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Fall 2025 - Policy Evaluation

POLS 444
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Main contact
MacEwan University
MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Tracy Whatmore
She / Her
Supervisor, Work-Integrated Learning
(24)
7
Timeline
  • September 9, 2025
    Experience start
  • December 8, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
4 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Alberta, Canada
Any company type
Environment, Government, Legal, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Public relations & communications

Experience scope

Categories
Community engagement Humanities Law and policy Social sciences
Skills
policy evaluation advocacy political sciences public administration public policies
Learner goals and capabilities

Do you have a policy, program or service this is making a difference in people's lives, and could be expanded, but needs to be formally evaluated to show its results? MacEwan University’s political science students can work with your organization, in the government or non-profit sector, to identify, document and present the outcomes that your initiative is producing. The analysis will provide information and resources that can inform internal decisions and be shared externally with funders, stakeholders and the public. 

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
20 learners
Project
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

What you get if your project is selected:

  • A team of senior Political Science students conducting a structured evaluation of your program or initiative
  • A final report with findings and recommendations to support your planning, reporting, or communications.

Outcomes for Students:

  • Experience reviewing and understanding an initiative/program/policy
  • Experience using evaluation techniques
  • Report and recommendation writing experience
Project timeline
  • September 9, 2025
    Experience start
  • December 8, 2025
    Experience end

Project examples

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Programs

e.g., neighborhood watch programs, community patrol initiatives, or violence intervention strategies.

Public Engagement or Consultation Policies

e.g., how inclusive or effective recent public consultations have been on municipal planning or infrastructure projects.

Climate Adaptation or Environmental Sustainability Plans

e.g., assessing implementation and stakeholder satisfaction with green infrastructure or waste diversion programs.

Transit Access Equity Programs

  • e.g., low-income transit passes, seniors’ transportation programs, or bike lane expansions.

Youth Civic Engagement or Voter Education Campaigns

e.g., evaluating how well a youth engagement campaign improved civic knowledge or voter turnout.

Anti-Racism or DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Initiatives

e.g., effectiveness of training programs, outreach initiatives, or inclusive hiring policies.

Housing or Homelessness Support Programs

e.g., client experience and impact of transitional housing, wraparound services, or eviction prevention programs.

Food Security Initiatives

e.g., evaluating the reach and impact of community gardens, food banks, or meal delivery programs.

Gender-Based Violence Prevention Campaigns

e.g., impact evaluation of awareness campaigns or school-based workshops.

Community Policing or Restorative Justice Programs

e.g., how effective restorative practices are in addressing low-level offenses or conflict resolution.