LSAMP Evaluation Recruitment Flyer

LSAMP Program Evaluation¹

NORC at the University of Chicago has been selected to conduct an evaluation of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP) on behalf of the NSF. The data for this evaluation will be collected in Spring 2026.

Phase 1: Preparation and Testing

• Multiple one-hour cognitive interviews with program administrators and students to evaluate our data collection tools (e.g., interview or survey questions).

• NSF has selected the administrative individuals for participation to ensure representation in feedback. These individuals will also be asked to refer students for student-focused testing and feedback.

Phase 2: Data Collection

• Collect direct feedback (e.g., interviews, focus groups) from those engaged with LSAMP programs (e.g., administrators, staff, and students).

• Participation by all selected individuals will be crucial to fully capture the successes and opportunities of LSAMP alliances and institutions.

• Review information already available, including annual reports.

P hase 3: Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze all data to provide insights on the LSAMP programs.

• Provide reports with summary findings at the alliance level to program administrators.

• Provide actionable insights and ‘lessons learned’ that may be helpful across alliances.

For more information or to participate, contact [NSF Contact; NORC Contact].

1 This document will be shared with LSAMP alliances and institutions in Spring 2026 provide initial information about the evaluation efforts and continue to be distributed as a quick-reference FAQ sheet throughout data collection efforts.