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SPEG logo, "30 Years & Rising"

The social development of disadvantaged groups, for the optimal achievement of their opportunities and capacities, is the core purpose of the Social Program Evaluation Group (SPEG) at Queen’s University. SPEG is an applied research, development, and evaluation unit within Queen’s University, supported by the Faculty of Education. Supported by contracts and grants since 1980, SPEG is recognized nationally and internationally for multidisciplinary applied research and program evaluation projects designed to inform social policy and programs. Many of these projects are participatory with communities, collaborative with colleagues and involve a variety of disciplines at Queen’s, other universities, and the private sector. Commitment to quality research has earned SPEG national and international acclaim.

SPEG’s expertise lies across the broad spectrum of social programs: education, health, disability, social services, and program evaluation training. Projects are conducted at local, provincial, regional, national, and international levels. SPEG uses a variety of survey, interview, database, observational participatory, and document review techniques to assemble information. It puts a high priority on developing effective communication and dissemination strategies for its products, including training and policy advice.

For more information, see the Social Program Evaluation Group website.

  • A backpacker overlooking a lake in the North.

    Study conducted by Social Program Evaluation Group (SPEG), Queen’s Faculty of Education.

  • A child with the Yukon flag painted on his face.

    In partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Health Canada, and the Joint Consortium for School Health (JCSH). In collaboration with territorial governments of Nunavut, Northwest Territories (NWT), and Yukon.

  • A backpacker overlooking mountains and a lake in the North, “3,924 Grade 6-10 students surveyed across the three territories”.

    Students surveyed: 826 in Nunavut, 1687 in the Northwest Territories, and 411 in Yukon.

  • Two children sitting together on a pebble beach in the North, “Implicit consent and census approaches used”.

    Increased student participation.

  • Cover of Study, ”Examining: home, school, peers, community”, “Other Key Areas: interpersonal relations, activity choices, substance use”.

    Key focus: mental health.

  • 2 men hiking in the mountains, “Next Steps”.

    Continuing Our Partnership, Expanding Our Statistical Analyses, Planning for Future Research in the Canadian North.

  • ”Contact Us”, Duncan McArthur Hall in the summer.

    Dr. John Freeman, freemanj@queensu.ca.