Browsing by Author "Hermanson, Lisa"

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    An Evaluation of the Hennepin County Emergency Assistance Program's Relationship with Family Shelter Use
    (Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 2013-06-13) Ely, Kevin; González Arbeláez, Angela Maria; Hermanson, Lisa; Winters, Morgan
    This report examines the relationship between the Emergency Assistance program and the prevention of family homelessness in Hennepin County. This analysis concentrations on the policy window between June 2009 and December 2010, when Hennepin County modified client eligibility requirements to meet an increase in demand for emergency support resulting from the economic crisis. This change in policy allowed families in crisis to utilize Emergency Assistance twice in a 12-month period rather than once, as the program’s typical eligibility schedule permits. This policy change allows for an analysis comparing the single- and dual-disbursement periods and their suggested effect on family homelessness.
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    Ripple Effect Mapping of the Tourism Assessment Program
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2013-10) Bhattacharyya, Rani; Templin, Elizabeth; Messer, Cynthia; Chazdon, Scott; Hermanson, Lisa
    Minnesota’s Tourism Assessment Program (TAP) analyzes a community’s tourism potential. The program includes identification of tourism assets by the community, a site assessment by visiting team of experts, and written recommendations developed by the University of Minnesota. Using ripple effect mapping, we engaged program participants and other community stakeholders in focus groups to identify intended and unintended outcomes and impacts of TAP. Mapping the changes provided stakeholders a powerful visual of the progress they have made toward their tourism development goals. Several long-term impacts have been documented in three main areas: (1) increased community cooperation, (2) enhanced marketing efforts and, (3) expanded attractions. By coding results of this study within the Community Capitals Framework, we hope to show each community how their involvement in the Tourism Assessment Program and subsequent development efforts could be targeted to have greater impact in supporting the long-term sustainability of their communities.