About the Evaluator
Bob Bailey is the owner and principal consultant of Outcomes Consulting Services, with over 30 years of experience in technology-based workforce and economic development, and 15 years in industry. He specializes in program evaluation, strategic planning, and facilitating industry-academic collaboration. Bob has held executive and board of directors roles in nonprofits, workforce centers and R&D innovation centers, led R&D initiatives in nuclear energy and wireless communications, and has led initiatives in rural broadband, manufacturing careers, and advanced technology education. He has served as a project manager, evaluator, and National Visiting Committee member for multiple NSF grants (ATE, STEP, S-STEM) over the past two decades. His background includes leadership positions at Limitorque Corporation (flow control industry) and active service on numerous advisory boards related to engineering, nuclear energy, and workforce development.
Evaluation Background
I specialize in...
- Mixed methods
I have worked with projects in the areas of:
- ATE projects
- NSF projects other than ATE (e.g., IUSE, S-STEM, AISL, HSI, ADVANCE)
Training and Certifications
Professional development workshops, webinars, or online courses on evaluation
Outside of Work, I enjoy...
…playing tennis, going to baseball games, enjoying good theater, reading and, of course, spending time with my grandchildren.
A Successful Evaluation...
…not only informs about impact of activities, but leads to permanent and positive changes.
My Working Style...
…is to approach a project strategically, thinking about strengths and weakness, and opportunities and challenges. I work more as a coach, suggesting approaches from my experience while bringing a practical approach to the process of evaluation and project management.
EvaluATE is supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number 2332143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed on this site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.