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DIR welcomes Neil Thomas
- May, 2020
- Posted by: Pamela Wells
- Category: Uncategorized
No CommentsDIR is pleased to announce the addition of its new survey programmer, Neil Thomas, to the Data and Application Development unit. Neil brings extensive Voxco programming experience to the DIR team. He began his career at NORC at the University of Chicago in 2011, transitioning the National Immunization Survey (NIS) into Voxco, and continued supporting... Read More -
DIR announces Research Operations staff promotions
- April, 2020
- Posted by: Pamela Wells
- Category: Uncategorized
DIR is pleased to announce the promotion of three members of our Research Operations Unit – David Getman, Ph.D., Natalia Ibanez, M.Ed., and Chelsea Whiting, M.A. Since Dr. David Getman joined DIR in 2015, he has served as a research associate, a senior research associate and has now been promoted to senior research operations manager.... Read More -
DIR’s Response to COVID-19
- April, 2020
- Posted by: steve@whythoughtful.com
- Category: Covid-19
DIR is actively monitoring local, state and federal guidance, recommendations, and directives to ensure that we are doing our part in reducing the spread of COVID-19. We are fully cognizant of the major implications that the pandemic is having on our staff and their families, as well as the staff and families of our clients.... Read More -
Dr. Sylvia R. Epps promoted to COO
- March, 2020
- Posted by: ajackson@dir-online.a2hosted.com
- Category: Executive Team
DIR is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Sylvia Epps to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. DIR’s CEO/President, Dr. Russell Jackson, continues to implement steps for the long-term success of DIR. This move reflects his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of DIR’s leadership in the coming years. Dr.... Read More -
Success through Partnerships
- December, 2019
- Posted by: Pamela Wells
- Category: Awards & Recognitions
At the core of DIR’s success over the past 35 years has been our partnerships with other research firms –both large and small – to conduct high quality research and evaluation, data collection, and technical assistance. We have deepened our partnerships as we joined teams which were awarded four new projects this year. These new projects... Read More -
Data Collection to examine the effects of mentorship in boosting academic outcomes in male students of color
- October, 2019
- Posted by: Pamela Wells
- Category: Uncategorized
Decision Information Resources, Inc. (DIR), under contract to MDRC, is implementing a two-year mixed-mode survey methodology as part of an impact evaluation of the Men of Color College Achievement (MoCCA) study. The program combines a contextualized student success (ACDV) and mentorship program (MSSI) designed to boost the success of male students of color in higher... Read More -
DIR is recruiting 100 SFAs for the School Nutrition Meal Cost Study (SNMCS-II)
- October, 2019
- Posted by: Pamela Wells
- Category: Uncategorized
DIR is partnered with Mathematica Policy Research to conduct the School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study-II (SNMCS-II) for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. SNMCS-II is a national study of program operations, the nutritional quality of school meals, school meal cost and revenue, plate waste and students’ dietary intake. Currently, DIR staff are recruiting 100 SFAs... Read More -
DOL exercises option for DIR to continue Job Corps Data Integrity, Research and Evaluation (DRE) contract for additional year
- September, 2019
- Posted by: Pamela Wells
- Category: Research & Evaluation
The U.S. Department of Labor, National Office of Job Corps, exercised the first option year for the Job Corps Data Integrity, Research and Evaluation (DRE) contract. The DRE team, which includes Battelle and ASHLIN Management Group, Inc., will continue providing technical assistance and program support to the Job Corps program in four key areas: overhaul... Read More -
DIR supports the Regional Educational Laboratories through 2022
- August, 2019
- Posted by: Pamela Wells
- Category: Uncategorized
Through 2022, DIR will continue providing support to the Institute of Education Sciences, Regional Educational Laboratories. DIR supports Ask A REL for the Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest (REL Southwest) and Ask A REL for the Regional Educational Laboratory West (REL West). Topics of focus to-date include Educator Effectiveness/ Teacher Workforce; Early Childhood; English Learners; Literacy;... Read More -
DIR approved as a vendor to conduct Research and Evaluation for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Chief Evaluation Office
- September, 2018
- Posted by: Pamela Wells
- Category: Research & Evaluation
DIR is among 18 small businesses approved as vendors under the U.S. Department of Labor, Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) for the Research and Evaluation Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA.) This five-year contract vehicle will focus on DOL’s research and evaluation priorities of DOL programs, initiatives, and policies. The services DIR may provide DOL through this BPA... Read More -
DIR to conduct Follow-Up Surveys for the HUD Rent Reform Demonstration
- May, 2018
- Posted by: Jose Gonzalez
- Category: Research & Evaluation
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has contracted with DIR to conduct the Rent Reform Demonstration 36–Month follow-up survey. The purpose of the Rent Reform Demonstration is to test an alternative to the current rent-setting system for families using housing choice vouchers (HCV) with the goal of incentivizing employment and reducing the complexity and burden... Read More
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