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...

  • Qualitative methods
  • Quantitative methods
  • Mixed methods
  • Theory-driven evaluation

I have worked with projects in the areas of:

  • ATE projects
  • NSF projects other than ATE (e.g., IUSE, S-STEM, AISL, HSI, ADVANCE)
  • STEM education projects supported by funder other than NSF

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 collaborative, working as an integral part of the project team. Often provide coaching support in other areas of expertise, such as project management and strategic planning as well.

Evaluator Details

Education

B.S. in Physics

Stem Discipline

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Bio and Chemical Technologies Micro and Nanotechnologies

Location

Lynchburg, VA

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“I combine deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of workforce development and industry to provide thorough, objective and practical evaluations. My goal is to help organizations maximize their effectiveness by thinking and acting strategically.”

Work Samples

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Final Evaluation Report

Distance education and learning vacuum technology final evaluation report for Normandale Community College.

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