The University of Arkansas

This paper is an analysis of an impact assessment conducted by University of Arkansas students and finalized by Abby Davidson during the 2014 Community Development in Mozambique study abroad program. The assessment was based on a developmental poultry organization in the Nampula region. In order to evaluation the assessment several theories of impact assessment were utilized. Construction of a proper counterfactual, the mitigation of selection bias, appropriateness of impact indicators, and validity were all used to consider the methodologies employed in the aforementioned assessment.

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This paper aims to synthesize that research with the thoughts from local professionals and educators in the Northwest Arkansas area into a list of proposals that best suit the University of Arkansas. In doing so, other universities may take a similar approach in investigating which adjustments best serve their students and recruiters.

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