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Item Evaluation of Lifeworks’ Progression Tool(2020-05-03) Ambuel, David; Wilson-King, RachelThis evaluation seeks to analyze the effectiveness of the progression tool Lifeworks uses to develop person centered curriculum in their Community Skill Building (CSB) groups. Further, this evaluation seeks to provide Lifeworks guidance on how to revise the progression tool to improve the user experience and better meet the needs of program clients and staff. It consists of four interviews with Lifeworks Community Skill Building group facilitators, specialists, and managers at four sites: three in the Twin Cities Metro region and one in Mankato. Though this was a smaller sample size than initially intended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the evaluators feel that the recommendations outlined in this report are still worthwhile for Lifeworks to pursue, given the results we gathered. These recommendations are aimed at improving both the content and user experience of the tool: 1. Hold bi-monthly meetings with CSB staff members specifically about how they utilize the progression tool. 2. Create standardized policies surrounding the progression tool. 3. Encourage innovation and adaptation when administering the tool.Based on our findings, we believe that these recommendations will allow for Lifeworks’ to continue providing the tool to their CSB participants in a person-centered way, while alleviating some of the administrative burden currently on service specialists and facilitators. By creating a culture around the progression tool that incentivizes idea sharing and innovation, staff members will be able to seek organizational support and will have a more positive experience with the tool overall.Item Increasing Landlord Participation in Rental-Assistance Programs: Housing Choice Voucher Evaluation Plan(Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2018) Sharfman, Hannah; Ambuel, David; van Horn, LukeThis project was completed as part of a year-long partnership between Scott County and the University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (http://www.rcp.umn.edu). The goal of this project was to understand the motivations, barriers, and opportunities of landlord participation in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program in Scott County. Scott County CDA project lead Molly Link collaborated with students in Peter Bernardy’s course, PA 5311, to gather data via interviews and a survey of landlords to understand perceptions and experiences related to the program, and develop recommendations for the Scott County CDA. A final student report and presentation slides are available.Item Road Funding Mechanisms for Small Suburban Cities in the Twin Cities Metro Area(Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2020) Ambuel, David; Crawford, Sean; Kutz, Steven; Sir, MollyThis project was completed as part of a partnership between the City of Ramsey and the University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project (http://www.rcp.umn.edu). The goal of this project was to investigate ways for Ramsey to sustainably fund road reconstruction and maintenance projects. City of Ramsey project lead Kurt Ulrich collaborated with students in Dr. Greta Friedmann-Sánchez’ course, PA 5041: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysis, to conduct interviews with city staff throughout Minnesota and make recommendations on possible funding models. A final student report and presentation are available. A videorecording of the students' final presentation is also available at https://vimeo.com/418063866.