At the Center, we believe evaluation is more than a requirement. It is a powerful tool for learning, improvement, and transformation. Since our founding, we have worked alongside schools, districts, nonprofits, community organizations, and researchers to ensure that data and evidence are not just collected but put to use in ways that strengthen practice, policy, and impact.
Our team of faculty and professional staff brings diverse expertise across education, public health, workforce development, and community engagement. What unites us is a commitment to collaboration, rigor, and responsiveness. We tailor every evaluation to the priorities of our partners.
As part of the University of Kentucky’s land-grant mission, we also invest in the future of the field by training the next generation of evaluators, mentoring doctoral students and emerging professionals who will carry forward the principles of evidence-based, ethical, and responsive practice.
Whether you are a district leader strengthening instruction, a faculty investigator translating research to practice, a corporation embedding continuous quality improvement, or a community organization building capacity, the Evaluation Center is here to support your goals. We are proud to serve as a trusted partner, bringing the best of research, evaluation science, and practical experience to help organizations move forward with confidence.
I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our services, expertise, and current projects, and to meet the dedicated people who make our work possible. Most importantly, I invite you to see the Evaluation Center as a partner in your journey toward improvement and impact.
We look forward to working with you.
Dr. Shannon Sampson
Director, Evaluation Center
University of Kentucky College of Education