Program evaluation is the assessment of a program's functionality, processes, procedures, structures, and effects. Successful evaluation of a program is achieved by collecting and analyzing what can sometimes be a daunting amount of disparate information.
The goals of a program evaluation are to identify the program's benefits and vulnerabilities, and how the program design affects its implementation, efficiency, and effectiveness. Our process uses a well-organized approach to collecting discernible program evaluation data that will ensure reaching your evaluation's goals.
Services we provide for Program Evaluation
- Program Analysis
- Human Factors Analysis
- Evaluation/Review Management
- Task Management, Oversight, and Perspective
- Meeting and Event Planning, Organization, Transcription, and Documentation
- Documentation Preparation, Distribution, Management, and Structure
- Executive Summary Preparation
- Web-based Collaboration Tools (Fulcrum Bridge)
- Document Sharing
- Calendars
- News & Events
- Wiki(s)
- Teleconferencing
- Web-Conferencing
- On-line Surveys
Experience
Fulcrum Corporation has an established and trusted reputation in Program Evaluation Support Services. Fulcrum's Department of Transportation (DOT) review and evaluation support has helped facilitate timely, accurate, and defendable evaluations. Our proven experience and specialized support services have made us the go-to company for Program Evaluation Support Services.
Fulcrum's proven evaluation process supports a range of evaluation types such as:
- Capital Improvements (Data collection and analysis for CIP decision-making)
- Formative (Program Improvement)
- Strategic Operational Improvements (Monitor performance, improvements and impacts of program)
- Summative (Learning and Usage of program)
- Implementation (Program implementation objectives, lessons learned, and organizational and/or cultural changes)
- Sustainability (What is needed for program longevity?)
Within these evaluation types we utilize different methods and practices to streamline the collection and analysis of varying amounts of different data. Some of our methods and practices include:
- Constructing logic models
- Preparing program-related case studies
- Arranging interviews
- Developing and performing surveys
- Organizing and preparing focus groups
Transportation Program Evaluation Support Services (tPESS)
Fulcrum is dedicated to providing the best in Transportation Program Evaluation Services (tPESS). We focus on customizing our services for each customer because we realize that the program evaluation process can differ greatly from program to program. Our evaluation team consists of employees and consultants who are members of the American Evaluation Association and offer a diverse range of customizable services that will help you achieve quality results.
Key Department of Transportation (DOT) Clients
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Department of Transportation Program Evaluations and Reviews
Other current program evaluations we are providing tPESS for include the following:
- Advanced Concept Train (ACT)
- Locomotive Cab Crash-worthiness
- Locomotive Cab Egress and Safety
- Train Occupant Protection
- Risk Evaluation of Transportation of Tank Cars Carrying Hazardous
- Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA)
- Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Train Crews
- Human Factors Grade Crossing Program (Suicide Prevention)
- Grade Crossing (Quadrant Gate/Obstruction Detection)
- Trespassing/Suicide Prevention Signage System
- State Action Plans for Grade Crossing Safety
- Grade Crossing and Trespass Research and Development