Who We Are
CD-DIAL is a technical assistance unit within Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development that helps communities, organizations, and state and local agencies identify needs and evaluate their assets.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of Iowa community life, CD-DIAL educates and provides technical assistance in program evaluation, research methodology, and data analysis to communities, agencies, and organizations.
Our Experience
- More than 30 years of surveying Iowa communities
- Skilled facilitation in problem identification and strategic planning
- More than 15 years of program evaluation experience
- Studies conducted in every Iowa county and many cities
Contact Information
Nora Ladjahasan
Working together, we will
- Identify problems
- Define survey methodology
- Collect data
- Analyze data
- Communicate findings through written reports and oral presentations
Data collection services include
- Mailed paper-and-pencil surveys
- Telephone interviews
- Focus groups
- Online surveys
Studies are carried out using a collaborative, facilitated process.