🎙️ Defcon: Cyber – Episode 6 🎙️
In this episode, we welcome John & Maggie Cosgrove of Cosgrove & Associates, our external evaluation partners for the NSF ATE grant. 📊🎓 Hosted at Johnston Community College (JCC) in Smithfield, North Carolina, this episode explores how evaluation plays a vital role in advancing and assessing the impact of our cybersecurity initiatives.

🔍 The Power of Evaluation 🔍
The Cosgroves bring years of experience as NSF ATE evaluators and join us to share insights on the importance of program evaluation, how it supports continuous improvement, and why collaboration between project teams and evaluators is critical for long-term success. We dive into their process, perspectives, and their visit with the JCC team to review our progress and next steps.

🎯 Measuring What Matters 🎯
From setting measurable goals to assessing student outcomes and industry engagement, John and Maggie highlight key tools and strategies that help us stay aligned with our mission and NSF expectations. Whether you’re a new grant team or a seasoned PI, their insights offer value and direction.

🏫 About JCC 🏫
Since 1969, Johnston Community College has empowered students through education and workforce development. As a proud member of the North Carolina Community College System, we serve over 13,000 students annually across credit and non-credit programs.

📍 Our scenic 175-acre campus—just 30 miles east of Raleigh—features modern facilities, ponds, and career-focused learning environments. With 35+ occupational programs and growing cybersecurity pathways, we are shaping tomorrow’s professionals.

Connect With Us!
For more information or to get involved, contact our team:
📧 Ryan Bradshaw: ⁠⁠⁠⁠krbradshaw@johnstoncc.edu⁠⁠
📧 David Oliver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠deoliver@johnstoncc.edu⁠⁠
📧 Daphne Lewis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠dtlewis1@johnstoncc.edu⁠⁠
📧 Brian Worley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beworley@johnstoncc.edu⁠⁠
📧 Bob Hildenbrand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rchildenbrand@johnstoncc.edu⁠⁠

🌐 JCC Cyber HQ Webpage: ⁠Cyber Defense HQ⁠
JCC is proud to be an equal opportunity educational and employment institution, fostering success in an inclusive and collaborative environment. 🤝💡

🎧 Don’t miss this insightful episode where we explore how meaningful evaluation fuels meaningful change. Hit play and join the conversation! 🎙️🔐