How We Select Projects
Prior to accepting a project, Center staff undertakes an assessment of the appropriateness of Center involvement. This assessment consists of conversations with leaders from stakeholders groups to determine if they are amenable to the Center’s involvement. Also included in the assessment are consultation with the Center Advisory Board and an analysis of the project’s fit with Center criteria.
The Center has developed the following project selection criteria:
- The project is consistent with the mission and policies the Center.
- The Center’s involvement is acceptable to those directly affected and to those with the authority who will receive the results of the Center’s actions.
- The project addresses important public policy issues or community needs.
- The project provides the opportunity to build capacity for collaborative problem solving within an institution or community so that parties are able to resolve conflicts in the future.
- The project is cost effective, and will likely result in a positive long term impact proportionate to the expenditure of Center.