ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE

HazingPrevention.Org Position Description

Service to HPO
Conducts thorough evaluation of current programs and assesses their viability; studies trends that call for program changes, additions or deletions.

Position Impact
The Assessment and Evaluation committee conduct thorough evaluations of programs and assess their viability going forward, which allows HPO to document the enactment of its mission and progress in providing exceptional programs, resources, and services to support persons who aspire to counter hazing culture. The mission of HPO is “Empowering people to prevent hazing in college and university environments to foster a more developmental student experience within groups."

Duties

• Provides assessment of current HPO programs with a particular emphasis on efficacy and impact.
• Examine evaluation and assessment data to make recommendations for new programs, resources or services to the governing board.
• Create and assist with annual report metrics.
• Complete other duties as determined in partnership with the governing board and Executive Director.

Qualifications and Skills
Members of this committee should have some or all of the following characteristics:

• Experience in assessing and evaluating programs and services;
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative evaluation tools and methodologies, including the use of online survey tools;
• Understanding of anti-hazing educational initiatives and application to HPO programs and services.

Benefits
Committee members learn and improve skills related to methods of assessment and evaluation. These skills likely carry over into other organizations with which a person is affiliated.

Supervision & Support
The Chair provides supervision and support. The Executive Director will support the committee and provide information as needed.

Training for HPO Committee positions is conducted annually each fall or as needed for new volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinator will provide training through a required one-hour required volunteer training session. The Assessment and Evaluation Chair will provide additional training on assessment and evaluation specifically for HPO.

Required Commitment
Members are appointed for one calendar year. Members of this committee can expect to spend approximately 5-7 hours per month on the group’s activities. There may be some times of the year that are busier than others. Members will be asked to participate in quarterly conference calls with the committee chair as well as monthly email communication. Additional communication may be needed depending on the project load. Members are encouraged to contribute financially to HPO as able. Donations can be made via www.hazingprevention.org. Members may be asked and are encouraged to attend and participate in HPO programs.

Reporting
Committee members will report to the committee chair, which reports to the Board. The chair will develop an annual Project Plan (goals), and provide quarterly status reports.