Purpose: The purpose of this survey is to gather some initial feedback and suggestions from project stakeholders as The Community Discovered Project begins its first year of operation. This information will help us to further assist The Community Discovered Project in moving forward in its project activities, and will help us better draw upon the expertise of our various community partners. Thank-you for your very important assistance and input into the project!

Survey Coordination by: This survey is being coordinated by the Office of Internet Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Far West Laboratory, and The Community Discovered Project. For information related to this survey, or to receive or provide other information related to the evaluation process of The Community Discovered Project, please contact any of the following individuals: Dr. Neal Grandgenett, Dr. Neal Topp, or Dr. Elliott Ostler.

Office of Internet Studies Phone: (402) 554-2210

Teacher Education Department Fax: (402) 554-3491

University of Nebraska at Omaha E-Mail: k12eval@unomaha.edu

Omaha, Nebraska 68182-0163

For additional information related to The Community Discovered Project itself, or to discuss the project in more detail, please contact the project director:

Kathy Coufal, Ph.D. Phone: (402) 390-8323

Project Director Fax: (402) 390-8325

The Community Discovered E-Mail: coufal@unomaha.edu

3534 South 108th Street

Omaha, NE 68144-4999

Follow-up Information: Since the data collection process in The Community Discovered Project is continuous and formative in nature, we would appreciate the opportunity to establish an ongoing dialogue with you related to your ideas and suggestions for the project. To receive your permission for this continued contact, we request that you provide the following information:

Name: _____________________ E-mail Address: ______________

Organization: _____________________ Contact Phone: ______________

Position: _____________________ Fax: ______________

Preferred Mailing Address: ___________________

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Please check one: ___ I was in attendance at the April 26th meeting

___ I was unable to attend the April 26th meeting

Now that you have had a chance to consider the orientation information presented at the April 26th introductory meeting for the project, please provide us with any additional suggestions you may have related to helping make the project more effective. If you were unable to attend the April 26th meeting, please respond to the following based upon your reading of the introductory material related to The Community Discovered Project.

1. What aspects of The Community Discovered Project, if any, do you think will contribute to the potential success of the project?

2. What aspects of The Community Discovered Project, if any, do you you find to be particularly innovative?

3. What aspects of The Community Discovered Project, if any, did you find to be of particular concern, or that you expect may detract from the potential success of the project?

4. What general suggestions or advice would you offer to The Community Discovered Project as it begins its first year of activities?

5. What groups of additional stakeholders, beyond those present at the April 26th meeting, do you believe should be contacted for periodic input into the project? Please include any contact information that you may know, such as contact name, address, etc.

Since we would like to continue to draw upon your expertise and secure your input, please answer the following questions related to establishing this ongoing communication process.

6. What particular areas of expertise, are you willing to offer the project?

7. Do you believe that additional interest groups among stakeholders should be established?

a) If yes, is there a particular interest area for which you personally would like to

see a group established?

b) If yes, what role would you be willing to assume in such stakeholder subgroups?

8. Do you have any further suggestions about how we might best continue to keep you and other stakeholders informed of the project activities?

We wish to thank you for your time in completing this survey, and we look forward to keeping you informed of our progress in the project. Please keep us in mind as you come across additional ideas, information, or resources that may be of benefit to the project. Thanks again for your continued assistance!

Please return the survey in the pre-addressed envelope. Thanks!

Return Address: Office of Internet Studies

Teacher Education Department

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska 68182-0163