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Consultation for Use of Program Design Logic Models
OP&A; is offering a one-hour free consultation on the use of logic models in program design every Tuesday morning at 10:00am on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Whitney Watriss to schedule a session.
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Office of Policy and Analysis
Drawing from extensive expertise in such disciplines as public administration, organization and management theory and practice, museum studies, sociology, and economics, OP&A offers an array of relevant multi-method research services. OP&A is backed by a highly qualified team with training and experience in anthropology, behavioral science, economics, English, environmental science, museum administration, organizational development, policy analysis, political administration, political science, social science, statistics, urban planning, and other fields. Office of Policy and Analysis' (OP&A) internships are available to undergraduate and graduate students. OP&A internships provide experiences in conducting quantitative and qualitative policy-related studies of major Smithsonian programmatic and administrative activities. In addition, the office conducts studies of Smithsonian visitors and program participants. OP&A provides professional development for both US and foreign-based museums.
Reports
This section contains documents on the following issues: Board of Regents; responsibilities of governing boards—promulgation of guidance on operations and behavior; delegation of authority to chief executive; oversight of and accountability for organizational and managerial performance; hiring and firing of senior management.
ManagementThis section contains documents on the following issues: Running of the Smithsonian and its units so as to accomplish their missions, goals, and strategies effectively and efficiently and with accountability to stakeholders.
Finances and AdministrationThis section contains documents on the following issues: Revenue generation; human resources; infrastructure such as information technology; and facilities.
Program Planning and EvaluationThis section contains documents on the following issues: Functions, services, and public offerings that carry out Smithsonian and unit missions, protect the cultural and scientific heritage for which they are responsible, and serve the expectations and interests of stakeholders.
Audience StudiesThis section contains documents on the following issues: Smithsonian audience demographics, interests and expectations, satisfaction with offerings and trends.
