The Purpose of the Evaluation
As part of my doctoral dissertation project, I hoped to facilitate an empowerment evaluation
in which I would guide the consumers in assessing the drop-in center’s progress towards
its goals, valuing the opinions of the consumers in every step of the process. I approached
the center’s director regarding my proposal to facilitate an empowerment evaluation with in
their organization. He recommended that I propose this idea during an all-consumer discussion
group, and the staff and consumers would decide whether or not to follow through with the
proposed evaluation.