1. EPSCoR RII Track-1 Reverse Site Visits 1 NSF EPSCoR PD/PA Meeting May 22, 2012 Dr. Siân Mooney Program Officer NSF EPSCoR

2. Provide an opportunity to present project progress, milestones, and achievements Progress evaluated against strategic plan, proposal, and award conditions – Suggestions for improvement and course corrections if required – Independent assessment and advice – Opportunity for learning 2 Reverse Site Visits (RII Track-1) Purpose

3. Reverse Site Visits (RII Track-1) General Timing and Organization Scheduled at start of years 2 and 4 of award RSV lasts approx. 4 hours (approx. 10 panelists) Jurisdictions present project progress Size of team – Maximum of 6 team members (member of State Governing Committee may be a team member) – Maximum of 4 team members conduct presentation – All team members may respond to questions during the Q&A session

4. Reverse Site Visit (RII Track-1) General Organization 1.5 hour presentation (maximum 4 presenters) 1 hour of Q&A (full team can respond to questions) Panel discussion (closed session) 15 minute verbal feedback to RSV team from panel Formal report with items to be addressed e.g. by email clarification, progress reports, additions to annual reports

5. Reverse Site Visits (RII Track-1) September 2012 RSV Calendar Monday 09/03/12 Tuesday O9/04/12 Wednesday 09/05/12 Thursday 09/06/12 Friday 09/07/12 amIowaNew HampshireMontana pmSouth DakotaVermont Monday 09/10/12 Tuesday O9/11/12 Wednesday 09/12/12 Thursday 09/13/12 Friday 09/14/12 amHawaiiMaineAlabamaSouth Carolina pmKansasMississippi

6. Reverse Site Visits (RII Track-1) Questions? A letter with specific details and arrangements for the 2012 RSVs will be sent shortly. For more details please contact: Dr. Jeanne Small (jsmall@nsf.gov)jsmall@nsf.gov or Dr. Siân Mooney (smooney@nsf.gov)smooney@nsf.gov