RCE Greater Portland-2015
a) Criteria/ indicators used to assess aspects of RCE work/ project: Character count 300 words:
Criteria vary depending on the event. We do not have a formal self-evaluation process, but we do debrief what has worked and not worked well with each event and program. We have met after each event to discuss core indicators of went well and what we could do better next time, based on attendance, participant feedback, and whether our goals were achieved based on the outcomes.
b) Successes of the RCE and lessons learned: Character count 300 words:
We have hosted a variety of different events, which have strived to reach the broadest audiences possible, across sectors, integrating the skills and resources of a variety of partners. Different working groups have planned and executed the events. We have identified needs within our community, such as the desire for a Think Tank, and we are glad that we can contribute to innovative conversations.
We learned at our retreat that it is very important to "let the network do the work," with partners engaging in different parts of efforts. We also recognize that we have to build staff capacity, and, therefore, will begin charging partner fees, in order to fund paid staff.
We learned at our retreat that it is very important to "let the network do the work," with partners engaging in different parts of efforts. We also recognize that we have to build staff capacity, and, therefore, will begin charging partner fees, in order to fund paid staff.
c) Challenges experiences: Character count 300 words:
We have grown quickly and the enthusiasm for the network is not matched by the capacity. The course release time for our Coordinator, Kim Smith, is coming to an end, so it will be necessary to hire someone full-time to manage the coordination of the network.
