David, Jan, and all,
I'm noting us making a distinction between top down and bottom up program 
improvement approaches.  While I do see program improvement in these ways, I 
also see it a bit differently.  I like Jan's question, "Do list members have 
hopes for the ways in which program leadership & improvement might influence 
policy at the federal or state level?" because to me it suggests that program 
improvement isn't just about the top or the bottom but system change.  And 
when working towards that change, how do we involve the students in this 
process?

David writes, "Bottom up (program level) decision-making about which goal(s), 
which data -- and once the data are clear -- what to do to improve, is also 
needed."  In what ways can students can be involved in this process?  And 
would that involvement only be at the local level?

Best,

Jackie

Jackie Taylor
NIFL-AALPD List Moderator