Selection of MEDS projects

STRATEGIC EVALUATION PROCESS OF MEDS PROJECT PROPOSALS

Main evaluation criteria of a workshop proposal:

• quality of outcome
  
• the teaching of skills = learning opportunities for participants
  
• possibility for the participants to actively (influence the) design
  
• the aspect of fun during the workshop
  
• does the workshop align with the overall theme or a proposed site for an intervention?
  
• cost of the project
  
• realistic timeline (is the work going to be finished by 10-15 participants in 10 days of work?)
  

Assessment of the future tutors:

• has the person been to any MEDS before?
  
• how senior is the person? (still student / graduated / young professional / professional)
  
• quality of CV and portfolio
  
• does the person have teaching/workshop experience?
  
• does the tutor speak English on an acceptable level?
  
• are they involved in the development of MEDSnetwork or future MEDSworkshops?
  

Overall we’re aiming for a diverse mix of:

• gender
  
• nationalities
  
• professions (architecture, design, etc.)
  
• age
  
• workshop categories
  
• proposed sites of intervention
  
• new faces and MEDSalumni
  

For tutors whose proposal isn’t being chosen:

• automatic offer to be a participant
  
• try to pair small tutor teams as co-tutors (not more than 3 persons per team also no single tutors)