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Project Rubric

The Project Rubric is a decision-making tool that assists coordinators with identifying focus projects for the coming program year, assessing proposed projects, and improving existing projects. The rubric supports the assessment of UC Master Gardener Program projects with consideration of:

  • connection to our program mission
  • strategic initiatives
  • partnerships
  • local priorities
  • unique areas of volunteer brilliance
  • alignment with community needs
  • and other criteria

Anticipated Uses

  • Understand if/how current projects align with key UC Master Gardener Program criteria
  • Identify specific areas of improvement for all projects
  • Elevate and invest resources in projects that are closely aligned with the UC Master Gardener Program mission, core values, strategic initiatives, local priorities, and fundraising objectives as well as the needs/assets of communities underinvested by UC ANR

Questions? Contact: 
Marisa Coyne
Assistant Director, Volunteer & Community Engagement 
macoyne@ucanr.edu  
(530)750-1394

Project Rubric Materials

Project Rubric:

Project Rubric Instructions:

Project Practice Session Brown Bag Webinar (2020) PowerPoint Slides:

Project Prioritization Rubric Scenarios:

Project Prioritization Rubric Brown Bag Webinar