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Item Duluth Bethel Program Evaluation(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2019) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Dauner, Kim; Brand, Nathan; Olafson, Tommy; Badger, Megan; Hockert, MatthewThe Duluth Bethel (Bethel) is a private non-profit 501c(3) organization that provides community corrections and inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency services to individuals in Duluth and the surrounding region. Roughly half of the individuals served by Bethel in a given year receive treatment for chemical dependency through the Port Rehabilitation program, while the rest participate in one of the facility’s Community Corrections programs (either the Work Release or Female Offender Programs). This project outlines an evaluation strategy for Bethel and assesses the costs and outcomes of the organization’s primary programs. The team utilized data for four years, 2015-2018. The analysis has four primary goals. First was the development of an agency-wide logic model that includes program resources and inputs; actions and outputs; and short-term, medium-term, and long-term outcomes on both clients and the community. Second, data currently being collected by Bethel on its programs and clients as well as any important measures not currently being collected were summarized. Third, common client scenarios (or pathways) for Bethel’s clients were identified, and the costs and outcomes of Bethel’s programs were compared with the most likely alternatives for clients (e.g. jail, prison, treatment). And fourth, a list of recommendations for the organization, based on the study results, existing literature, and feedback from staff and subject-matter experts was developed.Item Fall 2019 Regional Economic Indicators Forum Brochure(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2019) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Olafson, Tommy; College of St. Scholastica; University of Wisconsin-SuperiorItem Valuation of Energy Efficient Investments by Duluth Landlords and Tenants(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2020) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; McIntosh, Christopher; Olafson, Tommy; Brand, Nathan; Hockert, Matthew; Badger, MeganThe purpose of this study is to build upon the findings from the BBER’s 2016 study, expand the knowledge base related to the split incentive and its impact on student renters, and address the proposed adjustments to the previous research. Specifically, this investigation addressed the following research questions: 1. Are renters willing to pay more in rent for energy efficient upgrades to be installed in their rental property? 2. What monetary value do renters place on a monthly savings in utility payments? 3. Is there a significant difference between student and non-student renters in these two areas (willingness to pay and value placed on utility savings)? 4. What are landlords willing to pay for various energy efficient upgrades? 5. What portion of the cost for various energy efficient upgrades are landlords willing to pay themselves, and what portion would they expect to pass on to renters? 6. Are there any social or demographic factors that influence renter and/or landlord behaviors in this area?