The center continues to implement evaluation plans to聽(a) to assess the progress, productivity, and accomplishments of the activities and projects supported by the CBR/RCMI and (b) to devise comprehensive and targeted initiatives based on the lessons learned through the evaluation.聽The evaluation plans and tools evaluate the CBR/RCMI聽overall performance through the incorporation of quality improvement for the center鈥檚 inputs, processes,聽and outcomes. Additionally, the center, through the planning & evaluation team, serves by soliciting, evaluating, and funding research projects; facilitating the activities of the Advisory聽and Program Steering Committees; and聽arranging for planning sessions, retreats, seminar series and workshops.