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Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

Learn more about Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (ECI).

  • What's It All About

    The goal of the Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (ECI) component is to collaborate with GHUCCTS to provide credible and timely feedback on the progress, growth, and impact of the project on clinical and translational science research and training across GHUCCTS, as a whole, and specifically within each of the core components.

  • Who is Responsible

    Veronica Thomas, PhD headshotDirector : Veronica Thomas, PhD

    Veronica Thomas, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies at Howard University and Project Director of the Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (ECI) component of the Georgetown/Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS). She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Evaluation Association (AEA).

    Dr. Thomas has conducted evaluations of various health and education-related projects. Her research interests include culturally responsive and equity-focused evaluations, women's health outcomes, the socialization of HBCU STEM doctoral students 

  • Tell Me More

    The Evaluation & Continuous Improvement (ECI) Component has the following responsibilities:

    • Monitor processes, implementation, outcomes, and impacts
    • Conduct quality evaluation studies, as appropriate
    • Provide feedback for improvement
    • Participate in national CTSA continuous improvement and evaluation efforts

    This program assists in developing and reviewing instruments and procedures, analyzing data, documenting successes and barriers, as well as creating best practices. We will also conduct evaluation studies.

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