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Greta Shultz, Ed.D., Senior Research Manager
Hadley Moore, Ph.D., Research Manager
Steven Ellis, M.P.A., Director, Applied Research and Program Evaluation
The contents of this report were developed under a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the views of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute is the public service, outreach, and economic development unit of the University of Massachusetts President’s Office. Established in 1971, the Institute strives to connect the Commonwealth with the resources of the University through services that combine theory and innovation with public and private sector applications. The Institute’s Applied Research and Program Evaluation group specializes in applied social science research, including program evaluation, survey research, policy research, and needs assessment. The Research and Evaluation group designs and implements numerous innovative research and evaluation projects for a variety of programs and clients in the areas of education, human services, economic development, and organizational development.
University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute
Applied Research and Program Evaluation Group
100 Venture Way, Suite 5
Hadley, MA 01035-9462
(413) 587-2400
www.donahue.umassp.edu
For inquiries, please contact Greta Shultz:
Tel. 413-587-2406
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