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Graduate Students and New Evaluators

Session: Graduate Students and New Evaluators Multipaper session

Employing Community-Engaged Evaluation Methods for Developing Learning Experiences on Racial Equity

Stream: Professional Development and Leadership

Friday, October 25, 2024
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Location: D133-134
Abstract Information: The purpose of this presentation is to describe the evaluation process of the Racial Equity Learning Pilot (RELP) training - asynchronous, modular learning experiences designed to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices among the staff of a program’s partner organizations. The evaluation's purpose was to ensure that the training could support the work of people who regularly engage with individuals who are historically underrepresented in biomedical research (UBR). Accordingly, the pilot included public library staff members as participants, ensuring the inclusion of perspectives from individuals actively working with diverse underrepresented groups. The presenters will describe in detail the training's design and evaluation process and the benefits of having a multidisciplinary project team. Furthermore, the presenters will demonstrate their collaborative approach with the training developers to ensure the use of the evaluation findings to inform the modules’ improvement. This presentation will also provide attendees with an understanding of how the insights gained from the project are expected to influence future DEI efforts of the program.