Models Demystified: Why They Matter and How to Create Them

Audience icon Mayo Clinic Employees
Location icon Virtual (Teams)
Clock icon Noon CT

Tuesday, January 13th at 12pm CST

Logic models are powerful tools for evaluation, but they often seem intimidating or overly technical. This session breaks them down into simple, practical steps. We’ll start by exploring why logic models matter—how they help clarify goals, align teams, and strengthen program strategy. Then, we’ll walk through an easy process for creating one, using real-world examples and interactive activities designed for busy teams. Participants will leave with clear guidance and creative ideas to make logic models useful and approachable in their own work.

Logic Model presentation slides

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Session 1 - Integrating AI Tools in Evaluation: Practical Applications and Consideration

Audience icon Mayo Clinic Employees
Location icon Virtual (Teams)
Clock icon Noon CT

November 11, 2025

Our kickoff session will focus on the emerging role of artificial intelligence in program evaluation. We will provide an overview of how AI tools are being applied to streamline data collection, enhance qualitative and quantitative analysis, and support evidence-based decision making. Examples will highlight practical applications and considerations for integrating AI thoughtfully and ethically into evaluation practice. 

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Contact us

EvaluationCoP@mayo.edu

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